Overview:
Treat your group to a fantastic, action packed day of activities that they will remember long after the wedding is over. Mix and matching your activities means everyone has the chance of glory, including you and the stag!

So, you’ll not only have a much greater chance of becoming a champion but it will also keep you out of the pub that little bit longer, meaning the lightweights of the group are still on board for the evening’s festivities.
Combine any of the activities on offer, all at the one site.

This venue has all of the spectacular natural features to make it one of the best places in the UK to experience an off-road adventure. With over 500 acres of hills, bogs, woodland and water, any event held here will be sure to blow out the cobwebs and get the adrenalin rushing.

Format:
Choose from any two of the following:

Off Road Buggies
Prepare to be sliding all over the place as you get behind the wheel of a powerful Gemini Liberator buggy. The 400cc, 30hp machines are hugely fun to drive and you'll be guaranteed to be going sideways as you bolt around a brilliant grass track full of tight chicanes. Up to 2 buggies will be out on the track at once and the session begins with a few practice laps around the track. Next it's time for an endurance event where participants will be split into teams and expected to operate as a fully functional pit team as they negotiate pit stops and driver changeovers. The session will end with some timed individual races to determine who is the fastest on 4 wheels.

Extreme Quad Biking
Take on the challenge of deep mud, water pools and slippery descents on a brilliant Yamaha fully automatic quad bike. You will be accompanied by qualified instructors who will explain the bike's controls and allow you to have a practice ride before you embark on a trek up into the fells. There is no set track as this is true off-road quad bike trekking; the course will be made up as you go along to match the group's ability. All safety equipment is provided including overalls, helmets and gloves. Be warned though: you will not just be riding around on a flat field and are guaranteed to get a bit muddy, so don't bring your high heels! Each event session lasts a full hour of driving time per person.


Clay Shooting:
Pull, lead, squeeze, destroy, eject. Some people can and some people just can't. If you manage to get the hang of this fast paced action sport you can really put one over on the boys. Novices and old hands alike are well catered for with qualified instructors at the ready to take you through the basics and then to further hone your marksmanship. You will start on a couple of simple ‘straight up' practice targets to get the hang of things as you learn to track the bird and how to time your shots.

Professional instruction is provided in a 25 clay session with the instructor's aim to have even the most novice marksman hitting at least every second target by the end of the day. Different traps allow the target ‘birds' to be released in various flight patterns - across you, along the ground, away and up or straight down the barrel. You'll be using a 12" bore pump action shotgun just to spice things up a bit.
Included:
- 30 clays per person
- Expert tuition and use of all equipment

Air Rifles
To make sure your group is keeping their eyes on the prize, Air Rifle Shooting will be on offer to test your sharp shooting skills (or lack thereof). The shooting range has a series of targets and participants will be scored on their efforts. Up to 4 shooters can get out on the range at any one time.

Archery:
This event is simple really. Grab the most annoying member of the group, stand them up against a tree, bang an apple on their head, back-up 15 paces and let rip at the apple.

Well, you could probably do it, but just not whilst the instructor is looking. Archery is a game of points. The centre of the target being the highest and the outsides worth less. Missing everything all together wins you a cheer from your friends and nothing else....

4x4 Off Roading - (can only be done with clay shooting)
Using one of the beefy Land Rover Defenders, learn to drive off road on one of the biggest sites in the UK. 500 acres of extreme hills, rocks, water runs and bogs await drivers who are after some extreme adventure. Your qualified instructor will teach you how to handle some of the hardest off road terrain available and if you get stuck you may be taught some special winching techniques. Three other passengers can accompany the driver during the session.

Included:
- Two Activity sessions of your choice

Duration:
Allow approximately 1¼ hours for each driving event session. Shooting event may last longer depending on group size. Allow about 4 hours in total.

Notes:
Minimum 10 people for clay pigeon shooting & archery

Overview:
If you’re looking for an activity to make the weekend memorable, or something to bring together a group of girls who don’t all know each other , then cocktail making, or mixology as it’s called, is the perfect solution.

Experienced, professional and friendly mixologists will take you step by step through the history of cocktails and then show you how to make three of the classics, before handing you the bottles and letting your imagination and creativity run wild.

As you experiment under expert guidance as to what works and what doesn’t, you’ll start to appreciate a whole new art form and most excitingly develop skills which you can then hone with friends and family in the years to come.

