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Welcome aboard Flight Simulators Manchester, Northampton, Burgess Hill and Shorham-by-Sea

We are delighted to announce that we have added four brand new Flight Simulator venues in Manchester, Northampton, Burgess Hill and Shorham-by-Sea.

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These state-of-the-art simulators are used to train professional pilots, and give you the chance to jet off to some of the world’s most exotic destinations. So if you’ve always dreamt of piloting a passenger plane, you’re in for the experience of a lifetime!

Each venue boasts a variety of different packages, as well as an unbeatable selection of simulators, which gives you the chance to pilot some of the world’s most famous planes. With the cockpit and controls of each plane expertly replicated too, this really is as authentic as it gets.

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As well as recreating every last dial and detail, the simulators even give you the chance to see and hear everything a pilot does. That means you’ll not only see runways, mountains and beaches from a pilot’s perspective, you’ll also get to hear the roar of the engines and the chattering of passengers. The realism doesn’t end their though, because the full motion Airbus A320 simulator even moves like a genuine aircraft!

So if you’ve always wanted to take an aerial tour of the Alps, or touchdown on tropical island of St. Martin, it’s time to check-in at one of these fantastic flight centres!

To find out more about our flight simulator experiences, visit our website.

Alex’s Hands On High Ropes Review

alex-e1465378067826-300x300 When we’re not hard at work booking incredible experiences for our customers, we love escaping the office to give them a go ourselves. So for our latest ‘First Person Review’ we sent Sales Agent Alex to take on a high ropes course.

At this point we should probably point out that Alex doesn’t like heights.. or spiders, or bees – but mainly heights. So if he can conquer a high ropes course, anybody can! Here’s how he got on..

“I think it’s fair to say I wasn’t looking forward to my high ropes experience at all, but being a team player I decided to give it a go anyway!

When I arrived at the site I was really nervous, which I think the instructors spotted straight away, so they really went out of their way to reassure me. I could see other people working their way round the course too, so that made me feel a lot better about my chances of survival.

After being fitted with a harness and helmet I was ready to take on the first obstacle, which just so happened to be a 40ft climbing wall – 40ft! With a bit of encouragement I somehow managed to put that to the back of my mind though, and slowly but surely I made my way to the top. 40ft seemed a long way up from the ground, and when I got to the top it was even higher than I’d imagined, but I was glad I’d made it.

1011453_6ffc2123 The second obstacle wasn’t quite as daunting as the climbing wall, but it required a lot more skill. It was a swing bridge that was suspended in mid-air, and as soon as I stepped onto it it started to move. There were gaps in-between each step too, which meant I couldn’t help but look down. Once I’d got the hang of swinging from one step to another though I actually started to enjoy myself, and I made it to the end fairly quickly.

With the bridge crossing conquered I was ready for the last obstacle, which was a zip wire ride back to the safety of solid ground. There was a choice of two zip lines to try: a long one and a short one, and I decided to go for the shortest because it looked like the most fun – and it also got me back to the ground the quickest! The zip line ride was actually really god fun, and if they ever got me up there again I’d definitely give the longer one a go.

After touching back down on the ground I was so relieved my experience was over, and even though I probably wouldn’t do it again I’d definitely recommend it to anybody (even if you’re scared of heights). The instructors at Bedale were really reassuring and they didn’t force anybody to attempt any obstacle they weren’t 100% happy with, which I think makes you want to push yourself even more.

Thank you to everybody at Bedale for an unforgettable day.”

To book your own high ropes experience visit our website today!

Escape Games Edinburgh Joins!

We’re excited to welcome Escape Games Edinburgh to The Activity People network.

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Hidden amongst Edinburgh’s historic city streets this incredible escape game venue is the perfect place to put your puzzle solving power to the ultimate test!

Located just a five minute walk from Princes Street, Escape Games Edinburgh boasts two devilishly designed escape rooms which feature their own unique themes, props and puzzles. So whether you’re trying to steal The Tesla Cube or escape Svengali’s Lair, you’re guaranteed an incredibly immersive experience as you race against the clock to secure your freedom.

But do you have what it take to crack the code and escape within 60 minutes? There’s only one way to find out..

Visit our website for more information about Escape Games Edinburgh.

Introducing Kitesurfing in Scarborough and Redcar

If you want an adrenaline rush that will really put the wind in your sails, then you will certainly love taking part in our one of a kind Kitesurfing experiences in Scarborough and Redcar. When you head out for high speed fun in the sea, you’ll see exactly why this is one of the best extreme water sports around.

Here, you’ll be getting expert tuition from Mike, a tutor who has long been travelling around the world in search of the best kitesurfing locations, until he settled down and opened his kite surfing school. He thinks there is nowhere better to take part than the North of England and you’ll soon be seeing why. You’ll be using only the best surfing equipment, so expect high octane thrills.

For kite surfers travelling from further afield, Mike’s wife runs a luxury hostel above the school, which has the perfect atmosphere. With a modern design, picturesque views and plenty of other reasons to visit, including a BBQ for all guests on the hottest days, there is nowhere better to stay by the seaside.

For more details and bookings visit our website

Segway Milton Keynes is our venue of the month!

