Perfect for those who enjoy the finer things in life, this choice of experiences offers a variety of delightful days out and overnight stays. Whichever experience you choose, spend some quality time together; explore some of the UK’s historic stately homes with an English Heritage membership, enjoy a summer concert with a picnic hamper in the grounds of a country house or castle, or take a trip out on the water and enjoy the serenity of floating down a river. Alternatively, an overnight stay in one of our wonderful National Parks or stunning coastal towns could be just what you need. Whatever your pleasure, treat yourself to some of the finer things in life - you will be glad you did. Choose from: Unique Places to Stay: This one night break with breakfast offers a variety of delightful and slightly eccentric accommodation throughout the UK. Vineyard Tour with Lunch: A tour of a vineyard learning how vines are grown on a commercial scale and the history of the vineyard. To finish, a wine tasting session and lunch. Outdoor Proms Concert with a Hamper: A glorious summer’s evening of fine music and entertainment complete with a delicious picnic hamper and spectacular firework display. Grand Dining at Ruthin Castle: Decadent dining in a stunning Welsh 4 star hotel that dates back 700 years. Enjoy a delicious three course meal prepared by a team of talented chefs. English Heritage Joint Membership: A year full of fantastic days out for the whole family. Explore over 400 properties including stately homes, castles, gardens, and much more. Laithwaite’s Wine Tasting Event: A special event designed to make learning about wine and tasting the varieties on offer enjoyable. This also includes six bottles of wine to enjoy at home. Proms Concert with Entrance to a Stately Home: Enjoy a day exploring a stunning stately home followed by an evening of live music and entertainment within its grounds. West End Show: Spend a memorable evening in the capital. Includes shows such as Lion King, Woman in Black, The 39 Steps, We Will Rock You and Stomp. Shows are subject to change. Countryside Walking Break: Embrace nature in all its glory with this one night stay for two people including breakfast and two maps of your chosen area to put you on the right track. National Parks and Coastal Break: Enjoy a one night stay with breakfast for two at a choice of locations within the UK’s beautiful National Parks or stunning coastal towns. Dining Cruise: A choice of five fantastic cruises: sailing on a Thames Barge with Lunch, Lunch Picnic Boat Cruise, Sunset Picnic Boat Cruise, Heritage Canal Cruise or Lunch Canal Cruise with Wine.

Experience the 450HP Jet Viper powerboat which features a Hamilton jet drive that can out manoeuvre any other craft on the water! The adrenaline junkies out there will love the wake jumping, spins and side slides that this fantastic boat lashes out. Once you have boarded the Viper and settled on the Jockey styles seats your skipper will demonstrate donuts, crash stops and spins which are impossible in any other powerboat! As a memento of your action packed day you will be given a photograph that captures the thrill perfectly! Your experience will begin with safety briefing and an introduction to the boat. You will then get changed into the Saber Powersports racing team kit and safety gear. Once in the boat, you will have a short ride along the river until you hit Southampton water. Once your ride is over, you will be given a debrief and will be presented with a photograph to remember the day.

Inspired by eastern traditions, experience a massage unlike any other as natural bamboo is deeply and slowly rolled over your body to release muscle tension, aches and pains. Muscles will be encouraged to strengthen through this process and inner wellbeing will be restored with reflexology points being activated throughout the massage. The bamboo bio extract restores and nourishes the skin leaving it smooth and supple. Bannatyne’s Bamboo Bliss will leave you feeling energized both inside and out. You and your guest will receive a unique 55 minute full body bamboo massage each carried out by one of Bannatyne’s professional beauty therapists. In addtion to your treatment, your voucher will entitle you to spend the whole day at the health club to enjoy all of the facilities on offer. Facilities will vary depending on the location you choose but generally it will include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, solarium and gym. You can even enjoy any fitness classes available on the day from a choice of Tai Chi, Pilates, Boxersice and aerobics, subject to availability.

Massage isn't just for the ladies and this treatment is no exception. Alleviate stress, relieve aching muscles and revive the senses with one of these powerful, customised massages which is perfect for men. Choose from either a Full Body Swedish Massage, an Elemis Deep Tissue Massage or a Full Body Deep Tissue with Bamboo. During your treatment dynamic blends of essential oils are prescribed to target individual needs and reduce specific stress and muscle tension. As well as your treatments, your voucher entitles you to spend the whole day at the health club to enjoy the many fantastic facilities on offer. You can work-out in the fully air conditioned gym, where you will find a comprehensive range of user friendly equipment from cardiovascular and resistance machines to free weights. If you prefer to chill out then you are free to sample the pool, sauna and steam rooms which will help you to unwind from a stressful world. In addition to all of this there are usually exercise classes taking place in the studio, which you will be able to take part in, depending on the type of class and availability.

