Give the experience of a lifetime
“Flowers, chocolates, jewellery or the latest version of Ridge Racer – are you sure you’ve got gifts figured out? They could be a minefield – being allergic to flowers, being on a diet, not spending on a big enough diamond and not being the biggest fan of Ridge Racer. Sometimes you need help, and this time, help comes in the form of Experience Days – your one-stop shop for gifts for any occasion for friends, family, significant others and maybe even yourself.
Their objective is simple: every experience should bring a lifetime of memories. Options range from tandem skydives to cooking lessons. If you’re lost in all the choices, the website has useful suggestions depending on the occasion and interest. You can choose from activity days, pampering sessions, romantic gifts and day trips.
Add something special to family weekends with a fun falconry experience. In Knutsford, Cheshire, families can experience holding and flying several different birds of prey. You will be introduced to different types of birds of prey, including owls, kestrals and hawks, as well as get a chance to go on a hawk walk, exploring the grounds with hawks and carrying them if you feel brave enough. In Dartford, Kent, you can get up close and personal with a cheetah. The rest of the park is filled with more than 150 birds of prey and other exotic animals, including a remarkable collection of reptiles and mammals, meerkats, otters, porcupines and huskies. Kidderminster, Worcestershire, offers horse treks, where groups of six trek on horseback through the beautiful British countryside and end with a picnic.
The outdoors becomes your playground – whether it’s sky, sea or land you want to explore. Adventure sports junkies can get their fix with skydiving, whitewater rafting, hang gliding, rally driving or zorbing. Weather might put a dampener on your plans, but Experience Days does its best to overcome the odds – how does snowboarding in autumn sound? Indoor snow centres in Milton Keynes offer beginner and advanced lessons.
For a slightly more sedate experience, there is a wide range of pampering options. Spa specials for two, for instance – who would say no to a day of massages? A personal shopping experience is one of the more off-the-beaten-track options. Or, you could let your friend live out her dream of being a model for a day and get a professional photoshoot done with make-up, styling and the whole works.
Experiences vary from gourmet-cooking classes to a day spent at a spy academy. For the truly brave, there is a ghost hunt in Sheffield, complete with spooky tales and high-tech ghost hunting equipment. “