Experience Day Gifts

Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or someone with more experience who wants to perfect their game, then the advice of a golf pro is invaluable. Your experience will consist of a 30 minute lesson with a follow up video analysis from a PGA golf instructor. Alternatively you may want to choose to redeem GreenFree golfing passes. This entitles the holder to ten 2 for 1 golfing passes. Each pass entitles two golfers to play for the price of one. There are over 800 golf courses to choose from, including The Belfry, The Grove, Fairmont St Andrews and Forest of Arden, to name a few.

Typically, you will be greeted by your guide who will share with you their extensive knowledge about the history and contemporary activities of the club and/ or stadium. You will be shown around the grounds, have the chance to take photographs at the entrance of the player's tunnel, and maybe even visit the dressing rooms where the stars prepare themselves for the big matches. At most stadiums the tour will finish off at the visitors centre and museum where you will be free to browse at your leisure.

Complete a 165ft bungee jump from a mobile crane and hurtle towards the earth before springing back on the elasticated rope in the worlds craziest sport. Not for the faint hearted! Bungee Jump Discovery (for one)Briefing and one jumpA jump certificate and membership to the UK Bungee ClubAllow 1-2 hours for your experienceExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:You need to arrive one hour before you are due to jump. Please present your voucher to the office and then prepare for the adrenalin rush!Need to know:Minimum age 14 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent). Over 50s need a medical certificate to ensure good health. You may not jump if you suffer from any of the following: high blood pressure, epilepsy, asthma, damage to neck, spine or eyes. Pregnancy also prohibits jumping. There are no height or weight requirements. You do not need any previous experience.Locations:Avon - BristolCambridgeshire - PeterboroughEssex - GraysGt. Manchester - ManchesterEast Yorkshire - HullScotland - Arbroath

A fun packed introduction to the exciting sport of Power boating. The full day experience varies slightly at each centre but will start with a briefing on land before learning slow speed handling skills in sheltered water. In the afternoon, you'll be picking up speed and taking on the thrill of handling these power machines in more open water. Training from an experienced instructor as part of a small group (numbers vary between centres)Issue of safety and buoyancy equipment Hands on experience in RIB, Zap Cat or Honda off-shore power boat, depending on locationAllow a day for your visit - 5-7 hours approximately (locations vary)Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:You will be greeted by your instructors and given a brief introduction to the safety aspects. After being kitted out with buoyancy aids and waterproof outer clothing, you will be given a demonstration of the controls etc and then hands on experience of driving the boat. Then you're in for some high speed thrills and skills when you take the boat out into more open water, in some instances out to sea! Return at the end of a fun day with a great sense of achievement. Each centre offers a slightly different agenda, so check when booking.Need to know:Minimum age 12-16 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the boat. Heart related conditions and some other illnesses may prohibit participation. Not suitable for people with back problems. Maximum weight 16-18 stones (102kgs-114kgs) depending on locationLocations:Buckinghamshire - Milton KeynesCornwall - FalmouthHampshire - SouthamptonLeicestershire - RutlandScotland - Fort William, GlasgowWales - Penarth

Ever wanted to try scuba diving in a safe environment? Then jump in - here's your chance to join in this exciting session held in a swimming pool. You'll be ready to enter the water for your scuba adventure after a short video and briefing session. Strap on your scuba gear and dive down to a maximum of six metres. What's more, some of the skills you practice may be credited to the PADI Open Water Diver certification.Safety briefing and use of scuba equipment Training from an experienced instructorIssue of certificateAllow approx 3-4 hours for your visit Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:As part of a group you will be given initial classroom instruction, and then strap on the equipment and jump in the pool to experience the fun and exhilaration of breathing underwater. You'll have the chance to dive to a maximum of 6 metres (20 feet) depending on the depth of the pool. Following the session in the pool, you will be presented with your certificate which will count towards the PADI Open Water Diver certification should you choose to continue with your training.Need to know:Minimum age 12, although this may vary between centres (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health. A medical certificate will be required on booking. A number of physical conditions or previous illnesses may prevent you from scuba diving. If you are in doubt, please ring the Virgin Experience Days helpline for guidance. Disabled access not normally possible- please check for details.Locations:Cornwall - FalmouthLondon - ActonMiddlesex - Uxbridge

