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  • Glass Making Taster – Aylesbury

    Glass Making Experience Days: This great introduction to glass making is the perfect way to
    gain an insight into this ancient art and learn some of the skills
    and techniques that have been used for hundreds of years. The
    taster will begin with the basics of safety including the basic
    skills to shape hot glass from the furnace. With a maximum of four
    students per instructor, you will get plenty of hands on time
    learning how to use the state of the art tools and machinery to
    create a bespoke glass pieces to take away such as a paper weight.
    No experience needed just curiosity and enthusiasm!Once you have
    arrived and been welcomed to the centre the taster experience will
    begin with a welcome and safety talk before getting introduced to
    some of the tools and how to use them. You will quickly move on to
    collecting molten glass from the furnace and working under the
    watchful eye of the master glass maker. You will then learn how to
    shape and add colour. With help for the instructor, you will be
    able to utilise the skills you learnt to create your own piece. The
    session will end with a glass blowing demonstration from the
    instructor.
    Please note: Your piece will be sent to you after the experience as
    it will need to be fired in the kiln for hardening at a cost of
    £20.

    £155

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/glass-making-taster

     

  • The Highest Tandem Bungee Jump in the UK

    Bungee Jump Experience Days: The most extreme of Bungee Jumps is now available for couples!
    So if you’re too scared to do it alone, or just want to take
    someone special along with you to experience the pinnacle of
    adrenaline rushes; The Highest Tandem Bungee Jump is now available
    for the bravest of you out there! If the 160ft just isn’t high
    enough, or feel that you’re only ever going to do one Bungee Jump
    and might as well do the highest… this really is an unmissable
    experience all round!After you have arrived and made yourself known
    to the reception area, you will be weighed, measured and have
    further safety checks before donning your harness and preparing for
    the most extreme of adventures – as you and your jump partner await
    the jump master’s call. Once ready, you’ll hobble over to the crane
    and be lifted up to a height of 300ft where the jump master will
    instruct you to tuck your head either side of each other’s shoulder
    and call 3-2-1…bungee! Next, the inevitable drop will consume you
    with fear and adrenaline as you drop an incredible 300ft down to
    the ground before recoiling back up and down until the jump is
    finished and you are lowered back to safety. Once landed, you will
    have the option to purchase the DVD and photos of your jump.

    £198

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/the-highest-tandem-bungee-jump-in-the-uk

     

  • Weekday Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight for 2 People

    Hot Air Balloon Experience Days: Drift into the dawning sun and treat yourself to an utterly
    unforgettable and romantic experience with a special someone with
    this fantastic sunrise champagne balloon ride. You couldn’t find a
    more relaxing or beautiful start to the day than watching the sun
    rise up from below the horizon, 2000 ft up as the rest of the
    country is just waking up. The pure serenity and tranquillity of a
    morning flight is a great way to start your day, and this is a
    truly magical experience that really encapsulates what it is to
    float with the clouds. Let all your worries drift away as you float
    over a patchwork landscape, enjoying breathtaking 360 degree views
    as the countryside awakes and the restful peace and tranquillity.On
    the day of your chosen flight you will start by meeting the pilot
    and crew and sign yourself in. There will be a short flight safety
    briefing and you will then help to prepare inflate the balloon,
    once all final checks have been completed you will be invited to
    climb into the basket and prepare for take off. It will be
    incredibly smooth, and you probably won’t even realise you’ve
    actually left the ground until you notice people and places getting
    ever smaller. It will be peaceful, with the occasional roar of the
    burners to keep you at altitude. After about an hour of flight time
    you will prepare for landing, which won’t be quite as smooth as
    take off! You will finish off the experience by helping the crew to
    pack away the balloon, and return to the start point. You will end
    this fantastic experience by enjoying a Champagne Toast with a
    commemorative flight certificate presentation.
    This experience is valid for weekday mornings only,
    excluding Bank Holidays.

    £278

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/sunrise-hot-air-balloon-flight-for-2-people

     

  • Weekday Balloon Flight at Sunrise – 1 Person

    Hot Air Balloon Experience Days: This weekday hot air balloon flight is possibly the loveliest
    way to greet the day. Watch the sun rise from the horizon as the
    world wakes up, from an unbeatable 2000ft vantage point. Float
    through the air up there and let your mind empty of all those
    stressful thoughts, as you move with the wind in your hot air
    balloon, over the patchwork landscape one of our wonderful
    locations throughout the UK.The hot air balloon sunrise flight will
    begin with you meeting the crew to sign in. After this you will
    have a pre-flight briefing, before you help to inflate the balloon
    with the crew. Once all final pre-flight checks have been
    completed, it’s time for you to climb into the basket and get ready
    for take off!

