| "Cookery Masterclass at Hazlewood Castle" |
| "Mentioned in The Domesday Book in 1086, Hazlewood Castle has been the venue for some spectacular feasting down the centuries. After coffee and biscuits, you'll go for a brief tour of the castle. Then follow a glass of champagne with a two-course lunch at Restaurant Anise. Next, esteemed head chef Tim Hamer offers a two and half hour cookery demonstration. Tim started his career at the Grosvenor House hotel (previously known as Le Meridien Grosvenor House) and has several years' experience working at top level. He'll show you how to prepare a variety of dishes, some classic, others with a twist. The demonstration includes a tasting and Q and A session and you'll get a complimentary signature apron."
Price: 110.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Day in Gloucestershire" |
| "Get up close and personal with some of nature's magnificent and regal birds of prey and learn about the art of falconry. You'll spend a full day at the centre, finding out all about the birds and getting time to experience falconry first-hand. Tour the centre, where you'll get up close to different species and learn what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Get expert tuition and take time to handle the birds so that you get comfortable with one another. Then try it yourself and fly a bird over open countryside, watching them show off their skills and getting some thrills medieval-style when a top predator comes into land on your glove. Lunch and refreshments are included."
Price: 135.00 |
| "Eagle Handling Day for Two" |
| "Enjoy an eagle falconry experience for two in Gloucestershire and take a glimpse into the world of these magnificent birds of prey. Start the experience with a guided tour of the aviaries and meet the various eagles in residence. Next, embark on a one-to-one session with a qualified professional to get to grips with bird handling, learn training practices and see birds of prey flown by experienced falconers. After lunch, take to the stunning Gloucestershire countryside with an instructor and fly more than one type of eagle to the glove. This falconry experience offers the rare chance to see these beautiful and dramatic creatures in full flight. Lunch and refreshments are included."
Price: 300.00 |
| "Golf Lesson with a PGA Golf Pro and 18 Holes at Forest of Arden" |
| "It takes time and dedication to become skilled in golf and this experience can give even seasoned players a helping hand with their swing. The experience begins with a game assessment from the PGA pro so they can figure out what level of play you're at and where there is room for improvement. Next will be the intensive lesson itself and this will be carried out either in an hour long session with a small group, or a 30 minute lesson on a one-to-one basis. After the lesson, get the chance to try out the new techniques learned and play a round of golf. Please note that the round might be played alone. For continued help and improvement, the experience also includes access to an email golf helpline service for three months (maximum six emails)."
Price: 85.00 |
| "Golf Masterclass with a PGA Pro and Lunch at Marriott Hanbury Manor" |
| "Improve golfing handicap with this day of golf conducted by a PGA professional at the alluring Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel and Country Club in Hertfordshire. Reap the benefits of intensive coaching from an experienced PGA professional and brush up on all aspects of the game such as swing technique, bunker play and putting. In addition to an intensive lesson (one in the morning, one in the afternoon), receive a full performance analysis with the aid of video playback. Following the coaching and analysis, put theory into practice on Hanbury Manor's Par 72 championship golf course. Also, receive access to an email based golf helpline for three months following the experience (max six emails). Lunch is included."
Price: 115.00 |
| "Four Star Overnight Golf Break for Two at The Dalmahoy Hotel" |
| "Your experience includes a one night accommodation in a double or twin room at the four star Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club. Also included are breakfast, dinner, and - of course - a round of golf. This baronial manor house is set in 1,000 acres of wooded parkland at the foot of the rolling Pentland Hills. Facilities include indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, solarium, tennis courts and health and beauty salon. A round of golf for two on the Championship East Course (par 72) is included. Bring your own clubs if you have them or prehire them from the hotel. Don't worry if one of you doesn't play golf, the golfer can play two rounds (one round at each course), and the non-golfer can just do some serious relaxing back at the hotel."
Price: 269.00 |
| "Golf Masterclass with a PGA Pro and Lunch at Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club" |
| "Boasting two robust championship courses, The Dalmahoy Golf Club is an idyllic spot to brush up on those all-important golf skills. Pick up essential tips on set up, swing technique, bunker play and the short game from a seasoned PGA pro. In addition to a two hour group session, reap the benefits of a performance analysis either by video or using Explanar - a unique golf training system. In the afternoon, step onto the golf course to test newfound skills under the expert supervision of the PGA pro. Please note, the days' itinerary is subject to change depending on the standard of participants. Lunch is included. A free email based golf helpline service is available for three months following the experience (maximum six emails)."
