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Hold on tight For The Ride Of Your Life at Zorbing Milton Keynes!

Get ready to have your whole world turned upside down, because the latest addition to The Activity People network is Zorbing Milton Keynes!

zorbing downhill Located in the heart of the bumpy Buckinghamshire countryside, this brilliant zorbing venue is the perfect place to experience the rush of rolling down a zorb track. So if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be sealed inside a giant inflatable hamster ball, you’re in for a treat!

As well as being easily accessible from both London and the Midlands, Zorbing Milton Keynes also boasts one of the best (and bumpiest) zorb tracks in the country. The tailor-made 100 metre track makes the most of a seriously steep natural hillside, which gives you the chance to pick up speed as you race down the track. With plenty of bumps and bounces thrown in too, you’re guaranteed the ride of your life.

With single and double roll experiences to choose from too, there’s experiences for adrenaline junkies of all levels. So why not find out first hand why we’re head over heels for Zorbing Milton Keynes!

Strap in for Skid Pan Driving at Honington!

Strap yourself in for some serious fun because our latest activity is perfect for petrol heads! So without further ado we’d like to wish a warm welcome to Skid Pan Driving Honington..

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Skid control courses aren’t only a great way to improve your skill at the wheel, they’re also seriously good fun, and this incredible experience at RAF Honigton guarantees you the ride of your life! The dedicated driving centre boasts a specially designed low grip skid pan surface, which gives you the chance to experience severe skids and slides, and nothing gets your heart racing like fighting to control a car!

Mastering the technique to tame spins and slides isn’t easy, but with an experienced instructor by your side you’ll get to grips with everything from emergency braking, to smooth steering techniques that will counter extreme slides. You’ll even experience what it’s like to lose control in both front and rear wheel cars, which will really test your skill at the wheel. So if you’re ready to take your road skills to the next level, or just want to sample the fun of throwing cars round corners, this is the perfect experience for you.

To find out more about skid pan driving in Honiton visit our website.

Introducing Racing Simulation in Corby

Strap yourself in for some serious fun because the latest addition to The Activity People network is Racing Simulation Corby!

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Based at the world famous Rockingham Motor Speedway, this state-of-the-art simulation centre gives racers the chance to tear round the track at some of the most iconic circuits in motorsport. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, you’ll even get to choose the vehicle! So whether you’re a Formula 1 fan that’s always dreamt of being let loose in a F1 car, or a supercar loving speed demon that’s desperate to drive your dream car, you’re in for a real treat!

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What makes climbing into the driver’s seat of these incredible simulators even more exhilarating is the fact you can choose to race other drivers on the day, or compete against yourself to beat your best lap times – giving you the perfect excuse to unleash your competitive streak.

With spacious spectator areas, a fully licensed bar and an on-site café too, there’s nowhere better to plan a party for petrol heads. So why not experience the rush of racing and book your racing simulation today.

The Activity People venue of the month is Tadcaster Archery

With well over 1300 venues, covering 70 different activities, choosing our venue of the month is never an easy task. But after reading through our most recent reviews one venue in particular stood out, and we’re delighted to name Archery Tadcaster as November’s venue of the month.

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Located on the grounds of the spectacular Hazlewood castle, this incredible venue is the perfect place to experience archery. The breathtaking surroundings make for a truly unforgettable experience, and our customers love mastering the basic bow skills here. Tadcaster Archery’s not just great for beginners though, if you’re an experienced archer looking to perfect your technique there’s nowhere to take on the targets.

The team of expert instructors at Tadcaster are worth a special mention too, they’re experienced working with archers of all abilities, and with their help you’ll be taking out the targets in no time. They’ll also challenge you to unleash your competitive streak by taking part in a series of competitions and games, which means you’re guaranteed some serious fun.

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Here’s a taste of what some of our most recent customers thought..

“Friendly helpful staff! Great fun will defo do again.”

Damien Park, 22^nd October 2016

“Fantastic day of archery, thanks very much to Danie and Andy for making up the team numbers and making it a fab, fun day.”

