Experience Days

Take to the sky in an iconic Virgin hot air balloon and see the world from an amazing new perspective. Ballooning is both serene and thrilling as you drift on the wind, enjoying panoramic views and a unique sense of freedom. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Richard Branson; you're sure to come away with some incredible photographs and memories to match. Your flight finishes with the traditional celebratory toast with a glass of champagne. There are over 100 launch sites in England, Scotland and Wales. The balloon flight itself will last around 60 minutes depending on weather conditions on the day but you'll need to allow approximately 3 to 4 hours for the whole experience. The minimum age is 7 and under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. The minimum height is 4 ft 6 ins and maximum weight is 18 stone. You'll need to be able to climb into the basket using foot holes provided, stand unassisted for an hour and adopt the seated landing position. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has recently undergone major surgery.

Take time out for a little self indulgence with this Heavenly Bliss Spa Break at Hastings Hotel. Spend the day unwinding and relaxing in the spa before enjoying a gorgeous 25 minute treatment each and indulging in a 3 course candlelit dinner. After a blissful nights sleep enjoy a full English or Continental breakfast.

This spa break includes a one night stay in a standard bedroom, Full English or Continental breakfast, Three-course candlelit dinner for two, one 25 minute treatment each and full use of Spa facilities.

The experience is available seven days a week. All bookings are subject to availability - Your treatments during your experience will last for 25 minutes for each guest. Please allow one full night for the experience. Check-in time will be at approximately 15.00 with a check-out time of 11.00 on the morning of departure.

Location: Hastings, East Sussex.

Feel the adrenalin rush as you take the controls of a light plane and soar across the sky! You get one-to-one training with a Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructor, and your flying time counts towards a Private Pilot's licence. This Extended option means you will be flying for a longer time and will have a more in-depth lesson. Your flying lesson starts with a briefing from your instructor before the flight. This will cover safety, and an introduction to some of the controls. Once in the plane, your flight starts from the time the engine turns over. You will be given headphones so that you can hear conversations between your instructor and air traffic control, and so that you can talk with your instructor. Once in the air, you will be able to take the controls but your pilot will generally land the plane and taxi back. Minimum age: 12 (under 18's need parental/guardian consent) - Minimum height: 4 ft 10 inch (147 cm) - Maximum height: 6 ft 4 inch (193 cm) - Maximum weight: 12 stone at County Down, 16 stone at Leeds, 14 to 18 stone at other locations - You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft. 40 locations across the UK and Southern Ireland.

Reward yourself and someone special with this fantastic spa day for two including an invigorating 55 minute massage treatment. The pool, spa, sauna and steam rooms will refresh both body and mind, providing the perfect place to unwind from a stressful world. With this package you can use all the fitness and leisure facilities available at your chosen Bannatyne Spa as well as choosing a relaxing massage treatment from the choice of Chocolate, Bamboo, Lava or Swedish massage. Fully trained professional staff will be on hand to help and guide you, so that you emerge feeling refreshed, revived and renewed. This voucher is valid for 9 months from the date of issue. It is essential that you book and take you experience before the expiry date as this voucher may not be extended. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and may not be exchanged for another voucher. Upon arrival you will be greeted by a member of staff who will explain the extensive range of facilities and services available to you. Take a relaxing dip in the pool, or unwind in the sauna or steam room before your treatment. Enjoy a fabulously therapeutic massage from a choice of Chocolate, Bamboo, Lava or Swedish Massage.Spend the rest of your time taking advantage of the fitness and leisure facilities available to you or simply take the opportunity to just relax. Locations: Avon, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, County Durham, Cumbria, East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Leicestershire, London, Manchester, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Scotland, Staffordshire, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire.

Drive the fantastic New Audi R8 - 4.2 litre V8 Supercar. The R8 was built to take your breath away Audi leading designers have pushed the boundaries of racing technology, futuristic construction and luxury refinement to deliver this new masterpiece. Now drive it and you will see why the Audi R8 has a top-speed of 187 mph.

Key Features:

• Welcome introduction and briefing on circuit driving techniques by a fully trained racing instructor.
• 3-4 laps driving the Audi R8 Supercar.
• Presentation and de-brief of experience certificate.
• Experience gift pack including personalised gift voucher and message card.
• PA cover to a value of £50.000 plus cancellation indemnity.

