Hand-Picked Guided Tours

Description

If you have ever enjoyed a pint of beer and wondered how it's made, then this experience will answer all your questions. The basic principles of brewing beer have remained unchanged for centuries and during this tour you will see all parts of the process including: fermenting, where the sugar is broken down into alcohol; conditioning, which gives beer a smoother taste; and filtering which stabilises the flavour and gives beer its polished shine and brilliance. To complete this experience you will also get to taste some of the brewery's beers.

Upon arrival you will first meet your expert brewery guide. Then you will be taken around the brewery where you will get to see what goes on behind the scenes. A brief history of the brewery itself and the beers produced may also be included subject to availability. At the end of the tour you will taste a selection of the beers produced and then visit the brewery shop, there you will get the chance to purchase your very own locally produced beer.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates depending on location, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

Your experience will typically last 1 to 3 hours depending on the venue chosen.

You need to know

The minimum age to participate in this experience is 18 years old.

There are no fitness requirements for this experience, although there is some walking involved.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people, however there will be other people on the tour.

Family and friends

Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

Locations

• Lord Conrad's Brewery - South East - Cambridgeshire - Dry Drayton
• Conwy Brewery - Wales - Conwy - Llysfaen

Description

Have you ever wondered what has been seen haunting the cloisters of Canterbury Cathedral late at night? What sinister secrets lie within the walls of Tiny Tim’s Tea Rooms? Or which ghost did Charles Dickens see within the rooms of the historic Sun Hotel? Discover the answers to these and many other curious questions when you join the darkest evening ghost tour in the county.

Join Canterbury Ghost Tours with the premier award winning ghost hunter, John Hippisley in the darkest evening ghost tour of the county,

Canterbury has one of the densest concentrations of paranormal phenomena in the UK and this spooky walking tour brings the sometimes terrifying otherworldliness of this great city to life, or should I say death!

This 90 minute tour of Canterbury's dark side explores an entertaining blend of history, humour and haunting, a truly unmissable experience.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on Fridays and Saturdays, subject to availability, throughout the year. Restrictions may apply please check on booking.

How long does this activity last?

The experience will last approximately 1½ hours.

You need to know

There are no age restrictions.

You will need some level of fitness as this experience involves walking.

There are no qualifications required for this experience.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This voucher is for four people. There will be up to 40 others taking part in the tour.

Family and friends

Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

We can’t control the weather!

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Locations

• Canterbury Ghost Tour - South East - Kent - Canterbury

Description

Take a walk and boat trip through London's darkest secret history, through royal parks, past haunted houses and into the unknown. Soak in the beauty of London at night by foot and from the exquisite view from your boat cruise on the Thames. Many of London's ghost's walk in the shadows & some lurk in the Thames.

You will meet your tour guide in front of the Goddess Diana Statue at the entrance to Green Park in Mayfair where you will begin to explore the deepest and darkest corners of the world's most haunted city during this 2 hour experience.
 
On this tour you'll see the most haunted of Royal Parks - Green Park - home of one the largest plague pits. Discover the gruesome story behind London's goriest murder at St James' Palace. You'll be able to experience London's most haunted house in Mayfair, with folks dying of fright, to soldiers impaled on the spikes outside.

You'll then move onto Westminster, where you'll learn dozens of stories about ghouls that lurk in the Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. All of which was under water not so long ago. Speaking of water, you'll then take the Thames Cruise down the river to the Tower of London, where the ghostly theme will continue. As an additional bonus you will also be able to tour some of London’s most iconic sights including:

Big Ben, London Eye, Whitehall and Southbank, the National Theatre, Somerset House , OXO Tower, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Millennium Bridge, The Golden Hinde, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, Old Billingsgate, HMS Belfast, City Hall, Tower Bridge and Tower of London.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected Saturdays and Sundays, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will last approximately 2 hours.

You need to know

There is no minimum age for this experience, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people, there will be other people there on the day.

Locations

• In front of the Goddess Diana Statue at the entrance to Green Park - London - London - Green Park

Description

Explore all things ghostly as you visit London's most haunted pubs. Visit the Professor of Profanity, the pub that helped Dr Johnson focus on the dictionary and Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop.

