Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries. An art dating back 20,000 years when the bow defended land and provided food for the table. Enjoy the competitive spirit and find out who has the nerve to shoot the highest score. This experience demands calm concentration and a keen eye to hit the bulls eye. Can you be the modern day equivalent of Robin Hood? The experience will begin with a safety briefing and the rules of when to release and when to collect arrows. Then it will be time to start aiming for the gold in the target.

If you love playing in the snow then we know you'll really enjoy this ski taster session, the perfect starting point to get a feel for the sport. With the snow under your skis and the exhilaration of the slope, you're sure to want to come back for more. You'll be in safe hands with a friendly, fully qualified instructor who will help you find your snow legs and get the most from this experience. This taster session takes place on a beginner's slope and is ideal for anyone who is new to the sport. By the end of the class you will be able to slide and balance, and be ready to take on the main slope. Skis, trousers and jacket hire is included within this package. Gloves are compulsory on any activity in the snow and can be bought for £4 each, hats can be bought for £1.

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who really likes to have a good time, then this choice box is ideal. Whether they’d enjoy a day out at a top attraction, a chance to learn something new or just the opportunity to try something completely different, they are guaranteed an experience to remember. Choose from: 6 Month Curry Membership Archery Taster for Two Bushcraft Taster for Two Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two Children’s Photo Plan Comedy Tickets for Four Design Your Own Perfume Dine Out for a Year Dumper Racing Elite Stadium Family Tour Family Steam Train Experience Family Ticket to Edinburgh/York Dungeon Hair & Beauty Makeover Harness Sphereing® Hotel Freedom Voucher Indoor Karting Kayaking Paintballing for Six PGA Pro Golf Lesson for Two Raft Building Challenge Scuba Diving for Two SEA LIFE centre Family Ticket Segway Rally Spa Pamper Treat Surfing Taster The London Dungeon for an Adult & Child Vineyard Tour & Cream Tea for Two Wildlife Trust Family Membership Wine Tasting Evening for Two Zoo Entrance Family Ticket

Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries. The most famous archer would have to be Robin Hood, the man who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. You won't be doing this but you will get a taste of what it's like to shoot what was once a deadly weapon of war. Enjoy the competitive spirit and find out who has the nerve to shoot the highest score. This experience demands calm concentration and a keen eye to hit the bulls eye. The experience will begin with a safety briefing and the rules of when to release and when to collect arrows. Then it will be time to start aiming for the gold in the target.

With so much entertainment at home like PlayStations and Nintendos, it's no wonder that the children of today don't go outside and play as much as they used to. These themed kids' Xperience days want to change that. Xperience days are a great value treat for children whether as a gift for a birthday, Christmas or just for a bit of fun during the holidays. With five different Xperiences to choose from, there is something for every child and occasion! The Xperiences include: - Dance Xperience; your child will learn how to show off some moves on the dance floor - Sports Xperience; a perfect introduction for children to enjoy some sports for the first time - Adventure Xperience; children will learn simple bush-craft skills to survive in the great outdoors - Spy School Xperience; children can experience the life of a special agent for the day - Martial Arts Xperience; a day for kids to learn how to kick, punch and block and also improve fitness, suppleness and co-ordination. Whichever day you choose, each child will leave having enjoyed themselves, learnt new skills, made new friends and definitely feel good about themselves. This activity will begin with an introduction by the instructors who will discuss what will happen during the experience. After the days activities there will be a presentation at the end of each day which spectators are welcome to attend. These Xperience days are split into different age groups, 5 to 7 year olds and 8 to 12 year olds.

A quintessentially British sport, limited-overs cricket is widely considered the most attractive form of The Gentleman's Game. Take your family along to see first-class one-day cricket at a choice of grounds around the UK and hear the calls of the fielders, the cheer of the crowds and the thwack of leather on willow in relaxed and friendly surroundings. This voucher entitles you to tickets to a county cricket match for two adults and two children. These tickets are generally valid for the Clydesdale Bank 40 competition and some Twenty20 matches, depending on location, between March and September, please check for exact details on booking. Please note these vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash.

