This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris; a bright and passionate authority on Italian food who has written many books on the subject, or perhaps Frank Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook and in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio. Or Ann Hood, past BBC’ Masterchef contestant. These classes run along a variety of themes, including: BBQ, easy entertaining, cooking for two, Italian, chocolate and desserts. You day will consist of the following programme: - A meet and greet with fresh coffee (and croissants on a full day). Your Chef will explain the day's events and health and safety procedures. Also you will be given a Smart School apron to use throughout your class. - The Chef will then invite you to prepare and cook the dishes with him/her, one dish at a time for everyone to follow and taste test. Whilst cooking the Chef will keep you entertained with stories of their life and times whilst working in the world of food. - With each dish you taste you will also get to try a fine wine or Champagne which compliments the food you are eating. - A Smart School Note Pad and pen for you to make notes is for you to take home. If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you, we recommend you enquire at the time of booking, as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. Fresh local produce is used throughout this course.

Travelling at high speed across the open water gets your adrenaline pumping. With up to 300hp on tap you'll be skipping across the waves at 60mph. This is one of the fastest rides you will have across water. Thanks to the v-shaped hull these boats give a stable ride and stop most of the water from getting you wet. Your experience begins with a safety briefing and you will be kitted out with life jackets. Then it's time to meet your skipper. They will introduce you to the powerful RIB where you will take to your seat and prepare yourself for what's to come! The driver then heads into the open water to show what the boat can do. These boats have comfortable secure seating and the experience is definitely for all adventure seekers!

Whether you're seeking the UK's most spectacular golfing views, the most challenging holes or just looking for a new hidden gem, we have chosen some of the UK's finest hotels and resorts for your perfect golfing getaway. Do you prefer a links, parkland, heathland or forest course? Championship, PGA Tour or USPGA Specification golf courses your thing? Our selection of locations allow you to choose from any of these and to face a challenge that brings you unparalleled pleasure, whatever your golfing ability. This golf getaway includes one nights bed and breakfast accommodation and a round of golf for one person. Feel free to bring friends along to share the experience. Additional guests simply need to pay the hotel and golf course rates at the time of booking.

Step aboard a high speed RIB for what will be a tour like no other. With speeds approaching 50mph you'll experience the exhilaration of surging across the waves and seeing the sights of Portsmouth's famous harbour. You'll see the historic harbour and naval docks followed by a scenic blast around the Napoleonic Forts and in the distance you'll see the Spinnaker Tower. This tower soars over the whole of Gunwharf Quays and you'll take a visit to the top viewing platform, 170 metres high. From up here you can trace your recent trip around the locations of the Solent and give yourself a fright by looking down through the amazing glass floor. Or you can simply enjoy a coffee at the cafeteria whilst marvelling at the breath-taking views of the Isle of Wight and beyond. On your arrival you will be welcomed by the staff who will ask you to sign in, and will then familiarise you with the experience. You will then be introduced to your skipper and issued with life jackets and waterproofs as required. The skipper will take the group down to the pontoons where a pre-boarding safety brief will be given. After familiarisation with the vessel, it will be 'ropes off' and you'll depart Gunwharf Quay for a brief tour of Portsmouth's harbour before heading out into the Solent. You'll weave amongst the Napoleonic stone forts that span the Solent before heading north. Then its back to the fortified harbour mouth at Old Portsmouth and finally home at Gunwharf Quays where you'll disembark. To finish you'll head to the Spinnaker Tower, where you'll be whisked by a high speed lift to the three levels of viewing platforms to view the far off points of the Solent where you have just been ploughing through the waves!

Caterham manufacture lightweight sports cars and they produce just one model, the Caterham Seven. Based upon the Lotus 7 that was designed by Colin Chapman in the late 1960s this legendary car can give supercars three times its price a run for their money. The most outstanding fact about this car is that it can accelerate from a standstill to 100mph and back to nought again in 10.73 seconds. If that doesn't whet your appetite how about being able to drive it for eight whole laps! You'll be smiling from ear to ear once you step out of the car. Your experience will begin with a welcome, introduction and safety briefing followed by a two lap demonstration with an instructor in a performance training car so that you can learn the fastest and safest lines. Then it will be time to get behind the wheel of a fantastic Caterham for two sessions of four laps. To finish there will be a debrief and you will be given an individual drivers certificate. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.

Sampling a superb selection of fine wines sounds like a fantastic way to spend a day but this is more than a simple wine tasting. Here you will be shown how wines match with a four-course meal. The principal is to understand the major grapes, so you can discover which your favourite is and also taste how food harmonises with the wines to create a fabulous meal. You'll learn that the prejudiced views of some wine types are flawed and that certain wines can easily match the right foods. You'll have fun improving your wine knowledge and hopefully leave the tasting very merry and bright! Held in the Rydges Hotel in the heart of Kensignton, this experience will concentrate on nine varieties of grape including: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvingon, Shiraz and Semillon. Your four-course meal will vary depending on the season and the selection of wines you'll taste.