Get away from it all and treat yourself or someone to either a Bannatyne Expert Facial, Swedish Full Body Massage or a Chocolate Indulgence Full Body Massage. As part of the experience you are also entitled to use the health clubs facilities to truly make a day of it. On arrival you will meet with one of the health club's receptionists who will confirm the time of your treatment, where they take place and the facilities on offer. You will have full access to the club's facilities including an extensive air conditioned gym, pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and classes including Tai Chi, Pilates, Boxercise, aerobics etc. (subject to availability).

Here's your chance to drive the Porsche 911. Sleek lines, incredible acceleration and handling together with the unforgettable sound of the wailing, rear mounted flat-six engine delivers awesome power in a truly unique manner. The Porsche is the eternal supercar, nothing looks or drives like it. On arrival you will receive an introduction and short briefing in the car.To follow, you will take part in your first thrilling session driving a Porsche 911. You will end the day with a de-briefing session in which you receive a presentation certificate. The programme varies depending upon location; please check upon booking. 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.

Alnwick Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Europe – home to the Duke of Northumberland and his family. The castle has been at the centre of drama, intrigue, tragedy and romance for generations. Explore glorious medieval state rooms, the finest private art collection in the country including paintings by Canaletto and Turner and interesting museums within the walls of the castle such as The Postern Tower, housing British and Irish archaeology, The Percy Tenantry Museum and Abbotts Tower. As part of your day, you will also be treated to a delightful afternoon tea for two with a bottle of Prosecco to share with your guest within the Courtyard Café. With an array of finger sandwiches, three mini cakes and scones, this will certainly be a special treat within wonderful surroundings. As a memento of your day you will take home the Alnwick Castle guide book. You and your guest will receive free adult entry to Alnwick Castle including a free copy of guide book. Your afternoon tea will consist of a selection of finger sandwiches - Beef with horseradish and rocket, free range egg mayonnaise and cress and smoked salmon and cream cheese, homemade fruit scones with cream and jam, a selection of three mini cakes, a pot of English tea to share and a bottle of Prosecco. To book your tickets you will need to contact Alnwick Castle via the telephone number provided in your voucher pack. On the day of your experience you will need to visit the castle or garden admissions desk to redeem your tickets. For your afternoon tea you will need to go to the Courtyard Café at your allotted time.

This triple drive is an experience that should not be missed! Imagine being given the keys to three supercars. Well, with this package that is exactly what will happen! The mouth-watering choice of supercars is as follows: Ferrari 360 or 355, Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin DB9 or V8 Vantage, Porsche 996, 997 or 911 Turbo, Audi R8, Nissan GRT, Lotus Elise, Arial Atom and the Subaru Imprezza Sti. Available cars vary depending on the location you choose. After you have registered and received your welcome, you will then be given a briefing from your professional racing instructor. Then it's time to take to the wheel of your three supercars for approximately three miles driving in each car. On completing your experience you will be presented with a presentation certificate as a memento of your day. 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 home of English football and the FA Cup Final since 1923, the new Wembley Stadium opened in Spring 2007 and quickly re-established itself as the country's leading venue for sports and entertainment events. With state of the art facilities, spacious concourses, stunning acoustics and immaculate views from all of it’s 90,000 seats, Wembley is the UK’s ultimate stadium experience. A tour of Wembley makes a great gift idea and is the perfect way to inspire the next generation of sports fans with a behind the scenes look at how the largest stadium in the UK operates, as well as a chance to learn about the history of the venue. To begin you will be greeted by your guide who, over the duration of the tour, will share with you their extensive knowledge about the history of the original and new Wembley Stadium; this is your ideal opportunity to ask all those questions you've been dying to find out the answers to during any part of the tour. Your unforgettable visit lets you sit in the England manager's chair in the Press Conference Room, sense the excitement in the England Dressing Room, experience the tension of the Player's Tunnel, climb the 107 trophy winners' steps to the Royal Box and have your photograph taken with the replica FA Cup. As you are shown around the stadium, you will have the chance to take photographs of such historical treasures as the 1966 World Cup crossbar, the Jules Rimet Trophy commemorating England's World Cup glory, the torch that started London's 1948 Olympic Games and so much more. This voucher entitles one adult and one child to the tour. Please note there are no tours running between 30th July - 15th August 2012 due to the Olympics.

