On this Downton Abbey Tour, you will explore the film locations used in the hit TV series including Downton Village, Downton Place & the home of the Dowager Countess. The tour will showcase some of the wonderful scenery, villages & historic properties that have been used in the show. It will also give you an insight into the making of the show as well as the wonderful history of the places visited throughout the tour. Lasting nine hours, the morning will see you visit Downton Village, Kirkbymoorside, Matthew & Ediths Church & The Swan Inn. You will then have lunch at Downton Place before visiting Dower House in the afternoon. Departing from central London by luxury mini coach, the journey will take Approx. 90 minutes to reach the heart of rural Oxfordshire where several villages have been used in the world of Downton Abbey. As you visit Downton Abbey, you will get a guided tour of familiar sites such as Downton hospital, the village pub, the home of Matthew Crawley & the local church. A short comfort break will be taken here, before taking a short stop at Kirkbymoorside which was used as the pretty setting for the pub where Bates works when he leaves Downton Abbey. You will also get to see the church that Matthew & Edith visit in Series 1 (Episode 3) plus a visit to the pub where Branson & Lady Sybil elope in Series 2. The next stop will be at the beautiful grounds that were used as the setting of Downton Place in series 3. Here lunch can be taken & you will be able to explore the 16th century house & grounds. Finally, the day will finish with a guided tour of the property used as the home of the Dowager Countess & you can enjoy tea in the ' Downton Room' where many of the scenes featuring Maggie Smith take place. ...

Originally an ancient Chinese tradition, dragon boat racing was only introduced in the UK in 1980 & is now fast becoming an exciting new team building experience. Your team will consist of the event organiser providing the Dragon Boat helm. Choose your drummer who is considered the 'heart beat' of the boat who will lead your crew throughout the race & a maximum of 10 paddlers who will need to work together as a team to synchronize with each other to ensure the paddling pace is balanced. A full day that is packed with fun, extremely invigorating & an exciting new experience! ...

Fly over some of the UK's most distinctive skylines in a luxurious 1930's style De-Havilland Dragon Rapide. As one of eight ...

Try & fulfil your Dreams to be a Popstar from the comfort of your own home, in your own time & without feeling under pressure & have your demo put in front of a Music Industry partner!  Your CD will contain a selection of over 40 songs, one version with the full lyrics & one version with just the backing track. You will also be provided with lyrics to each song within the pack as well as available for download.  Also included will be tips on how to record your demo song, free audio recording & editing software & what to do next & how to get it heard.  The Dream to be a Popstar have partnered with a UK Music Management Company who specialise in talent spotting & taking artists into the industry. They want to hear & see you perform!  Simply e-mail or post your completed demo to them & it will be forwarded directly to a team of music industry professionals & if they think you have what it takes, will contact you directly to discuss your future.  As well as your song being sent to a Music Industry partner, you will also receive information of where to upload your demo song within the music industry, where people are just waiting to uncover the next big music superstar, which could be YOU!  If you have a passion & Dream to be a Popstar, hopefully this unique & wonderful gift will help set you on your way! ...

When it comes to unforgettable experiences, a ride in a helicopter has to rate pretty high on the list.  Flying along at over 100mph & seeing the surroundings from a unique vantage point is an amazing adventure. See over 40 Dreaming Spires of Oxford, Blenheim Palace (birth place of Sir Winston Churchill) & the spectacular Oxfordshire countryside from the air! The helicopter gracefully lifts into the air, accelerates & climbs up, up & away.  The Oxfordshire countryside is a spectacular sight
- railways, streams, villages & farmland gently pass by underneath. Soon you come across the majesty of Oxford, with its 800-year history as the home of royalty & scholars.  The university, the cathedral, the River Thames, the mix of ancient & modern landmarks
- the dreaming spires are all for you to see. This is a 30 minute flight, which

Includes:: commentary from your pilot, who will ensure you don't miss any of the thrilling landmarks en-route.



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Experience drifting & get a taste for the fun of sideways drifting, an ever increasingly popular form of modern motorsport. Your experience will begin with a briefing on safety & driver techniques from a professional instructor before you are given the chance to familiarise yourself with the car. Throughout your driving session you will experience the exhilaration & satisfaction of being able to handle the car in a completely different style. By the end of your experience you will have mastered some of the correct techniques required to perform basic drifting moves. ...

