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Description: Experience Days Attractions: Get ready to take on a new kind of adventure, with the Bear Grylls Dive Experience in Birmingham! During your visit, you and a friend will get the chance to obtain your PADI beginners certificate by diving with over 800 tropical sea creatures. You'll both even have full access to the Royal Marine inspired assault course, where you can attempt to beat Bear's competition time of 1 minute and 3 seconds! The Bear Grylls Adventure is Birmingham's latest and greatest attraction, and this voucher challenges you to explore the unknown as you explore the sea bed in a purpose-built dive environment. The pro dive team will be on hand to help you gear up for the experience, and teach the basics of diving. No previous diving experience necessary! Once happy with your diving techniques and knowledge, you'll dive straight into a tank with over 800 tropical sea creatures, including the chance to get up close to some amazing sharks and rays. Experience the unknown as you test your confidence by diving into the ultimate unexplored environment! Your voucher also includes a free digi photo, so you can take the memories home with you. The Bear Grylls Dive Adventure is a fantastic entry into the world of diving, and a unique opportunity to challenge your brain, body and reflexes, all inspired by Bear's love of adventure. . Experience Days The Bear Grylls Dive Adventure in Birmingham for Two - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Kitesurfing Experience Days: Do you want to defy physics by harnessing the power of nature? Kitesurfing is the sport for you! During this one-day experience, you will be taught everything you need to get a good feel for kitesurfing with the guidance of expert instructors. Your kitesurfing experience will begin on land, with some simple trainer kite flying and theory as to how to generate power and harness the wind comfortably. Next, you'll take a lunch break and re-fuel before donning your wetsuit. You'll then take to the water for some one-to-one or small group coaching in the designated kite sport zone of Poole Harbour. This is the perfect environment to learn kitesurfing in, as it never gets too deep. You can stand up to put the skills you learned on land to use, move around the water, and practice the art of 'body dragging'. Your instructor will adapt the session to everyone's individual skill level and pace of learning. If you've picked it up quickly, they'll encourage you to get as much as possible done during your one day session, ensuring you make the most of your time on the water! Either way, you're guaranteed to come away with a huge smile on your face and the start of a new passion for water sports. This one day kitesurfing course in Poole is a unique experience gift for fans of water sports, and makes a fun day out in Poole!. Experience Days Kitesurfing 1 Day Course in Poole - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Climbing Experience Days: Indoor climbing has exploded in popularity over recent years,. with thousands of people enjoying this fantastic extreme sport. The. benefits of climbing are abundant; not only does it work all muscle. groups at the same time, it exercises your mind as well as your. body and is immensely rewarding. The feeling of scaling a sheer. wall you previously thought was impossible cannot be beaten, and. you are guaranteed to leave with adrenaline pumping through your. veins and a big smile on your face. This superb Introduction to. Climbing course in Gloucester is perfect for beginners, and will. teach you all you need to know to start climbing safely and. successfully. Give it a go and we're sure you'll soon be hooked,. and scaling heights you never thought possible! Once you have. arrived and been welcomed to the centre, your day will begin with a. thorough safety briefing which will cover all aspects of the. equipment and the surroundings. Once briefed, you'll be ready to. get started and will begin with learning how to tie knots &. belay, how to warm ups and stretch to avoid injury, how to put on a. harness, bouldering and top-roped climbing, and much more. You will. be practicing climbing techniques under the expert tuition of your. instructors, who will review your progress and offer advice on how. to improve. This superb introduction to climbing will give you a. solid base of understanding, and on completion you should feel. assured enough to climb unsupervised!. Experience Days Introduction to Indoor Climbing - Gloucester - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Climbing