Tour TV's ' Inside the Spitfire Factory' Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar to get up close to priceless WW2 flying machines. ...

Virtual Reality is here on this amazing VR experience! Get ready to fully immerse yourself in the realm of augmented gaming with these brilliant sessions that are hosted by a simulator specialist. Find yourself battling in space racing cars & fighting zombies in this very realistic virtual world you'll be stepping into. Explaining what a virtual experience is like is pretty much impossible. It's one of those things that you just have to try for yourself. It takes game playing to a whole new level as you will soon forget where you are & get totally & utterly immersed in your new virtually real environment. This operator is offering 30 & 60 minute VR experiences with an impressive catalogue of games for you to choose from. Sessions principally use the leading HTC Vive VR headset. This is an impressive top-end piece of virtual reality kit that has impressed technology & gadget experts since its release. In essence you will be wearing a wraparound face mask that projects two high resolution images (one for each eye) with high quality surround sound headphones. In your hand you'll have two controllers that serve to hit bat poke punch shoot & steer around this crazy new virtual universe you're about to enter. & yes when you first put the VR headset on you will feel a little self-conscious but it's surprising how quickly you get into your virtual reality experience. Before you know it you'll be literally ducking bullets & waving your light sabre around. When used in Room Space mode the HTC Vive means that you can physically move around your mapped out play space making for spookily realistic game play movement. It's really clever how it works with over 50 sensors on mask to plot where you are in the room & where you're looking. As we mentioned this VR experience operator has an extensive collection of virtual reality games & activities which is updated continually with the biggest releases. Once you've got your headset on it's up to you whether you want to roam the post-apocalypse world with the Brookhaven Experiment partake in a bit of sniper action like Serious Sam or fight the enemy with lasers in Space Pirate Trainer. There's also the chance to sit in a car simulator & experience a virtual drive with your headset on too. Whichever you choose you'll be heading for gaming glory in the indescribable virtual domain. ...

Take virtual flying to new heights with this high-tech VR simulator! Unique in the North East of England this flight sim operator

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Fly in the Vulcan Bomber simulator
- the legendary British Cold War bomber that took the world by storm. This simulator in Stockport
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Cars from the 50s to the 90s
- drive them at your track of choice ...

If you've never tried Via Ferrata before it's time to get your outdoor gear on & have a go at this exhilarating climbing sport! Via Ferrata literally means 'iron road' in Italian & is the name used to describe the metal steps & bridges that were installed along treacherous mountains passes in the Alps in the First World War to help soldiers traverse strategic Alpine crossing points. The name has stuck & now it's a really popular leisure pursuit in Europe. The Via Ferrata you'll be tackling is actually the very first in Scotland & only the second set up in the whole of the UK. & the team has chosen a stunning spot for it. You'll be scaling the heights within touching distance of the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall in Kinlochleven. One of Scotland's biggest cascades of fast-flowing water the route you'll be clambering tops out at around 90m just above the mouth of the waterfall at 85m. Yes it really is as impressive as it sounds. The rock face has been equipped with metal steps called 'staples'
- because that's exactly what they look like (albeit totally massive ones!) wooden planks metal cable bridges & ladders too. You'll be kitted out with a body harness & a karabiner so that you are attached at all times so logic tells you you can't actually fall very far but it's still pretty hectic. In fact we can honestly say the moving up the granite face isn't that challenging physically it's all about how high it is & how exposed you feel. If you dare look behind you you'll see the waters of Loch Leven glistening in the background. Look sideways & there's the waterfall (you might even feel the spray in your face!) & look down (eek!) & you'll see the instructors grinning at you as they shout words of encouragement. As you negotiate the metal that tests your mettle nothing can describe the feeling as you haul yourself over the final ledge. You feel so alive so pleased with yourself that you conquered this impressive Via Ferrata. Stand up take a moment to catch your breath & then take a look around you. stunning isn't it? & all the more incredible when you think without those metal rungs & cables there's no other way of getting up to that viewpoint. Of course Via Ferrata certainly isn't for everyone but it is a novel way of scaling the granite that doesn't require enormous physical strength or climbing skill but you will definitely have to have a head for heights. We offer lots of high-speed activities here at Intothe Blue.co.uk but despite the near walking pace of this activity we think this Via Ferrata with views across the Scottish hills guarantees the highest thrills. Isn't it time you climbed the iron road?
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View London's skyline in the distance from an executive helicopter flying from Fairoaks or Blackbushe airports in Surrey. ...

Take a peek around a rather unique family business when you go wine tasting in Scotland
- where fruit wines ciders & juices are
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Visit your choice of vineyard nationwide for a tour & tasting ...

Our Orwell River Cruises give you a unique way to see the sights around Ipswich! This wonderful half day barge cruise is like stepping back in time to an era when working barges filled the rivers transporting cargo & passengers around the country & beyond. These days the fully restored beautiful boats are a rare sight on the water. With the aim of preserving sail-barges & keeping them working by offering cruises on the Orwell & other English rivers Stephanie & Paul the husband & wife team who set up this company are incredibly passionate & dedicated. The company now boasts a fleet of five fully-restored sail barges namely SB Hydrogen Thistle Reminder & Kitty. & if like us you were wondering what the 'SB' stands for it's ' Sailing Barge'! As soon as you step aboard you'll appreciate the amount of work that has gone in to restore these vessels to offer comfy seating corner bars & convivial dining areas all using high quality marine woods. Able to comfortably welcome 50 guests onboard whilst cruising gently along the River Orwell these barges certainly offer a unique experience on the inland waters of Suffolk. These Orwell river cruises set sail from Ipswich dock & head through the lock onto the main section of the River Orwell. Slipping quietly past the impossibly picturesque Pin Mill on the barge you'll cruise under sail all the way to bustling Harwich harbour before turning around to head back to Ipswich. During the experience you may be able to assist the skipper & mate as well as enjoying the views & a light ploughman's lunch with dessert that has been freshly prepared in the galley kitchens of these historic barges. ...