Top England Outdoor Activities - page 8

Put down the guidebook and enjoy an interactive way of discovering the highlights and hidden gems of Cambridge with this self-guided treasure hunt. Accessed via your smartphone, simply solve clues, and follow interactive treasure maps to explore different places in the city. There’s no time limit—which means you can go at your own pace—and plenty of fun city facts and stories are provided along the way.

Learn about London while testing your problem-solving skills during this immersive treasure hunt, which combines sightseeing with riddle solving and codebreaking. This immersive experience is self-guided—all you need is a mobile phone. Through a series of 18 clues, sent straight to your phone, you’ll get to discover London at your own pace, and on your own schedule.

Solve cryptic clues, uncover stories, and enjoy the excitement of following a treasure map with this private self-guided adventure around Oxford. No need to pick up any equipment—simply access the game via a link on your smartphone and you’re ready to begin. The treasure hunt is all outdoors, which is the perfect way to avoid crowds, and it’s a great way to learn lesser-known facts about Oxford too.

With this private self-guided treasure hunt, discover the highlights of Manchester without having to rush or keep up with a group. Instead, enjoy the freedom to stop for breaks along the way, and go at your own pace. After accessing a link on your smartphone, follow maps and solve clues in order to progress around the city, find out fun facts, and discover interesting tales about famous and lesser-known landmarks.

Discover the beauty of the English countryside as you pedal past thatched-roof cottages, historic castles and lively market towns on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Armed with a rental bike, map and suggested itineraries, set out on a self-guided adventure and explore Kent’s cycle trails and parks, stopping at markets, pubs and vineyards along the way.

Swap predictable walking tours for a fun and alternative way of exploring York—a Viking–themed treasure hunt game. Using your smartphone, enjoy the freedom of a self-guided experience that’s played by chatting to a character—Eric Bloodaxe, the last Viking King of York. By solving riddles, you can make your way around the city, and uncover key landmarks along the way.

Get outside and discover the highlights of Bath without being stuck in a tour group on this self-guided treasure hunt. Solve clues and access maps on your phone that guide you around the city. Along the way, learn fun facts and historical information about Bath, get your bearings of the city, and pass by famous landmarks too.

Discover all that Brighton has to offer on a bike tour of the city, zipping easily between sites while still enjoying an intimate experience of the city. Explore landmarks including the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Lanes, and the iconic beach, and learn more about the bohemian city’s history with insights provided by a local guide.

Combine your London sightseeing with a fun-filled and family-friendly activity, all thanks to this smartphone treasure hunt experience. Enjoy the freedom to explore the City of London at your own pace, and indulge your competitive side as you go. Solve clues sent to your phone in order to unlock the path and find the next attractions off the usual tourist trail.

Add some thrills to your London sightseeing during a Thames River speedboat ride. Not only will you cover more riverside sights than you would on slower-moving vessels, but you’ll also enjoy the exhilaration of high velocity as you travel between the London Eye and Tower Bridge, passing icons such as Big Ben and St. Paul's Cathedral along the way.

See the capital in bloom on an immersive tour of London’s hidden gardens. On this private tour, enjoy the personalized attention of your guide as you stroll around pretty rose gardens, green squares, and sunken gardens. Visit highlights such as Sir John Soane's Museum, Lincoln's Inn Fields, the Chelsea Physic Garden, and more.

Get two experiences in one—a stand-up paddleboarding lesson as well as a guided tour of Newquay’s dramatic coastline. To help make the day run as smoothly as possible, all the SUP equipment you need is provided. So, all you need to do is show up and get ready for a lot of fun. Find out how to launch, land, balance, and perform basic strokes; then set off on a route to see the beauty of the local area.

Cambridge is known for its University colleges and its punting scene. Combine both of these things by going on a private Cambridge punting tour, which takes you past the backs of multiple colleges, such as Magdalene, and King's. You’ll see beautiful views that can only be reached by water, and a private tour means you’ll have direct access to your chauffeur for questions about Cambridge.