    The take off will be beautifully smooth, in fact you probably won’t
    realise you’ve actually left solid ground until you realise that
    people, cars and houses are getting smaller and smaller. Hot air
    balloon flights are peaceful, quiet but for the occasional growl of
    the burners that keep you at altitude. After approximately one hour
    of flight you will start to prepare for landing. The hot air
    balloon flight will finish with you landing, then helping the crew
    to pack down the balloon. You will end this fantastic experience by
    enjoying a lovely bubbly champagne toast with a commemorative
    flight certificate presentation.

    This experience is valid for weekday mornings only,
    excluding Bank Holidays.

    £139

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/weekday-balloon-flight-at-sunrise-1-person

     

  • Hot Air Balloon Flight Experience for 2

    Hot Air Balloon Experience Days: Treat yourself to a luxurious and thrilling experience that you
    will remember for the rest of your life, and enjoy a fantastic
    champagne hot air balloon ride with a special someone! This is a
    truly magical experience that really encapsulates what it is to
    float with the clouds, and the feeling of peace and tranquillity is
    heightened by the apparent lack of wind, because you’re moving with
    it. As you slowly take off you’ll be more aware of the ground
    dropping away rather than any sensation of moving or rising, and
    you can focus on enjoying the spectacular views as you rise to
    unimaginable heights. Let all of your worries drift away as you
    float over the beautiful patchwork landscape, sipping on a
    delicious glass of champagne with a loved one!Once you have arrived
    and been welcomed to the centre you will begin with a short safety
    briefing before you can help to prepare inflate the balloon. Once
    all final checks have been completed you will be invited to climb
    into the basket and prepare for take off. It will often be
    incredibly smooth, and you probably won’t even realise you’ve
    actually left the ground until you notice people and places getting
    ever smaller. It will be peaceful, with the occasional roar of the
    burners to keep you at altitude. After about an hour of flight time
    you will prepare for landing, which mightn’t be quite as smooth as
    take off! You will finish off the experience by helping the crew to
    pack away the balloon, and return to the start point. You will end
    this fantastic experience by enjoying a Champagne Toast with a
    commemorative flight certificate presentation.

    £344

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-flight-experience-for-2

     

  • Hot Air Balloon Experience for 1

    Hot Air Balloon Experience Days: This Hot Air Balloon ride is a luxurious and unforgettable
    treat, made all the more special with a glass of bubbly to mark the
    special occasion! Float on up to Cloud 9 with this wonderful hot
    air balloon flight. There is no transport on earth as romantic,
    whimsical and beautiful as the hot air balloon. They look
    incredibly beautiful while floating through the sky – well, here’s
    your opportunity to enjoy the view from the other side! You will
    get the chance to gaze over the lovely British countryside from a
    truly incredible vantage point – a basket 2000ft up in the air!On
    the day of your chosen flight you will start by meeting the pilot
    and crew. There will be a short flight safety briefing and you will
    then help to prepare inflate the balloon, once all final checks
    have been completed you will be invited to climb into the basket
    and prepare for take off. It will often be incredibly smooth, and
    you probably won’t even realize you’ve actually left the ground
    until you notice people and places getting ever smaller. It will be
    peaceful, with the occasional roar of the burners to keep you at
    altitude. After about an hour of flight time you will prepare for
    landing, which mightn’t be quite as smooth as take off! You will
    finish off the experience by helping the crew to pack away the
    balloon, and return to the start point. You will end this fantastic
    experience by enjoying a Champagne Toast with a commemorative
    flight certificate presentation.

