Driving Experience – The Activity People Blog

Introducing Castle Combe Driving Experiences

Get ready to shift into top gear and burn some serious rubber because our latest new venue gives you the chance to sample the speed of some of the world’s fastest performance cars. So strap yourself in for some serious fun at Driving Experiences Castle Combe!

Located just a short distance from Chippenham at the world famous Castle Combe circuit, this full throttle venue is the perfect place to put the car of your dreams through its paces. Not only will you find a whopping 1.85 mile circuit to tear round, you’ll also find a fleet of incredible cars to choose from too. These aren’t your typical supercars either, they range from legendary rally cars, to British built classics like the Catherham 7. So whichever car you choose you’re in for the ride of your life!

Thanks to the range of experiences on offer there’s something for petrol heads of all sizes too, and the incredible two and three car experiences give you the chance to drive a selection of cars including the lightening fast Lotus Elise and super-tuned Clio Cup 200. If you’re looking for a quick burst of action though, an arrive and drive experience is more than enough to satisfy your need for speed, as you’ll still get to take to the wheel of two different cars – the only hard part is choosing which!

It’s not all about the cars at Driving Experiences Castle Combe though, this brilliant venue also boasts a range of first class facilities to make your day even more memorable. As well as an on site café, you’ll also find ample parking, conference rooms and a spacious spectator area. You’ll even get your hands on a medal or certificate to remember your experience by!

To find out more about Driving Experiences Castle Combe visit The Activity People website today..

Congratulations Rally Driving Bicester; December’s Venue of the Month

2016 may be coming to a close, but there’s still plenty of time to find your final adrenaline fix of the year – and December’s venue of the month is the perfect place to see out 2016 in style. After reading through our most recent reviews one venue in particular stood out this month, and we’re delighted to name Bicester Rally Driving as December’s venue of the month! screenshot-from-2016-12-12-16-40-55

Let’s face it, it doesn’t get much more exciting than climbing into the driver’s seat of a race prepared rally car, and this incredible venue is the perfect place to satisfy your need for speed. There’s a lot to love about Bicester Rally Driving, but it’s the cars that will really get your heart racing. Their fleet of iconic rally cars include: a Subaru Impreza WRX, a Peugeot 206 Super Cup and a classic Ford Escort MK2 RS2000 – meaning there’s something for rally fans of all ages.

It’s not just the fleet of cars at Rally Driving Bicester that guarantee you an authentic taste of rallying though, the tailor-made all terrain course is as real as it gets too, which means your skill at the wheel will really be pushed to the limit. The track boasts a variety of challenging terrains, as well as a combination of high-speed straights and sweeping bends, which are perfect for handbrake turns and powerslides. So it’s easy to see why our customers can’t get enough of taking on the custom rally course at our Bicester venue.

The team of expert instructors at Bicester Rally Driving are also a huge hit with our customers, and their ever friendly approach really helps you squeeze every last drop of speed out of the cars. So if you’ve always wanted to master the art of rally driving, there’s nowhere better to take the wheel and unleash your inner rally star. Don’t just take our word for it though, here’s one of Rally Driving Bicester’s most recent reviews..

“The instructor was really great, helpful but fun. Plus the final run where he drove was insane!”

Dan Call, Rally Driving Bicester

17^th November 2016

To book your rally driving experience at our brilliant Bicester venue, visit The Activity People website today!

Archery, Air Rifles and 4×4 in Horsham joins The Activity People

Want to take part in an adrenaline fuelled activity in Horsham? Well, you don’t need to settle for just one exciting thrill, when we have 3 awesome adventures to offer at our new location in the Sussex town.

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One of the oldest sports in the world and one of the fastest growing in the UK, Horsham is your first port of call for an archery adventure that really hits the target. Our outdoor site boasts some of the most qualified archery experts you’ll find anywhere in the country, who will offer one on one tuition that will help you hit the bullseye in no time.

But this isn’t the only target challenge that we have at the site, as we have an exclusive air rifle shooting range. Not only will you be getting professional tuition throughout in order to improve your shot, you’ll also be be taking part in a variety of shooting games in order to put your new skills to the test. You’ll feel like an action hero when you hit the targets!

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But if you fancy a spot of motor mayhem instead, you’ll definitely want to get behind the wheel of one of our 4×4’s for a cracking driving experience. We have a custom built off road track that lets you zoom across all the humps and bumps in your way. If this isn’t exhilarating enough, we also offer a blindfolded driving challenge. With no sight and only your team mate’s orders to lead you in the right direction, this isn’t for the faint of heart!

These thrills are all suitable for everybody aged 10 and over.

Visit our website for more information.

Announcing our venue of the month – Shepton Mallet 4×4

We’re delighted to announce The Activity People site of the month for June is Shepton Mallet 4×4!

Located less than half an hour from Bristol this mad and muddy 4×4 centre is the perfect place to put your off-road driving skills to the ultimate test.

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It’s not only the off-road course that makes our Shepton Mallet venue stand out though, it’s team of friendly and experienced instructors who make taking on the course as fun and challenging as possible.

So if you think you can conquer rock crawls, mud runs, tunnels and hill climbs there’s nowhere better to experience 4×4 driving. But don’t just take our word for it here’s what our customers thought:

Chris Eley – Shepton Mallet, 4×4

“Totally awesome experience. Had the best time. 5 Stars. Many thanks to all the staff for making it a great experience.”

Steve Ekless – Shepton Mallet, 4×4

“Had a fantastic hour or two with two guys who enjoyed it as much as I did even though I was driving ! It’s a lot harder than you think when you look at the course and trust me, for the first time an hour is enough! Can’t wait for the next time, bring on the mud and water.”