Discover one of England’s best-preserved medieval castles on a self-guided day trip to Warwick Castle from London. With admission tickets and round-trip train tickets included, you can enjoy independent travel without the hassle of arranging logistics. Your flexible train ticket also allows you to come back to London whenever suits you.

Learn all about London’s colourful history with its favorite tipple, gin, on this small-group bike tour. Meet your guide near Waterloo, grab your bikes, and set off along the riverbank and to bustling, historic markets and landmarks. En route, learn about London’s history, visit a graffiti zone to spray your own, and enjoy 3 gin samples, 2 full gin & tonics, and 1 gin cocktail served by your guide.

Immerse yourself in English history with this group tour taking you from London to Windsor Castle and Stonehenge. Ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy ample exploring time at each location. Walk around Windsor Castle, seeing things like St George’s Chapel and Queen Mary’s Doll's House, and cast your eyes on Stonehenge with a complimentary audio guide.

With this beginners’ surfing lesson in Newquay, you can get great access to your instructor, as it’s a small-group experience that’s capped at eight people. Don’t worry about bringing heavy equipment with you, as everything you need is provided. So just show up and get ready for a fun and informative introduction to the core surfing skills you need.

Appreciating Birmingham’s unique architectural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a walking tour, and discover the Georgian, Victorian, and modern influences on the cityscape. Gain intimate insight into Brindleyplace, Broad Street, and beyond as you explore with your live guide or audio guide, and gain a comprehensive overview of the history and heritage of the English industrial city.

Explore Oxford’s historic town center and ivy-strewn university buildings on this bike tour. Cycle through the City of Dreaming Spires alongside a guide, and learn about the city’s history as you take in University of Oxford buildings where the likes of Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, and several British prime ministers have studied. This bike tour allows you to cover more ground than you would on a walking tour, as well as access pedestrianized areas inaccessible to tour buses.

Discover one of the UK’s most vibrant seaside towns on two wheels with this 2.5-hour cycling tour of Brighton. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then follow peaceful cycle trails through Victoria Lawns and the Grand Parade with your guide. Discover top local landmarks including Brighton Pier, St Peter’s Church, Preston Manor, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and the Lanes. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze in your face as your guide explains the city’s rich heritage, take in fine coastal views and soak up the atmosphere in the fishing quarter.

3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in Cornwall just got even bigger on our super sized inflatable SUP! Enjoy team games, epic views and a sense of camaraderie on Newquays breathtaking coastline. Learn how to balance, paddle and navigate these supersize beasts! Under the watchful eye of our expert instructor, you’ll work as a team to navigate craggy coastlines, cliffs, caves and currents. Throughout the tour, our passionate guides will be on hand to give you a fascinating insight into Newquay’s mythical past as well as helping you spot interesting marine wildlife. After exploring Newquay’s coastal landscape and mastering some basic moves, you’ll moor up your Super SUP for a variety of hilariously fun games. These include the appropriately titled King of the SUP, Sumo SUP and, of course, a bit of classic SUP racing!

Cambridge is known for its famous boat race, and with this rowing experience, you can ride a coxed “eight boat”—just like the ones used by the Cambridge and Oxford University rowing teams. No need to worry if it’s your first time—this experience is ideal for beginners, and a full introduction and technical practice session are provided at the City of Cambridge Rowing Club before setting out on the water.

Located in the historic Honister Slate Mine, on this tour you will see the fells of the Lake District from a totally unique angle—more than 2000 ft. high. Climb up the side of Fleetwith Pike using the Via Ferrata and follow your guide to the top for a view of the North Lakes you won’t forget. Walk through the mine’s tunnel system to reach the Via Ferrata, and learn about the mine as you head out on your adventure, if you like.

London's landmarks sit far enough apart that covering them on foot takes up most of a day. Cycling closes the distance, linking Tower Bridge, the Thames riverside, and the older streets of the City on a single route. A small group and a guide keep the pace steady, with quiet backstreets used in place of main roads where the route allows.