Ride into the dark side on these ghost tours of York! We all know the landmark buildings in & around York's city centre are steeped in history. But did you know there are also hundreds of ghostly sightings registered in the area? This experience will show you the spookier side to York. Setting off from just adjacent to York's main train station your transport for this tour is a Routemaster double decker bus that was once used for funerals corteges. The first person you'll meet is the creepy conductor & as you're shown aboard it all gets a little bit eerie. You might not be able to put your finger on what's going on but we're sure everything will become clear once you head off on your circular town of this most famous Yorkshire city. Now you're properly spooked the hunt for poltergeist by bus continues as you head into this walled city. With buildings in York city centre dating back easily 700 years pretty much every edifice has a tale to tell what with the bloody battles in Me... ...

Bringing the taste & history of whisky to you with these home whisky tasting experiences in & around the Midlands with three different themed tastings to choose from. ...

Of all the gin subscriptions in all the world you have to sign up to this one! Had Rick Blaine not been busy tending his bar in Casablanca we reckon he would have loved this gin club that gives you a little bar in a box delivered to your door every month for three months. This is gin tasting at home made easy
- & it's a great gift to give. Gin lovers will adore these funky gin gift packs by post. The packing is not only stylish but practical too ensuring your precious cargo of gin is well-protected for its travels to anywhere address in the UK. Each one comes as a complete package with everything you need to whip up some neat little G& Ts in the comfort of your own home. It's a bit like getting that Friday feeling direct to your door without the hassle of having to queue at a busy bar to get served. Slice the lemons & limes get Netflix on (other subscription TV services are available!) crack open the miniature bottles & get your gin tasting gift going. As a valued member of the gin club you'll be treated to two different gins per month with tonic mixers chosen to accompany the duo of gins. There are even tasting notes so you can inform yourself on just what mix of Juniper berries you're drinking. As you can see nothing could be simpler than these gin gifts for gin lovers. The drinks are all picked for you packaged up for you & delivered to you so you can enjoy new mixes every month. So much more fun that just buying a bottle of gin you'll get to try all different flavours & types of gin. One month it could be Sloe Gin with a London Dry Gin followed by a flavoured tipple to get your tastebuds tingling. We are offering gin subscriptions for three months which means you'll be treated to three gin boxes arriving in the post directly to you. If you're thinking of buying one of these gin-tastic gift boxes you also have the option of adding a personalised message for your loved one who probably loves gin almost as much as they love you!
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Gin tasting experiences around the UK! These great-value early evening gin workshops will see you getting a taste of gins from around the world with some fun gin-based challenges for you to take on too. Gin. It's one of those drinks that's been around forever boosted in recent years by a resurgence in popularity. Yep that's right gin is cool again. These two-hour experiences will take you on a journey of botanicals & berries through how gin is made the history & how we like to drink our gin. We all know the classic G&T but getting that mix right is practically an art form. These tasting sessions will show you how to make the perfect gin & tonic. It's all about the right glass the right amount of ice selecting the right tonic & getting the ratio of gin to mixer right
- all finished off with a flourish with a twist of lemon or a slice of lime. Deliciously refreshing! Same with the Martini. It's all about which gin & vermouth you select. Do you go dry or sweet? You'll find out on these fabulously informative sessions. You'll also get a chance to make your very own flavoured pink gin. Flavoured gins are hugely popular & your host will show you how to make a fruity little pink gin number that you can adapt to your own taste. You'll be part of a group for these tastings which are hosted by a gin expert who knows how to keep a room of people entertained. They'll get you involved get you mixing & of course tasting. With five gins from four different countries on the menu you'll have a pretty good idea what gin is all about by the end! So even if you don't know your Bombay Sapphire from your Plymouth Gin these entertaining & hands-on workshops are a great evening out. You'll learn a lot you'll have plenty of gin to sample & when you're done the night is but young so there's plenty of time to carry to a restaurant or a club. Don't forget these gin tasting experiences are available at venues around the UK.
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You can't get much closer to nature than a spot of Glamping in Sussex when you stay in a yurt! This is the ideal opportunity to

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Take part in a fascinating glass making workshop in Buckinghamshire! These half & full day introductory courses offer a compelling eye-opener to the role of glassmakers & gives you a rare insight into the different methods used to create glass artefacts. Classes take place in a spacious glass making studio in Aylesbury & are hosted by a team of highly-skilled glass makers including Derek Bransfield a professional glassmaker who designs & creates beautiful contemporary works of art. You'll be using traditional vessel production techniques passed down from the Roman times at this glass studio near Aylesbury. You'll learn that the main ingredients used in glass making are sand or silica sodium carbonate & lime or calcium oxide (different chemicals create different colours). For example iron oxide is used for creating the green in beer bottles whilst a very small amount of cobalt results in a wonderful shade of blue. There's so much to learn & with a maximum of eight partic... ...