Experience Days: Enjoy a full day rock climbing and abseiling experience in the. beautiful Peak District. Throughout this course you will learn a. number of fundamental climbing skills, such as safely fitting a. seat harness, and how to properly 'tie in'. You will spend half of. your day scaling rock faces, pushing yourself as far as you are. comfortable with and progressing to more difficult climbs if you. feel ready. You will also spend time abseiling, getting over that. fearful feeling learning how to lean back and sit into the the. descent. With expert (and very enthusiastic) instruction on hand throughout. your climbing experience, you will progress quickly and should feel. really confident by the end of your day. This Peak District. climbing experience is a wonderful solo experience, but also a. fantastic group activity, ideal for corporate team. building. Climbers will meet at 10am at the Peak District location. Once the group has assembled and been briefed, you will head to a. local disused quarry to start the climbing portion of the day. You. will break for lunch (which is not provided, so perhaps bring. something with you), before heading to the Go climbing at a local. disused quarry. Lunch (not provided) then off to Millers Dale. Viaduct to do a 75ft bridge abseil!. Experience Days Full Day Peak District Climbing and Abseiling Experience - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: White Water Rafting Experience Days The White Water Rafting group experience is a fantastic team-. building exercise. Hire a 5-7 man raft and ride through chopping. waves for a thrilling day out. Learn the basic skills from your. qualified instructor before tackling the 700 meter, International. Grade 3 raging rapids course! Work together to guide yourselves to. safety, paddle hard over the constant whirlpools and hold on tight. as you nose dive down the unexpected dips! With up to 6 of your. most adrenaline-hungry friends and family this is sure to be an. unforgettable experience!. Once your group has arrived and been welcomed to the centre your. experience will begin with a full safety briefing whilst you. collect your safety equipment. Your qualified instructor will run. through the basics to white water rafting before guiding you down. to the rapids! Now to begin rafting! Climb aboard the 5-7 man raft. and work together, with the rest of your group to guide yourselves. down the raging course. You will participate in approximately 3-4. runs down the 700meter course! Your experience will draw to a close. with a de-brief back at the centre, where you will have a chance to. change into dry, clean clothes and reflect on this exhilirating. trip!. Experience Days White Water Rafting Group Experience in Nottingham - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Sailing Experience Days: This superb Solent Yacht Sailing Experience with Lunch is the. perfect experience gift for anyone with a passion for boats - but. is also just a hugely enjoyable day out on the sea you will never. forget. Sailing around the Solent in a luxury yacht is an experience you. are guaranteed to enjoy, whether you are male or female, young or. old, sailing novice or a yachtmaster! This fantastic day trip is. your chance to kick back on a beautiful, modern yacht and be. treated like royalty as you sail past some of the UK's most. beautiful sights. From the moment you climb aboard the yacht and. are offered a glass of champagne, your special sailing experience. will begin. You can tailor your trip to your own preferences; if. you want to relax then you can just sit back, put your feet up and. enjoy the breath-taking views of the Hampshire coast and sparkling. blue sea; if you fancy getting involved with the sailing, then you. are more then welcome to learn the ropes! You will sail past the. Isle of Wight, Beaulieu or Hamble, and the iconic Needles, where. you can admire the stunning views from this vantage point - so. don't forget your camera! After a few hours sailing, you will. anchor off the Isle of Wight where you will enjoy a delicious and. freshly prepared two-course meal on board the yacht - and if you. fancy it, you are more than welcome to go for a swim in the Solent! After your meal there is more sailing to be enjoyed before you. begin the trip back to the mainland. If you are looking for a day out with a difference or an extra. special experience gift for a friend with a sense of adventure,. then you really can't beat this sensational Solent sailing. experience with lunch. You can bet that this is one day out on the. sea that you won't ever forget!.