Format:
Each group will have one or more cocktail ambassadors who will brief you on the day's activities before giving a short introductory talk on the history of the cocktail and the origin of the word. Each member of your group will then be given a bar tool which they will have to try to identify before putting the tools in the correct order of use when making a cocktail.

The ambassador will then make an introduction shot for the group where he/she will explain what all of the bar tools are used for. If you don't know the difference between a Hawthorn strainer and a Boston shaker, you'll find out.

Everyone then makes lemonade using real lemons, gomme and soda water, and you'll learn about how to perfectly balance sweet and sour. You'll use your lemonade to make a Raspberry Vodka Collins and a Passion Fruit Krushka.

You'll then be talked through the history of, and taught how to make a Mojito/Bison Grass Mojito, a Pear Caipirowska, a Cosmopolitan and a White Russian/Bride. Then it'll be your turn to show off your cocktail skills by going head to head with another member of your group in a shake off where you'll each make one of the cocktails.

The event will end with a mini quiz with two free cocktail vouchers each on offer for the winning team. To soak up some of the alcohol, your group will also have a couple of food platters to nibble at, with a wide variety of food.

Included:
- Cocktail ambassadors
- Welcome flavoured vodka shot
- History of the cocktail
- Bar tools and skills
- Balancing taste
- Demo cocktails and tasting
- All guests shake up cocktails behind the bar including competition/games (each guest gets a minimum of 2 cocktails to make/drink)
- Special Platter or Mezze Platter - one platter per three people.

Duration:
1-2 hours. This may vary depending on the size of your group.

Notes:
- With over 10 private party areas to choose from we can cater for all of your needs and are happy to create bespoke party packages for you!
- For an additional charge a three course meal can be arranged.

Overview
There's nothing quite like a bit of head-to-head rivalry with your mates. They say that nice guys come last, so the question is: do you have the competitive instinct and controlled aggression needed to finish first? Or are you happy to look down the tailpipe of your pal as he passes the chequered flag? No one wants that on their record for future pub banter.
 
Forget about speed limits and points on your licence, put your foot to the floor and burn rubber around the one of the city's  great karting tracks. Karting was made for large groups and whether you are racing individually or in teams everyone’s eyes will be on the leader board to see who’s on top.
 
So suit up, strap in, grab the wheel and unleash the speed demon inside!

Format
After a quick video and safety briefing, each driver will go out onto the circuit for a practice session. During this time the computer will monitor lap times which will determine the start position for the main race. After a short break you're back out on to the circuit for a 30 minute non-stop grand prix. Concentration and consistency are the key to victory and the chequered flag falls just as your shoulders begin to ache. Once your heart rate has settled down, the race results are announced. The winner receives a well deserved trophy and there will also be a special prize for the fastest lap during the race.

This snaking 1200m monster circuit is challenging, wet or dry. It demands respect through the turning sections if you are to keep you lap times low, but the best drivers hit back with productive use of the throttle when laying down the power coming into the straights. Be careful though: uncontrolled 360s into the tyre barriers are embarrassing and destroy your chances of spraying bubbly at the end of the day.

The boys in the pits have just taken delivery of a brand new fleet of 390 cc Eglem Thunderkarts, one of the most advanced general usage kart available. It is one of the few circuits in the UK running these awesome 70mph animals as standard and they are kept in top condition to ensure even racing.

Duration
- Duration is 1.5 hours including briefings and practice

Notes
- Groups of more than 20 will do an endurance race

Overview:
Escape to Newcastle's most exclusive place to party. Come rain or shine the party will always be in full swing. On long hot summer nights the party spills out onto the deck, while in the winter the lower deck lounges offer all the comfort and style of a Quayside bar and is a great place to hit the dance floor.

What better way to spend an evening – sipping cocktails, barbeque prepared on deck, great music, taking in the great views of Newcastle as you cruise along the river.

The Boats:
With a fleet of three luxury equiped vessels accommodating up to 180 people with fully licenced bar and buffet provided

Times:
Fridays
Boarding starts 7.30pm
Sets sail at 8pm

Saturdays
Boarding starts 7pm
Sets sail at 7.30pm

The bars are open and the party continues until 11pm

Includes:
3 hour cruise
BBQ included
Disco and live entertainment

Overview:
Escape to Newcastle most exclusive place to party. Come rain or shine the party will always be in full swing. On long hot summer nights the party spills out onto the deck, while in the winter the lower deck lounges offer all the comfort and style of a Quayside bar and is a great place to hit the dance floor. You can party till late but the fun does not have to stop there as you can go and sample Newcastle vibrant night life.

