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Hovercraft Driving - Half Day - Driving a hovercraft is like driving a car with four flat tyres on ice!

After a safety briefing to familiarise you with the craft, you will be taken out individually and shown the controls and driving techniques needed. You then get the chance, under the supervision of an instructor, to take the controls. Depending on weather conditions the activity may take place on mud, sea or sand. Typical sites include (subject to change): Berkshire, Bristol, Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, Devon, Hampshire and Norfolk.

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year.

Duration

Your motorised madness will last about 3 hours.

Key information

To participate in this activity you must be at least 12 years old.
You will need to have general fitness and be able bodied to take part in this experience.
There are no qualifications or experience required.

How many in a group?

There’ll be a maximum of seven other people in your group.

Spectators

You’re welcome to bring family and friends along to watch you.

Is the activity weather dependent?

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions

Locations

Thetford, Norfolk; various locations; various locations;

Tags

Hovercraft, Driving, -, Half, Day, gifts

Indoor Skydiving - Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, jump onto the airflow and you are skydiving. It’s a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment.

After check-in theres a short class with a video brief and instruction, then its off to collect your flight gear. You and your group will enter the tunnel and take it in turns to fly. You each get 2 flights of one minute each thats about the same as three tandem skydives. In your first flights you will learn the basic freefall position.

When can you go?

This experience is available Monday to Sunday, all year.

Duration

This experience lasts roughly 1 hour at the venue, which includes 2 flights of 1 minute each.

Key information

The minimum age is 5 years old (under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).
You must be reasonably fit to participate in this activity and there is a maximum weight restriction of 114kg (18 stone). It is not suitable for pregnant women, if you suffer from a dislocated shoulder or wearing a hard cast.
No qualifications or experience are necessary.

How many in a group?

It will be just you in the air.

Spectators

You are able to bring along spectators to watch.

Is the activity weather dependent?

Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions

Locations

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire;

Tags

Indoor, Skydiving, gifts

Spy Academy - If you’ve ever fancied yourself as the next James Bond then our Spy Academy experience is for you! You’ll learn the essential skills required to conduct a secret agent operation during an action packed 3 hours at the Spy Headquarters. You’ll be shown how to use specialist spy equipment, covert cameras and UHF radios, bugs and listening devices, and lock picking gadgets.

You’ll be taught how to use a pistol, the Secret Agents weapon of choice, and then test your skills with quick draw techniques. You’ll fire machine guns on our Close Quarter Battle area, apply precision through the powerful telescopic sight of our sniper rifles (all legal air-powered), try your skill at axe throwing, and test your nerve and concentration with our bomb de-activation challenge. Finally you’ll also receive some expert instruction on un-armed combat techniques, useful when you’re cornered by enemy agents, and learn contact drills using our state of the art laser combat system. No live ammo is used at Spy Academy.

When can you go?

This activity is available on selected dates, March to November.

Duration

Your experience will last approximately 3 hours

Key information

You must be at least 17 years old to do this activity (parental consent is required for under 18s).
General fitness is required. If you have any medical conditions or take medication please advise the centre when you arrive.
You do not need previous spy experience to participate in this experience!

How many in a group?

There will be a maximum of 23 others with you on the day.

Spectators

You are welcome to bring two members of your family or friends to watch you on the day.

Is the activity weather dependent?

Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions

Locations

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire; Rugeley, Staffordshire; Cheadle,

Tags

Spy, Academy, gifts

Ice Climbing - Are you up for scaling Europe’s most challenging indoor ice wall?

On arrival at the venue you will meet your instructor, who will conduct a full safety briefing. Then it’s time for you to get kitted up with all the safety gear before heading to the ice wall. Your climb will be under strict supervision of an instructor at all times and tuition is on a one to one basis. Your experience will include 40 minutes ice climbing with a 20 minute brief.

When can you go?

This activity is available 7 days a week, throughout the year.