You want extreme? Squeeze into that buoyancy aid, strap on the protective helmet and grip your paddle very tightly - you're going for a wet and wild ride! After a briefing and technique familiarisation session, you take the plunge down river. Great fun!Training from an experienced instructorSafety briefing and issue of buoyancy aids and helmetsIntroduction to correct paddling techniques and commandsOne or more river runs depending on local water conditionsAllow 2 hours for your visitExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:Prompt arrival is essential if you miss the safety briefing you will not be able to raft. When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18s. As part of a small group you will be given an initial group briefing, and then issued with the necessary safety equipment and buoyancy aid. Instruction in the raft, including paddling technique and commands. Then a run down the rapids.Need to know:Minimum age 12-18 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health, a confident swimmer and agile enough to climb into the raftMaximum weight 15-18 stones (102kgs) depending on location Course note: Some seasonal closures. Early booking is required, particularly for weekends and during the height of the summer season.Locations:Northamptonshire - NorthamptonPerthshire - AberfeldyWales - Gwynedd

Making your way along the awe inspiring North Pembrokeshire coastline at sea level youll find yourself swimming into sea caves, climbing up through natural rock arches, flinging yourself from towering vertical rock faces, and perhaps even swimming with Atlantic grey seals!Safety briefing and issue of all specialist kit including warm steamer wetsuits, gloves and socksTraining from qualified and friendly guidesPSV qualified drivers and minibus transport for the activitiesComplementary teas and coffeesAllow 4 hours for your visitExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:After meeting your instructor youll be kitted up in a warm steamer wetsuit, buoyancy aid and a helmet. Youll take a short minibus ride to the coastline, and then the adventure begins! Making your way along the awe inspiring North Pembrokeshire coastline at sea level youll find yourself swimming into sea caves, climbing up through natural rock arches, flinging yourself from towering vertical rock faces, and perhaps even swimming with Atlantic grey seals!Whether the sea is flat, calm and reflecting the suns rays like a mirror, or raging and boiling as the waves pound the cliffs base, a superb coasteer can be guaranteed, with the emphasis on cliff jumping, wave dodging and rock traversing shifting according to the conditions; no two coasteers are ever the same.Need to know:Minimum age 18 for one personParticipant should have a reasonable level of fitnessYou must be able to fit into a wetsuit, and be a competent swimmerDisabled access depends on the nature of the disability please check with the centreLocations:1 location in Pembrokeshire

Get ready to hit the track for some serious fun in your mind-blowing single seater racing car. Strapped securely in your car, helmet and mirrors adjusted, you accelerate onto the track to put your new skills to the test. The sense of speed and sheer exhilaration challenges your concentration as you try to remember the advice of your instructor during training. Eventually the flag brings you back to the pits, but the grin stays with you much longer.Hands-on driving in a single seater racing carSafety briefing and initial group instructionTrack familiarisation in a high performance sports saloon or a single seater under the guidance of an instructor then onto the track for some serious fun in a single seater racing carAllow 2-3 hours for your visitExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's. Your training session will usually be shared with other drivers. You will be given an initial briefing, followed by track familiarisation and instruction from a qualified instructor before being allowed out solo in a single-seater racing car (once you are judged to be safe enough!).Need to know:Minimum age 17-18 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicle. It is not suitable for people who are pregnant or who have a heart condition, suffer from epilepsy or any major illness. Full UK driving license to be held for min 1 year at some locations.Minimum height 5-52 (152cms-157cms), max height 62-64 (188cms- 193cms) depending on location. Maximum weight 16-18 stones (102kgs-114kgs) depending on locationLocations:Hampshire - Andover, ThruxtonIreland - Naas, Mondello ParkLancashire - Wigan, Three SistersLeicestershire - Hinkley, Mallory ParkNorthants - Corby, Rockingham & Towcester, SilverstoneNorthern Ireland - Newtownards, KirkistownScotland - Dunfermline, KnockhillWales - Anglesey, PembreyWest Sussex - Chichester, GoodwoodWiltshire - Chippenham, Castle Combe

