East Midlands Tours & Tickets

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.

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.

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 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

Don’t just eat English scones: learn to bake them during a small-group cookery class in a Cotswolds village. Join a local home cook in her 15th-century thatched cottage in the hamlet of Hanwell, and learn to make traditional scones using a recipe inherited from her grandmother. While your scones bake, take a walking tour of the village before enjoying them with jam, clotted cream, and a pot of afternoon tea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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

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).

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

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.

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.

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 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!