Top East Midlands Outdoor Activities

This is an amazing adventure, however, previous experience isn't required. This activity is suitable for 8 to 80 year olds. Abseiling over the beautiful River Wye off Millers Dale Bridge, which we access along the Monsal Trail, has got to be one of the best and most unique activities available in the Peak District. It's a fun adventure for friends and families alike in a spectacular setting.

We have a breeding herd of 32 alpacas and our experience allows you to get up close and personal with some of the newest babies born on the farm

You have the opportunity to pony trek on bridleways (no roadwork) on beautiful circular routes through fields, woodland and the archaeological beauty spot of Creswell Crags that dates back to the Ice Age. Come and enjoy a scenic ride embarking on your journey from our farm that was built in 1610 on the most beautiful, kind natured horses and trekking through the most breathtaking scenery Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire has to offer. Very easily situated for bus routes, motorway and train station access.

This is an amazing adventure, however, previous experience isn't required. This activity is suitable for 8 to 80 year olds. Abseiling over the beautiful River Wye in the Monsal Dale Valley off Millers Dale Bridge, which we access along the Monsal Trail, has got to be one of the best and most unique activities available in the Peak District. It is a fun adventure for friends and families alike in a spectacular setting.

Get a taste of farmer life on this down-and-dirty tractor driving tour. After a short operational tutorial, it’s just you and the machine. Use the front-mounted bucket to scoop up material and move it from place to place. Come early (or stay afterward) and enjoy a drink or snack at the on-site clubhouse.

This is an amazing adventure, however, previous experience isn't required. This activity is suitable for 8 to 80 year olds. Abseiling over the beautiful River Wye in the Monsal Dale Valley off Millers Dale Bridge, which we access along the Monsal Trail, has got to be one of the best and most unique activities available in the Peak District. It is a fun adventure for friends and families alike in a spectacular setting.

Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Nottingham and the surrounding area in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of the city, the Peak District, the Derbyshire Dales...and many more sights for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at Nottingham airport. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Entrance for 2 adults and 2 children (4-16 years). 3 and under are FREE WELCOME TO ARK WILDLIFE PARK & EXOTIC ANIMAL SANCTUARY – THE UK’S FIRST RESCUE ZOO AND LINCOLNSHIRE’S NEWEST, AWARD WINNING, INDEPENDENT WILDLIFE PARK. The ARK is a wildlife park with a difference, operating as a rescue sanctuary for exotic animals that is also open to the public like a traditional zoo, the vast majority of our residents are rescues from the European pet trade, the ARK has become a home to a wide variety of captivating animals, from exotic mammals and fearsome carnivores to stunning reptiles and some of your favourite farmyard friends.

On this archery experience, channel your inner Robin Hood and shoot for the bull's eye under careful supervision from your instructor. Master the art of firing your arrows on the target range, and put your aim to the test with a series of exciting games and challenges. With the practise round done, hold your nerve, shoot for points, and experience the competitive side of archery.

Learn to shoot at Tournament ground in Workshop, Nottinghamshire, during an hour-long session. Bookable for groups of between two and 10 people, the experience includes a safety briefing, attentive instruction, and a go at the center’s “five-shot challenge.” You’ll get plenty of tips to perfect your target shooting through the session, and time for with photos of you showing off your scorecard.

Channel your inner Viking while learning to throw a Norse axe—in addition to Russian military spades and expendable knives. This 1-hour experience at the Tournament ground in Nottinghamshire includes the expertise of an instructor to demonstrate throwing techniques, from simple to more challenging, so your weapons land on a special log target.

Archery set within Salcey Forest's beautiful woodland setting, exactly how Robin Hood would have wanted it!

Would you survive in the wilderness? Spend some time getting to know the outdoors and learning what it takes to survive without any of your home comforts. Experienced bushcraft instructors will teach you fundamental survival techniques such as how to light a fire; build your own shelter; purify water; and how to catch your own meal.

There is no better way to enjoy a delightful Autumn day than packing your rucksack, lacing those boots and taking a walk back in time, through one of North Nottinghamshire’s most historic towns, quaint villages, pretty waterways and surrounding countryside. The small and attractive market town of East Retford in North Nottinghamshire is one of the oldest boroughs in England and is steeped in history and local folklore, from the notorious Highwayman, Dick Turpin, to the most legendary outlaw, Robin Hood. Our walk takes us over field edge tracks, through ancient woodland and by road, before joining our pretty waterway path along the Chesterfield Canal, where we will stop for a delightful picnic provided by BaRnby’s from Blyth.