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Description: Horse Riding Experience Days: Get in the saddle with this beginner's horse. riding lesson in Southampton. Set in a peaceful, rural part of. Hampshire, this riding lesson will give you all the instruction. you'll need to get started with this exciting sport. Your. introduction will be for 30 minutes on a mechanical horse for. practice, followed by 30 minutes on the real thing! Your day ends. with lunch from the on-site café. You will begin by experiencing the motion of. horse riding - walking, trotting and cantering - on the. cutting-edge mechanical horse at the stables. The mechanical horse. will simulate the movement of a real live horse, meaning you can. learn how to ride and gain confidence while in a completely. controlled environment. After this you will move on to a real. horse, to practice what you have already learned. All sessions are. taken by fully qualified BHS instructors. As the session draws to a close, the experience. is then followed by lunch on the onsite café. This beginners lesson. is perfect for newbies wishing to try their hands at horse. riding!. Experience Days Horse Riding in Hampshire - Beginner Lesson - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Experience Days River Cruises: This fantastic 80 minute river Thames experience is the ultimate way to explore London and offers you a unique and thrilling sight seeing trip, along with a knowledgeable guide to the famous landmarks! This five star excursion provides you with an exciting tour of the capital city, covering many famous London landmarks including the houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, The Globe Theatre, and many more along the way, and finishes with a high speed RIB blast - great fun! This awesome experience is an adrenaline-pumping, high-octane and hugely enjoyable river cruises - much more fun than most traditional. The crew are knowledgeable and funny and have great experiences and bits of information to share with you during your trip. The boat will depart from the London Eye Pier, where you will meet and be introduced to the crew for your trip. They will show you to your seat and provide you with a lifejacket for the duration of the trip. These boats can reach speeds of up to 35 knots (approximately 40 mph), so you'll want to hold on tight! Your professional entertainer and guide will be on hand to talk you through the sights and associated history as you pass by. If you're looking for something a little different from your average London sightseeing tour, then this Explorers Voyage is the ultimate excursion. With hair-raising speeds and hilarious commentary, you are sure to have a blast, and learn a little along the way. Experience Days River Thames Explorers Voyage in London - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: White Water Rafting Experience Days: Take to the waters for the must-try activity of White Water. Rafting and experience a water sport like very little else. The. frightening aura of White Water Rafting goes hand in hand with it's. 'must try' status, as the thrilling water sport involves a great. deal of involvement from its brave participants. In groups of up to. 8 you'll be manning the 14ft raft down a range of hairy and scary. waters, working together to keep the boat upright and you inside! White Water Rafting is an excellent team building or party. exercise, as it truly is a fantastic combination of fear, reward. and team work.and fantastically good fun. Once you have arrived. and been welcomed to the centre your White Water Rafting Experience. will start with a briefing about safety and the White Water Rafting. techniques. Then, once briefed you'll be donning your safety gear. and hitting the water as you begin the adrenaline pumping activity! Your qualified guide will take you and your fellow rafters down a. varied white water run in the inflatable six-eight man raft. You. may get more than one run depending on the conditions and time. Each boat is guided by an expert instructor with vast experience in. White Water Rafting. Experience Days White Water Rafting Experience - Llangollen - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Windsurfing Experience Days: Discover the exciting and vibrant world of windsurfing today. with this incredible course that will teach you all the basics of. the sport. Windsurfing is a cross between two of the most popular. watersports around, surfing and sailing, and is both physically and. technically challenging as well as totally thrilling! However, with. correct tuition and modern equipment, you will breeze through this. great introductory course. The RYA Level 1 windsurfing course is. for people who are serious about learning to windsurf, and on. completion you will have a complete understanding of the sport and. be able to hire equipment around the world. Windsurfing is a great. way to get into shape and enjoy yourself, once you've experienced. the adrenalin pumping as you take on pounding waves, you won't look. back! During