Experience the total tranquillity of soaring and circling on the thermals, drifting silently on the wind in a dual control glider. After a short briefing from your British Gliding Association instructor, it's time to take to the skies for an unforgettable flight. You'll take the controls during your flight, and if you get hooked, this first lesson counts towards a Glider Pilot's certificate. Gliding Lesson Discovery:One-to-one training from a BGA licensed instructorIntroduction to gliding, safety and controlsOne flight of 15 to 30 minutes (according to weather conditions) towed aloft by a tug aircraft. Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will be asked to complete a membership application form (under 18s will require parental consent on this form). Generally you will asked to hand in the voucher on the day, so remember to take this with you as it is your form of payment for your lesson. You will then be briefed by your instructor before the flightMost gliding clubs are owned and run by their members. Your introduction to gliding will often include helping out with various tasks associated with gliding keeping the log, preparing to launch gliders etc, whilst awaiting your turn to fly. Gliding is very much a team effort and this is why it is such a sociable sport.Need to know:Minimum age 12-14 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraftMaximum height 61-64 (186cms-193cms) depending on location Maximum weight 15-16 stones (95kgs-102kgs) depending on locationLocations:Bedfordshire - SandyBuckinghamshire - MarlowDevon - Nr BarnstapleEssex - ColchesterIsle of Wight - BembridgeLeicestershire - LutterworthLincolnshire - GranthamOxfordshire - Banbury Shropshire - Church Stretton Staffordshire - Burton on TrentWarwickshire - Bidford on AvonWiltshire - Marlborough Yorkshire - Rufforth

Give your fantasies free rein as you go back in time and experience the thrill of open cockpit flying in a classic biplane! During your visit, a briefing will be followed by your dramatic flight. Depending on the location, you can take the controls in a trial lesson under the guidance of an expert instructor, or you can take a pleasure flight as your pilot puts the plane through its paces. Briefing from a CAA licensed instructorDepending on the location, the flight is either a trial lesson where you have the opportunity to take the controls, or a pleasure flightThe length of flight, type of aircraft and type of flight depend on locationAllow 1 hour for your visit which will include a flight of 15-25 minutes. Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will be issued with any necessary protective clothing (sometimes this is a leather helmet and goggles). You will then be briefed by your instructor before the flight. If you are taking a Trial Lesson you will have the opportunity to take the controls and fly the plane. If you are taking a Pleasure Flight, you will be chauffeured as a passenger in the aircraft as the professional pilot puts the plane through its paces.Need to know:Minimum age 12-16 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the aircraft.Maximum height 647 (193cms-213cms) depending on location and max weight 15-20 stones (95kgs-127kgs) depending on locationSeasonal closures may applyLocations:Cambridgeshire - Duxford (TL)Devon - Nr. Barnstaple (TL)Gloucestershire - Gloucester (TL) Kent - Ramsgate (TL)Northamptonshire - Sywell (TL)West Sussex - Chichester (TL)(PF) = Pleasure Flight, (TL) = Trial Lesson

Try out some of the skills of champion rally drivers in this fast and furious rally driving experience. Engine revving and wheels spinning, you skid sideways around corners in ways you wont believe. Your instructor alongside you has briefed you on rally driving techniques used by champions and explained the safety procedures. You'll be taught to handle a rally car on tarmac or loose surfaces and to cope with cornering at speed and braking. Virgin Experience Days is also proud to announce the only fully equipped disabled rally driving school in the country as one of its locations. Safety briefing and initial group instruction Training from a qualified instructor and hands-on rally driving Allow 2-3 hours for your visit Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use camera PA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnity What happens on the day:When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's. Your rally driving session will usually be shared with other drivers. You will be given an initial briefing, followed by rally training from a qualified instructor before being allowed to drive the rally car yourself under his/her guidance, once you are judged safe enough! You will not be allowed to drive if you are late and miss the safety briefing.Need to know: Minimum age 17-18 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent) You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the rally car and hold a full UK driving licence (for a minimum of 1 year at some locations). Minimum height 41-52 (125cms-157cms), max height 64-66 (193cms-198cms) depending on location. Maximum weight 18 stones (114kgs). Locations: Cleveland - Saltburn Leicestershire - Loughborough Lincolnshire - Gainsborough, Louth Northamptonshire - Towcester Northern Ireland - Portadown Oxfordshire - Chipping Norton Scotland - Dunfermline Shropshire - Whitchurch StanstedWorcestershire - EveshamBristol - Redhill