Guideline:

• Minimum age:17 (under 18's need parental consent)
• Minimum height: 5'2"
• Maximum height: 6'6"
• Maximum weight: 16-18 stone depending on location.
• You must be in reasonable health.
• You must hold a full valid UK or European driving licence and must be able to drive manual transmissions.
• Experience content, equipment and restrictions may vary according to location.

Locations: Derbyshire- Donington, Lancashire - Wigan, Leicestershire - Prestwold Hall, North Yorkshire - Elvington, Northamptonshire - Corby, Northamptonshire- Silversone, Oxfordshire - Chippping Norton, Staffordshire- Seighford.

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea for two at the beautiful Coombe Abbey to include scones, cake, sandwiches and a selection of fine speciality teas! A truly civilised afternoon! Coombe Abbey was originally a 12th Century Cistercian Abbey nestling in England's historic heartland in Warwickshire. It has been restored to its former glory, set within 500 acres of breathtaking parkland! This indulgent experience will be taken in the Garden Bar of the abbey which offers a stunning glass fronted seating area where you can sit back, relax and enjoy views of the stunning grounds. Enjoy a full traditional afternoon tea of fruit scones with clotted cream and preserves, delicious homemade cakes, sandwiches and your choice of English breakfast tea or a selection of fine specialty teas. After your tea why not stroll through the beautiful 500 acre gardens and woodlands and take in the vast history that the Abbey has to offer. This experience is available 7 days a week between 2.30 - 5.30pm - Please allow approximately 2 hours for your afternoon tea. You are welcome to stroll through the grounds either before or after your tea - Please advise the Abbey of any dietary requirements when booking. Location: Coventry, Warwickshire.

Enjoy the incredible adrenalin rush of a tandem skydive with this unforgettable experience day.

After a short safety briefing session, you will fly to a height of approx 10-12,000ft safely strapped to a British Parachute Association tandem instructor before leaping into a 5000ft free-fall.

Your instructor controls the whole descent including the parachute opening and landing - you can just focus on the incredible views and sensations as you enjoy the free-fall, followed by the sudden rush of the parachute opening and the final gentle descent back to earth.

This tandem parachute jump is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll still be talking about 40 years later!

Tandem skydive locations: Cambridgeshire - Peterborough; Cumbria - Grange over Sands; Devon - Dunkeswell; Kent - Headcorn; Lancashire - Preston; North Lincolnshire - Brigg; Northamptonshire - Brackley; Nottinghamshie - Langar; Shropshire - Whitchurch; Suffolk - Beccles; Wiltshire - Netheravon.

Useful info:

• Minimum age: 16 (under 18s need parental consent)
• Maximum weight: 15 stone (95 kgs) your weight should be proportionate to your height.
• Over-40s require a doctor's certificate of fitness
• You will be required to sign a Declaration of Fitness form, if in doubt please contact the centre before booking.

Prepare for an exhilarating day of ups, downs, jubilant cries and torn up ticket stubs with this fantastic day at the races. Enjoy admission to one of the ten racecourses Premier enclosures and get the inside track with a behind the scenes tour. Pick up your race programme and brush up on the form before placing a bet on your favourite with a free discount betting voucher. Head to the bar for a complimentary drink before you take to the stands to cheer on your chosen champion. This voucher is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. It's essential that you book and take you experience before the expiry date as this voucher may not be extended. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and may not be exchanged for another voucher.

Gates open around two to three hours before the first race, please check with the racecourse for confirmed timings, especially as race times are subject to change. Food is not included within the experience but can be purchased on the day for an extra charge. Pick up your race programme before you join the behind the scenes tour (the racecourse will confirm the time and meeting place for your tour in your welcome information) Afterwards, why not retreat to the bar to redeem your voucher for a welcome drink, but don't forget to head to the paddock around 30 minutes before the first race where you can see the horses parade and look for your winner.You will be able place a bet with the Tote using your discount betting voucher, before watching the first race and seeing the winning owners celebrate on the podium.

The experience is available at the following racecourses: Bath, Brighton, Chepstow, FFos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Newcastle, Sedgefield and Uttoxeter.

