Cornwall Experiences
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Tel. 0844 504 0844  Feel the adrenalin rush as you take the controls of a light plane and soar across the sky! You get one-to-one training with a Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructor, and your flying time counts towards a Private Pilot's licence. Choose either the Introductory option for an introduction to flying with 30 minutes in the air. Prices £99 Open Minimum age: 12 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent). Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844 Feel the adrenalin rush as you take the controls of a light plane and soar across the sky! You get one-to-one training with a Civil Aviation Authority licensed instructor, and your flying time counts towards a Private Pilot's licence. Choose Extended flying for a longer, more in-depth lesson of 40 - 60 minutes. Prices £189 Open Minimum age: 12 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent). Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0800 043 0808  Your instructor will start the experience with a pre-flight briefing enabling you to understand how the aircraft is capable of aerobatic flight.
Once in the air, your instructor will accelerate the aircraft to over 100mph before starting a sequence of aerobatic manoeuvres which may include loops, rolls, wingovers and even the dreaded spin.
At this point you will have the opportunity to try some manoeuvres for your self if you so wish. All this takes place several thousand feet in the air.
This experience offers 30 minutes flying time and is not for the faint hearted! Prices £120 Open Maximum weight 16 stone; maximum height 6'; minimum age 12. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  Treat yourselves to a one night escape for two people, including an evening meal, at one of our charming properties across the UK. We've hand-picked a fabulous range of small, independent hotels and inns in wonderful locations, from beautiful rural bolt-holes to charming old village inns and pubs. Each property combines comfortable surroundings with excellent customer service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Many of these properties have won awards and all of them offer a memorable experience with a genuinely personal touch. Breakfast and a delicious evening meal at the property's restaurant are included. Prices £149 Open Booking restrictions apply at some properties. Many exclude Christmas, New Year and Valentine's and some can be booked Sunday to Thursday only - please check when booking. Please book as far in advance as possible to ensure the date of your choice (minimum eight weeks recommended). Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0800 043 0808  The trial lesson is preceded by a short flight briefing with the instructor who will explain all aspects of the flight including the effects of controls and how a microlight flies.
Once airborne the student will be allowed to take the controls and actually fly the aircraft!
The weather plays a very important part in all forms of flying, but Microlights are a little more susceptible to the elements than other forms, so please bear that in mind.
Contrary to popular belief, the wintertime is often the best time to fly in the UK, OK it's cold, but we can wrap up against that. The difference is the stability of the air - cold, crisp winter days are the best although last thing on a summer's evening can be just as enjoyable.
This experience will last a total of approximately 50 minutes, with ca. 30 minutes spent in the air. Prices £85 Open Minimum age is 14 years. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0800 043 0808  Learn how to: - get into and out of the microlight
- do pre-flight checks
- become familiar with the instrument panel
- start the aircraft
- taxy to the take-off position
- take-off
- straight and level flight
- banking
- descent and landing
This three hour introductory pack makes a great gift idea for anyone fascinated by the idea of flying and wishing to devote the time and effort to studying this most rewarding of challenges. The weather plays a very important part in all forms of flying, but Microlights are a little more susceptible to the elements than other forms, so please bear that in mind. Prices £399 Open Minimum age is 14 to count hours towards a licence; minimum age is 17 to actually obtain a licence; maximum 18 stone clothed weight. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  Lots of people assume that the most exciting thing you're likely to see in the coastal waters round Britain is a mackerel. In fact there is a staggering variety of marine and bird life living happily round our shores and this is your chance to see it for yourselves. You'll be welcomed before going aboard your boat and heading out in a 12 seater rigid inflatable boat with twin engines. You might see bottlenose, common or striped dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales (yes, whales and sharks around Britain!), atlantic grey seals and visiting seasonal sea birds including skuas, sabine's gulls and the fabulously-named sooty shearwaters. Of course these are all wild animals so we can't guarantee which ones may make an appearance on the day, but we can guarantee a fascinating and eye-opening experience. Also included in your experience is free entry to the Maritime Museum (to be taken anytime you like during their opening hours on the same day). Prices £145 Open Tours run all year round, including at least two dates per month (Fridays or Saturdays). Summer trips are always popular - please book early. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844  Take an exciting ride on a 12 seater rib from Falmouth. This 2-hour coastal trip explores the stunning local Cornish coastline. Look for wildlife, listen to an informative and entertaining commentary and hear all about the fascinating area including its history, shipwrecks, smugglers tales and the marine environment. Prices £40 for one or £79 for two Open Minimum age of 6 years and maximum weight of 18 stone. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844  A fun packed introduction to the exciting sport of Powerboating. The full day experience varies slightly at each centre but will start with a briefing on land before learning low speed handling skills in sheltered water. In the afternoon, you'll be picking up speed and taking on the thrill of handling these power machines in more open water. This is a group activity so you'll be sharing this experience with others. Prices £159 Open Minimum age is 12 (under 18’s need parental/guardian consent); maximum weight: 18 stone. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844  Fancy yourself as a budding Ellen MacArthur, harnessing nature’s resources and cutting across the water under the power of the wind? Experience the joy of sailing with a half day or a full day course under the guidance of a qualified instructor learning the skills of sailing a yacht or dinghy. On the full day experience, you'll be taught the points of sail, rules of the waves and the gybe. A great introduction to the fun of sailing. Prices £95 for a half-day or £165 for a full day Open Minimum age is 12. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  Have you ever looked up to see a hot air balloon drifting silently overhead? With this experience it'll be you in the basket of the balloon, looking down as everyone else is still waking up. First off (with feet still firmly on the ground!), you'll meet your pilot and get a flight safety briefing, before helping to prepare and inflate the balloon then climb into the basket, ready for launching. Flying at heights of up to 5,000 feet, you'll gaze down at the beautiful views of the countryside below and enjoy the restful peace and quiet (except for when the propane burners are going that is). Because the balloon moves with the wind, you'll feel no wind at all, just sheer enjoyment. After landing you can help the crew pack the balloon away, before enjoying a celebratory glass of champagne (or soft drink) and being driven back to the launch site (who knows where you'll land? - you can't steer balloons!). You'll also be presented with a commemorative flight certificate to take home. Prices £149 Open Weekdays (excluding bank holidays) from March/April to October/November (depending on location). Flights take place at dawn, when the air is at its most stable. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  Have you ever looked up to see a hot air balloon drifting silently overhead? With this experience it'll be you in the basket of the balloon, looking down as everyone else is still waking up. First off (with feet still firmly on the ground!), you'll meet your pilot and get a flight safety briefing, before helping to prepare and inflate the balloon then climb into the basket, ready for launching. Flying at heights of up to 5,000 feet, you'll gaze down at the beautiful views of the countryside below and enjoy the restful peace and quiet (except for when the propane burners are going that is). Because the balloon moves with the wind, you'll feel no wind at all, just sheer enjoyment. After landing you can help the crew pack the balloon away, before enjoying a celebratory glass of champagne (or soft drink) and being driven back to the launch site (who knows where you'll land? - you can't steer balloons!). You'll also be presented with a commemorative flight certificate to take home. Prices £299 Open Weekdays (excluding bank holidays) from March/April to October/November (depending on location). Flights take place at dawn, when the air is at its most stable. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0800 043 0808  A balloon flight is unlike other forms of flying; your visibility is through 360 degrees and your flight feels uninhibited. A model world appears below, familiar landmarks take on new perspectives, whether you are close to the ground viewing wildlife, or up amongst the clouds marvelling at their powdery appearance, you will be intrigued by this aerial mystery tour. A Hot Air Balloon moves with the wind direction and whatever the wind speed you feel no movement or breeze, plus you have the radiant heat from the burners; even in mid-winter you are far warmer in the air than on the ground. Binoculars, video or camera are a must. Bring plenty of film.
Includes - 12 Month open dated voucher valid for all scheduled weekday dawn balloon flights from all our launch sites
- Full pilot briefing
- Invitation to assist with the inflation and deflation of the balloon
- Approximately one hour flying time
- Traditional ballooning champagne toast
- Personalised commemorative flight certificate signed by the pilot
- Return to meeting point/launch site
- The experience will last between 3 and 4 hours
- Optional in flight photo available
Prices £131 Open Maximum weight is 18 stone; minimum age is 7 years. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  You don't have to go all the way to South America to get up close and personal with primates. Coming to some treetops near you (well, in Cornwall anyway) are some endangered woolly and capuchin monkeys. This trip to a sanctuary dedicated to their welfare and conservation is a must for any fans of these clever, funny and beautiful creatures. After meeting the primate keepers and receiving a health and safety briefing, you'll help the team to clean out the woolly monkeys, meet the capuchins and hear about their backgrounds. Take a well deserved lunch break at Tree Top Cafe, after which you will help prepare the woolly monkeys' lunchtime fruit bowls, pick wild leaves from the Victorian gardens and get involved in monkey enrichment (making sure the monkeys don't get bored!). After a quick coffee break, you'll learn how to make a capuchin fruit bowl. Each of you will take home a t-shirt and certificate, photos of the monkeys you have met and one year's free membership of the sanctuary. Prices £245 Open This experience can be booked from April until September, Sunday to Thursday (excluding bank holidays). The sanctuary is closed Fridays and Saturdays. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844  Ever wondered what it’s like in a washing machine? Of course you have.. well now try it yourself! With no harnesses you are completely free in the ball as you, and maybe another very close and open minded friend, slip and slide around inside the ball with thirty litres of water. With your fellow victim, you will slide together down a hill, riding the water! Prices £49 Open This experience is generally available between April and September. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844 Ever wondered what it’s like in a washing machine? Of course you have.. well now try it yourself! With no harnesses you are completely free in the ball as you, and maybe another very close and open minded friend, slip and slide around inside the ball with thirty litres of water. With your fellow victim, you will slide together down a hill, riding the water! Prices £59 Open This experience is generally available between April and September. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  The days of having to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy watersports are long gone. Easier to learn then surfing, paddleboarding is a fast growing global sport and the latest craze in the world of watersports. Standing on a wide board whilst propelling forward through the water using a paddle, this fun activity promotes balance, strength and core fitness. Learn and practise your technique before hitting the ocean where the excitement really begins, with the help of a professional instructor. The experience takes place at Harlyn Bay on the beautiful North Cornish Coast, widely recognised as one of the finest bays in Cornwall. Come and find out what all the fuss is about! Prices £49 Open Selected weekend dates between May and October. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  On this full day experience you'll learn the basics of surfing practice and etiquette and by the end of the day you'll be catching some waves with the best of them. The experience takes place either in Cornwall (home of British surfing) or Cleveland, and the instructors all hold lifeguard and first aid qualifications, so you'll be in safe hands. During your morning lesson you'll learn all about safety, basic paddling techniques, catching waves, board trim and steering, standing up (the hard bit!), wave selection and rights of way. Then after lunch spend the whole afternoon practising your new skills among the waves, with your instructor always on hand. So come and find out what all the fuss is about - you'll never forget the thrill of riding your first wave. Prices £145 Open Saturdays and Sundays from May to October. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 640 8000  On this full day experience you'll learn the basics of surfing practice and etiquette and by the end of the day you'll be catching some waves with the best of them. The experience takes place either in Cornwall (home of British surfing) or Cleveland, and the instructors all hold lifeguard and first aid qualifications, so you'll be in safe hands. During your morning lesson you'll learn all about safety, basic paddling techniques, catching waves, board trim and steering, standing up (the hard bit!), wave selection and rights of way. Then after lunch spend the whole afternoon practising your new skills among the waves, with your instructor always on hand. So come and find out what all the fuss is about - you'll never forget the thrill of riding your first wave. Prices £48 Open Saturdays and Sundays from May to October. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0844 504 0844  Strap yourself in and prepare for the ride of your life. Blokarting is the newest adrenaline sport to make its way to England from New Zealand. This light, wind-powered go-kart can reach speeds of up to 90km an hour as you zoom along just inches above the ground.
After your arrival and registration, you will attend a briefing, which will explain safety procedures and basic sailing theory. The instructor will explain the all important instructions on how to stop and you will be encouraged to move across the wind and then turn up wind letting the sail out to bring the kart to a halt. You will also be taught how to circle the kart and how to ‘tack’. As you practice at either end of a cross wind course forming a figure of eight you’ll soon build your confidence with the help of your expert instructor. You may even have chance to take part in a short race with your group to demonstrate your new-found skills. At the end, you will be presented with a personalised certificate as a memento of your experience. Prices £79 Open Minimum age is 16 (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult); minimum height: 4'; maximum height: 6' 6"; maximum weight: 18 stone. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0800 043 0808  Tandem Paragliding tow launched flights give a superb experience with the thrill of both the launch and the flight itself. Towing to typically around 500' and the views along and across the Cornish coastline are truly spectacular.
You will fly with a qualified and experienced instructor. There is always the chance of catching a thermal to give an extended flight if you are lucky. This experience will last a total of approximately 45 minutes, with about 10 minutes spent in the air.
Spectators are welcome and don't forget your camera. Prices £85 Open Tandem Paragliding flights have a maximum passenger weight limit of 115 kg (18.0 stone) and a minimum of 38kg (6 stone). Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0800 043 0808 Tandem Paragliding Hill Soaring flights take place from a variety of sites around Cornwall depending on the weather conditions. They provide a truly unique experience as participants fly over the beautiful beaches joining the seagulls and birds of prey. Flying alongside a qualified and experienced instructor you may have the chance to fly the glider yourself, conditons permitting, before landing back "on top" of the hill or cliff nearby to the point from where you took off.
A great way to experience the feeling of "free flight" for those considering taking up the sport. A truly unique experience in above some of the best scenery that the UK has to offer, this experience will last a total of approximately 1 hour, with about 20 minutes spent in the air. Prices £165 Open Tandem Paragliding flights have a maximum passenger weight limit of 115 kg (18.0 stone) and a minimum of 38kg (6 stone). Nearby accommodation and other attractions
Tel. 0845 4301208  Experience the beauty and tranquility of gliding in a silent canoe in some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain. Pass steeply sloping woodland, old quays, mine chimneys, farms and boatyards.
Enjoy the wildlife of the River Tamar - herons, water fowl and kingfisher. See salmon leaping, perhaps even a seal or even an otter. Paddle under the impressive Calstock Viaduct.
Booking is easy! Just telephone 0845 430 1208. Please allow 3 hours for the experience. Prices £22 Open May to September. Nearby accommodation and other attractions
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