Drive a top notch McLaren around a race track! Although this amazing machine is a fully road-legal sports car we think the McLaren MP4-12C thrives when being driven around the tight hairpins & along the fast straights of a race circuit
- & this is just what you will be doing. This stunning British roadster is lovingly hand built at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking. The racing car maker is a Grand Prix legend whose team of engineers & designers are behind many of the most success Formula 1 winners. Drawing on 50 years of racing victories they have also created the most iconic & exhilarating road cars in the world. The McLaren borrows lots of gadgetry & wizardry from Formula 1 design
- it has a twin turbo 3.8 litre V8 engine that gives a mighty 592bhp & 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds. The dual clutch gearbox is controlled by a gear change paddle perfectly positioned on the racing wheel so you can whizz up through the gears to get the full force of that breathtaking acceleration. Combine all that with a lightweight carbon fibre composite chassis & you've got yourself one serious sporting legend that you will have the chance to experience first hand when you drive this car. Before you head out for your driving laps in the McLaren you'll have an in-car driving briefing in a hot hatch with an expert instructor of high-speed driving & then it's over to you... As a driver this is about as close as you can get to the proper F1 racing experience while still driving a road car. It may not be the most luxurious sports car in the world
- but it's one of the ultimate road cars for speed performance & race-inspired design. & of course you don't have to be Jenson Button to appreciate the McLaren's functional & clean design & the sense of perfect control.


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Choose between Medieval & modern on these target combat combo experiences for two! Let your inner Viking out with a roar on the Medieval sessions covering archery crossbow & axes or go modern with rifles. Whichever weapons you favour it’s all about getting your shots on target.

Basecamp for this trio of combat shooting combo experiences is a farm estate in Cheshire. Conveniently located right next to the M56 its just a 30-minute drive from major cities like Manchester Chester & Liverpool to the wilds of this target combat ground.

If you get a sense of military precision about the whole affair that’s because all the shoot instructors are either active or ex-military. Shooting activities are a bit of a speciality here with several of the crew having been shooting instructors in the Army. They’re super keen to get you on target with your shots so there are no gimmicks. It’s all about learning good basic techniques that’ll ensure you progress to be a calm collected & accurate shooter.

So if you fancy a bit of Medieval-style combat choose between the axes & crossbow session or the archery & crossbow version. Archery is really enjoyable & pretty easy to pick up whilst crossbows are a little more tricky to get to grips with. As for axes…who wouldn’t enjoy lobbing an axe to land with a satisfying thud into a huge chunk of wood?

On the Modern side of things we are talking guns. You’ll be shown how to fire air rifles either on the outdoor or the covered range in the case of inclement weather. You start at a relatively modest 15m from the targets & then progress to being 30m away from the knock downs you’ll be aiming at. Then there’s the specific 15m covered ‘hideout’ shooting range which is really good fun for honing your hand pistol skills. & of course you’ve got the axes to try as well.

We think you’ll love these target combat combos. The teaching from the ex-Military team here is second to none & there’s a warm & friendly welcome too. Time to book your combat shoot session & see if you’re a bit of a hotshot!









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There'll be singing & dancing & eating galore at this resplendent Medieval Banquet in London! St Katharine Docks plays host to

