Our kids 4x4 in Kent - forget skateboards scooters and in-lines this is the way to roll! They'll make all their school friends well jealous when they tell them that they took a big fat 4x4 vehicle out for a drive - taking on the slopes and winning!It's the eager youngsters who'll be in the driving seat of a fancy off road vehicle on this experience in Kent. Taking place at the lovely Eastwell Park Estate there's plenty of room for teens to try their hand at off roading - 3000 acres in fact. And don't forget this is an exclusive 4x4ing session for one teen at a time so it's a private lesson.What's more the team here at Eastwell Park only do 4x4 driving and professional training - this whole setup is the focus of what they do. That means youngsters are getting the best possible instruction in the best available 4x4s for the job on this challenging Kentish course.Both Land Rover Discoveries and the proper pick-up style work-horse that is the Toyota HiLux feature. They're regularly used by professionals where the terrain is rugged and remote; from emergency services and farmers to surveyors working in the mountains and even for crossing desserts. Your little darling kids will certainly get an idea of just what these 4x4 vehicles can do and they'll love it.As for the terrain the kids will be tackling - well it's no different to what the adults face! The chalky Kent hills and the rain water mixes to create a wonderfully gloopy mud surface that sets pretty solid when it dries - great fun for 4x4s! So when the sun is shining on this corner of Kent you've got serious ruts and bumps and when it's wet there are water splashes everywhere.We think these kids 4x4 Kent experiences are totally fab for teens. Of course they won't have and don't need a driving licence. The only prerequisite is that they are tall enough to be able to see out of the windscreen and use the pedals which is generally around the 4ft 8" mark. The only other decision to make is whether you treat your teen to a one or two hour private 4x4 session!
It's a case of foot to the floor and cars galore on this junior off road day! This off roading adventure in Kent is perfect for any child wanting to launch themselves head first into a world of 4x4ing shenanigans far away from the public roads. The venue for this teen adventure is a 200 acre farm near West Malling. Youngsters can make as much noise as they like all day long as no-one will be able to hear. So whether it's hollers of delight or the sound of the engine revving it's all OK here. What vehicles will the lucky children be getting their mitts on? Well the answer is a whole load of 'em! To get juniors comfortable in the driving seat the sessions all start with a spin around the paddock in a dual-controlled Land Rover as a driving lesson giving time to get used to the controls on the flat. As confidence grows it's time to take the Land Rover (and everyone knows Landys are the best when it comes to off road jaunts) properly offroad to hit the bumps and lumps around the far...
We think our junior 4x4 Skipton sessions offer up the perfect offroading experiences to keep your little dirt devils in the Dales totally entertained! It’s destination Yorkshire for all youngsters who want to give 4x4ing a go. But we have to say this Coniston venue offers a bit of a twist to the usual 4x4 activity aimed at youngsters…
/>And that’s because the kids at his centre near Skipton will be driving a fabulous little John Deere Gator! This Coniston crew has chosen these miniature utility vehicles from the ‘Green Giant’ they call John Deere (a farming favourite for decades) as the ideal vehicle for youngsters to get their first taste of 4x4ing. And it’s a great choice as everybody seems to love these funky machines.
/>Admittedly at first glance you could say they look rather like a beefed-up golf buggy but you couldn’t be much further from the truth. They’re more like a crazy hybrid of a quad bike a 4x4 and a tractor all rolled into one impressive off-roading fiend. They’re rugged powerful and not afraid of hard work. What’s more driving them is kids play!
So it’s time to let the children loose on these superb pocket powerhouse 4x4s. A fully qualified off road driving instructor will host these junior sessions which all begin with an explanation of the controls. Once strapped in and ready to go your little ones will be concentrating on conquering the Rock Garden the specially developed 4x4 course right in front of the Coniston Hall hotel in the heart of the estate where all the off-roading activities take place.
The main aim of the game is fun but as far as training goes on these Coniston sessions the instructors will be developing your child’s basic motoring skills including pedal control and navigation of the terrain - a great head start for any teenager that’s for sure. /> Junior 4x4ing at Skipton’s lovely Coniston Hall estate is available for kids between the ages of 10 and 17 years. The only other requirement to take part in these sessions is that youngsters can reach the pedals (usually around 4ft 10”). So go on kids get the folks to buy you this fab experience!
Junior offroading in Staffordshire - a chance for the kids to get behind the wheel of a 4x4! These experiences just for children are hosted by the Stafford Driving Centre where the team will take your keen teen out in a fabulous 4x4 - and your child will be the one driving. This crew in Staffordshire has created a fantastic off road route. It's away from the main tarmac race circuit and covers a decent-sized area with a mix of surfaces and terrains to tackle. All the classic off-road obstacles feature from steep mounds and perilous descents to axle-twisting rutted paths and water splashes too. Any kid who knows anything about offroading will know there's only one vehicle for this job: the Land Rover Defender. These legendary offroaders have pounded the mountains jungles and deserts all over the globe so a bit of tricky Staffordshire countryside should be well in their stride. An expert instructor will be alongside to make sure every teen gets the most out of their experience. Teaching is on a one to one basis and geared to the skills and ability of each child. There's no need for any previous driving experience let alone off road knowledge the coaching is all done at the wheel. Even with zero previous drive time you'll be amazed (and very proud) at how youngsters progress on these sessions. Speed is not of the essence when handling a 4x4 it's all about control and smooth steady progression which kids seem to be pick far more easily than adults who have been driving for years! We are offering the full range of junior offroading sessions in Staffordshire so you can choose from a Taster and Experience or an Extended Experience voucher giving teens 15 30 and 45-mins of drive time respectively. As long as they are aged 11-18 and at least 4ft 10" (147cm) tall they can go offroad so buy your teen some time in a 4x4 today!