You’ll have plenty of opportunity on the way to calm your nerves at London's first bank, a sawdust covered pub and a pub haunted by a handsome phantom.

As an added extra you will also receive a £10 gift voucher for any future tours.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide before departing on your tour. You will cover approximately 2km around London and visit three historic pubs.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on Wednesday evenings, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

The experience will last approximately 2 hours.

You need to know

The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old.

You will need some level of fitness as this experience involves walking.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This voucher is for two people, there will be other people taking part in the tour.

Family and friends

Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

Locations

• Lantern Ghost Tours (Temple Tube Station) - London - London - Temple Tube Station

Description

Liverpool certainly has a tale to tell and there couldn’t be a more startling contrast to be found, with the devastatingly poor and immensely rich living side by side. You will be able to choose one tour from the below to learn all about Liverpool’s grisly past and the people who lived there.

The Hope Street Shivers Tour - Discover Liverpool’s most famous ghosts, grisly history and be taken on a journey that ends at the awe inspiring Gothic Anglican Cathedral. Walk down the most haunted street in the Northwest of England as you’re told about the sinister souls that still linger there and see two of Liverpool’s awe inspiring cathedrals.

Auld City Tour - Listen to the captivating tales of Liverpool's history through the ages from the miserable medieval period to the Victorians in all their contrasts. See for yourself the stunning architecture and secret streets of Liverpool’s Commercial District. Delve into the clandestine corners that housed America’s secret headquarters during the civil war and listen to the tales of slavery, plague, cholera and the filthy slums that so many poor souls found to be their final resting place. You’ll also journey 40ft beneath the streets into the underbelly of Auld Liverpool.

Upon arrival at your meeting point you will be greeted by your tour guide, who will escort you around Liverpool whilst telling you the tales of spooky goings on that have occurred there.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year. Excludes October.

How long does this activity last?

This experience will last approximately 1½ hours.

You need to know

The minimum age is 16 years old.

You will need to be reasonably fit as there is walking involved.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for two people, there will be other people on the day.

We can’t control the weather!

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Locations

• Philharmonic Pub - North West - Merseyside - Liverpool
• Shiverpool (Auld City Tour) - North West - Merseyside - Liverpool

Description

Journey back in time to London Bridge, the place law abiding citizens dared not visit.

You’ll be able to discover the Bishop of Winchester's "Geese" who provided entertainment in the various stew houses and where their final resting place is. Hear about the gruesome operations which were performed without anaesthetic in the world's oldest operating theatre and the ghosts who still appear to linger in England's oldest prison. Visit the 17th century pub which is still haunted by a canine ghost who can’t seem to leave.

It’s sure to be a night to remember.

As an added extra you will also receive a £10 gift voucher for any future tours.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide before departing on your tour. You will cover approximately 2km around London.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on Friday evenings that fall on a 13th and most Saturday evenings, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

The experience will last approximately 1½ hours.

You need to know

The minimum age is 8 years old, although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.

You will need some level of fitness as this experience involves walking.

There are no qualifications required for this experience.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This voucher is for two people, there will be other people taking part in the tour.

Family and friends

Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

We can’t control the weather!

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Locations

• Lantern Ghost Tours - London - London - London Bridge

Description

Discover the darker side of the Greenwich World Heritage Site. Hear of drunken sailors sent to "Shanghai" against their will, the dark past of the Cutty Sark ship who sailed around the world, ghosts of jilted lovers who cannot move on and Royal family members whose dabble with the occult has left their spirits to linger.

As an added extra you will also receive a £10 gift voucher for any future tours.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by your tour guide before departing on your tour. You will explore hidden laneways, London's oldest park, the creepiest tunnel in the UK and the Royals secrets. As well as a visit to Charles Dickens' favourite haunted pub.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on Friday evenings that fall on a 13th and most Saturday evenings, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

The experience will last approximately 1½ hours.

You need to know

There are no age restrictions, although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult.

You will need some level of fitness as this experience involves walking.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This voucher is for two people, there will be other people taking part in the tour.

