Virgin Experience Days

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 with a friend or loved one?

The Bannatyne 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 from a stressful world.

With this package you can use all the fitness and leisure facilities as well as receiving a relaxing treatment. Fully trained professional staff will be on hand to help and guide you.

On arrival you will be greeted by a member of staff who will explain the range of facilities and services available to you. Take a relaxing dip in the pool, or unwind in the sauna or steam room before your treatments.

Enjoy 2 treatments each (approximately 40 minutes in total) from Swedish Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage or facial plus a scalp massage each. Please note that treatments available vary depending on location. 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.

Guidelines:

• 33 locations to chose from across the UK
• Allow approx 6 hours for spa day experience
• Minimum age 18 years
• 2 treatments as part of the package (2 treatments per-person). One of the treatments will be a scalp massage. You can then choose betweena Swedish back, neck and shoulder massage or facial.
• Vouchers valid for 10 months
• Valid all week

Take to the sky in an iconic Virgin hot air balloon and see the world from an amazing new perspective. Ballooning is both serene and thrilling as you drift on the wind, enjoying panoramic views and a unique sense of freedom. Follow in the footsteps of Sir Richard Branson; you're sure to come away with some incredible photographs and memories to match. Your flight finishes with the traditional celebratory toast with a glass of champagne. There are over 100 launch sites in England, Scotland and Wales. The balloon flight itself will last around 60 minutes depending on weather conditions on the day but you'll need to allow approximately 3 to 4 hours for the whole experience. The minimum age is 7 and under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. The minimum height is 4 ft 6 ins and maximum weight is 18 stone. You'll need to be able to climb into the basket using foot holes provided, stand unassisted for an hour and adopt the seated landing position. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has recently undergone major surgery.

Why not take a helicopter flight over the centre of London where you will be treated to a unique view of all the major attractions like the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Houses of Parliament. You will be treated to a truly unique view of the Capital city and a trip to remember. Make sure you bring your camera with you because this will be a unique opportunity to take in the sights of London from a very different perspective.

The flight departs from Chessington in Surrey. You should allow approximately one hour for the whole experience. The flight itself will last approximately 30 minutes. Guests are requested to arrive 30 minutes before the flight time. Available on selected weekend dates throughout the year. Spectators are welcome to wait at the airfield while you take your flight.

Restrictions:

• Minimum age 2 years however all children must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
• Maximum weight: 16 stones
• Maximum height: 6.5ft.
• You should not fly if you suffer from epilepsy or are pregnant, please check with Doctor prior to booking if you have any health concerns.
• Locations; Essex - Damyns Hall; Surrey- Redhill.

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?

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

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 from a stressful world.

With this package you can use all the fitness and leisure facilities as well as receiving a relaxing treatment. Fully trained professional staff will be on hand to help and guide you, so that you emerge feeling sleek and carefree.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by a member of staff who will explain the extensive range of facilities and services available to you. Take a relaxing dip in the pool, or unwind in the sauna or steam room before your treatment.

Enjoy one treatment (approximately 25 minutes in total) from Swedish Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage or facial. 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
• Allow approx 6 hours for your spa day experience
• Minimum age 18 years
• One free treatment as part of the package
• Vouchers valid for 10 months

Enjoy this fabulous experience and let dedicated experts create the perfect look for the two of you before you enjoy your photoshoot together. You'll even receive a complimentary A5 print of the two of you to keep.

After arriving at the studio at your allotted time you will have a style consultation, after this it's time to have a stunning make-up session followed by your hair being styled. You will then step onto the photographic set to enjoy a photo shoot you'll never forget. With clothing and background changes the professional photographer will create your perfect look. After the photoshoot you will be able to view your pictures and can select one complimentary A5 print of the two of you to keep plus any additional ones you would like to purchase.

Guidelines:

• Over 45 locations available nationwide.
• Minimum age: 18 for the mother, no age restriction for the daughter,
• Your photoshoot must take place within 3 months of activating you voucher.
• A fully refundable deposit of £30 will be taken, this will be reimbursed in full after you photoshoot. Deposits will be lost if you fail to attend your booking.
• All studios work by appointment only.
• Experience lasts 2-4 hours.