Congratulations to Segway Milton Keynes who are our venue of the month for August!

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Throughout July we’ve received some fantastic feedback about this brilliant segway venue, and that’s just one of many reasons why it’s the perfect place to experience segway riding.

Based at the spectacular 800 acre Hounslow Hall Estate, this unique venue is home to a whole host of off-road tracks and trails that are almost tailor-made for putting a segway through its paces. Which means once you’ve mastered the basics you’ll get to wind your way down woodland tracks, glide over lakeside paths and explore the estate’s stunning surroundings.

The team of instructors at Segway Milton Keynes make mastering segway riding nice and easy too, and thanks to their fun and friendly approach you’ll be confidant taking on a whole host of off-road obstacles.

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But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our customers love about Segway Milton Keynes

“We had an absolutely fantastic day. The staff (particularly our instructor, Todd) were all excellent, friendly and supportive. Facilities were great and the course was really fun. We would all definitely do it again and the hour flew by. Excellent experience and would highly recommend!”

Carly Buckingham – Segway Milton Keynes

“Thank you for a great day, everyone enjoyed it, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Jason Hodges – Segway Milton Keynes

For enquiries and bookings visit our website.

Everything You Need to Know about Archery

The countdown to the Rio Olympics is almost over, and with just under a week until the start of the greatest show on earth we thought we’d fill you in on one of our favourite Olympic events – target archery.

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So without further ado here’s everything you need to know about the ancient art of archery!

1.) Archery first appeared at the Olympics in 1900, when live pigeons were used as the targets. Thankfully for the planet’s pigeon population this was the first and last time pigeons participated in target archery.

2.) The bow and arrow was originally used as a weapon, it was so effective that the earliest civilisations such as Egyptians, Persians, Greeks and Romans all used archers in their armies.

3.) The string on a traditional bow is usually made from materials such as linen, hemp, sinew, silk and rawhide.

4.) People who have the surname ‘Fletcher’ are the ancestors of arrowsmiths, or sellers of arrows. The name is derived from the word ‘fleche’, which is the French word for arrow.

5.) Splitting an arrow down the middle with another is known as a ‘Robin Hood shot’ due to the precision needed to execute this almost impossible feat.

6.) Archery is the national sport of the Kingdom of Bhutan, which is undoubtedly why all their Olympians (bar one) have competed in the sport.

7.) There are a variety of different bows used for archery including longbows, crossbows, pyramid bows, recurve bows and reflex and decurve bows.

8.) Archers in most competitions including the Olympics must engrave their initials on their arrows, which are usually made of Carbon.

9.) A traditional and ceremonial form of Japanese archery called “Kyudo” is considered to be an art form.

10.) When archers take aim at a target 90 meters away, the size of the target is equivalent to the head of a pin held at arm’s length.

To try your hand at this awesome Olympic sport visit our website.

Escape Games Cardiff Joins

We’re excited to announce the latest addition to The Activity People network is Escape Games Cardiff.

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Hidden in the heart of Cardiff city centre our brand new escape game venue is guaranteed to put your puzzle solving powers to the ultimate test! With two heart-racing escape rooms to choose from, each with their own scenario, storyline and set of puzzles your logic and lateral thinking will be pushed to the limit, and with just 60 minutes on the clock it’s a flat out race against time.

So if you’re looking for an unforgettable birthday party or team building event, or just want to put your escape skills to the test there’s nowhere better to experience escape games.

To find out more about our Cardiff escape game venue visit our website.

Welcome Indoor Climbing Ware!

We’re excited to announce the latest addition to The Activity People network is Indoor Climbing Ware!

climbing-wall-1-370x320 Located within easy reach of London, this incredible indoor climbing venue caters for climbers of all abilities. So whether you’re a regular rock climber looking to fine tune your technique, or a rock climbing rookie experiencing climbing for the first time, there’s nowhere better to conquer some seriously challenging climbs.

The impressive 8.5 meter wall boasts a whole host of climbing routes, as well as modern harnesses and an auto-belay system that guarantees your safety at all times. With a huge variety of lifelike grips and moulds to cling on to too, you’ll genuinely believe you’re conquering a real life rock face.

So if you’re aged 4+ get ready to take your adrenalin levels to new heights!

To find out more about our Ware rock climbing venue visit our website.

Welcome Axe Throwing & Air Rifles at Ware

We’re excited to welcome Axe Throwing & Air Rifles at Ware to The Activity People Network.

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Set in the heart of the stunning Herefordshire countryside our Ware target centre is the perfect place to put your power and precision to the ultimate test!

With tailor-made target ranges for both axe throwing and air rifles you’ll get to take on some of the trickiest targets around, but with the help of our experience instructors you’ll be taking out the targets in no time. You’ll get your hands on top-of-the-range equipment too, which means there’s no excuse for missing!

So whether you’re getting to grips with the double-headed Swedish throwing axes, or fine tuning your shooting technique at the rifle range your there’s no greater test of coordination and concentration.

Axe throwing is suitable for participants aged 16+, while air rifle shooting is suitable for those aged 14+. To find out more about our Ware axe throwing and air rifle venues visit our website.