this two day course, you will cover all the. fundamentals of windsurfing,, teaching you the basics of getting. on the water and sailing the board across the wind and back. The. course will cover being introduced to the board and rig, simulator. work on land, balancing and rig handling techniques, learning how. to control upwind and downwind windsurfing, safety and self-rescue. techniques. With qualified instructors to help at all stages,. learning the first steps will be an exciting and enjoyable. experience, and you should be able to capably sail an area by the. end of the course and be ready to move your skills on. Once you. have completed the R.Y.A. certificate you will receive a logbook. and handbook. Experience Days Berkshire Windsurfing Course - RYA Level 1 - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Scuba Diving Experience Days: Experience the thrill of scuba diving with this fantastic. Discover Scuba Diving Experience in Bristol, the perfect. introduction to this awesome underwater activity! This great lesson. is your chance to see if this exhilarating sport is for you - but. it also makes a wonderfully unique experience gift for an. adventurous friend!. This brilliant two hour class will give you a real insight into the. joys of scuba diving, and learning from top PADI scuba diving. professionals in the safety of a heated swimming pool, you'll be. surprised how quickly you get the hang of it! During this fun and. informative lesson you will be taught how to use the specialist. scuba equipment as well as learning many essential scuba diving. principles including movement and hand signals. As soon as you. experience the incredible sensation of being able to breathe. underwater and your own weightlessness you will be hooked to this. sensational activity. Under expert tuition you will soon be feeling. comfortable and confident and ready to explore the secrets of the. underwater world!. So whether you're looking for an exciting new hobby or an. exceptional experience gift for a loved one, you can' go wrong with. this brilliant lesson in Bristol - the ideal introduction to scuba. diving!.

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Description: Archery Experience Days: Experience archery like never before during. this awesome archery combat game in Hampshire! You'll be using. specially designed arrows (no sharp ends of course!) and. traditional full power bows to tag your opponents and complete the. mission. Your archery experience takes place in the perfect. backdrop of the New Forest in Hampshire, so you'll truly feel like. you're in a Lord of the Rings battlefield as you fire arrows at the. enemy. Your archery combat experience begins with a. briefing on your mission and an introduction to this thrilling. sport! You'll be kitted out with your bow and arrows and all the. safety equipment needed. Then it'll be time to team up and choose. your allegiance for what is sure to be an epic battle! When the. games commence, you'll be using stealth tactics and testing your. bravery as you take aim and shoot at the enemy team. The aim of the. game is to eliminate the opposition - without getting tagged. yourself! The specifically designed arrows don't leave any bruising. and make this combat experience virtually painless, so you can. really get into the spirit and concentrate on the battle. Archery combat is the perfect experience for. anyone looking for a totally unique, totally thrilling group. activity. It's a great day out for friends and family and is sure. to be the most fun you have ever had with a bow and arrow!. Experience Days Hampshire Archery Combat Experience - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Outdoor Experience Days: This 7 hour gorge walking experience really cranks up the adrenaline-o-meter and allows you to take on nature at it's very best! Tucked away in the mountainous Brecon Beacon countryside, you and your fellow explorers will find yourselves tackling some geographical marvels.this is an absolute blast of an adventure, not to be missed! Sometimes referred to as ghyll scrambling, this gorge walking adventure in South Glamorgan, is a highly physical experience which will give you the chance to explore a truly exceptional by-product of river erosion, first-hand. After meeting your highly trained instructors, and kitting yourselves out with some necessary safety gear (think helmets, wetsuits and buoyancy aids), you'll head out to the first gorge of choice, with the rest of your group. Safety briefings out of the way, it's time to get physical! Throughout the morning, you could find yourselves exploring a dark and disused railway tunnel, wading through tumbling streams, clambering up rocks, and even sliding down the limestone in the river flow. After a break for lunch (which you'll need to bring with you), you'll head back out into the Beacons for a fun-filled afternoon of climbing, scrambling and jumping over waterfalls.if you're up for it! By the end of the day, you'll be exhausted, but grinning from ear to ear. So if you're