There's no need to wait to get your licence before you can drive a car. Now you can discover the thrill of driving as you get behind a steering wheel for the first time in safe, controlled conditions. An Approved Driving Instructor will show you the rudiments of driving and you'll gain confidence in open spaces and a relaxed atmosphere. This experience is all about helping young (and not so young!) learners to make the most of that crucial first drive to learn more, to experience more and to have lots of fun too.Safety briefing and technique instructionHands-on experience behind the wheel as part of a small groupInstruction in a vehicle under supervision away from the public roadsDe-brief and certificate presentationAllow 2 hours for your visitExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnity.What happens on the day:You will be asked to sign a disclaimer form, participants under 18 need parental/guardian consent. After an initial safety briefing and some classroom instruction as part of a small group, you will be taken out to drive the car under the careful supervision of a qualified instructor. As a guideline, approximate driving time will be 20-40 minutesNeed to know:Minimum age 12 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent). Maximum age 16 at one centre.You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicle.Minimum height 42-4'10' (127cms-147cms), max height 63-67 (191cms-201cms) depending on location. Maximum weight 16-18 stones (102kgs-114kgs) depending on locationLocations:Essex - EppingLincolnshire - LouthNorthants - CorbyStaffordshire - Seighford

It's all angles, all action and lots of fun as you gain driving skills that could one day save your life. Your reflexes and co-ordination will be tested to the full as you learn the advanced techniques to counteract under-steer and over-steer in a simulated loss-of-control situation.One-to-one training from a licensed instructorSafety briefing and hands-on instructionAllow 2-3 hours for your visitExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use camera PA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's. Your training session will usually be shared with other drivers. You will be given an initial briefing, followed by detailed training from a qualified instructor and then hands-on experience tackling the skidding car.Need to know:Minimum age 16-17 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)Valid full UK drivers licence needed at some locationsYou should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicleMinimum height 5-52 (152cms-157cms), max height 64-65 (193cms-196cms) depending on location. Maximum weight 17-18 stones (108kgs-114kgs) depending on locationLocations:Devon - ExeterEssex - EppingHampshire - AndoverLincolnshire - LouthNorthamptonshire - Corby, TowcesterScotland - DunfermlineWest Sussex - WorthingWiltshire - Chippenham

If you thrive on challenges, mud, jumps and speed then this experience was made for you. The real fun begins once youve got the hang of driving these nippy, 4-wheeled machines! You could be driving deep into the heart of the forest, up and down hills or across the fields.Quad Biking Explorer (for two)Quad bike hire and use of equipmentFull instruction and training on the quad bikesAllow between 1 and 2 hours for your experienceExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:On arrival at the centre you will be given a full briefing on the rules, the safety procedures and the riding techniques from a qualified professional team member. You will then get kitted out with goggles, helmets and waterproof clothing. Then jump onto the quad bike and spend some time getting to grips with the controls. Once your instructor feels you are ready you can begin the serious driving! Youll progress through woods, across fields, up and down hills and over jumps. As your confidence grows the tracks will get more demanding and more fun!Need to know:Minimum age 1218 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent).You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb onto the vehicle.Maximum weight 18-20 stone (114kgs-127kgs) depending on locationLocations:Cheshire - CreweHertfordshire - MarkyateKent - Tunbridge WellsSurrey - RedhillWales - Pembrokeshire, Pontardawe