Aerial stunts in a glider from Dunstable Downs airfield in Bedfordshire ...

Experience some of the most amazing lift conditions possible in a glider with our Black Mountains gliding adventure! Soar above the imposing peaks & take in all the spectacular scenery of Mid Wales from 2 000ft in the air whilst learning what it takes to become a glider pilot with mid-air tuition. This friendly aero club is at 970ft above sea level at the foot of the Black Mountains in Powys a gliding mecca for those in the know. The unique topography of the area around the airfield means that average flight times from Talgarth Airfield are some of the longest in the whole of the UK as you can catch thermal mountain & ridge lifts all keeping you soaring & gaining height for as long as possible. In fact the record altitude from this unique mountain setting is a head-spinning 32000ft! There are four options to choose from at this glider club
- one-to-one sessions for between one & three tows or an experience for two where each of you will receive an individual flight. All sessions include tuition & instruction before you get towed up by the club's Pawnee tug plane & released. There thousands of feet up in your own glider you'll experience the full majesty of the Black Mountains as you glide over the Brecon Beacons National Park in a silent graceful flight back down to earth. All of the Black Mountains glider flights last a minimum of 20 minutes but thanks to the aforementioned thermals airtime is frequently much longer. Because all the gliders are dual control this isn't just a pleasure flight
- you'll be invited to take the controls under the strict supervision of your gliding instructor enabling you to seize the proverbial piloting reins on every session. Every Black Mountains instructor is fully BGA (British Gliding Association) qualified & the great advantage of this venue is that the club is open all year round so you can opt for a flight over the snow-capped mountains in winter or take in a stunning Welsh sunset during the long summer days. Perfect for flying enthusiasts or anyone wanting to enjoy the Welsh countryside from a new perspective Black Mountains gliding is an unforgettable aeronautical excursion.

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Gliding in Lincolnshire comes in three guises: you can be towed up by a tug plane you can be winched up on a cable or you can propel yourselves up into the blue skies of Lincolnshire in a glider with its own motor. All are great ways to see the patchwork quilt countryside of the East Midlands & we've got a full range of flight options available for you. he flight & aircraft type for these experiences at Saltby Airfield in Lincolnshire will be chosen by your instructor on the day primarily to suit your needs as well as taking into account things like weather equipment & pilot availability. We are offering the Introductory Flight taster the Glider Lesson option that gives you around 20 minutes of airborne time (one flight or spread across multiple flights) & the one day course giving you a full day at this Lincolnshire aerodrome with two or more flights. The winch tow offers a quicker launch to a lower altitude. You'll then be able to enjoy a smooth leisurely flight back to the airfield
- but be warned your ascent is anything but slow & gentle! The winches take you from 0-60 mph in around three seconds providing a blast of adrenaline before allowing you to take in the spectacular views that a glider flight in Lincolnshire offers at a slightly more sedate pace. On aerotows the club's tug plane takes you up to around 1 500-2 000ft before detaching leaving your gliding soundlessly across the Lincolnshire skies as your instructor explains & demonstrates the controls of this elegant aircraft. & finally for a spot of gliding at this Lincs airfield with a difference there's the glider with a motor. This self-propelled aircraft still looks like a traditional sailplane with the large wingspan but it is equipped with a motor & propeller. That means you actually take off like a standard light aircraft before gaining altitude & then turning the engine off to then glide gracefully back down to earth. As well as the flexibility with flight times & aircraft this club plays another ace card by operating seven days a week (weather depending). It is also handily located near to the motorways & major A-roads making gliding in Lincolnshire accessible for glider fans from all over the East Midlands.
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Great glider lessons easily accessible from London & the Home Counties full day & trial flights available. ...