Drive 3 Ferraris, yes THREE Ferraris at the World famous Goodwood Circuit! The 2.4 mile " Glorious Goodwood" motor circuit is situated near Chichester, Sussex. With no traffic lights, no stop signs & no speed cameras! Our friendly & experienced Instructors will help you to make this experience truly memorable as you drive the Ferrari 308, 348 & 355. The Ferrari 308 is a 3 litre 8-cylinder sports car. With a maximum speed of 158 mph. This Magnum PI classic hits 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds. Produced from the mid 1970's to 1980's. Second up is the Ferrari 348. Produced from 1989 until 1995, this two seated sports car boasts a 3.4 litre 8 cylinder engine & can hit a top speeds of 171 mph plus. Finally is the Ferrai 355, produced from 1994 until 1999. It was the evolution of the Ferrari 348, reaching speeds of 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph. With each Ferrari from a separate decade of time, they are all gorgeous, fast & a treat to drive. It's Heaven for Ferrari fans! ...

Prepare to get behind the wheel of three of these military vehicles & actually drive the war machines of years gone by. Set in a World War Two bombing range with 250 acres of l&, choose your three military vehicles & challenge yourself to tackle difficult terrain that no other vehicles are capable of driving over. Choose your three Military Vehicles from the following: BV 206 Hagglund (Non armoured) This tracked vehicle, terrain troop carrier is designed to tackle the harshest of conditions. Used by HM's elite special forces. BRDM2 Russian APC (Armoured): This amphibious armoured monster was used for detecting chemical weapons on the Eastern battle front. Bedford MJ (Non armoured): The army's workhorse. Ever wanted to drive a large truck? Now here is your chance! This 4x 4 machine will guarantee to have you smiling as you tackle the challenging course. Ferret MK2 Armoured Car (Armoured): Weighing in at 5 tonnes with a very strange driving position, why not have a go testing your wits & muscles, looking only through the periscopes! ...

Have you ever imagined being at the helm of a Sunseeker Powerboat? Well, Now you can!  Upon arrival at the Ocean Village Marina in Southampton, you will receive your fantastic free Polo T-shirt & meet the skipper & crew. You will then make your way to the Sunseeker, where the Skipper will take you through the Marina giving you the chance to see the other 'millionaire lifestyle' powerboats & yachts on the moorings.  Next your experience will Continue with a cruise down the River Itchen to Southampton Water for the opportunity to see the magnificent cruise ships on their docks. At this stage, the Skipper will explain navigation & basic plotting techniques. You will then be given the opportunity to have a drive of the Sunseeker at slow speed to get the feel of this luxury powerboat.  On reaching the open waters of The solent where the speed restriction ends, the Skipper will open up the throttles for a "full-on" blast with speeds of up to 39 knots using the supercharged & turbocharged twin engines at 460HP to display the capabilities of this superb 40' Sunseeker Performance Powerboat. You will then be given the controls once more to take a turn at the helm to drive & feel the superb handling characteristics of this sleek powerboat at high speed whilst heading over to the Isle of Wight around the famous Bramble Bank towards Cowes (the home of the famous sailing regatta).  On reaching the Isle of Wight, the Skipper will cruise past the mouth of the River Medina (East & West Cowes) with time to take in the views & for each participant to have their photographs taken at the helm. The fun continues, with more full on thrills & a high speed blast back to the Ocean Village Marina as you will once again travel across the solent & also the mouth of the River Hamble. ...

Put your foot down in not one, not two, but three sports supercars!  You will experience driving the Caterham 7, Lotus Elise & Porsche 911 on an easy track layout. This means you can enjoy putting your foot down in each of these very different two seater rocket ships. Jump into a Caterham 7 the nearest thing to a Go-kart, with your bottom just inches from the floor!  Compare the superlight fun Lotus Elise with the awesome power & performance of a Porsche 911. All have the right power to weight ratio to ensure you have the ultimate driving fun! ...