East Midlands Tours

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.

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 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.

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.

Debbie Bryan is the place to be creative, we’re known for an inspiring & creative environment, friendly service and delicious cake Located in a Georgian town house in the historic Lace Market area of Nottingham. Our space is beautiful and inspiring; the gallery sells unique craft, design, art and heritage collections with an opportunity to view and purchase historic lace, technical illustrations and industrial fixtures. Please email us or call us you want to confirm your date and time, prior to booking. All materials and equipment are provided, with introduction to the craft This crafternoon is self-led with an introduction by the Debbie Bryan team

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The centre provides, for the first time, a unique glimpse into a subject that has remained contentious for over 70 years. The first-hand stories of those who were there brings the heritage of Bomber Command alive.

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.

Pillions/Passengers are charged at a lower rate please contact for details. On this single day tour it is more of a view from the saddle. We start with a quick scenic ride to a famous Cotswold brewery for breakfast and some photos. After breakfast we head to an ancient and mystic relic site. After a short stop we head for some famous towns with an incredible view from a twisty B Road. We then arrive at one of the prettiest village in England. We'll move on for a spot of Lunch where we will visit a Roman villa off of one of the most famous roman roads in England. Making our way onward to more well known towns and villages. We then end the ride with a view of an ancient Tower.

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!

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.

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.

While learning new skills, you will make your own very special piece(s) of jewellery to bring back home with you from your Peak District Experience. Your special pieces will be inspired by your imagination and the unique perspective of creating something new in a workspace that has been the home of beautiful creations for two centuries. Our workshop is located in a historic textiles mill in England's Peak District. While textiles are no longer being produced at the mill, you can hear the waterfall and see the remains of the mill pond which fed the water wheel that powered the mill. Most of the buildings have been preserved and remain much the same as they were from its inception at the end of the 18th century.

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!

Debbie Bryan is the place to be creative, we’re known for an inspiring & creative environment, friendly service and delicious cake Located in a Georgian town house in the historic Lace Market area of Nottingham. Our space is beautiful and inspiring; the gallery sells unique craft, design, art and heritage collections with an opportunity to view and purchase historic lace, technical illustrations and industrial fixtures. Please email if you would like to book more than 8 guests, with notice we can accommodate 34 guests for our Crafternoons Please contact us if you would like to attend your Crafternoon at a different time All materials and equipment are provided, with introduction to the craft This crafternoon is self-led with an introduction by the Debbie Bryan team

Debbie Bryan is the place to be creative, we’re known for an inspiring & creative environment, friendly service and delicious cake Located in a Georgian town house in the historic Lace Market area of Nottingham. Our space is beautiful and inspiring; the gallery sells unique craft, design, art and heritage collections with an opportunity to view and purchase historic lace, technical illustrations and industrial fixtures. Please contact us if you would like to attend your Crafternoon at a different time All materials and equipment are provided, with introduction to the craft This crafternoon is self-led with an introduction by the Debbie Bryan team

This crafternoon is self-led with an introduction by the Debbie Bryan team. Creative Techniques include wire craft, finger crochet, paper-craft and hand-embroidery

Socially distancing tour. So, you arrive in Nottingham and want to know all about it. You have 3 choices available to you. 1. Go on a guided tour and see all those sights you read about before you came. 2. Walk around aimlessly hoping that the Gods of tourism will guide you. 3. Go to snikkit dot com and see what like minded locals want you to see about their home. Snikkit dot com will show you everything about Nottingham. The main sites The history The people But also the small stories, the best pubs and bars, where the locals eat and much much more. This is your tour at your own pace and at your convenience. We have done all the homework for you and found and researched all the stories and facts you need for an enlightening self guided tour of Nottingham's history, buildings, music, ghosts and arts. Once logged in you are the boss, you decide what you want to see and when you want to see it.

Nottingham is a city in England affectionately known as “The Queen of the Midlands”. It fuses its dynamic county capital origins with big-city aspirations and evocative historical sights. A city of rich history, for its legends, particularly one of Robin Hood and his merry men. Discover traces of history in many medieval architecture as well as monuments and also admire the most prominent landmarks of the city. Learn about Lord Byron who lived here from 1798 to 1799. He wrote his first verses in Nottingham, before returning to Newstead Abbey which was his ancestral home.