Share a tender loving moment as you watch your baby in your tummy live on a 4D scan in Manchester or Lancashire at these wonderful scanning boutiques! Whether it's a bonding moment for reassurance or to celebrate with your loved ones the miracle growing inside you these private ultrasound appointments are becoming increasingly popular with future Mums. All pregnant ladies will know about the usual black & white 2D scans that you have in hospital for diagnosis & medical reasons but these private baby scans are all about bonding with & discovering your little one before they're born with an ultrasound room that has been beautifully furnished & is more akin to a spa treatment room. Opposite you is a large 40" screen where you'll be able to watch bubba in glorious 4D. In essence the ultrasound machines at both the Manchester centre & the sister centre in Chorley are exactly the same as ones in medical establishments but have the powerful software that transforms images into 4D; a moving version of 3D images. We have to say it's totally mesmerising & magical to watch a 4D scan made all the more poignant when it's accompanied by the sound of baby's beating heart. Maybe he'll suck his thumb perhaps she'll yawn or even blow bubbles. & what is totally amazing (even though you might not appreciate it until they are born) is just how the babies look like their 3D printed images. You'll find yourself saying things like ' She's got definitely got Daddy's nose' or ' She has that same cupid's bow mouth like Mummy'. & the details of these images can be that good that you'll be able to see if they have already developed a full head of hair or even if they've got their eyes open during the scan. As we mentioned the 3D prints this ultrasound machine produces are incredibly realistic & with all packages you get to take home printed images of your baby so make sure you keep them safe so you can look back in wonder with your son or daughter in years to come. You also get a CD with all the images on. To complete the Little Monkey 4D scan gift package parents get a gorgeous mini bear complete with an adorable heartbeat recording inside them. Whether you're a first time expectant Mum or adding to your family brood a 4D scan in Manchester or in Chorley is sure to bring your pregnancy to life in the most wonderful way. ...

The off road combo in Kent
- the perfect package for one two or three people! Numbers are kept small on these combined off roading
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Farm your 4x 4 skills in Dumfries! Head down to this working farm in the Lowlands of Scotland to see if you can drive a 4x 4 like a farmer. You might even get the chance to help out with some of the daily farming tasks while you're driving. Just outside Lockerbie you'll find Kirkwood owned by the sixth generation of the Steel family. They do holidays activities (including this 4x 4 driving) experiences & really good beef & lamb here proving that you can successfully run a farm host activities & welcome holidaymakers. When you've got sheep & cows to look after on an estate that covers 600-acres of Scottish countryside you need help. That's where the 4x 4 comes in. The Land Rover Discovery is the trusty workhorse of the farm. Reliable rugged & surprisingly agile for such a bit car they can go pretty much anywhere on this sort of varied terrain. As you drive around on the private roads tracks & trails of this Lockerbie estate you'll get an insight into the workings of th... ...

It's rallying & offroading combined on this driving challenge in Silverstone! Taking place at this renowned rally school you have the best of both worlds here with a session on the 4x 4 circuit & sessions on the rally stage too. A brilliant combination for motorsport fans! First up the off roading. This is one of the best circuits we've seen in a while. This Silverstone course has been well laid out to offer all levels of driver a real challenge. There are some fab features too like the see-saw & tricky troughs to negotiate. You'll be tackling all this bumpy stuff in a Suzuki Vitara. Modified to cope with the extremeness of the course you'll be amazed at what you can get this modest 4x 4 to do. & don't forget to look at the tilt measurement on the dashboard
- it's pretty full-on when you see the angles you're driving at. Next it's over to the rally school paddock. Here you'll find a fine fleet of proper rally cars. There's the front wheel drive Ford Escort Mk II (a classic!) the modified rear wheel drive Imprezas (madness!) & the all wheel drive Scoobie too (awesome!). These cars are all rallying stalwarts & you'll love them all. On your adrenaline rally session it's all about learning the classic rally moves. Over a trio of drives you'll master handbrake turns on the hairpins (with a blast on the fast straights too) & slides on the 200m sweeping bend. You also get the chance to try out your doughnut skills on the pan
- or even your figure of eights if you're up for it! The off road sessions are all on a one-to-one basis & for the rallying you'll be in small groups taking it in turns behind the wheel for each session. Expert instructors will be by your side for all drives to encourage & guide you. We think this driving challenge in Silverstone is pretty ace. You get to drive proper rally & off roading cars on serious circuits that push you (and the cars!) to the limit. Book your combined session today & have maximum fun in the rally & 4x 4 cars with the grit & dirt flying!

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Drive a genuine Leyland DAF 4x 4 Army Truck at historic Bicester Heritage on a purpose-built track. ...

