Unique things to do in South West England

Your experience will be fun and informal yet informative and productive. You're definitely going to throw your own individual pot! We start by familiarising ourselves with the studio, the equipment and tools we will use during your experience. Then it's straight onto the wheel where you learn to centre the clay, and throw a pot. Onceyou have your pot formed we'll clean it up a bit and lift your creation from the wheel to dry. Then we'll do it again. Why not try another shape? You can throw as many pots as time allows. For an small extra payment which includes postage & packing (or if you are local and can pick up it's cheaper) at the end of your experience you can choose any pieces that you have thrown and when your pots are bone dry in 3 weeks I'll fire it/them for you in the kiln for 2 days then sand it down, glaze it in seashell glaze to be fired again to be packed off to your home. Important note: No children under the age of 12 yrs old, this is an adult experience and not catering for children Please be aware there is an EXTRA cost if you decide to keep your pots, this is for the bisque kiln firing and seashell glazing and you can decide either way on the day if you want to keep your them (or not) and how many (Postage & Packing is included in the additional cost.) Other things to note please check the reviews

You'll arrive at our farm where you will be greeted by Farmer Emma and her team, you will then walk through the barn where have animals wanting a cuddle. You will go up into the shop where we will have a brief health and safety chat, you will then receive your bag of feed for your alpaca and we will head into the field to meet all of our trekking boys. Once you have chosen your Alpaca and had a stroke of their super soft fleeces, we will walk around and up the field through our paddocks where we have other sheep and alpacas. With stunning views of Bodmin moor and our animals you will spend approx 1 hour walking around the fields where we will feed, and take photos. Once back down in the shop you will have your Cornish Cream tea, all made with Cornish products. You will be able to ask questions and mooch around our shop and see all our lovely quality made products. We hope to see you on the rolling hills of Bodmin Moor soon. Please note dogs are not able to come on the experience. ( all dietary requirements can be catered for) Other things to note Please get in touch if you have any questions. Or enquires we are always happy to help.

A Kayak tour around the bay reveals an old stone fort built to protect the area from pirates and a variety of marine life. Where the harbour meets the open sea, paddlers are rewarded with views of the Pembrokeshire coast towards Dinas Head, a rugged coastline of towering cliffs and caves. Fishguard Bay is a place of natural beauty and tranquillity. The deep bay, surrounded by high cliffs, offers calm seas and natural protection from Pembrokeshire’s characteristic coastal winds and waves – the perfect place to go kayaking. We'll kit you out with toasty wetsuits and equipment to keep you warm happy and afloat. Then after a quick safety briefing, we'll hop on the kayaks (single and tandems available). Next a practice and a play before heading off around our sheltered coastline talking about local history and marine life. Paddling into the secluded bays and caves that can be found on the Pembrokeshire coast is a great experience not to be missed. All our tours are tailored to the group and the weather to maximise enjoyment. Great for couples and groups of friends. Your photo memories are free and included in the cost of the experience. The email that you add to your medical waiver is where your photos will be sent to. Hop on a sea kayaking tour with us and we’ll take you off the beaten track to hidden coastlines, beautiful sandy beaches, remote caves and wildlife utopias.

Arriving at our central base in Newquay, you'll be welcomed by myself or one the team. After an introduction and a quick overview of your activity, it's time to jump into wetsuits and start getting kitted up for your experience. Once everyone is ready, we'll make the short walk to either of the Newquay's famous surfing beaches. We break the lesson down into two parts and explain everything you need to know in stages. Remember you don't need any previous experience and you'll have the support and guidance of your surf coach throughout the lesson. From explaining beach safety, how to manage your surfboard to catching waves, the first part of the lesson is designed to make you feel comfortable in the sea. After a quick break and​ recap on the beach, we'll cover some tips and techniques on how to 'pop up' and ride a wave back to the shore. The majority of our lessons take place from waist height in the surf so you don't need to be a strong swimmer. Just keen to give it go! Other things to note Please send us a message about our latest availability.​

Starting from the Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth Cornwall. Our 2-hour sea kayak adventure takes you into sea caves, through rocky gullies, over submerged reefs and up close to mysterious shipwrecks. Sea Kayaking with us is a fun, friendly and safe way to discover and explore Falmouth’s beautiful coastline, wildlife and maritime history. Every Adventure starts with some basic paddling tuition, our sit-on-top kayaks are all fitted with comfy back rests, are very stable and easy to paddle. Other things to note Age restriction: Anyone below the age of 18 must have a parent / or guardian accompany the child on the activity. Minimum age limits is 12 Yrs

