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| "Be a Wildlife Park Keeper in Hertfordshire" |
| "Meet your host keeper in the Discovery Centre for complimentary refreshments, prior to being escorted to the Animal Park for a health and safety briefing. Then get ready to become a member of the team for the day, experiencing all aspects of care including cleaning, food preparation, feeding and walking animals, helping out at daily events and more. It's very much hands-on and will give a great insight into the amazing amount of work that goes on behind the scenes at one of Britain's top wildlife parks. Spend time with birds, reptiles, insects and mammals, seeing how keepers undertake their care on a daily basis. Lunch is included, as is a goody bag and certificate as mementos of the day."
Price: 199.00 |
| "Be a Wildlife Park Keeper for Two in Hertfordshire" |
| "Congregate in the Discovery Centre for complimentary refreshments, prior to being escorted to the Animal Park for a health and safety briefing. Get ready to become a member of the team for the day, experiencing all aspects of care including cleaning, food preparation, walking animals and feeding, helping out at daily events and more. This hands-on experience will give an insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes at a top wildlife park. Also spend time with birds, reptiles, insects and mammals to see how keepers undertake their care on a daily basis. Lunch is included, and take home a goody bag and certificate each as mementos."
Price: 299.00 |
| "Feeding Big Cats in Hertfordshire (Weekdays)" |
| "Big cats are by far the most popular of all the animals in the park and this is a great opportunity to feed a lion or tiger by hand. One of the trained big cat team will meet and escort you to the enclosure for a full health and safety briefing. They will be on hand to offer guidance through this amazing experience, giving information on the history of the big cat you feed, as well as the others they care for (including snow leopards, tigers, jaguars and cheetahs). The package also includes a goody bag and a certificate as proof of your encounter. You are welcome to arrive early and stay late to enjoy the other facilities within the park."
Price: 199.00 |
| "Feeding Big Cats for Two in Hertfordshire (Weekdays)" |
| "The big cats are by far the most popular of all the animals in the park and this is a great opportunity to feed a lion or tiger by hand. Meet one of the trained big cat team for a full safety briefing in the enclosure and will be on hand to offer guidance through this amazing experience, explaining the history of the big cat you feed, as well as the others they care for (including snow leopards, tigers, jaguars and cheetahs). The package also includes a goody bag and a certificate each as proof of your encounter and the freedom to explore the rest of the park."
Price: 299.00 |
| "Feeding Big Cats for Two in Hertfordshire" |
| "Big cats are by far the most popular of all the animals in the park and the two of you can now have a weekend opportunity together to feed a lion or tiger by hand. Someone from the elite trained big cat team will offer an introduction to the enclosure as well as a full health and safety briefing and will remain on hand to offer guidance through this amazing experience, talking about the history of the big cat you feed, as well as the others they care for (such as snow leopards, tigers, jaguars and cheetahs). Your experience also includes a goody bag and a certificate each to keep and take home. You are both welcome to arrive early and stay late to enjoy the other facilities within the park."
Price: 349.00 |
| "Meeting The Meerkats in Hertfordshire" |
| "Begin in the Discovery Centre with complimentary refreshments before meeting one of the team and being escorted to the meerkat enclosure for a health and safety briefing. Then experience at close hand the social behaviour of these fascinating animals, they are extremely curious and friendly, so expect to be treated as a human climbing frame upon entering their enclosure. One of the park team remains on hand to assist and to help capture photographs on your camera. The package also includes a goody bag and a presentation certificate to take home as a memento. You are welcome to arrive early and stay late to enjoy the other facilities within the park."
Price: 100.00 |
| "Meet The Meerkats for Two in Hertfordshire" |
| "Begin this meerkat experience day in the Discovery Centre with complimentary refreshments before meeting one of the team and being escorted to the meerkat enclosure for a full safety briefing. Afterwards, get a first-hand insight into the intriguing traits and social interaction of these incredible creatures. A park team member remains on hand throughout, offering guidance, a wealth of interesting facts and to take photographs (camera not included) as visitors are treated as a human climbing frame! This unique gift package also includes a goody bag and presentation certificate as a memento. You are both welcome to arrive early and stay late to enjoy the other facilities within the park."