Brand new to the water world are Zegos. They are a new, easy to control power catamaran guaranteed to excite riders and turn heads. Designed and built in New Zealand, the home of extreme sports, a Zego has fantastic stability, manoeuvrability and is easy to learn meaning you'll be riding like a pro in no time. Sharp turns, breathtaking speed are all learnt within minutes, leaving you to enjoy the ride. Your experience will begin with a welcome and short safety briefing. You will learn to drive with an experienced instructor first so you can master the basics of manoeuvering, before being let loose to explore the limits yourself. All tuition is one to one with the instructor. Guests will also be presented with a personalised certificate. As an added bonus, why not bring a friend along and share the driving time between you?

This glamorous experience will leave you feeling like you’ve hit the big time! Enjoy a professional makeover and fashion photoshoot, with your image then placed on a personalised front cover of Cosmopolitan, the UK’s leading women’s magazine. Be pampered like a celebrity from the moment you arrive at the studio and begin your incredible experience which will leave you looking and feeling truly amazing. Relax and unwind in great surroundings as top professionals create your perfect look. Your day will start with a creative consultation, followed by stunning make-up and hair styling. Then step onto the set to enjoy a fashion photoshoot capturing your fabulous look. A viewing appointment will then be arranged approximately two weeks after the portrait session for you to choose your complimentary A4 retouched image, and order any additional ones you might like. To complete your cover, your favourite image plus personalised stories are placed on the A4 cover of the world famous women’s magazine for you to show off! Upon booking you will be asked to pay a £30 (ROI €30) deposit at time of booking in order to confirm your session. This will be fully refunded after you have attended your viewing. Please note, if you have purchased a voucher in the last 12 months you are unable to go to the same venue as you did before. Only one voucher per household, per 12 months can be used.

A hairy-chested 3.7 litre GT car and the home of British motor racing - what more could you want? The 370Z continues Nissan's long history of sleek, smooth and powerful sports coupes, and with more punch than ever before, this seven gear muscle car goes like a bullet from a gun. The car: - Engine: 3700cc V6 - Power: 328bhp - 0-62mph: 5.6 seconds - Top Speed: 155 mph - Transmission: 7 speed paddle shift Your experience will begin with a 20 minute in car briefing on circuit driving techniques and the rules for the circuit. Then you will get five laps or equivalent (9.8 miles approx.) around one of Silverstone's fantastic circuits in a Nissan 370Z. The experience will end with a debrief. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.

The Nissan GT-R doesn't just represent the latest evolution of the manufacturer's finest sports cars; it has redefined the phrase fast car. Blending vicious power with unparalleled electronic wizardry, it can slay cars costing two or three times its price. The acceleration through the GT-R's seamless 6-speed paddle-shift gearbox will push your head back against the seat as you power hard out of the corners. The GT-R rivals any supercar head-to-head with a powerful engine capable of speeds up to 193 mph, which will take you from 0 to 60 in a mere 3.5 seconds (quicker than a Ferrari F50). You begin your experience with a safety briefing, before taking the famous Silverstone Southern circuit for 7.9 miles in the Nissan 370Z. Then it’s time to take on the GT-R, where you will speed around the track for9.8 miles. Following this, you will receive a high speed passenger ride, where your instructor will demonstrate the full abilities of the car. Finally, you will receive a 15 minute debrief and instructor assessment. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.

There are plenty of elements which make the perfect gift and all of these are included in this choice box. In this fantastic pack you can pick from a selection of 30 different activities ideal for thrill seekers. So whether you like riding wild waves, exhilarating drives or all out pulse racing action then this is the box for you! Choose one of these amazing experiences: Aqua Sphereing® for Two Assault Course for Two Aston Martin DBS Hot Lap Ride Bungee Jump Coasteering Digger Driving Gliding with a Winch Launch Grand Prix Karting Session Hovercraft Blast Ice Climbing Indoor Skydiving Kayaking Lamborghini LP640 Ride Mountain Boarding for Two Off Road Taster One Day Surfing Course Oval Ride at Rockingham Paintball for Six Parachute Simulator Pirelli Pro Rally Ride Quad Biking Rock Climbing Segway Rally for Two Skiing Session Snowboarding Session Tank Taster Wakeboarding Water Skiing White Water Rafting Zego Thrill