    £172

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/hot-air-balloon-experience-for-1

     

  • Private 1 Hour 4×4 Adventure in Nottingham

    Off Road Experience Days: Experience the thrill and exhilaration of off road driving with
    this fantastic private 4×4 adventure. An expert instructor will be
    in the passenger seat offering tips and guidance as you take on the
    challenging terrain in the 150 acres of woodland at the heart of
    Sherwood Forest. You will need to trust the capabilities of the
    vehicle and your instructor as you nose down a 45 degree slope into mud and water!Your private 4×4 adventure
    will begin with a welcome to the centre by the staff, a short safety talk and
    introduction to the Land Rover Defender 110 you will be driving, and some familiarisation laps of the beginners route to get you in the swing of things. Once you’re confident in the 4×4 you’ll be able to test
    your skills against the more challenging routes through the forest, behind the wheel for a total time of 50 minutes
    tackling a range of routes of varying difficulty. The instructor is on hand at all times to ensure you’re constantly improving and most importantly, having a great time!The Private 1 Hour 4×4 Adventure in Nottingham is a great experience gift for Father’s and Mother’s Day, or anyone thinking of buying an off-road car and wanting to brush up on their driving skills.

    £110

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/private-1-hour-4×4-adventure

     

  • Nottingham Paintball Skirmish – For Two

    Paintball Experience Days: Bring a friend along for an exhilarating day of paintballing in
    the beautiful Sherwood forest, Nottinghamshire. With 7
    different battle zones including Wild West Town, Nottingham Castle,
    The Bridge and the latest edition, Tank Mania (with 12 life size
    tanks) spread over 150 acres this is sure to be an action packed
    day. This experience includes 5 games, all safety equipment,
    overalls and 100 paintballs per person.After an introduction to the crew in the ‘safe area’ of base camp, you
    will be signed in and kitted up with your safety gear and paintball guns. Instructors will show you how to properly handle the guns, and the rules of each game so you know when you’ve been hit and when you’re out. Training done, time to get messy! Choose your battle arenas wisely and go head to head with the opposing team, playing a number of games to see who comes out on top, and who has to leave with their head hung in shame…The Nottingham Paintball Skirmish is a great experience for team-building, stag and hen dos, or just a fun day out with your mates. Buy as an experience gift voucher or treat yourself!

    £30

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/paintball-skirmish-for-two

     

  • Nottingham Archery Lessons For Two

    Archery Experience Days: This Archery lesson takes place in Sherwood Forest, Nottingham –
    really the perfect place to learn archery! This voucher entitles
    you and one companion to spend 1 hour learning how to shoot with a
    bow and arrow, in the very atmospheric forest where Robin and his
    band of merry men robbed from the rich to give to the poor!

    Archery is an ancient sport, dating back over 12,000 years, but is
    probably most famous in Britain for its links with legendary
    outlaw, Robin Hood – which makes the Sherwood Forest the best
    imaginable place to get your bow and arrow skills. Your Introduction
    to Archery Experience will start with a welcome to the centre by
    the staff who will sign you in and introduce you to your
    instructor. After a short safety talk, the 50 minute lesson will
    begin at the target range. Your instructors will be teaching you
    the basics to ensure you pick up the skills as quickly as
    possible, progressing the whole time and seeing a significant improvement in your accuracy. Yes, you can hit a bullseye on your first lesson!The Nottingham Archery Lesson is a fantastic experience to share with a friend, or as a unique gift idea for anyone wanting to try something new. Turn it into a competition and see who comes out on top!

    £40

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/nottingham-archery-lessons-for-two

     

  • Full Day Off Road Challenge

    Off Road Experience Days: This fantastic off road driving experience is perfect for
    everyone from complete beginners to experienced drivers as you will
    get to try your hand at a wide variety of incredible off road
    vehicles. The day is split up into morning and afternoon session
    with a break for lunch at the local pub (included). You will
    experience 3 different vehicles in each session including 2 types
    of quad bike, 4×4 buggies, skid steers and Land Rovers.Your full
    day off road challenge will begin with a welcome to the centre
    where you will meet your instructor. After being put in a small
    groups of up to 6 participants and a short safety talk, you will
    begin the days driving taking on the ‘Quad Obstacle Course’,
    ‘Jungle Run’, ” and ‘Power Turns’ before pausing for lunch at the
    local pub. On your return to the centre you will complete a further
    3 activities including the ‘Quad Dug Outs Section’, ‘Off Road
    trials course’ and ‘Rallykart Time Trials’. Your experience will
    finish with the presentation of the highest scorer trophy.
    Vehicles on the day will include:
    4×4 Trials Buggy
    125cc Grizzly Quad
    450cc 4×4 Kodiak Quad
    Power Turn
    400cc Rally Karts
    Land Rover 90

    £297

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    https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/full-day-off-road-challenge