So for a truly unforgettable stag, hen, birthday or team building event, why not find out if you’ve got what it take to conquer this mad and muddy 4×4 course? With Father’s day just around the corner too, a 4×4 driving experience at our venue of the month is guaranteed to score you some serious brownie points!

First Person Supercar Driving Review

Screenshot from 2016-05-06 17-07-43 Supercar experiences are one of our most popular activities and it’s easy to see why, but we wanted the low-down on exactly what makes them so much fun. So we sent our resident Brummie petrol head Mike to get the inside track.. and after Aston Villa’s car-crash season we thought he might need a little cheering up!

Over to Mike for all the details on his driving experience:

“When I arrived at RAF Elvington for my driving experience a lot of the cars were already out on the track, and they looked amazing. There were supercars everywhere, and they ranged from Ferraris and Lambos to Aston Martins and Audis. Because I’d tried karting, quad biking and 4×4 driving before I wasn’t nervous at all, and to be honest I was just desperate to take some of the cars for a spin.

Choosing which cars to drive was harder than I thought though, but after eyeing them up I decided on a Lamborghini, a McLaren and an Ariel Atom. I’ve always wanted my own Lambo, and after seeing the Ariel Atom tear round the track I couldn’t resist giving it a go.

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The instructor Chris was really helpful and showed me exactly how to get the best out of each car, and once I’d got to grips with the flappy paddle gearbox I was ready to hit the track in my first car of the day. The acceleration in the cars is absolutely insane, and I genuinely couldn’t believe how fast they were. The only thing I can compare it to is a roller coaster ride.. and even that doesn’t come close!

The cars are definitely what makes the experience so much fun, and even if you’ve never Screenshot from 2016-05-06 16-15-07 driven a supercar before you can still hit some serious speeds. Driving the Ariel Atom was just like being let loose in an F1 car, but the other cars were just as much fun and you really notice a difference between them when you’re at the wheel.

The only piece of advice I would give is to make the most of your time at the wheel because it absolutely flies by. The cars are tailor-made for speed too, so don’t be afraid to really push them to the limit – believe me it’s worth it!

I’ll definitely be trying another driving experience and next time I visit the track I’ll be putting the Ferraris and Aston Martins through their paces!”

If like Mike you’ve got a need for speed, why not visit one of our 29 driving experience venues across the UK & Ireland. The venue Mike visited was our York location, and he took part in a 3 Supercar Thrill. To find your nearest venue simply follow this link.

Driving Experiences: 10 Seriously Fast Supercars you Could be Driving

Winning the lottery isn’t the only way to get your hands on the wheel of a ludicrously fast luxury car. Our range of heart racing driving experiences give you the chance to channel your inner James Bond and put the car of your dreams through its paces. The only hard part is choosing from the huge range of high-spec supercars on offer. So here’s a look at ten of the most fast and furious supercars available at our sites across the country.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Estimated top speed: 202 mph
0-60: 3.4 seconds
Price: £125,000

There’s nothing subtle about a Lamborghini, these beasts are loud and proud. If the roar of the engine doesn’t turn heads, their distinctive paintwork will. The Gallardo is even used by the Italian police force to keep criminals off the streets of Rome.

Porsche 911 GT3

Estimated top speed: 196 mph
0-60: 3.5 seconds
Price: £100,540.00

Porsche is the largest race car manufacturer in the world, and all the speed and style of their thorough bred racers can be found in the 911 GT3.

Ferrari F430

Estimated top speed: 202 mph
0-60: 3.6 seconds
Fact: £119,500

An icon of the motoring world, Ferraris are fast, furious and full of flair. It’s impossible not to love blasting round the track in this Italian, motoring masterpiece.

Aston Martin DB9

Estimated top speed: 183 mph
0-60: 4.6 seconds
Price: £135,527

Like Bond, the Aston Martin oozes class, and it’s easy to see why the world’s most famous spy has a soft spot for Astons. The DB9 has featured in two of the last three 007 movies and is the ultimate combination of speed and style.

Subaru WRX STI

Estimated top speed: 155 mph
0-60: 4.5 seconds
Price: £28,995

Subaru is rich in rallying history and the WRX STI is just as fast on the track as it is off it. This is definitely one for the boy racers out there, no matter how old they are!

Audi R8

Estimated top speed: 185 mph
0-60: 4.8 seconds
Price: £93,735

Adding brains and brawn to the supercar scene the R8 smashes the German stereotype in style, the V8 engine is guaranteed to have petrol heads purring.

Formula Ford 2000

Estimated top speed: 130 mph
0-60: 4.8 seconds

Single seater Formula Ford racing cars are as close as you can get to getting behind the wheel of an F1 car. So if you fancy yourself as the next Lewis Hamilton why not find out how good you really are!

Nissan GTR

Estimated top Speed: 195 mph
0-60: 2.9 seconds
Price: £76,610

You might recognise the GTR from the Fast and Furious films but there are no Hollywood effects behind these seriously souped up street racers.

Lotus Elise

Estimated top speed: 150 mph
0-60: 4.3 seconds
Price: £35,000

What the Elsie lacks in size it more than makes up for in speed. The small but mighty roadsters can compete with the best in terms of acceleration and when it comes to fun, nothing comes close!

Jaguar E-Type

Estimated top speed: 153 mph
0-60: 6.7 seconds
Price: £120,000

You don’t have to be a classic car enthusiast to appreciate the E-Type, it was was recently voted the most beautiful sports car ever! and it’s no slouch either, which isn’t something you could say about most 53-year-olds.

Book your driving experience with The Activity People today!