Information about what's on, days out, places to go and events taking place throughout Eastern England including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk. Find the top festivals, museums, railways, parks, gardens, castles, zoos, stately homes, houses, historical re-enactments etc..
Great Yarmouth Sea Life The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth SEA LIFE Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks and giant sea turtles, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats. Explore a rich variety of underwater environments, from rugged coastline to tropical coral, reefs, from the sandy shallows to the dark depths of the ocean.
Newmarket All Day Racing Tour The perfect day out for any horseracing fan! The morning includes a two hour tour of a Newmarket stables where you will get the chance to see the horses at close quarters. Then after time at the National Horseracing Museum it's off to the gallops for an afternoon in the Members ' Enclosure where your expert guide will help you pick a winner!
Whipsnade Zoo - Bedfordshire Whipsnade Zoo is the 600-acre big brother to London Zoo. Set in glorious Chiltern Downs landscape, Whipsnade Zoo lets you come up close to some of the largest animals in the world in picture perfect surroundings.
Introduction to Archery for Two - Riseley, Bedfordshire Draw back your bow and shoot on this truly memorable day. With a traditional bow in your grasp, a quiver of arrows by your side and the target in your sights, you and a friend will learn the basics of archery with a fully qualified instructor. At one of the largest shooting clubs in the country you will receive private instruction each and a large number of arrows within your combined time slot. Within minutes even the most modest archer will be hitting the target with the precision of one of Robin Hood's merry men! Nothing compares to the silent precision of nocking the arrow, drawing back the bow and witnessing the flight and precision of a truly ancient weapon.
30 Minute Microlight Flight in Bedfordshire You'll take to the skies with an experienced CAA approved pilot for this flight of a lifetime! Skimming past the clouds and watching the scenery below, the whole experience will take your breath away. This is the perfect opportunity to feel the exhilarating freedom offered by these superbly manoeuvrable machines. They might look scary, but they have become recognised as a stable, safe and pretty zippy form of travel! Guaranteed to be a lasting memory.
Birds of Prey Experience in Essex Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries. This half day course gives you the opportunity to interact with magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. The birds are not trained to do tricks, they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle. The experienced staff will share their extensive knowledge of different species of bird and answer any questions that you may have.
Scuba Diving Experience for Two in Norfolk Live in Norfolk and fancy trying scuba diving? This PADI Discover Scuba Diving programme offers you a taste of this amazing sport. Under the expert guidance of experienced instructors, you'll be introduced to the world of scuba in a safe and controlled environment. After a briefing on theory and gear you'll be using, it's into the pool to put theory into practice and even try a few new diving skills! It's just great fun, for a taster or as a gift for a friend.
Dragon Rapide Flight over Cambridge Ely & Newmarket This superb sightseeing flight will let you take a unique aerial perspective on the ancient city of Cambridge. On departing you will fly north at around 1500ft before reaching the city and taking in its breathtaking spires, the pinnacles of King’s College Chapel and the River Cam, flowing gently through the gardens of the university. Then you will fly on to see the Romanesque cathedral at Ely and the famous racetrack at Newmarket before returning to Duxford to explore the museum.
Clay Pigeon Shooting Experience - Essex or Hertfordshire On arrival you will meet your instructor, who will be an experienced and suitably qualified clay pigeon shooter. He or she will give you a full safety and gun handling briefing before you have a go yourself. Your experience will involve you shooting at 50 clay pigeons, with cartridges and hearing protection under the supervision of your instructor.
Ultimate Flight Experience - Essex Take to the skies for your first taste of real flight, this will hopefully be the start of a life long desire to be amongst the clouds like a bird. A 20 minute introductory lesson is probably the best way to experience the enjoyment and privileges of private flying.
Then it 's time to see how it can be done as you embark on a 35 minute fair ground ride with a stunt trained pilot who will take light aircraft flying to its limits.
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