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11 Best Driving Experiences and Track Days in the UK
With a slow year behind us, it’s about time 2021 shifted into sixth gear. Here, we’ve curated our winning list of top 11 best driving experiences and track days in the UK that will place you in pole position as gift-buyer of the century! Why gift a driving experience? When it comes to buying a unique gift, giving someone the chance to live like Lewis Hamilton for a day is definitely up there. Perfect for adrenaline junkies or as a Father’s Day treat, we’ve put together some of the best driving experiences the UK has to offer. From luxury cars to tanks, F1 tracks to go-kart circuits, say goodbye to…
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Ready to fly the Phoenix? The ultimate guide to the new Zip World Tower
We are excited for the launch of Zip World’s brand-new South Wales location called Zip World Tower, to be opened on April 22nd 2021. This new site will be home to Phoenix, the fastest seated zip line in the world and Zip World Tower Coaster (to be opened at a later date), which will be the UK’s and Europe’s only side-by-side karted coaster of its kind. Zip World Tower vouchers are now available to buy in advance on Red Letter Days, so you can start planning your adventures now and be one of the first to take on this adrenaline-fueled experience when it officially opens next month. Read below for…
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The A-Z of kids summer holiday experiences (that grown-ups enjoy too
We believe in living life to the letter, especially when it comes to summer. But it’s not just grown-ups that deserve memorable experiences, kids do too. So with the summer holidays upon us and August Bank Holiday just around the corner, here’s our A-Z of kids summer holiday experiences. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of things for ‘big kids’ to enjoy as well. A Alice’s Queen of Hearts Themed Afternoon Tea A must for fans of Lewis Carrol’s iconic fairy tale, indulge in Alice-themed cakes in the most majestic surroundings. Just watch out for the menacing monarch. Dine inside a fairy tale at Alice’s Queen of Hearts Themed Afternoon Tea for…
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An Introduction to Polo
Polo isn’t your everyday sport but our introduction to polo can ease you in gently. The highly competitive equestrian ball game is particularly popular among The Royal Family and although tricky at first, once the basics are mastered, we’ve heard it’s great fun. Not long ago, a number of colleagues went down to Ascot Park Polo Club to take part in our Introduction to Polo Experience. We caught up with Ciana and Martin to see how their day went…
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#LiveaLittle: Seabreacher
Of all the adrenaline activities that bestow upon the participant a brand new perspective – a unique way of seeing the world – surely Seabreacher goes the furthest. This winsome watercraft lets its rider explore the watery depths as a mighty killer whale. Manoeuvred around London’s Royal Victoria Dock by an expert driver, this half-submersible whale-bot is capable of super speed, tight turns and 90 degree side rolls. This is water sports amped up to 11. Don’t Just Ride the Whale… BE The Whale! Following a wet ‘n’ wild #LiveaLittle: Thames Rockets Powerboating, we’re continuing the water sports theme with this 30 Minute Seabreacher Watercraft Experience. Suffice to say, it’s unlike anything…
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#LiveaLittle: Bungee Jump
Another month, another exciting new chapter in our #LiveaLittle quest! At the beginning of the year, we set out on a mission to encourage others to live life to the full by facing fears, stepping outside of the comfort zone and having a go at fun new activities (no matter how scary!). We began by sending none other than myself up at The O2 and last month saw Yinka from Vex in the City embark on a rip-roaring ride down the River Thames in a supersonic Thames Rocket powerboat. This time around, we decided to really step up the scare factor and set out on the hunt for a daring blogger…