Price: 135.00 |
| "Cookery Masterclass at Hazlewood Castle for Two" |
| "Acknowledged in The Domesday Book in 1086, Hazlewood Castle has been the venue for some spectacular feasting down the centuries. After coffee and biscuits, you'll go for a brief tour of the castle followed by a glass of champagne with a two-course lunch at Restaurant Anise. Then head chef Tim Hamer offers a two and a half hour cookery demonstration. Tim started his career at the Grosvenor House hotel and has several years experience working at top level. He'll show you how to prepare a variety of dishes - some classic, others with a twist. The demonstration includes a tasting and Q and A session and you'll get a complimentary signature apron."
Price: 220.00 |
| "Horse Racing Behind the Scenes with Charlie Mann Racing" |
| "Spend a morning with top racehorse trainer Charlie Mann at his Lambourn stables in the heart of Berkshire's Valley Of The Racehorse. It'll be an early start, but the experience begins with a hearty English breakfast with Charlie himself, which is well worth getting up for. Head up to the gallops to watch Charlie's horses being put through their paces during their morning training session, before learning about what goes into training a winner and tips on spotting one. Enjoy a tour of the yard to meet all the horses currently in training, as well as key members of Charlie's team. Charlie has trained over 800 winners during his career and will answer any questions. It's the perfect present for any racing enthusiast!"
Price: 99.00 |
| "Western Horse Riding Experience" |
| "Spend a day in the shoes of a cowboy (or cowgirl) with this exciting day out in the New Forest. You'll begin with an introductory briefing from your ranch hand while enjoying coffee and bacon rolls, before you head up to the field to meet your horse. After learning how to groom and tack your horse, you'll have a Western riding lesson in the arena - this is easier to grasp than the traditional English riding style and a lot more comfortable too! After a barbeque lunch you'll put your skills into practise by riding a Western trail into the forest. Your experience concludes back at the ranch where you'll untack, rub down and feed your horse before enjoying a well-earned coffee."
Price: 155.00 |
| "Western Horse Riding Experience for Two" |
| "Saddle up for a true taste of Western life with this fun day out with The Burley-Villa School of Riding. After a full briefing and refreshments of coffee and bacon rolls, you'll head to the field to meet and catch the horse you'd be riding. You'll then groom and tack your horse Western style before a riding lesson in the arena - Western riding is easier to pick up than the traditional English style and a lot more comfortable. After stopping for a barbeque lunch, head out into the forest on a Western trail to put your newfound skills into practise, before returning to the ranch to untack, rub down and feed your horse. The day will conclude with a well- earned coffee."
Price: 299.00 |
| "Introductory Recording Studio Experience in Derbyshire" |
| "This introductory recording studio session is ideal for any budding singers or musicians. Gain an insight into the recording process while getting helpful advice and encouragement from an experienced studio engineer or producer. Record a rehearsed arrangement or song and choose the best performance from the session to take home on CD as a special keepsake. Even bring guests along to watch the magic happen."
Price: 93.00 |
| "Owl Evening for Two" |
| "On this experience you'll get to spend an evening in the company of owls. Your experience starts outside, where your falconer runs through what you can expect from the evening. Then you'll go on a tour of the owl wood, where you'll see your first owls in their aviaries, and hear them start their spooky evening calls. Back at the centre enjoy some light refreshments, before getting up close and personal with these magnificent birds. You'll handle a number of different species, learning all about them and having some great photo opportunities. Then watch a fantastic owl flying display before ending with a question and answer session."
Price: 118.00 |
| "Introductory Recording Studio Experience in Manchester" |
| "Receive specialist tips and advice from a seasoned producer or studio engineer and record a rehearsed song or musical arrangement. Watch the recording and mixing process unfold whilst giving a great performance. Get a real understanding or what happens behind the scenes and even bring some guests along as an audience. Select a favourite song or piece from the session and take it home on a CD to share with friends and family."
Price: 97.00 |
| "Recording Studio Experience in Manchester" |
| "This experience is perfect for singers or for musicians who'd like to record a piece of music. Turn up having rehearsed a chosen song or arrangement and exclusively have the studio to record in. A experienced session engineer/producer will guide you through the process and give expert advice on giving the best performance (and will be a lot more friendly than Simon Cowell). Get a feel for the mixing process and what happens behind the scenes in the music industry then after giving it your all, take home the best performance from the session on a CD."
Price: 160.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Experience in Hampshire" |
| "Graceful, powerful, deadly and stunningly beautiful, birds of prey are fascinating and the chance to handle these magnificent creatures is an experience that is unlikely to be forgotten. Learn all about each individual bird of prey's hunting behavior, wingspan and so much more, while enjoying the rare opportunity to fly and handle the centre's resident species, including hawks and owls to feel their awesome power first-hand. During the experience, get to know more about the vital conservation, rehabilitation and research work being carried out by the centre on a daily basis and take home a commemorative certificate, as well as a lifetime of wonderful memories. Refreshments are included."