Duration

Your experience will last for approximately 1 hour.

Key information

The minimum age is 13 years old, however under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
All participants must be in reasonable health and able bodied. All participants climb at the discretion of the instructor.
No specific qualifications are required.

How many in a group?

There will be a maximum group size of five people on the day.

Spectators

You are welcome to bring spectators to watch you on the day.

Is the activity weather dependent?

Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions

Locations

Castleford, West Yorkshire; Covent Garden, London; Manchester.

Tags

Ice, Climbing, gifts

Inshore Powerboat Racing Course - Experience one of the most glamorous watersports in the world.

Planing across the water in a powerful craft is sheer exhilaration. After a few hours, you might just feel like one of the international jet set! This full day programme will leave you breathless with excitement. Here is your unique chance to race single-seater monohulls, catamarans and hydroplanes. Nothing else gives you such a feeling of mastery over the water.

This is a great opportunity to learn straight from the experts how to drive three types of race boat, hydroplanes, catamarans and monohulls. In the hydroplanes you either kneel or lie flat on your stomach. The day will start at 9:00 with registration and tea and coffee. At 09.30 you will be officially welcomed, given a drivers briefing and introduction to the sport. Between 10:00 and 11:00 there will be an introduction to the boats, followed by practice driving until a buffet lunch at 1:00pm. From 2:00 - 5:00pm you will have practical race training, ending with afternoon tea, presentation of certificates and a memento of the day. During the day you are likely to do a total of 20+ laps, with each lap being just under a mile in length so you will cover quite a distance!

When can you go?

Selected limited Monday to Saturday dates, April to October.

Duration

Your total experience will last approximately 7 hours.

Key information

You must be at least 14 years old; under 18’s require parental consent. The maximum age is 70 years.
Participants should be reasonably fit and able to get in and out of a boat unaided. The maximum weight is 114kg (18 stone); the minimum height is 1.57m (5ft 2′) and the maximum height is 1.87m (6ft 2′). The maximum girth size is 142cm (56′).
There is a strict policy to nil tolerance to alcohol and drugs. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer as to whether you are fit to undertake the experience.

How many in a group

There’ll be a maximum of 17 others in your group.

Spectators

You are welcome to bring along family and friends to watch you, but the centre will charge a spectator fee.

Is the activity weather dependent

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions

Locations

Kingsbury Water Park, Warwickshire;

Tags

Inshore, Powerboat, Racing, Course, gifts

Adrenalin and Adventure Activity Selection Box - Put the magic back into Christmas by taking the stress out of shopping. We know that this time of year can be overwhelming, and the pressure to find that perfect gift is immense.

So what if you could choose a selection and let your loved ones pick whatever their heart desires? You still have a beautiful gift to give on the big day, but with a world of opportunity inside! Well the Adrenalin Selection offers just that.

The Adrenalin Selection is perfect for that person who just isn’t happy unless they’re doing something most people wouldn’t dream of? Or someone who you think could do with some excitement in their life? We have the perfect gift, so look no further…

The list of Activities in box:

Introduction to water skiing
White Water Rafting - Man Made Rapids
White Water Rafting - Natural Rapids
Fly Fishing
Gliding with a Winch Launch
Grand Prix Karting
Circus Skills
Wakeboarding
Snowboarding
Surfing
Coasteering
Bungee Jump
MG Rally Ride
Dumper Racing
Rally Drive and Ride
Quad Bikes
Zorb for Two
Helicopter Buzz
Hot Laps Ride
Ice Climbing
High Speed Ride at Rockingham
Off Road Taster Driving
Aqua Sphereing for Two
Self Guided Cycle Experience for two
Indoor Bungee Jump
Kayaking
Paintballing for Four
Rock Climbing
Scuba Diving (for two)
Harness Sphereing for Two
Indoor Skydiving
Western Trail Ride
High Ropes Adventure - Adult
Golfing Day for Two
Hovercraft Blast
Mini Moto
Ski-ing Session
Windsurfing Taster Session
Western Skills Workshop
Pole Dancing for Two

Tags

Adrenalin, and, Adventure, Activity, Selection, Box, gifts

Scuba Diving (for two) - Experience the thrill of breathing underwater in a fun, convenient session conducted in a confined water area under the tuition of a professional PADI instructor.