The Brighton Wheel offers stunning, panoramic vies of the city's famous landmarks and coastline - and fascinating commentary of Brighton and Hove's heritage. Board this wheel of excellence overlooking the sea and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne each in the exclusive VIP lounge before boarding and admiring views as far as the eye can see. A romantic voyage or spending time with a friend, this experience is an ideal way to see one of Britian's most famous and loved coastal towns. Upon arrival at the Brighton Wheel you will be escorted to the exclusive VIP lounge with sea views where you'll be served a glass of chilled Champagne prior to your voyage. The fully air-conditioned capsule overlooks the stunning towns of Brighton and Hove as well as the striking pebbled beach, so as you board and ascend into the sky you'll be treated to magnificent views. Whilst you are in the capsule you will enjoy a commentary guide by the comic Steve Coogan who explains the history and sights of the town below. After 12 to 15 minutes' sightseeing, which is three revolutions on the wheel, it's time to disembark and continue to enjoy Brighton at its best.

Get behind the wheel of not one but two amazing supercars with this driving blast experience. With five cars to choose from including the Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Audi R8 and Porsche and a choice of one of six venues across the UK you are guaranteed to enjoy the drive of your life. On arrival you will be given a briefing on driving techniques and safety. Then it's your turn to take the wheel of your first chosen supercar. Enjoy 2 miles in each supercar before being presented with a certificate to impress your friends and family. Choose to drive two of the following supercars: Ferrari 360 or 355A , Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi R8, Aston Martin V8 or DB9A , Porsche (Please note - the model of car may vary depending on availability). This voucher entitles you to take your experience on a mid-week date (Monday - Thursday) at Loughborough, Kenilworth, York and Long Marston, but if you would like to take part at the weekend at any venue, then a weekend supplement of £25 is payable at the time of booking. Please allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience depending on the numbers on the day. Please note - to drive at Lydden Hill and Llandow a £25 upgrade fee is payable at the time of booking as the venue only operates on a weekend. Locations: Elvington - North Yorkshire, Llandow Circuit - Wales, Loughborough - Leicestershire, Lydden Hill - Kent, Kenilworth - Warwickshire, Stratford Upon Avon - Warwickshire.

Enjoy a fascinating look behind the scenes at your favourite football club. This is the perfect gift for a footy-mad friend or loved one!

Liverpool fans will love the opportunity to tour the legendary Anfield, which is steeped in history and success.

Walk in the footsteps of your heroes as you experience the journey from the home dressing room out on to the pitch.

This could also be your only opportunity to sit in the directors' box unless your Lotto numbers finally come up!

Manchester United supporters can experience life at Old Trafford at close quarters, including the stuffed-to-the-rafters trophy room.

Equally full of incredible history, you can visit the dressing rooms, learn about the Munich Memorial Clock and much more.

Arsenal fans can enjoy exploring the stunning Emirates Stadium, which has quickly established itself as one of the country's most spectacular sporting stadiums since its completion in 2006.

Chelsea supporters can discover the fascinating history behind Stamford Bridge, which had already been a sporting venue for 28 years when the club came into being in 1905!

The Blues' own history is even more fascinating - from the days of Chopper Harris to the exploits of Jose Mourinho.

Manchester City tours also available for two (MF480) or for a family (MF479).

Guidelines:

• Facilities available to view may vary due to club requirements
  
• Vouchers valid for 10 months
• Age restrictions: Under 18's with parent or guardian
  
• Duration: approx 60-90 minutes
  

The single-seater is a beast built purely for the track environment. There's no ABS or traction control and these amazing machines can out-perform many a supercar. Rockingham's 1.48 mile long American-style banked oval circuit is unique in the UK and the perfect place to enjoy 20 minutes of pure adrenaline rush in the single seater. There's no space for an instructor in these lean machines, so once you're strapped in, it's all down to you! Location: Northamptonshire - Rockingham. Your voucher is valid for six months from the date of issue. Kindly note that you must have booked and taken your experience before your expiry date as vouchers may not be extended beyond their expiry. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Here is an opportunity to get up close and personal to one of a choice of fascinating animals at the UKs favourite Zoo - Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo, in North Yorkshire.

Flamingo Land Zoo is currently home to well over 120 species of bird, mammal, amphibian, reptile and fish. You can choose from an animal encounter with a Meerkat, Lemur or Penguin - which one of these takes your fancy? This fantastic experience also allows you admission to the Theme Park for the day where you can enjoy their great attractions and thrilling rides at your own leisure, along with a 20% off gift voucher to be spent in the gift shop.

On arrival you will be met by one of the animal keepers and taken right into the animal encounter (Meerkat, Lemur or Penguin). After a brief health and safety briefing you will learn all about the animal whilst feeding them a tasty snack and getting up close and personal in their environment.