Price: 79.00 |
| "Carriage Driving" |
| "Take part in a lesson to learn the basic principles of carriage driving and have a drive out with a pair of ponies around the locality. After a safety briefing, be shown how to harness a pony and put it into the carriage. Benefit from a one-to-one lesson with one of the trainers to learn the basics of driving. There will be the opportunity to use these new skills to negotiate a course of cones and barriers. After a short coffee break, be taken out on the back step of a carriage driven by a trainer and pulled by a pair of ponies around the local lanes, or in the indoor school if the weather is poor. There will be time to meet the other resident characters at the stables including ponies, donkey, pigs and sheep."
Price: 149.00 |
| "Carriage Driving for Two" |
| "Participate in a lesson to master the basic principles of carriage driving and enjoy a drive out with a pair of ponies around the locality. Following a safety briefing, discover how to harness a pony and the correct technique for putting it into the carriage. Take part in a one-to-one lesson with a friendly trainer to pick up the basics of driving. There'll be the chance to use those newfound skills to negotiate a course of cones and barriers. After a coffee break, hop onto the back step of a carriage driven by a trainer and pulled along by a pair of ponies around the pretty local lanes, or if the weather is poor, in the indoor school. Finish by meeting the other residents of the stables, from ponies and pigs to the donkey and sheep."
Price: 295.00 |
| "Technics DJ Academy" |
| "Got a love of music and the desire to start playing to an audience, or are a DJ already and want to extend skills and refine technique, we can help you master your art. This experience is in a one-to-one format, offering totally flexible content, tailored to meet particular needs and level of ability. The venue has some of the finest DJ equipment available, so practice on professional kit and learn from some of the country's best qualified coaches. Equally suited to relative beginners wanting to take their first steps, as well as more experienced DJs keen to develop a specific skill area (like multi-format performance, scratch technique or improved use of software)."
Price: 160.00 |
| "Home Poker Masterclass" |
| "This gift experience can be tailored to suit your needs, as a masterclass workshop for complete novices, or a full tournament for the experienced. As part of this all-inclusive, mobile package (can be set at home, office or almost anywhere) get a professional, uniformed poker dealer with years of experience working at top casinos, a ten seater deluxe poker table including ten chairs, casino-grade playing cards and heavyweight clay chips. The equipment far exceeds the industry standard and the highly trained dealer is primed to handle every level of poker play. All that is needed is a suitable room or space at least 9' by 5' to accommodate the professional table and equipment."
Price: 299.00 |
| "Bird of Prey Falconry Day in Cheshire" |
| "Feel the steel-like grip of a real bird of prey's talons with this excellent falconry experience. This full day affair starts with a tour of the centre, giving all the information you need about the birds you will be meeting, including the history of this age old activity and the differences between hawks, falcons and owls. Get some expert training in the art of bird of prey handling and get close up to some of the birds to get you feeling comfortable. After that warm up, move to full on falconry and see these majestic birds swoop and soar over the Cheshire landscape when you head out with a bird. The thrill of having a bird of such power land on your arm is like no other. Lunch is included."
Price: 110.00 |
| "Family Falconry Encounter" |
| "There are only so many times that the kids are going to get excited when parents say ''Let's go to the cinema!''. It's time to try something completely different - a trip to Cheshire's premier falconry venue, to meet some magnificent birds of prey up close. Everyone gets the opportunity to handle four different birds of prey, from an eagle owl to a vulture and find out what makes these majestic creatures unique. Once comfortable with the birds, you'll have the chance to fly some of them. You'll also go for a hawk walk, where you'll learn some more about the basics of falconry. There'll be lots of photo opportunities with the birds and you can also catch some of the flying displays that take place throughout the day. Tea and biscuits are included."
Price: 154.00 |
| "Introduction to Polo for Two" |
| "Delve into this wild, wonderful and illustrious sport at the world's biggest polo training academy. Begin with a comprehensive briefing on the basic rules and theory of polo by expert instructors. Then get lots of time to practice ball hitting, polo riding, hooking and riding off. The polo ponies are well-schooled and there will be an instructor by your side. After your training, change into proper polo gear and mount your horse, and then it's time to put what you've learnt into practice as you both play an instructional chukka. Aftewards, guests can stay and watch matches being played for the rest of the day. Fast-paced and skilful - polo is a great sport to play and to watch."
