Swirl that glass & sniff those delicate aromas like a pro when you learn about the greatness of grapes on a one day wine course! Most of us have to admit when you're in a posh restaurant & the sommelier pours a drop of your chosen wine to taste test you kind of make it up as you go along & you just nod appreciatively. Well after your day out on a wine course you will know just what to do next time. These full day wine tasting courses take place at  London & Berkshire in suitably relaxing & inviting venues in which to taste & learn about wine. The team running the courses is enthusiastic & knowledgeable aiming to offer informal events that are a far cry from the rather stuffy classes you can come across. After all wine education classes are meant to inform you but in fun way. All tutors & hosts on these one day wine courses are WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) qualified & experienced wine presenters. These wine experts are adept at finding vintages from eve... ...

Overnight spa break for two to the Crowne Plaza hotel near Reading with dinner & breakfast included. ...

Filled to the brim with classic one-liners this is the Only Fools & Horses Tour! Contrary to popular belief this much-loved British sit-com wasn't filmed in the Trotter family's beloved Peckham at all. Many scenes were shot on location in Bristol & this is where your three-hour bus & walking tour takes place. Written by super-wit John Sullivan Only Fools & Horses was a instant hit from the moment it was first screened in 1981. Witnessing their capers & sticky situations Del Boy played by David Jason & his younger brother Rodney played by Nicholas Lyndhurst had us all in stitches from the first line of the script. These guided tours take you behind the scenes of Only Fools & Horses in & around Bristol by bus with a 30-minute walk around the city centre too. The Trotters lived in a flat filled with bootleg gear on the 12th floor of Nelson Mandela tower. From the sixth series onwards this was a tower block in Bristol. Then there was Boyce's car dealership. & the... ...

Prepare for proper open cockpit flying when you take off on a Stearman flight! The Stearman biplane has a long history as a military trainer aircraft & even today it's still an absolute delight to fly in a Stearman. We are offering rides ranging from 20 minutes through to a whole hour taking off from this delightful private airfield on the Dorset/ Wiltshire border. This particular Stearman was born in the US of A in 1940. Working as a military trainer for the US Air Force & later the US Navy she certainly served her time helping young pilots gain their wings. Boeing N2S-5 Kaydet (E75) to give the Stearman it's full American name became G-AZLE in late 1971 & since then has enjoyed flying in the skies over the UK. Despite her civilian life G-AZLE with military serial number 75-8543 is still resplendent in her US Navy training colours. That canary yellow & sky blue combination she sports is definitely striking so there's no missing this Stearman in flight that's for sure! All Stearman biplane rides start on the ground in the vintage-styled briefing room. You'll get kitted out in a genuine flight suit chat about safety procedures & what to expect on your flight & also chat a little about flight path planning. On the shorter flight durations you'll be flying the local area but on the longer ones you can explore further afield to the Jurassic Coast & even the Isle of Wight
- with superb open cockpit views guaranteed. A nice touch at Compton Abbas set this Stearman flight experience apart from others. Friends & family are invited to join the briefing & they can then observe from the terrace as you climb into the cockpit of the plane. & of course they can all wave enthusiastically as you take off too.
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' Autobots… Roll out!' the Optimus Prime truck driving experience is now here! This Transformers truck driving extravaganza takes place at a race track near you & gives you the chance to pilot a behemoth of an American truck that has an uncanny resemblance to Optimus Prime when he's in vehicle mode. Optimus Prime is the enigmatic & inspirational leader of the Autobots. He's a brilliant tactician & a shrewd decision-maker as well as possessing superb leadership qualifies & displaying incredible martial arts skills. Not bad for a giant-sized truck with a fancy paint job! Throughout the live action Transformers films he's been portrayed by several different rigs. Apart from the first generation Optimus Prime who was a short-nose Wentworth he has always been an impressive long-nose truck. In Transformers Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen & Dark of the Moon he was a Peterbilt 379. The Optimus Prime-a-like you'll be driving is indeed a celebrated Peterbilt 379 complete with gleaming chrome everywhere on the cab that distinctive aggressive grille & the obligatory long nose bonnet. & of course he's dressed for serious Decepticon-fighting Autobot business with that wonderful flame-inspired metallic livery just like in the live-action Transformer films you know & love. Inside the high-rise cab it's all pretty spacious. In America the 3 series from Texas-based Peterbilt is still very much the truck of choice for owner-operator hauliers & some of the interiors are seriously impressive. Rather than transforming into an Autobot many are decked out to be comfortable living spaces complete with integrated TVs microwaves & fold down tables. All very civilised if you're away for days at a time driving on the ice trucking routes of the Northwest Territories in that 18 Wheels of Steel Extreme Trucker style. Our Optimus Prime truck driving sessions give you the chance to take a 600bhp 18-gear (!) Peterbilt 379 for a spin around your choice of circuit from several around the UK. With a typical Transformers-style war cry of ' Charge!' it's time for you to lead the next Autobot offensive at the wheel of this American beauty. ...