Can children drive 4x4 cars? They certainly can on these junior offroad driving experiences that are available at venues nationwide! Give your little ones the chance to rip it up on the rough terrain with these experiences aimed just at the kids. Mud. Water. Banked turns. Steep hills and sharp descents. We've got it all for the lucky kids who will be getting their hands on these impressive four wheel drive off roading vehicles. And with a fine portfolio of centres around the country your teen tearaways will be spoilt for choice as to where they choose to take their junior off road experience. Of course each venue varies but children can expect to be tackling tricky tracks and trails anywhere from disused quarries and farm estates to purpose-build obstacle circuits and open fields filled with rutted paths. Kids might be avoiding the trees in the dense forest or negotiating the routes that are at seemingly impossible gradient. Now if you're wondering how a child can possibly drive...
This is teen driving in Newcastle - and it's in a very special vehicle! If you know a youngster who's mad about motoring this junior offroading session is brilliant fun because they'll be at the wheel of a fab Land Rover Defender. There's no denying that Land Rovers are cool. Land Rover Defenders in particular are very cool. A classic Landy that has a very special job as an escort vehicle is pretty much the pinnacle of coolness in our book and that's just what they will be driving on these teen drives in Newcastle. Affectionately known as 'Red One' by this Newcastle team the long wheel base Landy certainly looks the part. Rugged reliable and a real hero of the off road world the much praised Red One has a very special role with this crew. Often seen leading the charge on the public roads Red One escorts the huge low-loaders that are used to transport things like tanks and other heavy military vehicles around. And we have to say Red One is a proper workhorse Landy just like they were always meant to be. Bright red body work and white top the integrated roof rack complete with yellow lights powerful front winch and huge 'Escort Vehicle' panels make it pretty obvious this motor means business. Teens will love driving this 4x4. Youngsters will be out on this Newcastle training course for around 20 minutes with an experienced instructor in the front passenger seat to guide them. During that time they will be negotiating the coned out course to see if Red One can be tamed. The only prerequisites for these junior driving sessions near Newcastle are that youngsters are at least 5ft 2" tall (so they can reach the pedals) and aged between 14 and 18 years old. If they tick those two boxes they'll be off tackling the track at the heart of this extensive country estate. What's more there's a seat available for them to nominate someone to ride along with them. Be a passenger if your dare!
This junior off road driving experience takes place on a 40 acre site in the North Yorkshire countryside it's specially aimed at youngsters who are keen to have a go behind the wheel of a proper 4x4 vehicle. The venue is close to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and a few miles from the A1.The experience starts with a safety briefing and a short explanation of how 4x4s work before the juniors head off on their very own driving session. All tuition is done on a one to one basis so youngsters have the undivided attention of the fully qualified off road driving instructor for the entire time they are behind the wheel negotiating the challenging off road obstaclesChoose from a junior session lasting either 30 minutes or one hour. The driving time can be shared with another youngster for a fee of £29 payable at the centre or you may choose the 4x4 part where up to four juniors can share the one hour drive time. There are no minimum age restrictions they just need to be tall eno...
Introducing kids 4x4 in Dorset - let your little ones rip it up in an off-roader! Hard-to-please teens will be kept seriously entertained on these fabulous offroad driving sessions just for youngsters. There's no need for a driving licence (not even a provisional one) as the land is all private. There's no need to risk your own family car either as the school has their own 4x4s that they are totally prepared to let the young ones drive - and it helps that they are automatic so no gear changes to think about. You might be wondering how an adolescent can even drive one of these things? Well it's a bit like the age old tale of the hare and the tortoise. A bulky heavy 4x4 vehicle on this tricky off road terrain near Dorchester won't be going very fast but it will make sure and steady progress. And at such low speeds the instructors have found most kids have no problem at all picking up the skills that driving a vehicle off road requires. In fact many say that teaching children or those with no experience behind the wheel is even easier than with those of us who already have our driving licences. That's because techniques are very different from 'normal driving' when you're faced with a 40 degree uphill slope closely followed by a steep drop into a water trough. So there's the challenge for this team - to teach the kids to 4x4! When it comes to the car there are no problems as this Dorchester centre runs with the Land Rover Discoveries. The good old Discos as they are affectionately known are as solid as you can get and are ready to tackle anything this Dorset venue can throw at them. But are our junior drivers ready to go off road? The only prerequisites for signing up to kids' 4x4ing in Dorset is that the child is aged between 12 and 17 years old and must be at least 4ft 11' tall - your young 'uns need to be able to reach the pedals and see a little bit over the steering wheel after all! With professional instruction from expert BORDA 4x4 drivers your boys and girls are sure to have fun at this venue just outside Dorchester.