An informative escorted tour of a Royal warrant holding winery brewery production and bottling facilities followed by a tutored tasting of a wide selection of the wines ales and liqueurs. The tour involves a visit to the brewery and the grape pressing and fermentation areas the bottling and labelling facilities and finally in our unique cellar shop for a tasting of any of the products.

Key Features:

• Tour of the brewery and winery in the ols farm in the heart of ones of England's area's of outstanding natural beauty.
• Visit the bottling and labelling halls
• Tutored tasting of any of the available products
• 10% discount on any purchase from the cellar shop

Guidelines:

• Minimum age: 18
• You should allow 1 1/2 hours.
• Location: Oxfordshire - Henley on Thames

Have you ever dreamt of driving one of the most desirable supercars in the world? That dream is now a reality with this incredible experience, where you will drive one of five cars and blast around the track. The five cars you can choose from are Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Audi or Porsche, which will you choose.Your experience will be for up to 4 miles of driving and once you have completed your drive you will receive a certificate to impress your friends and family. On arrival at your chosen venue you will be given a briefing on driving techniques and track safety. Then it's your turn to climb aboard, take control of the wheel of your chosen supercar This experience is available on weekdays only. You may choose to book a weekend date for a £25 upgrade fee paid directly to the supplier, subject to availability. Locations: Leicestershire - Loughborough, Staffordshire - Seighford, Warwickshire - Kenilworth, Yorkshire - Elvington.

Tour and Traditional Pub Meal experience includes a tour of the famous Sadler's Ales Brewery followed by two pints of Sadler's Ales finest and a Hop Pickers platter lunch or dinner if you choose the later tour. This is to be enjoyed in their Camra award winning Pub, as featured on BBC's Oz and James Drink to Britain's series. The tour is an informal walk around the brewery where you can see how beer is made and pick up a few interesting beer related facts. At the end you will be presented with a three bottle gift pack of Sadler's Ales to take home and enjoy. Please note: This experience runs on Monday to Friday from April 2nd 2012, subject to availability. Some exclusions such as Christmas Day and Boxing Day will apply. This voucher is valid for 9 months from the date of issue. It is essential that you book and take you experience before the expiry date as this voucher may not be extended. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and may not be exchanged for another voucher. On arrival at the Brewery Tap House you will be greeted by their brewer who will help you choose your first beer to sample and lead you through the pub cellars to the Brewery where your tour will begin. The Tour will last between 30 and 45 minutes and you'll learn all about the art of producing the finest Real Ale. You'll have the chance to see and learn about every aspect of the Brewery and sample everything from the Malted Barley and Hops to the finished product. At the end of your relaxed stay in the Sadler's Ales Brewery, you will be presented with a gift pack of three bottled Real Ales to take home.

Visit the largest showcase of Grand Prix racing cars in the world! Over 130 exhibits spread over five malls tell the story of motorsport from the turn of the century. Get close up to the amazing machines driven by legends like Mansell, Prost, Moss, Senna, Fangio and Stewart. The Donington Grand Prix Collection features the world's largest collection of McLaren and Williams racing cars (outside of their respective factories), and the only complete collection of Vanwalls. Location: Derbyshire - Donington Restriction: Minimum age: 18. Your voucher is valid for six months from the date of issue, kindly note that you must have booked and taken your experience before your expiry date as vouchers may not be extended beyond their expiry.

Visiting the capital is exciting so why not make it a real celebration with this indulgent Champagne Afternoon Tea experience and delightful Thames River Cruise. It's the perfect way to enjoy sightseeing with unlimited hop on and off river boat travel plus a unique and delicious afternoon tea at the 5. Courthouse Hotel. Set in the heart of London's bustling shopping and theatre district, the Courthouse Hotel by Hilton offers a secluded and gorgeous setting to enjoy a Champagne Afternoon Tea for two. Enjoy some delicious treats including delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones and cakes plus much more. Your experience will be complete with a chilled glass of Champagne each before heading out and enjoying a leisurely river cruise down the Thames with unlimited hop on and off travel. You may embark and disembark from the City Cruises piers at Westminster, London Eye, Tower and Greenwich, cruising between them as many times as you wish during one day. As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend. Your cruise will capture all of London's best loved sights as it passes the grand St Paul's Cathedral, The Tower of London, The Houses of Parliament and The London Eye plus many other historic and famous sites.The voucher is valid for two people. The experience is available seven days a week throughout the year (except Christmas and Easter) Afternoon tea can be booked between 14.00 and 17.30 and must be pre-booked. Your tea will last for approximately 1 hour and the cruise can last all day.