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Get behind the wheel of the car of your dreams with the Virgin Experience Supercar Thrill.

Pick from an amazing line-up of some of the world's sexiest cars — the Ferrari 360, Porsche 911, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Audi R8, Nissan GTR and V8 Supercar.

This would make the perfect gift for the petrol-head in your life — watch their eyes light up as they take control of one of these beautifully engineered cars.

Feel the power, torque and control in your own hands as you take to the track in one these thoroughbred performance cars for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The experience includes a welcome, introduction and a briefing on circuit driving techniques from a qualified instructor.

Once you've been out on the track, the event concludes with a debrief on how you've done and a certificate presentation to keep as a memento of an incredible day.

When you purchase an experience, a gift pack is sent to you or directly to the recipient. A voucher and booking information are included so you or they can check the info and book the experience.

Key features:

• Seven incredible supercars to chose from
  
• Locations: Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire
  
• Duration 60-90 minutes
  

Guidelines:

• Height and Weight restrictions apply (Height 5 foot 2 inch - 6 foot , max weight 17-18 stone)
  
• Minimum age: 18 years
  
• Participants must be in good health
  
• Vouchers valid for 10 months
  
• Full UK driving licence must be presented on the day - at some locations, this must have been held for at least 1-3 years
  

Feel the adrenalin rush as you take the controls of a light plane and soar across the sky! This Virgin Experience Day introductory flying lesson will never be forgotten.

There are more than 40 flying lesson locations to chose from around the country, so you won't have to travel to too far to experience this incredible day out.

Your flying lesson starts with a briefing from your instructor before the flight, covering safety and an introduction to some of the controls.

Once in the plane, you will be given headphones so that you can hear conversations between your instructor and air traffic control, and so that you can talk with your instructor. And when you get in the air, you'll be able to take over the controls - though your pilot will generally land the plane and taxi back. You should allow an hour for the whole experience. The flight will last approximately 25-30 minutes.

Useful info:

• Choose from over 40 locations nationwide
  
• Restrictions: Min age: 12 (under-18s need parental/guardian consent)
  
• Max height: 6ft 4in
  
• Max weight: 18 stone (114kg)
  
• Vouchers are valid for 10 months
  

Enjoy an afternoon tea on the Thames with Bateaux London. Spend your afternoon discovering the magic of the city from the river on board the Naticia, whilst enjoying sandwiches, pastries and scones, as well as an assortment of teas and musical delights. Escape the bustle of the city for an afternoon of tea, talk and treats.

Follow in the footsteps of your Tottenham heroes by joining the White Hart Lane Stadium Tour and taking a look behind the scenes of the stadium, home to some of the world best players. This is the ultimate experience for any Spurs fan. On a White Hart Lane stadium tour you get the chance to see behind the scenes and view trophies and items of historic significance to the Club. Your tour will start on the High Road inside the foyer of the Club Megastore and will take you down Bill Nicholson Way and in to the famous West Stand. From here you will be able to walk in the footsteps of Spurs legends and heroes by entering the tunnel, viewing the home dressing room and seeing the unique view of the stadium from the technical area and dug-outs. In addition you will see the press auditorium, Directors Box and much, much more. You will have plenty of opportunities to take unique photographs and learn about the glorious history of Tottenham Hotspur FC. Location: London - Tottenham.

Prepare for an exhilarating day of ups, downs, jubilant cries and torn up ticket stubs with this fantastic day at the races. Enjoy admission to one of the 10 racecourses premier enclosures and get the inside track with a behind the scenes tour. Pick up your race programme and brush up on the form before placing a bet on your favourite with a FREE discount betting voucher. Then head to the bar for a complimentary drink before you take to the stands to cheer on your chosen champion.

This experience is available at the following race tracks; Bath, Brighton, Fos Las, Chepstow, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Newcastle, Sedgefield and Uttoxeter.

Drive the fantastic New Audi R8 - 4.2 litre V8 Supercar. The R8 was built to take your breath away Audi leading designers have pushed the boundaries of racing technology, futuristic construction and luxury refinement to deliver this new masterpiece. Now drive it and you will see why the Audi R8 has a top-speed of 187 mph.

Key Features:

• Welcome introduction and briefing on circuit driving techniques by a fully trained racing instructor.
• 3-4 laps driving the Audi R8 Supercar.
• Presentation and de-brief of experience certificate.
• Experience gift pack including personalised gift voucher and message card.
• PA cover to a value of £50.000 plus cancellation indemnity.

Guideline:

• Minimum age:17 (under 18's need parental consent)
• Minimum height: 5'2"
• Maximum height: 6'6"
• Maximum weight: 16-18 stone depending on location.
• You must be in reasonable health.
• You must hold a full valid UK or European driving licence and must be able to drive manual transmissions.
• Experience content, equipment and restrictions may vary according to location.