Discover wines as you've never known them before when you go wine tasting in East Sussex at an organic vineyard. Sedlescombe produces English wines with a passion & their innovative use of biodynamics lends a new flavour to the art of winemaking
- made all the more tasty as the tours are combined with some lovely food too! Set in the heart of 1066 country with far-reaching views towards Battle the vines grow surrounded by ancient bluebell woods which you'll explore as part of your wine tasting adventure. The East Sussex vineyard is the longest-established organic vineyard in the country. On these guided tours you'll discover all there is to know about traditional wine production & the more modern biodynamic techniques. After a woodland stroll around this East Sussex vineyard to see the vines it's time to head to the winery. Here an expert host will tell you all about how the grapes are pressed & fermented as well as seeing the blending processes & bottling machinery. Next it's time for the juicy part: your tutored wine tasting lesson. At the appropriately named Bar-in-the-Barn you'll have the opportunity to taste some of the award-winning wines produced by the East Sussex team. Just like a real wine tasting connoisseur you'll be given a tasting sheet to note down your thoughts & impressions upon sampling each delectable wine choice. The wine-themed fun doesn't end there. You'll head to the restaurant for a nice sit down & some food where there's a ploughman's lunch using deliciously fresh locally-sourced ingredients served with a glass of house wine. A day of food & wine tasting in East Sussex is a fantastic opportunity for any wine lover to discover the entire grape-to-glass process sample the end product & taste some really lovely food too. It's a delight to see how much effort goes into creating these wonderful biodynamic bottles of joy.
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Take several acres of woodland a compass a map & a pencil & you've got everything you need to go orienteering in Yorkshire! Well nearly everything. You'll also need some sturdy boots outdoor clothing & a bit of lateral thinking to succeed. Orienteering is an adventure sport to exercise the mind & the body. It actually started in the early 20th century in Scandinavia where it is still very much a popular pastime today be it as a leisure activity or a hardcore sporting competition & there's even an international federation that governs the sport. With miles & miles of varied countryside to explore at either a woodland estate near Leeds or the grounds of a castle near Harrogate will certainly whet you appetite for learning all about navigational pursuit. These introductory courses are principally aimed at beginners with instructors on hand to show you the basics but there are three different routes plotted so you can go easy medium or hard depending on how much of a challenge you're up for. In essence it's a race around the natural terrain on foot to see which team navigates its way through all the check points to the finish line first. & we have to say it's very much back to basics with the map & compass so there's no Google maps or Tom Tom to help you out that's for sure you'll have to learn to use your brain to be an orienteer! As for the best method to adopt there are several theories including those who make a dash for it from the start literally running around the course which means learning the art of reading the orienteering map whilst tackling tricky terrain at a pace. Then there are those who take a bit of time to work out the shortest route possible between each check point before setting off. In essence an orienteering race can be a bit like the hare & the tortoise. And in case you were wondering these are not just standard maps you'll be issued with when you tackle orienteering around either this Leeds or Harrogate. They are proper orienteers' maps that have been specially produced for beginners to intermediate navigators in partnership with Eborienteers a local Yorkshire orienteering club. So the gauntlet has most definitely been laid down here let's see if your team can bring in the win! ...

Book an outdoor adventure day in Edinburgh! So you're near Edinburgh & you fancy having a go at an outdoor sport. This centre offers a whole range of outdoor activities for you to choose from all under one outdoor adventure voucher. Activities up for grabs include: coasteering canyoning rock climbing & canoeing. All sessions are bespoke to you & your group so no previous experience is necessary. & similarly if you've already done the sport the instructors will tailor your day to your experience. As for where you'll do these sports you are truly spoilt for choice. Within an hour of Edinburgh you have a whole world of quality locations for your chosen activity. Scotland really is a great country for adventure activities like these. It may be wet & wild at times but there's nowhere better! What's great about these experiences is that you meet at the company's base in Edinburgh just near to Granton Harbour & from here transport is provided to where your activity will be taking place. With all the kit & all the training provided too all you have to do is turn up with a change of clothes & some old trainers you don't mind getting wet & everything else is done for you. If you go for coasteering you'll be by the sea hopping rocks spotting wildlife swimming in the sea & jumping cliffs. Canyoning will see you immersed in the beauty of the Scottish countryside as you take on 70ft waterfall drops. For those of you wanting to climb you've got the super Crags area right adjacent to Edinburgh which offers excellent sport climbing for all levels. Then there's canoeing. Once again you've got everything on tap with burns locks rivers & loads more. Whether you want to paddle climb jump slide or swim there's an outdoor adventure near Edinburgh to suit you. We are offering vouchers for 2 to 8 people to enjoy the activity of your choice together. & remember transport gear & tuition is all included making organising an adventure day out in the Edinburgh area super easy. ...

Loch glamping with outdoor activities included at this lovely Stirlingshire glamping site
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Great ready for your bungee jump. Once you have reached the jumping platform 160ft up & you are brave enough take a look around at the awesome skyline & the drop below. You won't have too long though as the next thing you will hear are these heart-stopping last words just before you leap... '3..... 2...... 1..... BUNGEE!' Bungee jumping is the ultimate adrenaline rush & the experience of a lifetime. It's up to you which way you go
- forwards or backwards. Whichever style you choose look before you leap & as you hurtle downwards towards the ground it really will leave you breathless! Then as your heart is racing with the sheer excitement of it all you'll soon feel the pressure on your harness & you know that the bungee cord has done it's job. Suddenly you're heading back skywards on your first rebound & you will be flooded with an amazing sense of euphoric achievement. This is surely the world's most crazy high-thrills sport & there are many terrific locations all over the...
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