These very special lunch cruise & View from the Shard packages will get you going up high & going with the flow on the Thames! We can't think of a better way to see London than with an informal three course meal on the river & a trip to visit inside the capital's tallest building. The timings for your day are very flexible. All you have to do is plan your outing around the luncheon cruise & you can enjoy your panoramic high-rise vistas either before or after your trip down the Thames. We think the best plan is a leisurely voyage into the capital in the morning to do the boat followed by the Shard. Wander along from Embankment tube to the jetty where the impressive 'bateau mouche' style boat will be waiting for you. These modern cruisers have large panoramic windows so no matter where you are seated you'll be able to see all the main landmarks & sights as you glide gracefully past. You'll see how the Thames 'works' with the large number of leisure craft water taxis & even the occasional tall ship all sharing the waters all watched over by the Marine Police Force. Then there are the bridges. Famous landmarks in their own right (remember the Olympic rings on Tower Bridge?) it's really quite special to slide right underneath these iconic structures that link the north & south shores of the Thames. & of course you get a prime view of all the famous buildings along the shoreline & beyond too including Canary Wharf St Paul's the Globe Theatre Tate Modern & so much more. Don't worry if you don't know one bridge from another or couldn't pinpoint the Oxo tower on a map. After you've enjoyed your meal the return leg of your cruise is commentated so you won't miss anything. But your lunch cruise experience doesn't end there
- there's the view from the Shard bit too as you head back over the river to London Bridge. It's truly superb to get yet another different perspective on the capital as fancy high-speed lifts take you up to 244m above ground level for a vertiginous view of London. On a clear day you can see way beyond the capital & into the Home Counties but the best is looking down on life as it happens right below you
- it's seriously mesmerising!

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Work with Border Collies on a farm on Ilkley Moors to learn shepherding skills on this sheepdog experience in Yorkshire ...

Meet the beast on this Shelby GT500 driving experience! You'll need your wits about you for this drive. This car is a modern take on the classic ' Eleanor' Shelby Mustang which means that distinctive dark-grey bodywork with maximum power under the hood. Will you be driving it like you've got somewhere to be in under a minute?! The Shelby GT500 is a whole world of supercharged horsepower. This is a 2015 third generation Mustang that has been tweaked & modified to be a total barbarian on the track. That distinctive V8 throaty exhaust will get everyone turning their heads to look as you crank it up along the straight of Bovingdon's airfield circuit. Hit the braking zone at the sweet spot & you'll get this GT500 around the corners at some serious speed. Sitting alongside you for your Shelby GT500 will be an expert driving instructor. They'll first show you the ropes on a reconnaissance drive in a performance car with you as a passenger. Then when it's your turn at the wheel of the S... ...

Gorgeous glamping in lovely Lancashire! This little hamlet of h&-crafted shepherd's huts is ready to welcome you on a one or two-night break for up to four people. Time to pack your bag & go to this delightful corner of the country! These glamping huts are nestled together in a rather unique location. Mid-way between Preston & Blackburn you'll find Samlesbury Hall. It's an eye-catching medieval black & white half-timber framed house that is steeped in history. Spending a night or two in the grounds of the hall on a glamping break is a real treat for all ages. The gathering of colourful huts is in a quiet spot & whilst being rural & rustic they do have all those little luxuries you want. Each one has an en-suite with hot shower & toilet (so no getting lost in the dark trying to find the toilet block!) & a set of double bunk beds (one double bed above the other). The huts are all heated so you're nice & toasty & are kitted out with tea & coffee-making facilities lighting & sockets to charge phones etc. There are no cooking facilities inside but there's a fire pit outside & you're welcome to BBQ. But in all honesty with the Hall's restaurant (open for breakfast & lunch) & Dottie's Wafflery plus the plethora of local eateries in the village you won't be wanting to cook anyway. What you will want to be doing during your glamping break is visiting & sightseeing. This part of Preston is very rural with lovely farm shops country parks & the River Ribble running through the Lancashire countryside. Of course you must make sure you take time to visit Samlesbury Hall itself with regular guided tours events & activities all of which are free. Our special tip if you go with the kids: take torches & explore the grounds after dark. It's great fun. Then in daylight don't miss the playground & the mini golf then go & say hi to the rescue animals that also live on the estate. We think going glamping in Lancashire is a great way to spend a weekend or a midweek break. Don't forget each hut sleeps up to four (kids or adults) so they represent great value for your money too. Being heated & insulated they're open all year round so you can be a happy glamper in any season! ...

Don your deerstalker for this crime-solving excursion taking in the key locations featured in Sherlock Holmes' London mysteries. Tour the same streets as the grand master of intrigue & uncover interesting facts about this iconic British literary detective. Your walking exploration of London begins where Sherlock Holmes & his assistant Watson first met & proceeds onwards through the streets of the capital visiting the places described by Arthur Conan Doyle in his stories & used in big screen & TV adaptations of these most popular detective novels. This tour means that you can follow in the footsteps of this pipe-smoking star taking in everything from London's finest gentlemen's clubs to restaurants & exclusive hotels. Your well-informed tour guide will reveal a side to London you never knew existed dishing out interesting titbits of information about the nation's favourite super-sleuth. Sherlock Holmes was known for his logical reasoning forensic science skills & being a mas... ...

Introducing the Sherwood Ranger
- a sporting biplane like no other! This wonderfully retro-styled aircraft looks just like the
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Our Clay Pigeon Shooting East Yorkshire experience is ideal for anyone on the hunt for a challenge located just 10 miles outside

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Top-notch teaching at the Wedgnock Shoot in Warwickshire with one to one tuition too. ...

Head to the great British seaside with our short breaks in Bournemouth! Spend one or two nights in the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel with a friend or loved one & enjoy walks on the beach sightseeing & relaxing whatever the time of year is in beautiful Bournemouth. The hotel is on the West Cliff side of Bournemouth which is the quieter more residential area on the cliff top above the beach & sea. A gentle 10-minute stroll along through the fragrant pine forest brings you to the paths down to the beach level or you can take the funicular lift to save your legs if you don't fancy the zig-zag path. From here it's your classic 'miles of sandy beaches as far as you can see'. A stroll along the promenade a relax on the beach in the afternoon sun
- whatever you fancy all done at your pace. You're on holiday after all! Back at the hotel you'll love the friendly & relaxed atmosphere. Independently owned & run it has that traditional family feel. It's cosy yet with lots of love...
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Interactive fun with Shrek & friends in the kingdom of Far Far Away & a restaurant meal too! ...