Locations

• Lantern Ghost Tours (Cutty Sark Tall Ship) - London - London - Cutty Sark Tall Ship

Description

It may not be a case of safety in numbers as you and three friends discover some of the darker aspects of Britain. Pick from a selection of haunted tours including ghost tours, witch tours and haunted pub tours, all guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Highlights of some of the tours include journeying into London’s unruly and perilous past or visiting the most haunted pubs in Durham and Canterbury’s famous haunted cathedral.

This is a great opportunity to explore the lesser known areas of your favourite cities and get scared along the way!

You and 3 friends will meet your tour guide at a designated spot, from which you will visit different locations and hear the dark tales of what went on behind closed doors.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected weekdays and weekends, subject to availability, throughout the year.

How long does this activity last?

Your experience will last between 45 to 90 minutes, depending on location.

You need to know

The minimum age varies depending on location.

You will need to be reasonably fit as there is walking involved.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

This experience is for four people. There will be other people on the day.

Family and friends

Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

We can’t control the weather!

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Locations

• Canterbury Ghost Tour - South East - Kent - Canterbury
• Gloucester Ghost Walk - South West - Gloucestershire - Gloucester

Description

Wine is a beverage loved by many in the UK, for some it’s a nice accompaniment for a tasty meal, or a glass after work and for others it’s their vice. This tour and tasting experience is the perfect gift for any wine lover, inviting them to try an assortment of delicious wines, along with learning more about how their favourite tipple is made.

Every year, vineyards across the country produce thousands of bottles of flavoursome wines. This experience will provide a behind the scenes insight into how these wines are able to reach the shops as you walk around the vineyard. Most importantly, you’ll get to sample some of the fine wines they carefully craft, where you’re sure to experience new flavours, expanding your wine palate.

With different vineyards across the country all offering peaceful and tranquil surroundings, they open the opportunity to explore more of the local area before or after this delightful wine tasting experience.

You’ll be shown around the vineyard by an experienced tour guide, taking you on a journey to discover the fascinating history of English wine. Expect to learn about the wine-making process from start to finish, from the growing and pruning of vines, along with grape-picking, fermentation, blending and finishing off with the most important part- the bottling! Of course this experience wouldn’t be complete without tasting some of the delights the vineyard has to offer, which you’ll typically enjoy after the tour.

The programme on offer will depend on your selected location. Please note, at the Oxfordshire location, this includes a winery and brewery tour and tasting tour for two.

If you’re feeling peckish or fancy a spot of lunch before or after your wine-filled experience, most of the vineyards included in this gift experience package have cafes or a restaurant perfect for a delightful bite to eat.

Key Information

When can you go?

This experience is available on selected dates depending on location, generally between March to October (some venues are available throughout the year).

How long does this activity last?

Your time at the vineyard will be about 1 to 2 hours.

You need to know

To participate in this experience you must be at least 18 years old.

You will need to have general fitness as there is some walking involved.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

You and how many others?

There'll be a maximum of 50 people in your group.

Family and friends

Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for spectators.

We can’t control the weather!

This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions.

Locations

• Holmfirth Vineyard - North East - West Yorkshire - Holmfirth
• Chafor Wine Estate - South East - Buckinghamshire - Gawcott
• Daws Hill Vineyard - South East - Buckinghamshire - Radnage
• Carr Taylor Wines Ltd - South East - East Sussex - Hastings
• Burn Valley Vineyard - South East - Norfolk - Fakenham
• Oaken Grove Vineyard - South East - Oxfordshire - Fawley
• Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery - South East - Oxfordshire - Henley-on-Thames
• Fairmile Vineyard - South East - Oxfordshire - Henley-on-Thames
• Shawsgate Vineyard Ltd - South East - Suffolk - Framlingham
• West Fisher Winery - South East - Surrey - Westerham
• Kingscote Vineyard - South East - West Sussex - East Grinstead
• Lily Farm Vineyard - South West - Devon - Knowle
• Alder Vineyard - South West - Devon - Okehampton
• English Oak Vineyard - South West - Dorset - Lytchett Matravers
• Little Oak Vineyard - South West - Gloucestershire - Chipping Campden
• Velfrey Vineyard - Wales - Pembrokeshire - Narbeth