Explore London's famous West End with this Theatre & Dinner package for two.

This is a fantastic chance to enjoy a delicious dinner for two at a popular central London restaurant before taking in a West End show.The perfect gift for a real theatre lover.

This is the perfect surprise gift for the theatre lover in your life, with a selection of shows to suit all tastes. Depending on what is available when you book, your choice of shows are Chicago, Blood Brothers, Woman In Black.

When you purchase an experience, a gift pack is sent to you or directly to the other participant. A voucher and booking information are included so you or they can check the info and book the experience on the date that suits you both.

Key features:

• Enjoy a pre-theatre dinner at a central London restaurant, examples of restaurants are Maxwell's PJ's and Planet Hollywood.
• Tickets of two upper circle or balcony seats.
• Choose from a selection of West End shows.
  

Guidelines:

• Minimum age: 18
• Not available to wheelchair users due to limited disabled access.
• Beverages not included.
• Transport not included,
• Vouchers are valid for 10 months
  

What better way to let your cares and worries melt away than enjoying a day of pampering together with a friend or loved one?

Enjoy some real indulgences that will leave you feeling trim and glowing.This would make a perfect birthday gift or thank you present — or a great way for 2 of you to club together for a special day.

Enjoy the benefits of great fitness and leisure facilities available for your perfect pampering day. You can use all the facilities available at the site you chose, which typically include a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, gym and relaxation area. You will also be treated to 2 treatments each; a 25 minute Elemis facial and a 25 minute Swedish back, neck and scalp massage.

Fully trained, professional staff will be on hand to help and guide you, so that you emerge feeling sleek and carefree! When you arrive at the venue, the facilities and services available to you will be explained, together with the treatments available on the day.

Please note that the 2 of you may receive your treatments separately depending on the location.

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.

Guidelines:

• Available at 25 locations around the UK
• Day format varies with location, but usually takes 6-8 hours
• Minimum age 18 years
• 2 free treatments each as part of the package
• Vouchers valid for 10 months
• Virgin Experience Day - Indulgence Day for 2

Spend the day with a friend experiencing life as a model — and come away with some sensational photographs you will treasure for ever.

After arriving at whichever studio you choose from the 70 locations available, you will both enjoy a style consultation, followed by an expert make-up session and hair-styling session.

Once you're looking fabulous, you step onto the photographic set to enjoy a fashion photo shoot you'll never forget.

A professional photographer will decide on a range of clothing and background changes to create perfect looks for both of you.

After the photo shoot, you will be able to view your pictures and can select one complementary A4 print each, plus any additional ones you'd like to buy.

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

Guidelines:

• Pay for one person - second goes FREE!
• Location: Over 70 across UK and Eire
• Age restriction: 18 years
• You should expect to spend 2-4 hours at the studio
• Vouchers are valid for 10 months
• A £30 deposit is taken when booking to be reimbursed after the session

How would you like to learn the skills and techniques, which will enable you to use your camera to produce stunning photographs to wow your friends, or to generate an income? Spend two days with our professional and engaging team to learn or develop your practical and creative photography skills.

We aren't going to overload you with useless jargon or rules you don't need. We'll help you unlock your potential, and open the possibilities for you to create amazing photographs with your camera. This workshop is designed for you to get the most out of your camera both practically and creatively.

The course will include several workshops in aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and exposure control, you'll learn how to create depths of field, and to create a sense of movement. There is also a second day where you will recap and expanse of the first day and you will be taken to a nearby location and you'll take part in a detailed photoshoot.

Locations: London, Nottingham, Manchester, Scotland, Newcastle and West Yorkshire, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham.

Guidelines:

• Minimum age: 16
• You will need to bring your own camera.
• Bookings are subject to availability.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months.
• This experience is available on selected weekends only throughout the year.
• Please note: accommodation is not included.