Welcome to the amazing, magical world of baby swimming. The concept behind a Waterbabies lesson is simple: instead of baby being taught by a teacher, the instructors are teaching you to teach your baby to swim when you're in the water together. Although the main emphasis is on having fun, these swimming classes are highly structured and the unique methods will enable your baby to feel at ease swimming both above and below the water's surface. The classes will gently guide you and allow your baby into the enchanting world of water where you'll experience the thrill of seeing them move freely and confidently with a grace and autonomy they couldn’t achieve on land. This voucher entitles you and your baby to one Water Babies experience session, one Water Babies Happy Nappy and one bag of Water Babies swimming toys. Classes are kept small and last half an hour, with a maximum of ten babies per session. You can sign up for a full 40 week course (divided into four ten-week terms) if you wish to carry on after your first session.

This one day Tennis school is for all levels, it introduces beginners to the sport while challenging the more serious player. The camp covers the necessity of developing correct habits, fine tuning skills and gives those who have an appetite for tennis a programme that is both fun and informative. The Tennis Taster includes: Player development drills and stations; Competitive and tournament games; Speed, agility and quickness training; Skills testing and evaluation and to finish an awards ceremony.

Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries. The bow and arrow was once a weapon of war but is now used for recreational use. You need a lot of patience and a steady hand to get the bulls eye with this experience. The experience will begin with a safety briefing and the rules of when to fire and when to collect arrows. Then it will be time to start aiming for that centre target.

Whether you have always fancied yourself as the next Errol Flynn, Zorro or even Luke Skywalker, this introduction to fencing will help give you a real insight into the Olympic sport of fencing. By being one on one with a top international instructor you'll learn all of the basics that are required for fencing and have an opportunity to put your skills to the test by going up against your instructor. How long will you last? Your experience will start with a full safety briefing where the top international coaches will introduce you to the basics, for example, a quick workout to learn the essential footwork. You'll then be shown the equipment including foil and mask before going through the different techniques in order to beat your opponent. During the session you'll learn all the basics and terminology that goes with them, such as the lunge, parry, riposte and feint. Then it's time to put all you have learned into practice by challenging your instructor to a duel. The session will end with an introduction to the three different types of sword used in fencing - the Foil, Epee and Sabre.

Get involved with one of the most exhilarating extreme sports in the world! Using a power kite,a three wheeled purpose-built cart, speeds in excess of 50mph can be reached using the power of the wind. Learning to kite buggy is actually a lot easier than you would imagine. Unlike kite landboarding where balance is essential, kite buggy is performed seated using your legs for steering and arms to control and fly the kite. Using beaches that are renowned for the consistent gust less wind received from the ocean and have miles and miles of open sand, there is no better way to learn kite buggying in the UK. This kite buggy lesson will start with a brief introduction including safety, site assessment and the basic theory behind kite flying. It's then swiftly onto the fun part - learning to fly the kites and generating the power to get you moving in the kite buggy! After covering these kite flying skills, it's into the buggy, introducing the steering combined with the kite flying already learnt you'll soon be moving in both directions and whizzing up and down the beach in no time. Slalom courses will be introduced depending on the level achieved.

Windsurfing is a surface water sport using a windsurf board usually two to four meters long and powered by the effect of the wind on a sail. Until the 1990's, participants would regularly use different names to describe the sport, including sailboarding and board sailing. Also despite the term 'windsurfing' becoming the accepted name for the sport, participants are still actually called 'sailors' and not 'surfers'. Why not become a 'sailor' and enjoy a session learning to windsurf or, if you've already tried it, just brush up on your skills. With a highly qualified and motivated instructor on hand, they are ready to get you hooked on the exciting sport of windsurfing. The experience will begin with a safety briefing and the techniques required for windsurfing. Then it will be time to go out to the water and try it.

Power kiting or traction kiting is a great introduction into the world of all the other kite sports as well as being great fun in itself! Learning to fly the kite is a very satisfying process and extremely thrilling, you will soon be hooked and wanting to be pulled across the beach by a bigger, more powerful kite. This powerkite course takes you right from the beginning with a short theory session about the wind and weather, equipment, safety and the wind window; all in the comfort of our centre's classroom. After that, the fun part begins where you start to use the power kites! You'll be covering; the set up procedure, safety system release, then you'll move onto launching, landing and relaunching, bar control and steering the kite within the 'wind window'. Next you'll move onto a smaller kite to help you build confidence on controlling the kite. As you build up your flying skills you'll have the option to use larger power kites to further increase the pull and the thrill. The kites used are forgiving making your learning curve quicker, more fun and ideal for beginners.