There are various themes set throughout the year including beach party, school disco and halloween. Please ask for details on when these events are running.

The Boats:
With a fleet of three luxury equiped vessels accommodating up to 180 people with fully licenced bar and buffet provided

Times:
Fridays
Boarding starts 7.30pm
Sets sail at 8pm

Saturdays
Boarding starts 7pm
Sets sail at 7.30pm

The bars are open and the party continues until 11pm

Includes:
3 hour cruise
Delicious food (menu appropriate for the type of event)
Disco and live entertainment

 

Overview:
Escape to Newcastle most exclusive place to party. Come rain or shine the party will always be in full swing. On long hot summer nights the party spills out onto the deck, while in the winter the lower deck lounges offer all the comfort and style of a Quayside bar and is a great place to hit the dance floor. You can party till late but the fun does not have to stop there as you can go and sample Newcastle vibrant night life.

The Boats:
With a fleet of three luxury equiped vessels accommodating up to 180 people with fully licenced bar.

Times:
Fridays
Boarding starts 7.30pm
Sets sail at 8pm

Saturdays
Boarding starts 7pm
Sets sail at 7.30pm

The bars are open and the party continues until 11pm

Includes:
3 hour cruise
Disco and live entertainment

 

Overview:
It's time to take those dance moves away from the bedroom mirror and transfer that energy from the comfort of your carpet to the bright lights. These dance lessons are the perfect opportunity to learn some new moves to throw into your hip-shaking repertoire and, more importantly, a really good laugh for all the girls. Choose one of the below formats for your event.

Included in all classes:
Bubbly or wine and Certificates of Commendation for all participants. Please note that props are not included, and you should bring your own should you wish.

Duration:
90-120 minutes

Note:
The following events require physical activity so are unsuitable for those in stages of pregnancy or carring injures.
A minimum of 13 people (if less than 13, a 13 person fee will be applicable)
Let us know if you'd like to bring your own CD, we need to pre-arrange this for you.


Bollywood
Bring on the Glitz + Glamour
Become a Bollywood actress surrounded by sparkles, sequins and splendour whilst learning a fun packed routine. Our instructors will have a genuine Indian costumes for all to try.

Bellydancing
The Ultimate Seductive Dance Minus the Pole...Grab the girls and experience a truly amazing dance class in the form of Belly Dancing. Wiggle and Giggle whilst you learn effortless Arabic hip rhythms. You will then learn a very seductive dance routine all without the aid of a pole or fishnets!

Hula Hooping:
Be honest... you haven't even thought of picking up a hula hoop since you were about five years old have you? But with all things old being cool again, it's hardly surprising that this old-skool lunch-break hobby is refreshing in its child-like fun and surprisingly challenging in a workout capacity.
Hula hooping is a fun way to tone your abs, butt, arms and legs and it'll also work your cardiovascular system and burn fat as it gets your heart rate going. But it's not all child's play - there is a real technique to getting the hip movements right.
So indulge your inner child, have a giggle and take a trip down memory lane with a hula hooping lesson...

Salsa Lesson:
Get revved up for your big night on the town by learning some saucy salsa dance moves. You and the rest of the gang will limber up for an exciting lesson that will equip you with the necessary skills to blow away everybody else at your chosen nightclub who is awkwardly stumbling about the dance floor. This exciting session of salsa dancing from a professional instructor is guaranteed to be a good laugh and a hell of a lot of fun.

What to Wear:
Loose comfortable clothing, Trainers/Flats.

Note: 
For health and safety reasons, you may not participate in hula-hooping only if pregnant

Overview:
Get ready for a day of driving and shooting in this great paintball and buggy package.

Off Road Buggies:
Powered by a 400cc engine, these exciting single-seater off-road Howla buggies provide thrilling entertainment. Driving around a twisting circuit with slaloms, chicanes and hairpin bends, participants will be split into teams and do a practice run before taking part in individual time trials and a timed team competition. Each super-fast race will feature one driver on the track while the next driver preps to hit the course. All round suspension, a full roll cage and racing harness ensure maximum fun with maximum safety.

Duration:
- 1 hour

Lock 'n' Load:
The adrenaline's pumping, you've crawled through a small clearing in the dense shrubbery and you're lying in the shadow of an old bunker. You spot the enemy stealthily creeping from behind a fallen oak and you have a clear shot. Your heart's pumping and you're fully loaded. It's time.
As you stand tall, and wildly spray your paint-filled-pellets-of-pain into his groin, you'll thank us for one of the most exciting experiences you've ever had.