Price: 285.00 |
| "Llama Experience for Four" |
| "Gentle, affectionate and intelligent, llamas are excellent companions for an English country walk. On arrival, receive an educational introduction to llamas in the park and breeding centre's log cabin to prepare for the trek. Once ready, take a guided two hour stroll across a scenic mixture or arable, pasture and woodland with your newfound friend alongside to carry your rucksack and camera all the way (one llama is shared between two people during busy periods)! After the trek, head to the farm to get up close and personal with llama mothers and babies and explore the visitor centre and gift shop which offers some great llamarabilia'! Also, feel free to take along a picnic to enjoy in the farm, or head to one of the local inns."
Price: 199.00 |
| "Junior Rally Driving Experience in Yorkshire" |
| "If your child is aching to get their hands-on the controls of a rally car, then they'll love this junior rally driving experience situated at a race track in Saltburn, North Yorkshire. The fully qualified rally driving instructor will assess and show them how to complete cool manoeuvres including lift-off, oversteer and handbrake turns as they take the wheel of either a Corsa or Ka Rally car. The more experienced and comfortable attendees will even get a chance to try these moves out for themselves. The instructor will make sure everyone is safe and in control with training in basic skills, clutch control and braking giving you peace of mind, while they enjoy the thrill of the ride on this amazing experience."
Price: 99.00 |
| "Group Recording Studio Party in Derbyshire" |
| "Take that talent from the living room into the studio with some friends and sing your favourite song from any era, or play an instrument and make a great recording, with the expert knowledge and guidance of a session engineer at a professional recording studio. This session includes the assistance of an experienced record producer/engineer to help you make the most of your combined talents. Take a look at the mixing process and the work that goes on behind the scenes, these professionals have years of experience in the music industry so rest assured that you're in capable hands. To help create the party atmosphere, a complimentary bottle of wine is included and everyone takes home a CD of the performance."
Price: 270.00 |
| "Golf Masterclass with a PGA Pro and Lunch for Two at Marriott St Pierre" |
| "Improve golfing skills such as chipping, putting and driving with this lesson conducted by a PGA pro. The day begins with an informative three hour session under the tuition of a golfing expert, focusing on all areas of set up and swing technique. Afterwards, undertake a performance analysis, either by video or using Explanar - a golf training aid. After sitting down to lunch, enjoy a lesson on the short game, honing skills such as chipping and putting. The course content may be slightly altered on the day depending on the level of the players, but by the end, there is sure to be a noticeable improvement. After the date of participation, receive a three month membership to a golf helpline service (maximum six e-mails each)."
Price: 219.00 |
| "Introduction to Polo" |
| "Looking for an unusual gift? Polo: a game that involves hitting a small ball with a long stick whilst travelling at speed on board a vehicle with a mind of its own. Sounds insane? Find out for yourself at the world's largest polo training academy. Start off being briefed on the basic rules and theory of polo by expert instructors. Then have lots of time to practice polo riding, ball hitting, hooking, and riding off. After training change into proper polo gear and mount your horse, and then it's time to put what has been learnt into practice by playing an instructional chukka. Afterwards why not stay and watch other matches? Fast-paced, skilful and with the fantastic sound effect of thundering hooves, polo is a great sport to play and to watch."
Price: 150.00 |
| "Golf Masterclass with a PGA Pro and Lunch for Two at Marriott Breadsall Priory" |
| "Brush up on a range of golfing expertise with this intermediate lesson under the expert guidance of a PGA pro. Begin the experience with a three hour morning session, focusing on set-up and improving swing technique. Next, get a detailed performance analysis either by video or using Explanar - an advanced swing training aid. After lunch, practice elements of the short game, including chipping, bunker play and putting with the pro on hand to offer invaluable golfing tips. The day's itinerary may change according to the level of golfers, but everyone should see a noticeable improvement to their game. As part of the experience, receive three month's access to an email golf helpline service from the date of participation (max six emails each)."
Price: 219.00 |
| "Golf Masterclass with a PGA Pro and Lunch for Two at Dalmahoy" |
| "This intermediate lesson with a PGA pro provides the tuition and guidance required to really develop golfing skills. This full day experience includes a morning and afternoon session, split by a lunch break (which is included). The morning focuses on aspects of set-up and swing technique, while the afternoon session covers bunker play, chipping and putting. During the day, receive a full performance analysis, either by video or Explanar - a golf swing training system. The day's agenda may change slightly depending on the level of participants, but we think everyone will notice an improvement by the end. Additionally, receive three month's access to an email golf helpline service from the date of participation (maximum six emails each)."
Price: 219.00 |