We have to say this Coniston 4x 4 experience is really rather swanky as they have the smartest fleet of off-roading vehicles ever seen this side of Skipton! At the start of the session these 4x 4s are all in show-room condition with freshly polished gleaming paintwork so let's see if you can get the mud splashes up to the windows... This Coniston estate between Settle & Skipton is the perfect place for a spot of 4x 4ing in the Dales. Well away from any form of public road the land around Coniston Hall is vast. We're talking over 1400 acres. & the best thing about the 4x 4 experience here? The fact that it is purpose-built to give you a both an obstacle route that gives you challenge after challenge in rapid succession as well as meandering trails that cross the seemingly endless moorlands & duck in & out of the forest too. In fact you can go as full-on or as cruisey as you like. The Coniston team ensures each experience is geared towards each driver so if you want to push the car to its limits you can or you can go on a gentler voyage of discovery into the world of offroading North Yorkshire-style. What's more you can invite up to three passengers to ride with you & if you book an hour or two hour session you can even let them share the driving with you so everyone can have a little go. And what a setting it is here at Coniston. Originally a large farm estate the family diversified into offering country activities & providing accommodation. Today there's a large hotel with spa & conference centre boasting Mcleod's restaurant & the Huntsman's Lodge where hungry 4x 4ers can pop in anytime for refreshments. But we must give the last word on this wonderful 4x 4 venue in the heart of North Yorkshire to the fine collection of vehicles. The Coniston crew has invested very wisely in not one but several different 4x 4 brands. There are the chunky & rugged Defender 90 & 110s from Land Rover the tarmac & mud loving Mitsubishi L200 Warrior & the bold & gutsy Isuzu DMAX. With this top-league line up that's what we call a 4x 4 experience! ...

Dig deep climb high & grip that 4x 4 Land Rover steering wheel tight
- that's what this Dorset Off Road experience is all about!
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Forget plain old tarmac on these Staffordshire 4x 4 challenges! These experiences will see if you’ve got what it takes to conquer this purpose-built off-road course at Seighford Driving Centre near Stone.

We are offering the full range of off roading sessions available in Staffordshire. The Taster gives you 15-minutes of drive time the Experience 30-minutes & the Extended is 45-minutes behind the wheel. You can opt for great value weekday vouchers or go for anytime vouchers valid for weekday & weekends.

Your time at Stafford Driving Circuit begins with a safety briefing where you’ll be introduced to your instructor & the 4x 4 vehicle you’ll be using. The centre has a fleet of Land Rover Defenders built to cope with the extreme pressures of off-roading. Chug through mud baths negotiate rutted tracks & marvel at the steep climbs that are child’s play to these offroaders.

Your instructor is with you throughout your course & they’ll give you advice & tuition as the lesson progresses. However it’s up to you to get the 4x 4 from start to finish on this tricky route. In recognition of your achievement you’ll receive a personalised certificate to take home as well as a better understanding of off-roading techniques.

This is a great gift for anyone who wants to test their driving skills to the limit or even for a newly qualified driver wanting to increase their confidence or knowledge of car handling. As long as you hold a full UK manual license you’re good to go.

So whether it’s for you or a loved one get your wheels in a spin with our Staffordshire 4x 4 experience. Buckle up sit tight & enjoy the drive!









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More of a lovely Lowland Lilt than a Highland Fling this 4x 4 Stirlingshire experience will see you taking an off-road vehicle for a spin on one very muddy dance floor. Test your driving skills when you tackle three different tracks on this extensive off road circuit just 30 minutes' drive from Stirling. Indeed the setting for your offroading session is very pretty. Right on the edge of the Trossachs National Park & just a couple miles away from the whitewashed walls of the cottages in Gartmore village this 4x 4 centre is nestled in between the forest & fields three miles south of Aberfoyle. In fact this buzzing wee venue is a fully-equipped outdoor centre with a wealth of activities to try including 4x 4 driving which happens to be the very first experience this Stirlingshire team offered & still one of the most popular. & when you see the course you'll instantly see why it consistently gets the thumbs up from participants. It's a well-worn path here in Stirlingshire which mea... ...

Combine gears with a ratio of fun when you drive a 4x 4 in Gloucestershire on these Wye Valley off roading sessions! A fleet of Land Rovers is lined up & ready to tackle the unique tracks & trails of this quarry-based training centre. Let's see if you can make the grade behind the wheel… Whitecliff 4x 4 is headed up by Geraldine alongside right-hand man Dave who leads the 4x 4 training & driving courses.  Dave is a qualified BORDA Instructor/ Trainer Winch Instructor & a BORDA Assessor.  With their experience team alongside they are ready & waiting to teach you the ins & outs of off-roading. It's a great place to learn too as this is a former stone quarry just outside the town of Coleford that closed in the mid-1980s & as you can imagine the place is filled with rough & rugged terrain that's ideal for these equally rugged 4x 4 vehicles. The way 4x 4 experiences at this Gloucestershire base are organised ensures all participants get in-depth training on off road techniques an... ...