Come and take a horse drawn carriage trip back in time to a calmer, slower age, and learn a little about the glory of working horses at our traditional horse powered farm. We start in the horse barn & encourage guests to interact with our wonderful horses, but if you prefer you can watch from a distance. Learn a little about the horses, their working life and their harness before we hitch up & climb aboard the carriage to begin your trip back in time through the peaceful countryside surrounding our farm. Children can take an active part in proceedings if they wish. Out on the ride I will share some local farming practices, local history, & give you an insight into our way of life, but if you want peace & quiet, we can do that to! We can often adjust timings & numbers to suit your party. Our hay wagon can accommodate 15 people in a private group, and we can make bespoke arrangements for the disabled. Our carriages are comfortable but open to the elements and it can get cold, so make sure you bring warm, weatherproof clothing. The welfare of our horses is important to us & we are proud of their turnout & condition. We hope you leave us with a real sense of the nobility our horses & of having travelled back in time in our horse powered time machine!

Join us for a fantastic coastal tour and explore of the bay. You will arrive at our vibrant hub and we will get kitted up and safety briefed. The excitement then begins to build as you are taken onboard one of our boats ready for a leisurely coastal tour. The tour starts in MDL Marina where we make our way past the many expensive and exclusive motor yachts - once out of the marina we are in open seas. We hug the stunning coastline which is rich in geology and wildlife and is what makes the English Riviera so unique. We then seek for our resident pod of dolphins, keep an eye out for seals basking on the rocks and explore the many secluded cove and caves. It really is an experience that will not be forgotten.

Your experience will be fun and informal yet informative and productive. You're definitely going to throw your own individual pot! We start by familiarising ourselves with the studio, the equipment and tools we will use during your experience. Then it's straight onto the wheel where you learn to centre the clay, and throw a pot. Onceyou have your pot formed we'll clean it up a bit and lift your creation from the wheel to dry. Then we'll do it again. Why not try another shape? You can throw as many pots as time allows. For an small extra payment which includes postage & packing (or if you are local and can pick up it's cheaper) at the end of your experience you can choose any pieces that you have thrown and when your pots are bone dry in 3 weeks I'll fire it/them for you in the kiln for 2 days then sand it down, glaze it in seashell glaze to be fired again to be packed off to your home. Important note: No children under the age of 12 yrs old, this is an adult experience and not catering for children Please be aware there is an EXTRA cost if you decide to keep your pots, this is for the bisque kiln firing and seashell glazing and you can decide either way on the day if you want to keep your them (or not) and how many (Postage & Packing is included in the additional cost.) Other things to note please check the reviews

Come and see the stunning Swanaford Estate with a 90-minute tour and tasting experience. The experience starts with a guided tour of beautiful Swanaford vineyard in Devon, during which guests will hear the story of how two people with no background experience came to have a vineyard on Dartmoor and the adventures we have had growing grapes and making wine. This is followed by a wine tasting experiece which includes all of our wines and a local, award-winning gin. While the tasting experiece is going on, we'll talk guests though the wine making process including the passion and delicate balance of work that goes in to making Traditional Method English Sparkling Wine. Your guide will be one of our experienced vineyard managers.

Active, personal, informative landscape interpretation. Allowing you full access to the millennia of human history under your feet. Live the landscape don't just see it! The granite which forms this area is approx 1000 Sq Km, bending the Earth's crust with its massive weight so that even gravity is slightly different here! Today's, mostly agricultural, National Park was once a hive of industry with granite, iron, tin and lead being mined here. The remains of these industries are there for those who know what to look for. London Bridge, now in Arizona, came from these quarries as well as many other famous London buildings. Gunpowder was also manufactured up here out of harms way. The Dartmoor men had no access to steel so they built their railway out of the most plentiful local material, granite! We will see their handiwork and marvel at their ingenuity. Living in the quarries and joined by their wives and families in the finer weather they were a tough lot. Human habitation stretches back to at least 40'000 years ago and the earliest NW European Human jawbone, post Neanderthal, was discovered here in a cave which, in modern times, is coastal. The moor can be seen as barren and with the exception of the livestock and wild ponies it is sparsely inhabited but you will leave this magical place knowing why, where, how and what it meant to our ancestors and more importantly to you!