Included:
- All equipment
- Numerous game scenarios
- Safety gear
- 100 balls (You will be expected to purchase a further 200 balls on arrival, to ensure your first game runs smoothly.) 

Paintball Cost:
- Extra 100 paintballs = £8

Duration:
- Full day: 1 hour buggy session, Lunch, 100 paintball session

Overview:
Gear up for a rip-roaring day of motorised madness at this top outdoor activity venue close to the centre of town.

Off-Road Racing Buggies
Powered by a 400cc engine, these exciting single-seater off-road Howla buggies provide thrilling entertainment. Driving around a twisting circuit with slaloms, chicanes and hairpin bends, participants will be split into teams and do a practice run before taking part in individual time trials and a timed team competition. Each super-fast race will feature one driver on the track while the next driver preps to hit the course. All round suspension, a full roll cage and racing harness ensure maximum fun with maximum safety.

Quad Bike Trek
Navigate these 125cc Yamaha breeze quads through an assault course, over obstacles and under limbo bars. These quads are ideal for tackling the selection of courses on offer and the simple controls mean you can concentrate on getting past all of the obstacles with ease. An instructor will be on hand to offer guidance throughout the event and will take up to 5 drivers at once on quad trek through a variety of challenging terrain.

Duration:
- Each motorised activity lasts for approximately 1 - 1.5 hours, depending on group size.

Notes:
- Motorised activities can be combined with Paintball
- Food and drink are available to purchase on-site.
- Minimum group size is 8.

Overview:
Get high in the forest with a thrilling high ropes session. Set deep in the Moor Valley this is a brilliant setting for you to face your fears and swing through the trees like Tarzan.

After being kitted out in all of the essential equipment and a full safety briefing from the instructors, it'll be time to head for the trees. You'll tackle a course of over 30 hanging rope bridges, scramble nets and zip slides which are up to 30ft off the forest floor. You can also have a go on one of the few tree zip lines in the country.

If you are a bit nervous about heights our advice is simple; clear your mind and focus on what is in front of you. Whatever you do don't think about slipping over and you falling head first to your death*. 

Included:
- Briefing and guidance from qualified instructors
- All safety equipment

*This won't happen as you'll be attached by a safety harness at all times so at worst you'll swing in the air for a few seconds before being pulled to safety. Mong.

 

Overview:
Take the wheel of a 125cc Yamaha breeze quadbike and get yourself out into the open countryside through an assault course, over obstacles and under natural limbo bars. The quads are perfectly equipped to get you about, chugging through bushes and woods, through forests and over hills - these things have almost unnatural amounts of power behind them, meaning these quads are ideal for tackling the selection of courses on offer and the simple controls mean you can concentrate on getting past all of the obstacles with ease. You'll be in teams of five being led through a huge 34-acre woodland, complete with a fast-flowing stream running right through the middle - a change of clothes may be advisable, as you will get muddy, and you will get wet! You'll all be pointscored for control and technique so there's a competitive element to the day!

Includes:
- An instructor will be on hand to offer guidance throughout the event and will take up to 5 drivers at once on quad trek through a variety of challenging terrain.

Burn Rubber:
Powered by a 400cc engine, these exciting single-seater off-road Honda buggies provide thrilling entertainment - designed for off-road grassy and muddy courses, these'll have you tearing across fields in no time! You and your buddies will be speeding around a twisting circuit with slaloms, chicanes and hairpin bends, all designed for an exhilaratingly challenging but fun drive! Participants will be split into teams and do a practice run before taking part in individual time trials and a timed team competition - that's right, you'll get to laugh at the snail in your group while engaging in fierce competition with the rest of the lads, trying to shave that last millisecond or two off your best times. Each super-fast race will feature one driver on the track while the next driver preps to hit the course. All round suspension, a full roll cage and racing harness ensure maximum fun with maximum safety.

Includes:
- Full safety briefing and instructions on controlling the buggy.
- Lap timings for each driver.

Overview:
Stealth and cunning punctuated by bursts of intense action, paintball is one of those activities that lets you shed the years and romp around like a small boy. No wonder it’s the most popular of stag pursuits.
Afterwards, as the adrenaline subsides, you can be safe in the knowledge that being brought down in a hail of paintball pellets as you made that death or glory charge and exactly who shot who will be discussed in pubs for at least several decades to come.