If you have had a taste of skiing or snowboarding and just thinking about it gets your excitement levels raised, then an in-depth lesson is the ideal way to learn everything you need to become a master of the slopes. You'll be in safe hands with a friendly, fully qualified instructor, who will help you build a solid foundation of fundamental skills, such as getting a feel for your board, learning to steer your way down the slope and also linking your turns. This course is ideal if you are keen to learn as quickly as possible and even better if you're about to jet off for your first holiday to the mountains! This beginners lesson is an intense and fun day with greater interaction with your instructor and fellow students. The lesson includes six hours of tuition to give you plenty of time to practice. Also included is a delicious lunch and refreshment breaks to keep you fuelled up and all the equipment you need: Ski/Snowboard boots, board, skis and poles are all included. Gloves are required - you can bring your own or clothing is available to hire on the day. Warm clothing can be hired on the day for £5. Gloves are compulsory for all snow activities and can be bought at Chill Factore.

If you've always fancied learning to snowboard then you'll love this awesome taster session. With the snow under your board and the exhilaration of the slope, you're sure to want to come back for more! You'll be in safe hands with a friendly, fully qualified instructor who will help you find your snow legs and get the most from this experience. This taster session takes place on a beginner's slope and is ideal for anyone who is new to the sport. By the end of the class you will be able to slide and balance, and be ready to take on the main slope. Snowboard, trousers and jacket hire is included within this package. Gloves are compulsory on any activity in the snow and can be bought for £4 each, hats can be bought for £1.

Ever wondered what skiing would be like but never actually done anything about it? Maybe you have already learnt to ski but want to get some practice in before jetting off to the slopes? Well this is the perfect experience for you. Getting from the top of a slope to the bottom with skis is quite a liberating and very rewarding experience! We may not have a lot of snow fall in Britain, but with indoor slopes there's no reason not to ski any time of the year. Once you've been kitted out you will have an initial safety briefing and then it's off to the slopes. You'll be put on a day that best suits your ability so that you can improve on your techniques during the session.

Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries. The bow and arrow was once a weapon of war but is now used for recreational use. You need a lot of patience and a steady hand to get the bulls eye with this experience. The experience will begin with a safety briefing and the rules of when to fire and when to collect arrows. Then it will be time to start aiming for that centre target.

Whether you have always fancied yourself as the next Errol Flynn, Zorro or even Luke Skywalker, this introduction to fencing will help give you a real insight into the Olympic sport of fencing. By being one on one with a top international instructor you'll learn all of the basics that are required for fencing and have an opportunity to put your skills to the test by going up against your instructor. How long will you last? Your experience will start with a full safety briefing where the top international coaches will introduce you to the basics, for example, a quick workout to learn the essential footwork. You'll then be shown the equipment including foil and mask before going through the different techniques in order to beat your opponent. During the session you'll learn all the basics and terminology that goes with them, such as the lunge, parry, riposte and feint. Then it's time to put all you have learned into practice by challenging your instructor to a duel. The session will end with an introduction to the three different types of sword used in fencing - the Foil, Epee and Sabre.

You've seen Taekwondo on TV and in film your whole life. Bruce Lee demonstrated Taekwondo techniques in his films, inspiring the likes of Jackie Chan to become a flying film star! Now is your chance to take part in an Olympic sport and learn the methods and discipline required to become a Master of this ancient martial art. Taekwondo is a superb way of keeping fit, building confidence and learning how to defend yourself effectively. All training equipment is provided, so all you need to do is wear suitable loose clothing. This voucher entitles you to two lessons for two adults or two children. You will start with a warm-up to stretch out, followed by some introductory basic techniques, developing into more advanced techniques when ready. You will get to use these techniques in some non-contact sparring with a more experienced student, and then watch demonstrations by the black belts at the end of the lesson. Feeling nervous? Don't worry, lots of beginners come along to each class. You'll be surprised at how quickly you pick up the key skills and how much you enjoy your time! The types of venue vary; classes are held in sports halls, gyms, universities, schools and community centres.