Rosanna, 22^nd October 2016

“Karen helped me when I booked the wrong date!! She was brilliant. Our instructor Lee was fantastic. Thank you everyone.”

Sarah Jamieson, 8^th October 2016

November Activity Focus – Air Rifles

With new venues being added to The Activity People network every day, we’re delighted to be able to offer more exhilarating activities than ever. One of our favourite activities is one we’ve been offering from day one though, and we still think nothing beats a trip to a rifle range! But just in case you need some persuading, here’s everything we love about air rifle shooting.

Anybody can give it a go

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The great thing about air rifle shooting is that you don’t need any experience to give it a go, and even if you’ve never held a gun before you can master the technique needed to take out the targets. Children as young as 7-years-old can try their hand at air rifle shooting too, which makes visiting a rifle range the perfect place for some family fun.

Experienced and enthusiastic instructors

Our instructors love air rifle shooting even more than we do, which means there’s nobody better to learn the basics of this brilliant target sport from. Safety is always paramount, as is having fun, and whether you’re new to air rifle shooting, or a seasoned pro they’ll always have some expert advice to help you improve your accuracy.

Friendly competitions and fun games

Our air rifle venues boast a variety of different targets to take aim at, and they’re perfect for fun competitions and games. So whether you’re setting your sights on traditional paper targets, spinners or knock downs you’re guaranteed some serious fun. At certain venues you can even focus your fire on a range of exploding targets, which means your day will really go with a bang.

Huge choice of venues

As air rifle shooting continues to grow in popularity, rifle ranges are popping up all over the country, and you’ll now find over 40 different venues to choose from on The Activity People website. With both indoor and outdoor venues to choose from too, not even the winter weather can spoil your fun!

The best way to find out why we love air rifle shooting so much is to give it a go yourself. So why not take on the targets and unleash your inner marksman!

To find your nearest venue enter your location in the search bar at the top of the page

Canyoning Llangollen joins The Activity People

Calling all adrenaline junkies, the latest addition to The Activity People network is Canyoning Llangollen.

This incredible venue gives you the chance to try one of the planet’s most exhilarating adventure sports, whilst discovering some of South Wales’s hidden wonders. And with both half and full day experiences to choose from too, there’s nowhere better to take your adrenaline levels to new heights!

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Lead by a team of experienced instructors you’ll explore a series of spectacular canyons and gorges by climbing, swimming and jumping from a whole host of natural obstacles. So get ready to race down rockslides, climb waterfalls and dive into plunge pools, as you tackle this adrenaline soaked adventure sport head on.

With all the necessary safety equipment provided, as well as full tuition throughout all you need to join the team at Canyoning Llangollen is a swimming costume, a towel and a change of clothes, which means almost anybody can give it a go. So if you’ve got an unbeatable sense of adventure and like to live life on the edge, Canyoning Llangollens unforgettable experiences are guaranteed to make a splash!

To find out more about this exhilarating extreme sport at Canyoning Llangollen visit our website.

Tom tries axe throwing in Tadcaster..

Autumn is definitely in the air, but it takes more than a drop in temperature and a few leaves to stop us getting our adrenaline fix. So when tom Tom (our Partner Relations Executive) got the chance to visit our axe throwing venue in Tadcaster, we challenged him to unleash his inner axeman and give it a go. Here’s how he got on..

“Axe throwing is definitely one of the most unusual activities we sell, so when I got the chance to give it a go at our Tadcaster venue, I couldn’t wait. Even though I’ve never tried anything like axe throwing before I decided to go for the one hour experience, and I wasn’t disappointed.

The day started with a quick check-in at reception followed by a full safety briefing, and before we knew it it was time to head out to the axe throwing range. Our instructor Rick explained everything really clearly, but because we’d never tried axe throwing before it took a bit of time to get used to. He was really patient with us though and we soon got to grips with the technique, and started hitting the target.

