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Get face-to-face with the fantastically friendly humboldt penguins at Paradise Wildlife Park. As well as a full health and safety briefing and all the equipment you need to get up close and personal with these delightful animals, you'll also be given a commemorative certificate and t-shirt to show off to all your friends – as well as opportunities to take as many photos as…

Face your phobia of all things creepy and crawly with this amazing experience! With the supervision and guidance of expert keepers, you can get face to face with your biggest fear. You can choose (as if you want to!) to handle a variety of birds, lizards and non-venomous snakes, and there's even a tarantula on hand in case things get a…

This great experience allows you to ride with the crew of a steam train on the 21 mile trip from Tenterden to Bodiam and back. During your journey you will be accompanied by an experienced instructor who will explain the functions of the driver and the fireman. This is an excellent introduction to the art…

Get a bird's eye view of London with your very own tour of the skies of the capital with this 25 minute helicopter flight. From the Houses of Parliament to Canary Wharf, all of London's most famous and awe inspiring sites will be laid out before you on this exhilirating and memorable experience – just…

A specialist breeding and education project, the Carnivora Conservation centre features endangered species from Pumas through to Ocelots, all set in verdant tropical gardens; and this is your chance to join one of their Wild Animal care staff for a truly unforgettable opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world's rarest wild cats.You'll even…

Test your skills with this amazing Skid Control driving experience at Silverstone. Taking place on a purpose-built skid area, this unique thrill gives you the chance to learn how to tackle the most slippery and hazardous terrain in a safe and controlled environment. With 2 hours in the car and an experienced expert by your side,…

Treat yourself and a friend to an indulgent day of relaxation at the world class Utopia Spa, at Alexander House in West Sussex. You can make full use of this award winning spa's many facilities, including indoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool & spa bath, aerobics & yoga studio and fitness suite & gymnasium. Encircled by…

Experience a taste of the wild west as you trek through the New Forest like a cowboy! You'll spend a morning in the stables learning the art of grooming and tacking, and getting to know your fantastic Appaloosa horse. Then it's time for a Western style riding lesson. Once you've tucked into a hearty BBQ lunch and your…

This is an introduction to what it is like to record a track in a professional recording studio. You will have the chance to prove your budding Pop-star status by recording your favorite song with you singing the vocals. A professional recording will be burnt to CD on the day for you to take home.…

The London Community Gospel Choir have performed across the world bringing their up-tempo gospel flair, swing-beat, R 'n 'B, traditional and soulful arrangements to delighted audiences everywhere. This is your chance to learn some of the techniques used by these incredible singers before joining in a full rehearsal for a rendition of the classic 'Oh…

Are you cool enough to scale one of these incredible indoor ice walls? Kept at a constant -12°, they have been purpose built by hand to create several ice faces, complete with bumps, crevices (and icicles!) to suit a range of abilities – from beginners slopes to steep overhangs, vertical courses and confined canyons. Over…

Famous for appearances in wildlife documentaries and commercials alike, these unique and entertaining desert creatures are loved for their hind leg poses and inquisitive nature. Now you can get low down and dirty with these friendly creatures as you enter their enclosure with a keeper and feed them by hand. Expect to be treated as…

A close encounter with these furry little monkeys will make anyone 's day. Native to the rainforests of Madagascar , these inquisitive and playful creatures, renowned for their orange eyes and long tails, spend most of their time in the wild in bushes and trees. Now you can get up close and personal inside their…

All Marriott golf academies are headed up by PGA golf professionals ensuring that your skills are taught in the correct order giving you the most from your lesson. Using the revolutionary Explanar system, a unique approach to teaching the golf swing, you can enjoy a 45 minute lesson with a PGA pro. Make the most…