feeling pumped and are ready to get to grips with nature, this full day gorge walking experience is the one for you!. Experience Days Gorge Walking Adventure for Two in Glamorgan - Full Day - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Outdoor Experience Days: Discover the magic of caving as you explore the secret world hidden beneath The Brecon Beacons National Park! During this three hour caving experience in Glamorgan, you'll venture into incredible cave systems, witnessing stunning geological features and formations as you delve deep below the surface of the Welsh countryside. The Brecon Beacons are home to a huge system of caves, so if you're a complete novice to caving or have some experience, you'll find a route to suit you! Your experience begins with an introduction to caving from your friendly instructor. Then it'll be time to get into your safety gear and head into the wild! Maybe you'll discover the secrets of 'Porth Yr Ogof,' an active river cave. Here you'll experience the adrenaline of narrow underground passages and the thrill of squeezing through tight crawls. On some trips you may even step things up a notch with an abseil through the dark caverns! If you're a beginner, 'Ogof Clogwyn' is the perfect introduction to caving, with easy navigation and exhilarating challenges throughout. This beautiful cave hides behind a waterfall, making your experience truly unforgettable from start to finish! Caving is a high adrenaline, truly awe-inspiring experience where you'll discover nature's secret underground world first hand. This Glamorgan based, half-day caving session is the perfect experience gift for anyone with a sense for adventure! You'll experience the beautiful Brecon Beacons like never before as you travel deep below the South Welsh country side to discover what lies beneath. Experience Days Caving Experience for 2 in Glamorgan - Half Day - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Driving Experience Days: As is often the case with trains, if you know someone who's into. them, they're most likely really into them. When. trainspotting is just not enough any more, give the gift of a. lifetime and treat a lucky loved one to the Diesel Train Driving. Experience in Derbyshire, guaranteed to be a truly unforgettable. day. Located at the heritage Wirksworth railway station, you'll join. an expert train driver aboard the lovingly restored diesel railcar,. ready for a full day of locomotive action. The instructor has a. wealth of knowledge, and is on hand to answer any questions you may. have about the history, function and controls of the train - so be. sure to test their expertise! You'll spend the morning learning how. to operate a heritage diesel railcar and have a go at driving,. before breaking for a delicious lunch in the Pullman Buffet Car. The afternoon consists of further tuition and driving, this time in. a heritage main line diesel locomotive - make sure you take a. moment to admire the stunning Ecclesbourne Valley scenery as you. chug through the countryside - bliss! The Full Day Diesel Train Driving in Derbyshire is a hugely. enjoyable day out and makes a fabulously unique experience gift for. train enthusiasts, or those who just love trying new things. Treat. a loved one to an experience day they'll remember for years to. come!. Experience Days Diesel Train Driving Experience - Derbyshire - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Paddleboard Experience Days: Give the popular water sport of paddleboarding. a go during this two hour introduction held near Bristol. You'll. learn the skills needed to balance upon and control your board with. confidence as you get to grips with this awesome sport on the river. Avon. Your Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) lesson. kicks off with an introduction from your experienced instructor. You'll learn everything you need to know about the paddle and board. before getting out on the water. Once kitted out in a wetsuit and. buoyancy aid, you'll head out and start practising! Beginning with. kneeling, then working your way up to standing, you'll practise. different strokes and techniques used to control the board. You'll. even have the chance to take part in some games, where you can. really enjoy your newly acquired skills and have some fun with the. rest of your group. Paddleboarding is a great water sport and this. introductory lesson makes the perfect experience gift for anyone. who wants to get out there and learn something new. This is a great. paddleboarding experience to take with a group of friends or alone. and is sure to be loads of fun. Experience Days Stand Up Paddleboarding Introduction - Bristol - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Shooting Experience Days: Try your hand at an action packed, triple. target sport day with this exciting experience based in. Nottinghamshire! You'll have a go at the ancient sports of Archery. and Axe Throwing as well as testing your aim with an awesome Air. Rifle shooting session. Your experienced instructor will introduce