Few experiences are as serene and at the same time thrilling - the sensation of time suspended as the world glides gently by. Your fun begins with the inflation of the balloon. Then away you go where the wind dictates. Once landed and the balloon packed away, you will be returned to the launch site. It's a magical experience that's wonderful to share, so why not buy an Explorer voucher for two?Balloon Flight Explorer (for two)Safety briefing and participation in setting up the balloonOne flight of 30-60 minutes (depending on weather conditions) as a member of small group of passengers Allow 3-4 hours for the whole experience Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:You will be briefed on the flight before take-off. As part of the experience, you may participate in helping set up the balloon and also to pack it away after landing. The retrieve crew will follow the balloon and meet you after the landing to return you to the launch site. You should allow approximately 3-4 hours in total for your trip and the retrieve, depending upon conditions on the day.Need to know:Minimum age 12. Under-16's must be accompanied by an adult (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb in and out of the basket!Minimum height 46 (137cms)Seasonal closures may apply.Maximum weight = 18 stoneMaximum height 6'2Locations:Avon - Bath, BristolBerkshire - ReadingBuckinghamshire - Milton KeynesCheshire - Chester, NantwichCornwall - Bodmin, LauncestonCumbria - Keswick, WindermereDerbyshire - ChatsworthDevon - Exeter, PlymouthDorset - Blandford Forum, Shaftsbury, SherborneEssex - Braintree, Brentwood, ChelmsfordGloucestershire - Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Stow on the Wold, StroudHampshire - Alton, Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Old Basing, PophamHerefordshire - LedburyHertfordshire - Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, WatfordKent - Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge WellsNorfolk - Norwich, SnettertonNorthamptonshire - NorthamptonOxfordshire - Banbury, OxfordScotland - Edinburgh, KinrossShropshire - WhitchurchSomerset - Taunton, Wincanton, YeovilStaffordshire - StaffordSuffolk - Bury St Edmunds, IpswichSurrey - Farnham, Godalming, GuildfordSussex - UckfieldWales - Tintern, Usk Valley, Wye ValleyWarwickshire - Coventry, Stratford Upon Avon, WarwickWiltshire - Salisbury, SwindonWorcestershire - Evesham, WorcesterYorkshire - Beverley, Doncaster, York

Put on your tin hat, settle into the driving seat of an Abbott tracked gun, an Armoured Personnel Carrier or a six-wheeled Stalwart, and get ready to learn a totally new skill. Very entertaining and surprisingly challenging, military vehicles are a driving experience that everyone should try.Training from an experienced instructorAs part of a small group you will be given a safety briefing followed by driving experience in up to three different military vehiclesAllow 2-3 hours for your visitExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will normally be asked to sign an indemnity form which will also require parental/guardian signature for under 18's. Your session will usually be shared with other drivers. You will be given an initial briefing, followed by detailed training from an experienced instructor before being allowed to drive the vehicles yourself under his/her guidance (once you are judged to be safe enough).Need to know:Minimum age 16-18 depending on location (under 18s need parental/guardian consent)You should be in reasonable health and agile enough to climb into the vehicles which can be high and awkward to enter. Driving license preferred but not essential driving experience needed.Minimum height 48-5 (142cms-152cms) depending on location, max height 64 (193cms). Maximum weight 18 stones (114kgs) Seasonal winter closures may applyLocations:Avon - Bristol Essex - nr Stanstead Hampshire - Winchester Norfolk - Norwich Scotland - Aberdeen

