Some might say our Hovercraft Experience Essex is a handful we say it's all about crazy sideways sliding on a veritable cushion of air that'll have you grabbling with the steering! These amazing little machines come to North Weald with a choice of introductory & extended hovercrafting experiences available. As it's highly likely that you've never experienced the sensation of being in a hovercraft before we asked the team in Essex how it feels when you're in one of these things & they simply said: " It's like trying to control a vehicle with four flat tyres!" which we think is rather apt way of putting it. It all looks very simple with just a handlebar & throttle to worry about but these hovercrafts that whizz around North Weald are proper slippery customers. Forget power steering driving aids & gadgets in this beast that's full of air you'll be using your bodyweight & moving the two rear rudders to try & go vaguely in the direction you want to. This North Weald track has been especially devised to welcome this type of leisure hovercraft. Before you get the thumbs up to head out you'll have to pass the test in the training area. If the instructors think you've got the basics & can keep the craft under control you will then go out out on your own to conquer the grass circuit. We are offering two hovercrafting experiences at this fun venue in the heart of Essex. The five lap thrill gives you plenty of time to hone your skills on land whilst the 10 & 15 lap session will turn you into a bit of a sliding sensation as you complete your circuits. The craft used on this hovercraft experience in Essex is the Marlin II. This modern British-built hovercraft can be driven as fast & furious as you fancy or as leisurely & gently as you feel comfortable with during your experience. With a super-efficient four stroke engine six-bladed rear fan & strong skirt they are great fun to pilot & (unusually) there is a seat so you won't be kneeling in the hovercraft as you take it for a spin around North Weald. ...

Ever fancied ripping it up in a hovercraft in Sittingbourne? Well now's your chance when you tackle the tricky obstacle course on this farm estate in a nippy little Flying Fish Marlin II craft. So get the rotors turning some air into your skirt & go hovercrafting! This outdoor pursuits centre near Sittingbourne was established in 1988 & the hovercrafts are the latest addition to the fleet. The company motto of ' Adrenaline is our business' is totally apt for hovercrafting as these vehicles (or should that be vessels?) are completely madcap. Hovercrafts are unique. They are nothing like being in a boat as the ride is strangely smooth & flowing yet you can go over pretty much any surface & all because you are literally hovering above the ground. This Sittingbourne course makes the most of the agility these mega light Marlins boast thanks to that four stroke 1000cc engine. And if you don't know how hovercrafts work well they really are quite simplistic. Rotors force some air through the hull to the skirt which is how it lifts. The rest of this air is forced backwards giving your forward propulsion. That's why you feel you are rising before your then slowly slide off forwards & gain momentum. Oh & have a look inside the 'cockpit' & you'll see it couldn't be simpler
- a little seat a handlebar with a finger throttle on the right hand side & a starting button... Where the skill comes however is when you try & steer a hovercraft as you will find out straight away here at Sittingbourne. Turning the handlebar doesn't actually steer as you'd expect it just 'guides' the hovercraft in the general direction you want to go so you have to pre-empt your route & be pretty keen on the throttle too. As you get to grip with the basics in Sittingbourne you will start to test out the real skills of hovercrafting. Have a go at turning 180 degrees without coming to a stop & learn to turn at pace by shifting your weight around in the cockpit. Who knows you might even end up mastering a stylish 360 turn by the end of your 40 minutes personal driving time. Brilliant fun & a truly 'must do' activity!
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See if you can tame the whirlwind that is the Huracan convertible! Officially known as the Huracan Spyder LP610-4 this is one seriously awesome car from Lamborghini. It boasts impeccable performance & handling those head-turning looks & all the prestige that famous Lamborghini taurus logo brings with it. You're going to love this drive. The Huracan convertible is packed full of on-board gadgetry. The ANIMA (Adaptive Network Intelligence Management) technology ensures the car's character is adapted to you the driver which means you can actually tame the raging bull. Then there's the seven-speed Lamborghini Doppia Frizione (LDF) dual-clutch transmission which boasts rapid gear take-up. Not too mention Piattaforma Inerziale Lamborghini (LPI) which provides real-time detection of chassis movements to adjust the car's set up. & it's not just acronyms behind this drop-top Huracan. The Italian technicians at Lamborghini have come up with some storming names for their drive modes.... ...

