Experience Culture on these awesome days
Drive a steam train experiences
Steam trains are a mixture of timeless romance and raw mechanical power, and you can drive one. Find the best prices in the UK today.
Experience days at Harrods
Harrods is nice and posh, and they regularly have experience days, usually involving tea, champagne or both. I’ve found the best prices in the UK.
Hampton Court experience days
Hampton Court is really nice. You should go! And I’ve found the best prices for all experiences days around Hampton Court
View from the Shard experience
Enjoy a view from the Shard with great added extra like champagne, cream tea or three course meals.
Mini Cooper driving experience
Drive or race a classic British Mini Cooper. Find the best prices for this experience now.
Bletchley Park Visit – Codebreaking Experience
Enjoy a fabulous trip to the legendary Bletchley Park, famous as the World War 2 codebreaking centre where Alan Turning cracked the infamous German Enigma Code and helped us win the war. Set in wonderful historic grounds, the highlight of your visit will be going into the actual Codebreakers’ Huts which have been lovingly restored […]
Luxury day out on the Northern Belle
This sister to the famous Orient Express brings you unashamed luxury, mouth-watering haute cuisine and sheer pampering all the way from the moment you step on board to the minute you reluctantly leave the train. My recommended Northern Belle experience But if you’re looking for other ways to enjoy this legendary train experience, then we’ve […]
Faulty Towers Dining Experience
Blimey, what a bizarre experience this is. Basically it’s a wonderful three course meal, served by and interrupted by the members of 1970s sit-com Fawlty Towers. Now, it’s a bit of a copyright minefield, hence the different spelling of the main characters’ name, however this is as close as you’re ever going to get, to […]
Cheese tasting experience
If you love cheese, you’ll love cheese tasting. I’ve found the best UK cheese tasting experience gifts and compared them. Find out more here.
Glamping experiences
Stay overnight in a luxurious tent, tree house or hobbit hole. More fun than a boring hotel, and cheaper too!
Gin making and gin tasting experience days
With a big range of gin tasting and making experiences, there’s certainly something here for the gin lover in your life.
James Bond experience
James Bond experience – tour the James Bond locations or see the iconic James Bond cars in real life.
Design your own perfume experience
Learn the secrets of perfume design from the masters and develop your own unique scent to take away and enjoy
Photography courses and experiences
Alasdair’s recommended Photography workshop I’ve chosen this one because it’s an excellent course for all levels, good value and readily available! There are loads of other photography experiences, ranging from intensive courses and workshops to accompanied photography tours of buildings and places of interest. Keen amateur or budding pro, there’s one for you in there. […]
Llama and alpaca trekking experiences
Do you know what’s more fun than a walk through the countryside? Walking with a llama, that’s what! Find the best one here.
Harry Potter experience
You’ve seen the film, now see where it was made! This is your chance to walk on the actual sets, check out the actual props used in this most magical series of films. Compare Harry Potter experiences I selected this experience for you as it’s a fascinating studio tour for Harry Potter fans of all […]
Belmond British Pullman experience
Say Orient Express and it instantly conjures up pictures of glitz, glamour and fine living, and the old-world luxury that is so hard to find in today’s convenience-store and ready-meal world. This is the sister train to the legendary Orient Express of Hercule Poirot fame and when it comes to luxury, it’s unrivalled. Alasdair’s recommended […]
Wedgwood pottery experience
Want to try your hand at pottery? Well where better than at Wedgwood, one of the oldest and most respected ceramic makers there is. Recommended Wedgwood pottery experience Ceramics and pottery are a fascinating world, and if you’ve ever wondered how china and pottery are made, then a ceramic experience is just the thing. They […]
Save 50% on eating out with Tastecard
Save 50% on eating out at over 7000 restaurants nationwide with Tastecard. From Pizza Express to Michelin-starred restaurants. With close on a million members already, what are you waiting for? Buy your Tastecard today and start saving. Alasdair’s recommended Tastecard deal I’ve picked this one for you because quite simply it’s the cheapest. What’s […]
Experience with confidence
COVID-19 has caused chaos in the UK, but experience companies have got you covered. Just give them a shout to swap or postpone your experience if restrictions are tightened.
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