It's like parachuting without all the training. After a short safety briefing, fly to an exhilarating 10-12,000 feet and leap into a 5,000 feet free fall strapped to your British Parachute Association tandem instructor who will control the whole descent, including the parachute opening and the landing. All the thrill without all the drill.This course takes a part day only and starts with a safety briefing sessionOne jump from approx 10-12,000 feet with a fully qualified instructor using a dual-control tandem parachuteProvisional BPA membershipExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:When you arrive, you will be enrolled as a provisional member of the British Parachute Association and issued with the appropriate equipment. You will be given a safety briefing, practice some techniques required for your jump, and then take your tandem skydive from approx. 10-12,000 feet safely strapped to a BPA Tandem Instructor.If you wish to stay overnight, many parachuting clubs can offer inexpensive (but basic!) accommodation (this is not covered by your voucher). If you are interested you should enquire about this when you make your booking.Need to know:Minimum age 16 (under 18 years old need parental/guardian consent), max age 50 unless very fit (participants over 40 require a doctor's certificate of fitness). Your weight must be in proportion to height. Max weight 13-15 stones (83kgs-95kgs) depending on location. All weights must include clothes and shoes.A number of physical conditions or previous illnesses may prevent you from skydiving. You will be required to sign a Declaration of Fitness form. If you are in doubt, please ring the Virgin Experience Days helpline for guidanceLocations:Cambridgeshire - PeterboroughCumbria - Grange Over SandsDevon - Dunkeswell Durham - PeterleeKent - HeadcornLincolnshire - BriggNorfolk - Attleborough Northamptonshire - BrackleyNottinghamshire - LangarShropshire - WhitchurchWiltshire - Netheravon

Nothing can beat the exhilaration you feel after your first leap from a plane at 3,000 feet. This is one of the most challenging sports ever invented! Supervised by British Parachuting Association instructors, your ground training is rigorous and you must be fit. Jump from the plane on a 'static line' that opens your steerable parachute automatically, freeing you to enjoy your breathtaking descent.This course is usually runs over 2 days and includes fitness testing followed by intensive parachuting and landing training by a BPA instructor as part of a small groupOne static line jump from 3,000 feet using a modern hi-tech steerable square canopy parachute for optimum descent control and a softer landingProvisional BPA membershipExperience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnityWhat happens on the day:Usually run over 2 days, with intensive parachute and landing training, as part of a small group.When you arrive, you will be enrolled as a provisional member of the British Parachute Association and issued with the appropriate equipment. The first day will consist of ground training which is a mixture of practical and theory. Your static-line jump will usually take place on the second day. If you wish to stay overnight, many parachuting clubs can offer inexpensive (but basic!) accommodation (this is not covered by your voucher). If you are interested you should enquire about this when you make your booking.Need to know:Minimum age 16 (under 18s need parental/guardian consent), max age 50 unless very fit (participants over 40 require a doctor's certificate of fitness). Your weight must be in proportion to height: Males - max 6'2' (188cms) and 14-15 stones (89kgs-95kgs) depending on location, Females - max 5'9' (175cms) and 12-14 stones (76kgs-89kgs) depending on location. All weights must include clothes and shoes.A number of physical conditions or previous illnesses may prevent you from parachuting. If you are in doubt, please ring the Virgin Experience Days helpline for guidanceLocations:Cambridgeshire - PeterboroughCumbria - Grange Over SandsDurham - PeterleeKent - HeadcornLincolnshire - BriggNottinghamshire - LangarScotland - AuchterarderShropshire - WhitchurchWiltshire - Netheravon

Fancy yourself as a budding Ellen MacArthur, harnessing natures resources and cutting across the water under the power of the wind? Experience the joy of sailing with a half day or a full day course under the guidance of a qualified instructor learning the skills of sailing a yacht or dinghy. On the full day experience, you'll be taught the points of sail, rules of the waves and the gybe. A great introduction to the fun of sailing.Sailing Discovery:Hands on experience in a dinghy or yachtIssue of safety equipment Training from an experienced instructorAllow approx 3 hours for your visit Experience gift box including smart wallet, personalised voucher, message card and single use cameraPA cover to a value of 50,000 plus cancellation indemnity What happens on the day:When you arrive you will be issued with safety clothing and buoyancy aids etc. There will be a safety briefing and an outline of the course, before heading off in the sailing craft for a demonstration by the instructor and then hands-on sailing. For the full day (Explorer) course, you will generally be given lunch (check before booking) and the afternoon will encompass more practice of the skills you have tried in the morning.Need to know:Minimum age 12, although this varies between centres. You should be a confident swimmer, in reasonable health and agile enough to climb around the vessel. You may be required to complete a health declarationMaximum weight 18 stones (114kgs)Locations:Buckinghamshire - Milton KeynesCornwall - FalmouthLeicestershire - RutlandWales - Penarth