The session starts with an introduction to scuba skills and familiarisation to scuba diving equipment. Once this has taken place the PADI professional instructor takes you into the water and introduces you to scuba diving. Remember everything you do in the PADI discover scuba diving programmes may count towards diver certification levels.

When can you go?

Monday - Sunday (selected dates depending on the location), all year.

Duration

Your experience will last approximately 2 hours.

Key information

To do this activity you must be at least 10 years old.
You will need to have general fitness. This activity is not suitable if you suffer from chronic asthma or for those with heart conditions. If in doubt please consult your doctor. You will need to fill in a self assessment health declaration.
No experience or qualifications are necessary to take part in this activity.

How many in a group?

There will be a maximum of nine other people in your group.

Spectators

This experience is for two people to enjoy.

Is the activity weather dependent?

Don’t worry, this activity is not dependent on weather conditions

Locations

Leeds, Yorkshire; Hornchurch, Loughton; Cranleigh, Surrey or Barkingside, Essex.

Tags

Scuba, Diving, (for, two), gifts

Tank Paintball Battles - With a huge grin on your face, you look through the periscope of your 17 tonne, FV432 armoured personnel carrier and spot the enemy. You shout out to your Load Master ‘Prepare to fire!’ He gets the artillery ready and starts to load it into the breach of the 40mm cannon. A drop of sweat rolls down your cheek as you know that this shot could mean life or death for you and your crew. As you pull the trigger, you bellow to your crew members ‘Fire in the hole!’ (You’ve always wanted to say that!) . Your ammo goes hurtling towards the enemy, it’s hit or miss now, there is no turning back, this is your last chance. Then…………SPLAT! A huge pink paint explosion on the opposition’s tank signifies a clean hit and victory for you and your team mates! Your 3 man crew start jumping for joy (making sure they watch their heads because tanks aren’t the tallest things in the world you know!). You’re a hero, the lord of war, the supremo. You will go back home to a hero’s welcome with the crowd chanting your name (or more than likely, just a drink in the local pub with a drunk stranger who is singing out your name and acts as if he knows you and you are best buddies). But hey, after all that excitement who wouldn’t want a nice quiet drink in your local!?

Phew……so after all of that suspense, let us explain to you the details of this superb action packed day out!

You take it in turns as part of a three-man crew to negotiate a tricky tank course set in a World War II bombing range. Your tank of choice will be a unique 17 tonne FV432 armoured personnel carrier, with specially modified cannons capable of firing 40mm paint rounds. Under the guidance of your on-board instructor you will get the opportunity to drive the tank, aim the cannon, load the breach and fire the air powered cannon. Cool!! Also to get you into your role as an artillery man (or woman!) you have to look the part, so you will be issued with radio headsets, Kevlar helmets, tank suits and gloves! Once you are able to successfully operate the tank, the hatches are closed and you are free to engage in full on armoured warfare against an opposing team using only your periscopes to guide you!

Now that’s our idea of fun!!

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected weekend and weekdays, from April to October.

Duration

You will spend approximately 2 hours at the venue.

Key information

The minimum age is 16 years old.
The maximum height for participants is 1.93m (6ft 4′). The maximum weight is 139kg (22 stone). Please note that accessing the vehicles involves climbing into tight spaces.
You do not require any qualifications to take part in this activity.

How many in a group?

There will be up to 3 participants in the tank.

Spectators

You are welcome to bring spectators to watch the battle!

Is the activity weather dependent?

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Location

Nr Lutterwor

Tags

Tank, Paintball, Battles, gifts