Overview:
Combine a relaxing punting tour along the Cambridge backs, along with a three quarter hour session, where you will hopefully learn the art of punting without falling overboard! All the spacious 12-seater tour punts are very comfortable and come equipped with blankets and umbrellas as standard.

The Event Format:
This combines a 45 minute tour of the College Backs with 45 minutes of punting tuition for members of the party. We cannot guarantee to produce punting experts in one session, but groups will certainly have a lot of fun trying!

What’s Included:
- Punting tuition
- Punting tour

Duration:
Approximately 1.5 hours

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:
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 of the dance studio. 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. With a choice of the below lessons there's something for everyone.
(If you'd like to bring a CD of music, please let us know before hand so we can pre-arrange it)

Please note that if you are pregnant, you cannot do pole dancing for health and safety reasons. Other dance formats are fine. Props for the lessons are not included, and you should ensure you bring your own if you want.

Duration: approx 120 minutes

Minimum group size: 8

Pole Dancing
Fancy a Spin? With moves that'd make your fella's jaw hit the floor, you'll be seductively sliding down the pole, spinning round and throwing in some sexy moves in no time at all.

Build your confidence, deportment, posture and body language. You'll become a whiz on the pole performing eye-catching tricks and sexy moves.

You can bring along your favourite CDs to dance to and you'll even get to perform your saucy new routine on stage for your mates to enjoy/laugh at!

What to Wear:
Shorts, Trainers or High Heels

Burlesque
Feeling like a true Femme-Fatale? This chair-based routine is a great way to get involved with the resurgence of this sexy, tongue-in-cheek dancing style. Ridiculously good fun, you'll have all the moves at your disposal to do some Dita Von Teasing of your own.

Themed Dance Lessons
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. With a choice of the below lessons there's something for everyone.

Duration:
90 min

What to Wear:
Loose comfortable clothing and trainers.

Grease
Sandy....Sandy!!!
Head down to one of venues in the city of your choice and sing/dance along to your all time favourites from the movie.

Dirty Dancing
Ever dreamt of becoming Baby for the day? Spend the afternoon dancing along to the film tracks that we all know and love with your girlie friends

Cheerleading
Tumble, dance, chant and stunt with lessons that really put the 'cheer' into cheerleading. You'll laugh, jump, twist and cheer your way through this superb experience as an energetic pro teaches you the tricks of the trade with a variety of routine types to choose from. Do you like the sound of all this? Give us a "Y", give us an "E", give us an "S"!

Thriller:
You know you’ve always wanted to learn the king of cool dance routines and now’s your chance. Pay tribute to the King of pop MJ and recreate his THRILLER moves!

80s dance class:
Get out your legwarmers and neon headbands ready for this fun 80's Fame dance party!
This session covers a range of 80’s moves from classics such as Fame, Footloose and Flashdance! You will build up a fantastic performance piece, straight from the 80’s. 

Abba:
Get your swedish accent on and don the flares for this ABBA themed dance class. Laugh along with your friends as you dance along to classics such as Dancing Queen, Mama Mia and Take A Chance on me.

Glee:
Join the Gleekers and dance away with a fusion of jazz, Broadway and modern dance to learn the exciting choreographies inspired by hit TV show Glee.

This session covers various songs from the show including Don’t Stop Believing (Just a Small Town Girl), Single Ladies and Vogue.

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:
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

If you are looking for some exhilarating quad biking, then this is it. You will use top of the range 250cc Polaris Trailblazer Quad Bikes (at most other quad centres you will get 125's), to navigate through some stunning and testing landscape - with a lot of water! After a brief introduction you will get to grips with some of the miles of track situated in the beautiful countryside of Rutland. You will set off in groups of a maximum of 6 with 1 lead instructor - to help you out the water when not guiding!

Overview:
This is a truly sensual evening for the girls. What could be more romantic than drifting along the Cambridge backwaters, glass of Champagne in hand, as Chinese lanterns light your path through the shimmering waters?

The Pub Challenge Format:
During the warmer months this package is very popular as a pre-dinner activity. After dusk punts are fitted with Chinese lanterns and are magically transformed by the soft glow of candlelight. This self-indulgent tour allows groups to enjoy the Backs at their best whilst sipping a couple of restful glasses of fizz en route. Tours last 60 minutes. All the spacious 12-seater tour punts are very comfortable and come equipped with blankets and umbrellas as standard.

What’s Included:
• Chauffeured dusk punting
• Two glasses of Champange per person

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour

Overview:
What could be a better event for your hen night? You'll go on a relaxing tour through Cambridge's historical sites in 12 seater tour punts, followed by a lesson in salsa dancing to get the mood swinging for your night out.