The perfect gift for all thrill seekers, this pack offers you the chance to choose 1 from 30 exciting experiences, guaranteed to get the adrenaline flowing! Choose one of these amazing experiences: Abseiling Assault Course Bike Trackday Taster British Superbike Day Ticket Bungee Catapult Car Trackday Taster Caving Hawk Walk High Ropes Challenge Hot Lap Ride Karting Kayaking Taster Land Yachting Taster London RIB Boat Thrill with Tour Mountain Boarding Off Road Ride Paintball Skirmish Peak District Trek for Two Quad Biking Rally Ride Thrill RIB Powerboat Blast Rock Climbing Scuba Diving for Two Segway Skiing Taster Session Snowboarding Taster Session Sphereing® Taekwondo Taster for Two Wakeboarding Taster Waterskiing Taster

Choose a double drive in one of the following combinations: Ferrari & Lamborghini: The motoring press have called the Lamborghini Gallardo a modern miracle. When you put your foot down the V10 engine wails behind your head and pushes you forward at an incredible pace. The Ferrari is quite simply one of the most famous supercars of all time and never disappoints. Aston Martin & Ferrari: The Aston Martin has beautiful looks and an exhaust note that is so loud it can be heard two miles away! This is one British car company to be proud of. It's hard to sum up the Ferrari in three words but agile, quick and extraordinary are pretty good. The Italian marque is legendary throughout the world and it is one of the most prestigious car company's. Aston Martin & Lamborghini: Will you prefer the beautiful looks of the Aston? A car that James Bond drives. Or will it be the Lamborghini's sheer excitement that will rev your engine. A brand known for its mad cars and the Gallardo is no exception! Audi R8 & Lamborghini: The Lamborghini Gallardo is beautiful, small and agile with all-wheel drive, 5-litre 500 bhp V10 and paddle-shift transmission. Whilst the Audi R8 offers awesome handling and performance. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. Please note: not all cars are available at all locations.

Horse riding is a very fulfilling sport and the perfect way to enjoy these beautiful animals. Horses were originally the animal of choice for heavy duty work on farms but now they are ridden for pleasure in many countries throughout the world. To begin your experience you will meet and register with your instructor. You will commence with a short lesson within the riding school's grounds so the instructor can assess your abilities and place everyone in suitable groups. Next you'll either continue your lesson within the grounds or go out on a hack in beautiful British scenery. In total you will spend three hours riding which is sure to work up an appetite for your lunch, which you will enjoy either at the stables or at a local pub, depending on the location. Due to the amount of riding this experience is generally more suitable for riders with some experience, but some locations do take novices. Please check on booking. Please note that horses are happy to go out in all weathers and rides will only be cancelled in severe weather conditions.

Move your driving skills up a gear. Silverstone's single seaters are expertly engineered and packed with the power to give you a sense of life in F1. Their ultra-light design allows incredible acceleration, with a handling ability that hugs into corners and lets you feel every inch of the track. The specially created circuit has been designed to maximise the potential of these amazing cars, ensuring two hours of exhilarating fun. Your experience will start with a safety and driving techniques briefing before heading out onto the track for your first driving session with a pace car. Once you have the controls and steering in hand you will embark on your second driving session without the pace car. The experience will conclude with a debrief. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.

Perfect for all petrol-heads, this package let's you choose your dream car from a choice of fantastic supercars. The choice of cars includes the stunning Ferrari, the powerful Lamborghini, the sleek Aston Martin and the stylish Porche 911 Turbo. Not only that, but you will also be able to pick from various other super-charged supercars on the day. This experience is bound to leave you wanting more after getting a taste for the speed of these incredible cars. After you have registered and received your welcome, you will then be given a briefing from your professional racing instructor. After which, you will get behind the wheel of your chosen adrenaline-fuelled supercar for two to three laps of the track. On completing your experience you will be presented with a presentation certificate as a memento of your day. Please note, the cars available vary depending on location. Oxfordshire - Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Porsche 911 Turbo Elvington, Lincolnshire, Teeside - Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche 911 Turbo, Audi R8, Lotus Elise, Arial Atom and the Subaru Imprezza Sti. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking. At some locations there is an option to purchase damage waiver insurance on the day of your experience. In the event of an accident the damage waiver will cover all or part of the damage caused to the vehicle(s) however this will not cover damage caused by reckless or negligent driving. Further details are available on booking.