you. to each sport, ensuring you are feeling confident and ready before. you start shooting. Once kitted out in all the safety gear and. equipment needed, you will head out to the range and begin this. exciting experience. First up will be a spot of Archery and with. help from your instructors, you'll soon be hitting the bullseye! Then it'll be time to move onto the awesome Axe Throwing, where. you'll really unleash your inner warrior as you throw tomahawk axes. at timber targets. Last but definitely not least, you'll test your. aim to the limit with air rifle shooting. Each activity is scored,. so at the end of the 3 hour experience, one of your group will be. crowned the ultimate target sport warrior! Target sports make a great experience gift for. anyone with a competitive streak, or for those looking to have some. fun doing something a bit different! This experience is based in Nottingham and is bound to be a day out to. remember. Experience Days Triple Target Shooting Experience - Nottinghamshire - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Speedboat Experience Days: Whether you are visiting the capital for the day, or are a local. London resident, this 50 minute powerboat sightseeing tour along. the Thames is the ultimate adventure for thrill-seekers. There. really is no better way to view the sights, than by flying across. the water on a speedboat.hold on tight, you are in for a. fun-filled ride! With this ultimate Thames adventure, you'll be immersed in the. history and architecture of London's riverbanks, whizzing past a. grand total of 22 points of interest, whilst being thoroughly. entertained by your on-board tour guide. The award winning guides. are all hand-picked from the entertainment circuit, so whether an. actor, performer or stand-up comedian by trade, you can expect them. to be highly engaging and rearing to share their love of London's. weird and wonderful history with you. Departing from the iconic. London Eye pier, you'll reach speeds of up to 30 knots as you. rocket through Canary Wharf, and whizz beneath Tower. Bridge.expect thrills and spills all round! Probably the fastest and funniest way to tour London, this 50. minute powerboat sightseeing adventure is the perfect experience. gift for those with a bit of a wild side!. Experience Days London Speedboat Adventure - Adult - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: White Water Rafting Experience Days: Make a splash with this thrilling hour and a half Tubing. experience at the UK's first artificial whitewater centre in. Northampton. Tumble down the falls, ride the rapids, and have the. time of your lives during this fantastic day out! Upon arrival at the Whitewater Centre, you'll be kitted out with. wetsuits, helmets, and buoyancy aids before being briefed on the. aquatic challenge ahead of you. Safety instructions out of the way,. it will be time to grab a tube and take to the water! For one whole. hour, you and a friend will attempt to negotiate your way through. the rushing waters, tackling eddys and whirlpools along the course,. all whilst desperately clinging to your tube and trying to remain. upright in nothing but a giant rubber ring! There are sure to be a. whole host of classic moments, and luckily enough there are plenty. of viewing points along the way, so make sure you bring someone. along with strong camera skills! A brilliantly thrilling experience gift for anyone with a sense. of adventure, this White Water Tubing in Northampton makes for a. birthday or Christmas gift to remember!. Experience Days White Water Tubing For Two Northampton - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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Description: Shooting Experience Days: This crossbow experience, in Leeds, is a chance for you and a. friend to try out some awesome weapons. Learn to fire crossbows. safely and accurately, and compete in a series of fun games,. including 'Shoot the Stag' and 'Destroy the Zombies'! The experience takes place in one of the region's top woodland. activity centres, just a half hour's drive from Leeds, York, or. Harrogate. On arrival, you'll be met by an instructor, who'll. introduce you to the centre's arsenal of regularly-serviced,. professional crossbows. These are the real deal - powerful. precision weapons, capable of hitting a variety of different. targets. After demonstrating the proper technique, your trained. instructor will guide you through a series of games. You'll go head. to head with plenty of shots to improve your accuracy and regular. feedback from your instructor. Once these games are over, you'll. have a final chance to test your skills against 'The Zombie'. Just. remember - only head shots count! The Crossbow Experience for Two, in Leeds, is great fun for. competitive sharpshooters, aged twelve and above. An Experience. Days gift voucher hits the mark every time!. Experience Days Crossbow Experience for Two in Leeds - shop the best deal online on giftbliss.co.uk

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