The Event Format:
A 60 minute tour of the College Backs is followed by a 60 minute private class in Cambridge's best salsa club. The salsa instructor takes groups through the basic steps and the newly acquired skills can soon be put to good use, as free entry into Cambridge's salsa nightclub is included in this package.

What’s Included:
• Salsa classes
• Punting tour

Duration:
Approximately 2.5 hours

Notes:
The salsa class is a short taxi ride from the punting departure point. 

Overview:
Head to this gorgeous health club for a bit of pampering in a VIP environment.

All members of the hen party will indulge in a half hour treatment with an expert therapist from the menu below followed by a delicious lunch and full use of the clubs facilities. What better way to spend some quality girl time? You will emerge radiant, relaxed and stress-free ready for the big day.

Included:
Half hour treatment from the menu below
lunch
Use of health club all day including pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna

Treatment Menu:
Head, shoulder and back massage
Indian Head Massage
Manicure
Pedicure
Facial

Notes:
Please note the will be a restriction of 8 massages per group due to time constraints.

Overview:
Choose any two of the following activities:

Archery:
Live out your Robin Hood fantasies by grabbing a sturdy longbow and firing off some speedy and lethal arrows. This ancient sport requires a steady hand and a good eye and is sure to raise the competitive spirit among your group.

Pistol crossbows:
Alternatively give a crossbow a go and fire off a series of arrows at high velocity. Coloured circular targets will be set up and competitors will be scored on their accuracy. Requiring patience, concentration and a steady hand, this graceful sport is a great way to test a variety of skills.

Air rifle Shooting:
Under the supervision of the qualified instructor you will be able to experience the challenge of .22 rifle shooting, using a semi-automatic rifle fitted with a telescopic sight.

Hand Gun Shooting:
Test your skill and accuracy on the pistol range again under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor, they themselves being enthusiastic shots. These state of the art guns are extremely accurate and provide for much entertainment and competition.

Duration:
- 2 activities: 1.5 hours

Overview:
Come and see whether you've got what it takes to be part of Charlie's Angels; this exciting training day allows you to learn and develop shooting techniques and skills using a variety of different firearms.

The Day:
The day begins with a briefing of the activities and training ahead- tea and coffee will be provided. (For an extra charge a breakfast/lunch bap can also be offered).

Next you'll be trained to use pistol crossbows; and from there its over to the shooting range where you'll be able to practice shooting with Telescopic air rifles; a fully automatic UZI paintball machine gun and hand pistols (inc. the Walther PPK). Finally; you'll get to grips with the ancient art of archery...

At the end of the day you'll return to headquarters to be presented with a badge and certificate, once again tea and coffee will be served.

Included:
-Briefing and safety instruction.
-Training to use firearms.
-Certificate and badge.

Duration:
Approx two and a half hours.

Overview:
It's very hard to beat a good day at the races and if you win, it's even better.

The atmosphere at a race track is always amazing whether you're dressed in your Sunday best in the members' enclosure sipping bubbly or staying casual and snacking on hotdogs all day.

Those that think they know a thing or two can study the form and chew their pencils whilst the others can pick on the funniest name or the best coloured silks. Horse racing covers all the bases and has something for everyone.

Includes:
 - Ticket entry to the races

Overview:
Catch your breath after the karting experience with a (comparatively) easy going quad bike session. Each driver will spend time getting to grips with the basics of handling these responsive 4 wheeled motorbikes on a purpose built off road track.

Format:
- 15 minutes training on intro circuit
- 15 minutes on all terrain
- 15 minutes on fast open circuit (overtaking is allowed).

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour

 

Overview:
Drive these off-road vehicles as they are intended to be driven.

Under the expert tutelage of the instructors, you will learn the handling skills required to master these machines and will very soon be negotiating the hills, hollows and lakes. This off-road course includes features of varying degrees of difficulty, to cater for the experienced and not-so-experienced alike.

Please note an age restriction of 17 applies for this activity.

Driving a Landrover, with an instructor for advice and your friends or colleagues in the back to take the Mickey. You will tackle a tough course that incorporates hills, banks, slopes and water. The course gets progressively harder as your ability improves.

Includes:
- Off-road driving session

Overview:
This half day excursion consists of approximately 75 minutes punting time each way, plus a 90 minute stop-off at Grantchester Meadows. Once in the picturesque village of Grantchester (a 5 minute walk from the Meadows) groups can have lunch at a pub or the famous Orchard tea gardens. We especially recommend the Red Lion pub (01223-840121), which usually accepts lunch bookings. Please note that the Orchard does not take bookings and the queues at weekends can be quite long.

Duration:
Allow approximately half a day for this event.