Enjoy a day of splendour and beauty at Harewood House, a grand Georgian mansion set amongst rolling landscapes. Stroll round the 100 acres of garden, shady woodland and lakeside paths which overlook the landscape created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Admire the extensive collection of flowers and foliage from across the world. You can walk round the Terrace Gallery which was designed as a link between the house and grounds. Today it has been transformed into a contemporary art gallery, with artists’ work such as Antony Gormley, Sir Sidney Nolan, Andy Goldsworthy, David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Dame Elizabeth Frink gracing their walls. Finally, you will walk round the Below Stairs, the area in which service staff previously lived and worked. Grooves in the floor still remain from years of busy footsteps of the hundreds of staff who once walked these corridors. Open up cupboards and draws to find original utensils and equipment from years gone by. To top off your exploration of Harewood House, you will be treated to a traditional afternoon tea seated at a prime table in the Terrace Café, which overlooks the Italianate Terrace and Capability Brown landscape. Your experience includes entrance to Harewood House and an afternoon tea for two. You will have access to the gardens, Terrace Gallery and Below Stairs. As part of your traditional afternoon tea, you will enjoy a selection of freshly baked cakes, from brownies, to Yorkshire curd tart, rich fruit cake, and the classic homemade scone. As well as sandwiches, cut to the traditional triangle, filled with cucumber, Yorkshire ham with light mustard mayonnaise and smoked salmon and cream cheese. A pot of loose leaf tea and coffee and two glasses of La Dolce Colline Prosecco will finish off your tea wonderfully. Upon arrival, please hand in your voucher to the Visitor Reception where you will be issued with a ticket for the afternoon tea. This should then be given to the waiter/waitress in the café.

Have a night to remember as you enjoy a glorious summer's evening of fine music, entertainment and fireworks complete with a gourmet picnic. All concerts are set in the grounds of one of the UK's most historic and beautiful country houses or castles, creating a majestic environment in which to enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment. Featuring a full piece orchestra you are guaranteed an evening of superb popular classics and movie themes, alongside all the traditional flag-waving favourites associated with the Last Night of the Proms, such as Rule Britannia, 1812 Overture complete with live canon fire, Jerusalem and Land of Hope & Glory. You'll see breath-taking pyrotechnics, cannons firing and Napoleonic cavalry displays. Many of the concerts also feature an aerial display by an original WWII Spitfire, as the orchestra performs rousing music such as the Dam Busters Theme (check for details on booking). A gourmet picnic is provided as part of the special day and includes an antipasti of vegetables, dips and nibbles, all with distinctly Mediterranean influence, and handmade chocolate truffles. A bottle of Sparkling Rose Wine and still mineral water will keep you feeling refreshed! To complete your experience you will also receive a programme and two hand waving flags. This is truly the perfect way to enjoy a magical summer's evening that you will never forget! You can book one of the below dates by calling the number provided in your voucher pack. Once a date has been booked, tickets to the proms will be sent to you by post. You will then be able to collect your gourmet picnic from inside your chosen venue at the Just Picnics stand by 6pm. You will need to state your booking name. The available dates for 2013 are: Burghley House, Lincolnshire 6th July 2013 Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire 13th July 2013 Hatfield House, Hertfordshire 20th July 2013 Highclere Castle, Berkshire 3rd August 2013 Althorp Park, Northamptonshire 10th August 2013 Ragley Hall, Warwickshire 31st August 2013 For safety reasons, barbecues, garden flares and pets are not permitted. There is no seating at these concerts so please bring along rugs or garden chairs. The use of recording equipment is prohibited and please allow sufficient time to park your car as no vehicles are allowed on the concert area.

Relax your body and mind with three soothing treatments and full use of the spa facilities for the day. As part of your indulgent day, you will also enjoy a nutritious two course meal accompanied by a glass of wine. Vitality Spa is set within the grounds of Wrightington Country Club, a 4 star hotel, and offers a relaxed and friendly environment. They have an experienced and dedicated team of beauty therapists who will make your experience as relaxing as they can, all you need to do is sit back, unwind and feel the stresses of life melt away! Your three treatments will be a 50 minute body massage, a 25 minute Decleor mini facial and a 15 minute scalp massage. These will be carried out by the fully trained beauty therapist in one of the relaxing candlelit treatment rooms. Afterwards, enjoy a two course lunch and a glass of wine. A selection of herbal and fruit teas will be on offer throughout the day . You will also have full use of the spa's facilities which consist of a 20 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gymnasium and relaxation room. Towels, robes and slippers are provided. Additional treatments can be purchased directly with the spa. Please enquire at time of booking.

Try out this new lightweight sports car that everyone is talking about. With no body panels it looks completely different from the norm, but it is all in the aid of saving weight. With a 0-60 mph in 2.89 seconds it beats most Ferraris! Jeremy Clarkson has quoted it as off the scale and said it is one of the most beautiful cars in the world simply because it is so elegant and a wonderful piece of engineering. An Ariel Atom gift experience is bound to put a smile on your face. Your day will begin with a welcome, introduction and safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. Depending on the venue, you may receive familiarisation laps with your instructor before taking to the wheel of this awesome machine. At the end you will be rewarded with an individual driving certificate. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.