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Fly the birds at Hedingham Castle
- falconry in the best Medieval setting out there! Where better than a 12th century Norman bailey
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Knights ladies & squires welcome to your jousting experience! Step back in time to Ye Olde England & learn some rather noble sporting skills both on foot & horseback during these fabulously theatrical experiences. Yes that's right honourable ladies & gentlemen it's time to hone your jousting skills & more besides when you spend the day at Jousting School. It all takes place in an equestrian arena in the shadows of a certain Warwick Castle making for the perfect backdrop to your day of Medieval fun. Of course jousting wasn't just for fun back then. It was a chance for young knights to shine to win the hand of a fair maiden to receive praise from the King. & if you failed miserably you might have ended up in the stocks
- a shameful sight for a Knight indeed. Now you might think that being skilled a horseman is a must when it comes to being able to joust against your opponent. Well it's true you're sure to have a distinct advantage if you have any experience in the sa...
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The year is 1346 & this is your archery experience day! You'll be welcomed to the 14th century with this fun hands-on & fascinating Medieval archer day where you'll be learning how Medieval soldiers lived. Your encampment for the duration of the experience is nestled in tranquil farmland  Maldon in Essex. Here you'll be met by friendly archers in their authentic 14th century archery clothes. Before you know it it's tabards & tunics for you too as you prepare to immerse yourself in the world Medieval archery. Standard raised & garrison ready it's time to earn your keep just as soldiers would have done in 1346. You'll be shooting to win h&-made silver coins which you'll need to keep very carefully as they secure your passage through the day. Your weapon will be a h&-crafted Medieval longbow loaded with arrows skilfully made using traditional methods & materials. Fear not if this is your first time with a long bow. All novice Medieval recruits will be taught how to ha... ...

Discover your own corner of Meerkovo here in the UK with this adorable Meerkat Experience! Get to know these furry inquisitive creatures in the company of the centre's expert meerkat keeper & fall in love all over again with these cute critters. Despite not being a native species in the UK meerkats have proven to be eternally popular with animal lovers of all ages. This East Sussex adventure park has a splendid  Jungle  Kingdom area that is home to several nimble lively meerkats & these experiences give you the chance to get up close & learn about their individual & lovable personalities. On the day of your visit the experienced meerkat trainer will lead you right inside the enclosure where you'll be invited to take a seat ready to watch what unfolds. Meerkats are naturally very curious & are often keen to get to know their visitors so don't be surprised if one comes right up to you & decides to explore. Even if they keep their distance you're bound to see them standing... ...

So cute so fluffy & with that cheeky little smile
- that's the Meerkat experience! You will be able to meet the Meerkats at this
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Get ready to meet Loki on this raven experience! You don't have to go to the Tower of London to meet the ravens this cheeky chappy is a bonafide Essex resident & he loves nothing more than showing off in front of an audience! Ravens are one of the largest crows. Also known as one of the Corvus species they're easily distinguishable by their size their glossy black plumage & their rather impressive croaky call. Loki was named after the Norse god of mischief & trickery
- & the team will tell you that he certainly lives up to his name. Loki is a highly intelligent bird who was totally stealing the limelight during the falconry shows so much so that he has been given his very own experience. You'll meet lovely Loki the raven & really get to know him. He really is quite a character. He knows loads of tricks (playing the xylophone to let your handler know you're a bit peckish anyone?) & loves solving puzzles. He's super friendly too. He adores flying in & perching on your shoulder (especially when he thinks there's a chance he might be rewarded with a little titbit of food!) & relishes human interaction. He can be really quite a chatty raven & will have you completely enthralled. In essence Loki is a real crowd pleaser & entertainer. These raven experiences give you around 30-minutes with the star turn Loki. You'll be in a small group of up to six people & every session is hosted by a member of the falconry team. As well as meeting & interacting with Loki you'll learn lots about ravens their characteristics & habitats too. Sessions generally run in the afternoons so book your slot to play with Loki now!
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From Meerkats to Snakes you'll get to meet all the animals in Congresbury! Book onto this brilliant animal experience in North Somerset for two & you'll both be introduced to a whole big family of creatures both great & small at this superb bird & animal centre. Each species of animal that lives here has a story. During your experience you'll find out just how the loveable quartet of inquisitive Meerkats became star residents at the centre. What's more if you're a Harry Potter fan you'll love their names: Gryffindor Ravenclaw Hufflepuff & Slytherin! Then there's the cheeky chappy that is Luke the Raccoon. With his buddy Leia they get up to all sorts of mischief & certainly know how to turn on the charm when it comes to getting as many titbit treats as possible from their keepers. These balls of fluff & fur with their gorgeous faces are always really popular with visitors & they love the adoration too. You'll also get to say hello to some rare animals that this Congres... ...