Sink your canines into this juicy treat
- hot-blooded husky rides in West Sussex that are exclusive to Intothe Blue! Get a feel
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Get ready to go with the flow when you go hydrospeeding! You will be taking the leap of faith into fast moving waters clinging on to your trusty hydrospeed to ride the rapids in a river boarding extravaganza at this very special water sports centre near London. The Legacy Loop you'll be hydrospeeding down was used during the London 2012 Olympics as a practice run. Now it's a white water centre for all with a huge range of activities on offer. None more so madcap than hydrospeeding. In essence it's like a big foamy float with the front shaped like the bow of a boat to help you bosh through the fast-flowing water. All budding hydrospeeders do an activity assessment before being let loose on the course. This is so the instructors can make sure you're confident enough in the water. Once you've been given the all clear it's time for you to grab hold of your hydrospeed & get boarding down the river of delights! Expect an exhilarating mix of eddies boulders & rapids during the length... ...

Take a saunter around a magical kingdom with this Wizard Walking Tour of London! Bringing J K Rowling's famous books to life an expert guide (and massive HP fan) leads your fascinating walking tour. Setting off from a central London meeting point you'll stroll for around two hours taking in the sights. Whilst you wander lots of secrets & locations will be revealed to give you a real behind the scenes insight into the filming of the Harry Potter movies. There are so many places in London that were used in the films that pretty much every which way you turn there'll be something very familiar about it all. We love the moment you discover the entrance to the first Leaky Cauldron. Walk through the market just like Hagrid & Harry before arriving at that distinctive blue door of that famous (if a little dark & shabby) public house for wizards. & remember this is the gateway between non-wizardry & Diagon Alley we're talking about here! This tour on foot is packed full of mom... ...

This Curry Cooking Course in the capital shows you how to wow your friends with a fabulous curry that doesn't take hours to prepare! The aim of this half day course is to demonstrate that you don't have to slave over a hot stove all day to create a proper tasting curry cooked at home. The course is run by Monisha. Born in Mumbai Monisha set up home in the UK when she was 22. She is a fully qualified chef but soon realised with our busy working lives we haven't got hours to prepare food so she's found her own distinctive cooking style that means you can whip up an authentic curry in minutes on this fun course. As well as being time consuming she also knows curry can have a reputation for being too greasy or too spicy but this course will show that doesn't have to be the case when cooking this sort of food. Your course starts with meeting at Hounslow West underground station then Monisha will guide you round some of the best local shops to pick up cooking ingredients to make a fabulous curry in this really cosmopolitan part of London. Then it's back to the kitchen to learn how to make deliciously easy curries. You will be shown some of the best basic sauce recipes with the aim of bringing out the true flavours of the spices you use And the best part about this half day curry cooking course? The fact that after everything has been cooked up you all get to sit down with your course mates & sample the curry dishes that have been created using only the best & most authentic ingredients sourced locally. Your friends will be amazed at your new found curry making skills! ...

Don't be camera shy
- live life on the wild side with this safari & wildlife photography workshop! You will be spending a half
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Show your love by h&-forging rings for each other on a workshop for two ...

Why fill your basket with boring presents when you can have fabulous experience Christmas gifts? You will be giving them a whole world of wonderful in one little box with our Christmas Choice gift tokens. They take the stress out Christmas gift shopping & put the fun factor back in. The way it works is simple. You buy a Christmas gift voucher & the person who finds this great gift from ' Santa' in their stocking on Christmas Day then chooses which Into The Blue experience they'd like to do. There are loads of different ones that cost no more than the values of each of these festive tokens. Whether you're on the hunt for family-friendly Christmas gift ideas or need something couples can do together there are so many to choose from. Surely even grumpy Grandad will crack at smile when he realises he's going Segway riding? Just maybe your other half will invite you as their plus one on their afternoon tea for two? & aww bless your niece's little face when she comes face to face wi... ...