Price: 150.00 |
| "Feeding the Lemurs in Hertfordshire" |
| "Lemurs originate from the island of Madagascar and are now critically endangered. Captive breeding is essential to their continued survival and this experience offers a rare chance to enjoy them at close hand. Begin in the Discovery Centre with complimentary refreshments prior to being escorted to the ring-tailed lemur enclosure for a health and safety briefing. Then spend around fifteen minutes inside the enclosure, feeding these inquisitive animals as they use you as their personal climbing frame. One of the park team remains on hand to assist and to help capture photographs on your camera. The package also includes a goody bag and a certificate to take home. Enjoy visiting the rest of the park as part of your experience."
Price: 99.00 |
| "Feed the Lemurs for Two in Hertfordshire" |
| "The herbivorous ring-tailed lemurs of Madagascar are unique among lemurs in their preference for living on the ground rather than in trees. This experience offers a rare chance to enjoy these critically endangered creatures at close hand. After complimentary refreshments in the Discovery Centre, head with a keeper to the ring-tailed lemur enclosure for a health and safety briefing. Then spend around fifteen minutes inside the enclosure, feeding these inquisitive animals as you become their personal climbing frame. One of the park team remains on hand to assist and to help capture photographs on your camera. The package also includes a goody bag and a certificate each to take home."
Price: 150.00 |
| "Afternoon Tea for Two at Rowhill Grange" |
| "Enjoy an afternoon tea for two at Rowhill Grange, labelled as Kent's hidden secret. This venue provides a luxurious manor house in the countryside. Grab a seat in the bar (or outside, weather permitting) for an afternoon tea which includes tea and herbal infusions or freshly brewed coffee, a selection of homemade scones, cakes, biscuits, sandwiches and other sweet fancies - wonderful!"
Price: 46.00 |
| "Chocolate Workshop in Manchester" |
| "Scientists say chocolate is a stimulant for the release of endorphins, our 'happy hormones'. Join this workshop beginning with a talk on the history of chocolate, given by a proper chocolatier. Then after some instruction, get creative and decorate truffles and make some truffle fillings, dip the truffles into Belgian chocolate and cover them with different toppings. And what a treat at the end of the experience to be able to take home all personally crafted creations to munch, or to share amongst other chocolate loving contemporaries."
Price: 50.00 |
| "Chocolate Workshop for Two in Manchester" |
| "Attend a workshop whose theme has at its heart one of the world's favourite sweet delights - chocolate. This brown, sticky, sweet substance has been enthralling us for centuries - the early substance was bitter and milk was only added in 19th century, creating the familiar taste sensation we all love today. Enjoy a chocolate heaven workshop with an enticing chocolate fountain to sample. A chocolatier talks about the history of chocolate before offering some hands-on instruction. Next, it's time to dip, fill and decorate your very own Belgium chocolates. To conclude, take the delights home to share amongst family and friends."
Price: 100.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Falconry Day in Gloucestershire" |
| "Get to grips with some of nature's powerful and statuesque hawks and falcons whilst learning about the ancient art of falconry. This brilliant experience involves spending a full day at the centre experiencing falconry first-hand. To begin you will get some background information including the types of hawks used and a history of the sport, then enjoy some practice time flying various birds. After an included lunch, take part in flying some falcons, including the peregrine (traditionally the falcon of kings and nobility) and one of the fastest creatures that has ever lived on this planet."
Price: 125.00 |
| "Luxury Afternoon Tea for Two at Langshott Manor" |
| "Take a break with a luxury afternoon tea for two at Langshott Manor - a beautiful 16th century manor house hotel surrounded by three acres of stunning gardens and an ancient moat. Kick back in the restaurant or in the hotel's beautiful gardens if the weather is nice, for an afternoon tea which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade scones with preserves and clotted cream, homemade cakes and pastries and a choice of freshly brewed tea or coffee. Sheer indulgence!"
Price: 46.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Falconry Experience in Gloucestershire" |
| "The magnificence and skill of hawks and falcons can only be appreciated once seen first-hand; and this is a great opportunity to see them swoop and soar through the Gloucestershire sky. The session begins with some training in the art of falconry from an experienced handler. Afterwards, get to grips with the birds themselves; handle them and get yourself feeling comfortable. Once you're accustomed, it's time to try falconry out for real and feel like a true falconer. Fly birds over open countryside and see the skill and speed involved. Finish by flying the bird to the glove; a true medieval thrill."