You may not be able to drive yet, but you can still try out the ultimate pin up car, the Lamborghini! The mixture of outrageous power and beautiful Italian styling has become what Lamborghini is all about since its early beginnings in the 1960s. It's every boys dream to drive one and this is your moment to discover what the raging bull on the Lamborghini badge is all about. Your experience will begin with a welcome, introduction and safety briefing. Then you will move onto the moment you have been waiting for, ten thrilling minutes behind the wheel of a Lamborghini. The type of Lamborghini used depends on the location but will typically be a Lamborghini Gallardo. NB: at some locations you may also receive 10 minutes learning driving techniques in a performance vehicle with an instructor. Check on time of booking. Please note 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.

A unique chance to experience aviation in authentic 1930s style! Nothing compares with flying over the beautiful English countryside in an original Tiger Moth biplane. What's more, you'll be kitted out with authentic goggles and a flying jacket! It could be a summer’s day in 1932 as you enjoy this perfect blend of fun and nostalgia. It's a great feeling being in the air in a Tiger Moth - the cockpit is open so you can feel the wind and hear the rush of air flowing past you! 'Everybody who has ever flown in a Tiger Moth has fallen in love with it' - Roald Dahl, Going Solo. Your adventure begins with a pre-flight briefing to familiarise yourself with the controls of this historic aircraft. Seated behind your instructor, you taxi out to the runway and then take to the skies for a flight of pure nostalgia. During the flight you'll have the chance to take the controls; cruising at a speed of around 80 knots (just over 80 miles per hour) you'll have a fantastic view of the hedgerows, trees, people, their houses and cars. Please note, if you choose to fly from Duxford you will get free entry into the museum (worth £16) and guests get entry at half price.

Forget everything your driving instructor ever taught you. Rally driving is all about slamming the steering wheel, heaving the handbrake and taking those corners at a skid. For fast and furious excitement, it's hard to beat. You'll be amazed by the techniques used in rallying - the car seems to be permanently skidding, but actually it's under control (more or less!). You'll start your day with an introductory briefing from your instructor and then it's time to get behind the wheel for some practice sessions - you'll learn techniques such as hand brake turns and controlled opposite lock slides. Many of our courses have loose surface stages - which means much more sliding, and much more fun! The cars you will drive will vary according to the location. 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.

Single seaters are the closest you will ever get to driving a genuine F1 car. As you sit in the small cockpit you look out towards the start line, you start to build the revs, and when the flag is dropped you drop the clutch and launch down the straight. In a matter of seconds you're taking the corners and barrelling along! The programme typically involves a welcome on arrival, followed by a briefing. Then it’s time to take to the wheel for laps in a performance saloon, where your instructor will demonstrate circuit driving techniques such as taking the correct line on a corner. Next you take the wheel yourself to practice what you have been taught. Then the real action begins: you take a single seater racing car such as a Formula First, Formula Renault or Formula Ford around the racing circuit. With potential acceleration of 0-60 in less than 6 seconds, these cars are perfectly placed to introduce you to the exhilaration and excitement of racing. 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.

You're barrelling along a track. Medium left! yells your instructor. You turn the wheel, heave the handbrake and in an instant you're powersliding, cornering faster than you've ever done before. Rally driving is completely different from any other form of driving, and this rallying gift experience is the perfect way to find out just how different. Imagine a sport where you are almost permanently skidding and turning at least 50 yards before each corner. There's no doubt that a rally driving activity means fast and furious excitement, and rallying is the perfect gift for anyone with a need for speed. You'll start your day with an introductory briefing from your rallying instructor and then it's time to get behind the wheel for some practice sessions - you'll learn classic rallying techniques such as hand brake turns and controlled opposite lock slides. Many of the courses have loose surface rally stages - which means much more sliding, and much more fun! What's more, we use a wide selection of rally schools with the latest equipment (such as headphones in your helmet, so you can clearly hear what's going on). 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.