Locations: Derbyshire- Donington, Lancashire - Wigan, Leicestershire - Prestwold Hall, North Yorkshire - Elvington, Northamptonshire - Corby, Northamptonshire- Silversone, Oxfordshire - Chippping Norton, Staffordshire- Seighford.

Feeling jaded? Need to relax? Then what better way to let your cares and worries melt away than enjoying a proper pampering session at a Spa Day together?

Enjoy some real indulgences that will leave you feeling trim and glowing.The Virgin Experience Spa Day is a great way to treat yourselves or a perfect birthday gift or thank you present you can share.

You can enjoy a luxurious Spa Day at any one of 33 Bannatyne Sensory Spas around the country.

The Sensory Spa offers an environment in which to escape, relax and revitalise. The pool, spa, sauna and steam rooms refresh both body and mind, providing the perfect place to unwind.

With this package you can use all the fitness and leisure facilities as well as receiving a relaxing treatment.

Enjoy one free treatment (approximately 55 minutes in total). Ladies can choose from a Bannatyne Skin Specific facial, Swedish full body massage, Lava shell full body massage, Immaculate manicure or Pristine Pedicure. Men can choose from Urban Cleanse facial, Swedish full body massage or Lava shell full body massage. Spend the rest of your time taking advantage of the fitness and leisure facilities available to you or simply take the opportunity to just relax.

When you purchase a spa day experience, a gift pack is sent to you or directly to the recipient. A voucher and booking information are included so you or they can check the info and book the experience.

Guidelines:

• 33 locations to chose from across the UK
• Minimum age 18 years
• One free treatment each as part of the package
• Vouchers valid for 10 months

The experience is available to book Monday to Sunday. Kindly note that Saturday availability may be limited due to popularity and cannot be guaranteed.

Are you ready to experience what it is like to be an F1 driver like Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button The F1 Grand Prix Simulator Race Experience will see you take part in an adrenaline filled race meeting where you will be racing against up to 19 other competitors, behind the wheel of an FF1600, before progressing into a modern F1 Race Car on a world famous Grand Prix Circuit. Where will your qualifying times place you on the grid? Will you get the ultimate pole position? Points will be awarded for your qualifying position and from each of your races, but will you finish in the top three being awarded a trophy to show to the world. 20 minutes of qualifying. Upon arrival you will need to register before being given a drivers briefing including a guide through the controls on the simulator and details of how the event will be run by the Race Director. You will then be unleashed onto the circuit for your 20 minutes of practice and qualifying to learn how to handle the car on the limit, get to grips with the best lines into and out of the corners before getting in that all important fast lap to determine your position on the grid. When your grid position has been determined, it's time for your first race to start. With all drivers ready, you will find yourself on the starting grid waiting for the start light procedure to commence. With the engine revs rising all around you, you will need to time your start to perfection as the lights turn to green. Enjoy the thrill and adrenaline rush as you race at high speed against your fellow competitors, racing wheel to wheel, deciding when to out brake and out drive all others to take the chequered flag first. Points will be awarded and preparations made for the next race.

Visit the scariest tourist attractions in London: the London Bridge Experience and London Tombs where it is Halloween every day of the year. Embark on a history lesson into the Citys grimy and haunting past, which includes seeing the great fire of London and watching Queen Boudicca thwart the Romans, before descending into the gothic tunnel under the bridge to experience the blood chilling, award-winning London Tombs Show your ticket at the box office to gain entrance to The London Bridge Experience and see, hear, feel, taste and even smell what London Bridge was like over the ages. It's a fun adventure through time. Experience the London of old with Romans, Vikings and the odd pick-pocket or two. We'll take you through the fire of London, how London Bridge was used to punish criminals and so much more. There are re-creations of the past wooden, stone and medieval bridges, all of which include live characters in full regalia of the time. Join in the fun, have a laugh and learn some of Londons gruesome history at the same time. Then descend into the gothic tunnels under the bridge in the award winning London Tombs. It's a thrilling experience using the latest in Hollywood style wizardry and the marvellous real life characters guiding you through the ages of the bridge. Get ready to be entertained and amazed at what you will see. Formerly a plague pit, the London Tombs will excite you, scare you, make your pulse race and your throat sore from screaming. Make your way past walls that are dripping in blood, squeeze through confined spaces and gasp in terror as you are met with spiders, snakes, ghosts and ghouls. The staff will be on hand at all times for those of you who just find it a little too much and have to leave. For the rest of you get ready for the biggest fright of your life as you journey ever deeper into London.