Price: 79.00 |
| "Round of Golf for Two on the Forest of Arden Championship Course" |
| "Set amidst the scenic Warwickshire countryside, the Donald Steel designed Championship Arden Course is regarded as one of the finest venues on the European Tour's International Schedule. It is the annual host to the British Masters and the English Open and, despite being relatively modern, feels more mature than it actually is as Steel has blended the layout seamlessly into the natural surrounding landscape. The par 72 course, complete with water hazards and mature trees lining the fairways, is a challenge for golfers of all standards. What's more, conquerors of the Arden will be in good company as golfing greats including Colin Montgomerie and Ian Woosnam have laid claim to tournament victories on this great course."
Price: 195.00 |
| "Introduction to Horse Riding in Bedfordshire" |
| "Enjoy a wonderful time at these stables in Bedfordshire learning to ride a horse. Perfect for novices, the experience begins with a briefing instructing how to groom and prepare the horse for a hack. Then move onto a lesson to help get acquainted with the horse and understand the basics of riding. Once ready, it's time to go out for a hack across the beautiful bridleways of Chiltern Hills. After a light lunch, head back to the stables to untack and rest the horses."
Price: 100.00 |
| "Horse Riding in Bedfordshire" |
| "Enjoy a day of horse riding in the picturesque English countryside which is tailor-made for experienced riders. Begin with a safety briefing before grooming and tacking up your horse. After a brief lesson with an instructor to assess ability, take a delightful hack across the beautiful bridleways of Chiltern Hills - mainly open and undulating fields, with beautiful views across Bedfordshire and historic Icknield. Stop for lunch at a village pub before riding back to the stables for the un-tacking and resting of the horses. This is an idyllic way to take your horse riding further while soaking in some truly stunning scenery."
Price: 110.00 |
| "Round of Golf on the Forest of Arden Championship Course" |
| "Come to Marriott in Warwickshire to enjoy a golf experience of championship stature as the Arden Course opens up for you to enjoy a great round of golf. The par 72 course hosts the British Masters and the English Open with greats like Colin Montgomerie having won here in recent years. The course is remarkable both as a golfing spectacle and as a nature reserve, featuring a wide variety of wildlife and integrated flora including the majestic oaks on the back nine (also noteworthy for the closing two holes there). The part-open, part-woodland course measures 7,213 yards in total and is a pleasure to walk and to play."
Price: 98.00 |
| "The Original Chocolate Making Workshop for Two in London" |
| "From the moment you both step inside the inviting kitchens and smell the mouth-watering scent of chocolate, indulgence begins. This chocolate workshop offers up the opportunity to make your own chocolate treats and take home around 15 - 20 pieces afterwards. The class also features a briefing on the art of chocolate making, learn about the journey a chocolate bean takes before it becomes the delicious bar of chocolate you love. Next up - sample some yummy Florida orange milk chocolate before learning how to cool down molten chocolate for the perfect consistency. To finish off - cut, dip and decorate your chocolates with truffle filling, coconut, white chocolate shavings and edible stars and hearts."
Price: 98.00 |
| "Chocolate Making Workshop in Manchester" |
| "This chocolate workshop based in Manchester is an opportunity to learn fundamental aspects about making chocolate from a master chocolatier. Step into the kitchen and find out the important steps in turning the cocoa bean into a distinctive masterpiece. Then make your own personalised unique chocolates or giant buttons, which can be taken home to share with friends and loved ones."
Price: 49.00 |
| "The Original Chocolate Making Workshop for Two in Manchester" |
| "Take home around 15 - 20 pieces of your own handmade chocolate creations at a chocolate workshop for two. The premium chocolatiers host this fun workshop giving an insight into chocolate making and the art of creating fresh cream truffles. Be taught how to cool down molten chocolate for the perfect texture, before being treated to some scrumptious Florida orange and cocoa nib milk chocolate samples. Having learnt the basics it's time to cut, dip and decorate your own chocolate delights by filling them with truffle and choc fudge and making them look pretty with ingredients including coconut, white chocolate shavings and edible stars and hearts."
Price: 98.00 |
| "The Original Chocolate Making Workshop for Two in Brighton" |
| "Ever fancied yourself as a chocolate connoisseur? Learn how to make it, on a chocolate workshop where you and a friend can discover the great art of chocolate making, including how to make fresh cream truffles and how to correctly cool down molten chocolate. Both then put your knowledge to the test by creating handmade pieces of chocolate, decorating them with a range of ingredients including coconut, white chocolate shavings and edible stars and hearts. Take home around 15 - 20 pieces of your chocolate to share with others (or keep all to yourself). If that wasn't enough, try some delicious Florida orange and cocoa nib milk chocolate during the workshop."