After hitting the target a few times Rick decided to make things even more interesting by throwing in some competitions and games, which really spiced things up. I must admit I was a little bit nervous that my fiancé would beat me, but I just about managed to come out on top. Before the start of our session I was worried an hour of axe throwing might get a bit ‘samey’, but I couldn’t have been more wrong and the time absolutely flew by.

My favourite part of the experience came right at the end of the session when I got to throw two axes at the same time, which felt a bit like something from Lord of the Rings! It wasn’t until the last throw of the day that I managed to stick both axes at the same time though, but when I did it was a great feeling.

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I’d definitely recommend an axe throwing experience, it’s totally unique and not like anything I’ve ever tried before – in fact it’s a bit like going back in time! Even though it’s undoubtedly much harder than it looks, it’s more about technique than strength, which means almost anybody can give it a go. The team at Tadcaster were brilliant, and Hazlewood castle is the perfect setting for this kind of target sport. A big thank you to everybody involved, especially our instructor Rick who was friendly and patient throughout.”

If Tom’s axe throwing adventure has inspired you to give it a go, visit our website to find out more about this ancient target sport.

Segway – Activity Focus

Not all extreme sports have to be extreme- and there is no better activity to prove that then a segway ride with The Activity People. We are proud to have 30 of the best segway locations across the UK and Ireland on our network, as there really is no experience quite like one of those beasts out for a spin.

On paper, a segway doesn’t sound action packed. It’s maximum speed is 12.5 mph, whilst in most countries in the world it has been used as an everyday mode of transportation since it was first unveiled in 1999. Here in the UK, riding a segway on the open roads is illegal, due to a bizarre government law that to this day hasn’t been repealed. According to British law, you can only use segways on private property with the owner’s permission- in 2010, a Barnsley man even got arrested for riding one in public!

Luckily, each of our countryside sites is private property and home to hundreds of acres of natural beauty. The bonkers laws that have stopped thrill seekers across the country from trying out this breathtaking adventure just don’t apply here!

So, why try a segway experience? For starters, riding a segway is the perfect activity for all ages from 10 and up- this really is fun that anybody can enjoy. Each of our sites is located in a different picturesque pocket of the British countryside, so not only will you get that sensation of riding over bumpy woodland tracks and farmland trails, you’ll get to see some stunning sights too. If you thought a day out in the country was dull, you clearly haven’t experienced all the thrilling segway adventures we have to offer!

With over 30 of the UK’s leading segway sites on our network, you should book with The Activity People today for an experience you’ll never forget.

Congratulations to 4×4 Driving Market Harborough; Our Venue of the Month

With the winter weather drawing in fast there’s no better time to head out on an off-road adventure, and our venue of the month for October is the perfect place for some all terrain action! After flicking through our most recent feedback there was one clear winner this month, and we’re delighted to announce October’s venue of the month is 4×4 Off-Roading Market Harborough.

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Located in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, this incredible off-road driving venue is home to one of the wettest and wildest all terrain courses in the country – which our customers can’t get enough of! The tailor-made course features no end of natural obstacles including ever changing terrain, steep inclines, side slopes, axle twisters and lots of water hazards. So be prepared for your driving skills to be pushed to the limit!

market-harborough-1 It’s not just the off-road course that makes Market Harborough 4×4 Driving stand out though, the team of instructors are some of the friendliest around too, and they’re happy to help participants overcome any obstacle. As well as offering advice throughout your session, the instructors also tailor your experience depending on your ability at the wheel. So if you’re an experienced off-roader you’ll get to take on some of the most difficult obstacles on the course, whilst first time 4×4 drivers will get stuck into the slightly easier stuff first., before working their way up to the impossible obstacles.

Don’t just take our word for it though, here’s just a small sample of the fantastic feedback we receive from 4×4 Off-Roading Market Harborough..

“I booked this event for my husbands birthday as a surprise! He had a fantastic time alongside his dad and 2 of his friends.”

Laura Cain, 24^th September 2016

“Great day out on the 4×4 course, will be booking in for more when my boys are old enough to enjoy it too!!”

John Conway, 24^th September 2016

To Book your mad and muddy off-road experience at our brilliant Market Harborough venue, visit our website today!