Get up closer than the general public to some of our wildcats (Does not include direct contact) One of the few places in the UK to offer this unique experience Plenty of photo opportunities and chance to feed Echo the Lynx her favourite treat. Fun filled 30 minutes full of interesting facts and information from your guide. Private encounter, you will not be joined by other groups. Also includes entrance to the park for as long as you like on the day so you have plenty of time to meet the other 250plus animals at the Ark!

Meet the Arks many residents, all of whom are rescues from the UK and European Pet Trade. Park entry is included with this experience so you can spend as long as you wish getting to know all the other residents. The highlight is a 30 minute fox encounter where after a full safety briefing you enter the Fox enclosure and get to meet our resident Red Foxes, Sox, Sky and Shadow. Plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn all you could want to know about these amazing beasties.

Take a crossbow shooting lesson with a small-group class at Tournament Ground in Nottinghamshire, the home of fictional character Robin Hood. Learn from an expert instructor during a lesson that covers safety, and how to load, aim, and fire a crossbow with accuracy. The clubhouse has restrooms, and refreshments are available for purchase.

Throwing axes in the beautiful woodland setting of Salcey Forest. Starting with Mini Hawks before moving onto JT Knife throwing and finally Norse Tomahawks, our instructors will guide you through the whole process.

Get up close to our gorgeous Sox the fox and his friends in this fun and interactive animal encounter. One of the few places in the UK to offer this unique experience Plenty of photo opportunities and chance for interactions with these friendly members of the wild canine family. Fun filled 30 minutes full of interesting facts and information from your guide. Private encounter, you will not be joined by other groups. Also includes entrance to the park for as long as you like on the day so you have plenty of time to meet the other 250plus animals at the Ark!

Dambusters Run, Bleaklow & Kinder Sightseeing Tour On the night of 16 May 1943 nineteen Lancasters from the specially formed 617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire on a daring raid that was to take them deep into Germany. On the bombing run an exact height of 60 feet had to be held. To facilitate this two spotlights were fitted below the Lancaster so that the spots of light would coincide on the surface of the water when flying at precisely 60 feet. The Peak District is one of England's beautiful National Parks. The flight will take you through the Peak District covering Chatsworth House, the Mam Tor rock formations and Lady Bower reservoir/Derwent Valley where the RAF trained for the Dam Buster flights during World War II. Passengers will have the opportunity to appreciate this special piece of aviation history as well taking in views of outstanding natural beauty.

Extended Nottingham City and Countryside Tour There is nothing quite like the sensation of hovering in a powerful, fast-moving helicopter - looking down at the ground just a few feet below. But there is no time to ponder, as your pilot has applied power and you can feel the helicopter accelerating over the ground and now you are climbing, flying away to 1000 feet. Whilst you admire the breath-taking countryside, your pilot will point out the local landmarks. Gradually the helicopter returns gently to earth. Don't forget to take your camera, so you can you can re-live the experience with friends and family and show off your fantastic photographs. A helicopter pleasure flight is the 'must-have' this season. Book your thrill of a lifetime today!

BMR is a place to take time out for you and to give your health, fitness and general well being a kickstart. We are passionate about what we do but we keep it real at the same time. We care about you and your specific goals and we work with you to help you achieve what you want. Everybody is an individual to us and we bring you all under one fun, happy and healthy umbrella. Our groups are small with no more than 12 people each time and 90% of our customers come back time and time again (and they bring friends and family).

Our lessons and taster sessions offer anyone from complete novices the chance to pick up a bow and arrow, then the load arrow, draw, aim and shoot accurately. We will teach you skills and scoring for traditional competitions and play fun and entertaining games where everyone is in with a chance of winning. Our target archery range includes traditional circle faces on 130cm foam bosses and 3D animal targets as well as some unique custom targets. So why not come down and see what Arrowdox archery in Bedford can offer you? We are Based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire only 12 miles from Milton Keynes and Luton.

This is probably going to be the most satisfying activity you will ever try. Yes, it is as good as it sounds, You get to throw axes! After a short safety briefing, our experienced instructors will coach you giving you techniques to be hatchet throwing like a pro. Then you will get to sling axes side by side against your opponents on one of our axe lanes in a friendly competition to see who will become the axe throwing champion of the session. We will then finish up with some trick shots to end your experience.