Price: 98.00 |
| "Vineyard Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting for Two in Yorkshire" |
| "Located in beautiful West Yorkshire countryside, Holmfirth is the venue for a delightful English vineyard experience. Planted with 7,000 vines, this seven acre vineyard lies in the beautiful Holme Valley, surrounded by panoramic views of the Peak District National Park. To begin take a guided tour of the vineyard and winery, from original cuttings to the newest additions and learn about the process from planting to harvesting. The tour guide will be on hand throughout to answer any questions. Then go to the winery to taste three English wines, before a delicious ploughman's lunch, made from local produce, in the beautiful tasting lounge, overlooking the vineyard and Peak District."
Price: 99.00 |
| "Chocolate Making Workshop in Brighton" |
| "Make delicious chocolates using exotic flavours, with a chocolate-making class in Brighton. Learn how to create luxury pieces of chocolate using truffle and choc fudge fillings, and decorative ingredients including coconut, white chocolate shavings, edible stars and hearts. As a bonus - participants in the class make giant chocolate buttons. In addition find out how the raw ingredients are transformed into delicious chocolates. At the end of the chocolate-making workshop, each participant is given some chocolates to take home."
Price: 49.00 |
| "Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at Rowhill Grange" |
| "Treat yourselves to a champagne tea for two at Rowhill Grange, a luxury manor house hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Kent countryside. Choose the perfect spot indoors or outdoors overlooking the gardens (weather permitting) for an afternoon tea which includes home-baked treats and pastries, sandwiches and of course freshly made scones with thick clotted cream and jam, accompanied by a glass of chilled champagne. It's the perfect indulgence!"
Price: 65.00 |
| "Quick Italian Menu Cookery Class at Giancarlo Caldesi's La Cucina Caldesi" |
| "Learn how to cook fabulous Italian food in 30 minutes at La Cucina Caldesi. Recipes include a selection of Italian starters, risotto, fresh pasta sauces, supper dishes and fabulous desserts, such as 'torta caprese' (an almond and chocolate tart which tastes as though you've slaved over it for hours!). After meeting your fellow students over coffee and biscotti, your instructor will introduce the menu. Then it's time to cook! The ingredients for each recipe will be laid out ready to use, and the flexible format of the class provides plenty of opportunity to get involved. Finally, you can relax and enjoy the delicious meal you have created, accompanied by a glass of Italian wine, in the company of your teacher and fellow students. Buon appetito!"
Price: 110.00 |
| "Tuscan Cooking with Giancarlo Caldesi" |
| "Join chef Giancarlo Caldesi (when available) in a celebration of Tuscan cuisine at La Cucina Caldesi, and learn how to prepare some traditional Tuscan main courses, such as 'the hunter's catch' roast or his signature Tuscan lasagne with an array of seasonal 'contorni' (side dishes). After meeting the chef and fellow students over coffee and biscotti, the menu is introduced. Then it's time to cook! The ingredients for each recipe are laid out ready to use, and the flexible format of the class provides plenty of opportunity to get involved. Finally, you can relax and enjoy the delicious meal you have created, accompanied by a glass of Italian wine, in the company of your teacher and fellow students. Buon appetito!"
Price: 130.00 |
| "Kids Spy Academy" |
| "Calling all aspiring secret agents! This experience is an unmissable chance to learn real skills and techniques used by spies - from ex-surveillance officers themselves. Start in zone one with half an hour of code breaking, then take the laser room challenge. Work on those stealth skills and get to the target without setting off any laser alarms - a real test of agility. Next, learn to shoot from a distance with a sniper and air rifle session, then get closer with a secret agent pistol draw, and remember, speed is of the essence. Finally, brush up those fire lighting shelter building skills. Who's got what it takes to be the next 007?"
Price: 35.00 |
| "Tuscan Cooking with Giancarlo Caldesi for Two" |
| "Respected Italian chef Giancarlo Caldesi teaches the intricacies of Tuscan cuisine at La Cucina Caldesi - this experience is a great opportunity to learn how to create traditional Tuscan dishes, such as 'the hunter's catch' roast or his signature Tuscan lasagne with an array of seasonal 'contorni' (side dishes). Meet for coffee and biscotti, chat through the menu and then the class gets to work. This is cooking made easy, with all mod cons and ingredients already prepared in advance. Once the cooking is complete, the whole class can sit down together, Italian style, to enjoy the delicious meal created. A good glass of Italian wine helps wash the food down."
Price: 260.00 |