Leap towards the earth with the world's maddest sport. You will be amazed by the sensation of falling and the extraordinary feeling of being pulled upwards by the elasticated rope. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With your feet still firmly on the ground, you will be weighed and be brought up to speed on safety procedures. You will be fitted with your harnesses before being winched up in the cage with a jump master. Once he's convinced everything is okay, it will be 3-2-1 BUNGEE and off you go! Please note that all booking times are approximate. The Club operates a ticket system: you will be given a numbered ticket when you register which you will be asked to present prior to your jump. Whilst you are waiting there is plenty to watch! Please note there may be an upgrade fee for the London location.

Reach for the sky with your first flying lesson and soar away into the wide blue yonder. Under expert tuition, you can take the controls yourself and discover the absolute freedom of the sky. This is the perfect gift idea for anyone who loves flying, and with a chance to actually control a plane yourself this flying activity gift is ideal for high flyers. Your 30 minute flying lesson begins with a pre-flight briefing with your instructor. You will learn the effects of an aircraft's controls and what you will be doing during your first trial flying lesson. Then it's time to walk out to the aircraft where you will be taken on a 'walk round' to see the main control surfaces of the aircraft. Your instructor will take off and then demonstrate some basic manoeuvres. Then it's your turn! Feel the aircraft respond to your lightest touch and experience for yourself the sheer exhilaration of flying. Your 30 minute lesson includes take off and landing times.

If you're looking for driving with a difference, why not try taking one of these mighty earth-movers for a race. It sounds mad, but it's great fun! This entertaining programme begins with a welcome chat and safety briefing. There is one-to-one instruction on the machines followed by course details and a scoring explanation. Then the real action begins - you are allocated a machine for the heats. This involves negotiating a rough terrain course and various obstacles. participants take part in at least two different heats racing against other competitors, with the top scorers qualifying to reach the final head to head. After a knock-out competition there is a final with awards for the winners. This is a crazy day out and a must for anyone looking to do something out of the ordinary.

Relax and let your personal image consultant give you tips on the best make-up styles and colours to suit you. Your personal make-up consultation will show you: how best to care for your skin, a fast and simple make-up routine, make-up colours that suit you naturally, application tips for a long-lasting look and make-up looks for special occasions. This hour long consultation includes a 12 page personalised beauty workbook. Locations (subject to change): Bath, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Cornwall, County Durham, Cumbria, Denbighshire, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Guernsey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire (North), London, Merseyside, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Roxburghshire, Shropshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex, Sussex (West), Teeside, Tyne & Wear, West Midlands, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Yorkshire, Yorkshire (North), Yorkshire (South), Yorkshire (West), Port, Belfast, Co. Derry, Co. Fermanagh, County Antrim, Aberdeenshire, Argyll & Bute, Ayrshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, Stirling, Strathclyde, West Lothian, Vale of Glamorgan and Wales (South).

Awesome power and raw excitement, Formula One is in a class of its own. This is the unmissable opportunity to drive a real Formula One car at a racing circuit in the UK and experience it’s breathtaking speed, handling and acceleration. This is simply the driving experience of a lifetime. Your extraordinary day begins with a welcome and introduction followed by a delicious breakfast with a choice of tea or coffee. You will have a classroom briefing covering all safety aspects and driving techniques. There are 5 demonstration laps with a professional racing driver at the wheel, followed by 10 assessed practice laps. Next you move onto 6 miles in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage then 6 miles in the Ferrari 360 Modena. The action starts to hot up with 10 paced laps driving a Race Prepared Single Seater followed by 7 unpaced laps. After the excitement it is time to refuel with a wonderful fresh lunch accompanied by a choice of soft drinks. After lunch it is back to business with 10 laps in the Formula 3 racing car. Then there is the grand finale of taking the wheel of an ex Formula One car for 10 unforgettable miles. You will receive a personalised F1 certificate whilst enjoying Afternoon Tea. 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. To make your experience even more special, the day includes overnight accommodation for two at a 4 star hotel.

Your chance to have a magnificent tour over the landmarks of London in an immaculately restored 1930s de Havilland Dragon Rapide. You will enjoy a pre-flight briefing over coffee and biscuits, and then you'll board the aircraft for this wonderful tour over London. Landmarks to look out for will include the Millennium Dome, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, London Docklands, The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, Buckingham Palace. Your voucher will also give you free admission to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, and any family or friends accompanying you will qualify for half price admission (necessary to watch the take off and landing). This experience will not be available during to the London Olympics.