Format
This is no glorified game of ‘army’, fully kitted out in combat gear with face masks and semi automatic paintball guns, objectives and missions devised for your group are to be taken ultra seriously, and grown adults who have just been given their childhood back for the day are more than happy to oblige. Competing in teams, usually against other groups of weekend warriors, you’ll need to rely on your wit and nerves as you try to manoeuvre unseen towards the enemy and capture its flag.

Once you've been kitted out in all the gear and had a safety briefing, you'll head out to battle. You'll fight it out over four purpose built themed war zones: 'Dead Wood Wild West Town'; 'Trench Warfare with Colonel Carnage' featuring a realistic Stealth Fighter; shoot 'em up between the pyramids in "Paintball Pharaohs" & "Colombian Vice Wars" featuring a downed light aircraft. There are also plenty of foxholes, trenches & bunkers for you to hide in and snipe from.

Included
- All equipment (Tippmann semi-automatic paintball gun, coveralls, full face & eye protection, ambush hood, 200 shot hopper, 400 shot battle pack, unlimited gas refills)
- Safety briefing
- 100 paintballs
- Lunch (included in full day session)
- Free tea and coffee

Duration
Morning session: 09:45 - 13:00
Afternoon session: 12:45 - 16:00
Full day: 09:45 - 16:00

Notes
You can buy extra paintballs on site.
Club bar and kitchen on site with draught beer available spring 2012.

Overview:
There's more to cocktail making than just pouring a few spirits in a glass and giving it a bit of a shake - enter the world of Mixology.

Mixology is an art: get it right and you can create delicious drinks which will be an explosion of pleasure on your tongue, but get it wrong and you'll be pulling pained faces and reaching for the mouthwash!

After a welcome drink each group will have one or more cocktail ambassadors who will brief you on the day's activities before giving a short introductory talk on the history of the cocktail - where the word originates - and the tools and bar skills behind some of the world's most famous drinks. If you don't know the difference between a Hawthorn strainer and a Boston shaker, you'll find out.

The ambassador will then make an introduction shot for the group where he/she will explain what all of the bar tools are used for.

Your host will then demo a range of cocktails displaying all of the main cocktails styles and everyone will get behind the bar to create them themsleves including martinis, shaken drinks, layered drinks, mojitos and milky cocktails.

Guests will then be able to choose to make another cocktail of their choice either straight up or as a game/race/team competition or simply to relax and enjoy afterwards.

Finally, guests can leave with a bang as they enjoy a 'vodka train' cocktail domino rally as a farewell drink. All guests will also receive a Cocktail Master Cetificate plus the group leader will receive a keepsake complete with photos.

Duration:
1-2 hours. This may vary depending on the size of your group.

Starter
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Baked Portobello Mushrooms with Stilton (v)
Chicken Liver Pate with Sticky Onion Relish & Toast

Main
Grilled Rump Steak with Chips & Krupnik Vodka Glaze
Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
Warm Chicken Milanese Salad
Aubergine in Golden Crumb Stuffed with Spinach & Mozzarella (v)

Dessert 
Rich Chocolate Tart & Clotted Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Classic Cheese Board 

Included:
- Cocktail ambassadors
- Glass of 'bubbly' on arrival
- Welcome flavoured vodka shot
- History of the cocktail
- Bar tools and skills
- Demo cocktails and tasting
- All guests shake up cocktails behind the bar including competition/games (each guest gets a minimum of 2 cocktails to make/drink)
- 3 course meal

Overview:
What a way to start your day? Nothing beats homemade chocolate and this fun party workshop offers the opportunity to find out how it all about it. You will enjoy the opportunity to experiment with various flavors and types of chocolate, as well as the chance to share with others an insight into this wonderful creative process.

You will be taught the history of chocolate before beginning the pleasurable task of sampling one of our chocolate fountains.

From that point, the chocolatier will take you on a journey where you will create a filling for your truffles before dipping them into real Belgian chocolate after which you will design and decorate your toppings!!

What is Included:
- Learn about the origins of chocolate and the process from bean to bar
- Try a variety of delicious handmade chocolate
- Cut, dip and decorate your own handmade chocolates
- All attendees of the Workshops take home their creations of 30 - 50 good-sized fine genuine Belgian chocolates all wrapped, designed and made by you.

Duration:
2 hours

Note:
- Classes start at 10am 
- You will need at least 20 to have the class to yourselves