The Cider Farm Tour and Tasting begins in the Tasting Room with a sample of excellent organic apple juice, and an introduction to the Cider Farm family. We venture into the orchard of 3000 West Country cider apples. You discover some of the fascinating history and folklore behind cider and experience a surprise 'Wassail' or orchard blessing. Bees are important to us and we tell about their role in pollination, chemical free farming and wildlife. I explain how we craft our British Champion Ciders over 8 months from sun ripened apple to crisp, golden nectar in a glass. With a behind the scenes tour of apple pressing, harvesting and bottling equipment, you can see how see we press the apples and produce the ciders. We encourage guests to ask us questions about the art of blending and the alchemy of turning apple into award winning, amber-gold cider. The Tour is completed with a sampling of 4 delicious, handcrafted ciders, all made from organically grown cider apples, from Sweet Maiden cider, Old Harry Rocks vintage, Dorset Wild Cat, to our Elderflower, Ginger or Damson ciders. After the tour, you can relax in the Cider Garden, admire the art. Please dress according to the weather with appropriate footwear and coat, as we take you for a walking tour of our orchards.

A fantastic one and half hour workshop ,harnessing the necessary skill set to work artistically with resin. You’ll learn the fundamental skills required to create your very own resin art Ocean master piece. This masterpiece will be a 250 x 300 mm piece of priceless art, framed and ready for you to hang in your home. The epoxy resin used, is low odour, non-toxic and doesn't contain any dangerous solvents. It's easy and fun to use when you know how. Leave with the knowledge & confidence to create your own Ocean art work at home.

You'll arrive at our farm where you will be greeted by Farmer Emma and her team, you will then walk through the barn where have animals wanting a cuddle. You will go up into the shop where we will have a brief health and safety chat, you will then receive your bag of feed for your alpaca and we will head into the field to meet all of our trekking boys. Once you have chosen your Alpaca and had a stroke of their super soft fleeces, we will walk around and up the field through our paddocks where we have other sheep and alpacas. With stunning views of Bodmin moor and our animals you will spend approx 1 hour walking around the fields where we will feed, and take photos. Once back down in the shop you will have your Cornish Cream tea, all made with Cornish products. You will be able to ask questions and mooch around our shop and see all our lovely quality made products. We hope to see you on the rolling hills of Bodmin Moor soon. Please note dogs are not able to come on the experience. ( all dietary requirements can be catered for) Other things to note Please get in touch if you have any questions. Or enquires we are always happy to help.

A Kayak tour around the bay reveals an old stone fort built to protect the area from pirates and a variety of marine life. Where the harbour meets the open sea, paddlers are rewarded with views of the Pembrokeshire coast towards Dinas Head, a rugged coastline of towering cliffs and caves. Fishguard Bay is a place of natural beauty and tranquillity. The deep bay, surrounded by high cliffs, offers calm seas and natural protection from Pembrokeshire’s characteristic coastal winds and waves – the perfect place to go kayaking. We'll kit you out with toasty wetsuits and equipment to keep you warm happy and afloat. Then after a quick safety briefing, we'll hop on the kayaks (single and tandems available). Next a practice and a play before heading off around our sheltered coastline talking about local history and marine life. Paddling into the secluded bays and caves that can be found on the Pembrokeshire coast is a great experience not to be missed. All our tours are tailored to the group and the weather to maximise enjoyment. Great for couples and groups of friends. Your photo memories are free and included in the cost of the experience. The email that you add to your medical waiver is where your photos will be sent to. Hop on a sea kayaking tour with us and we’ll take you off the beaten track to hidden coastlines, beautiful sandy beaches, remote caves and wildlife utopias.

Arriving at our central base in Newquay, you'll be welcomed by myself or one the team. After an introduction and a quick overview of your activity, it's time to jump into wetsuits and start getting kitted up for your experience. Once everyone is ready, we'll make the short walk to either of the Newquay's famous surfing beaches. We break the lesson down into two parts and explain everything you need to know in stages. Remember you don't need any previous experience and you'll have the support and guidance of your surf coach throughout the lesson. From explaining beach safety, how to manage your surfboard to catching waves, the first part of the lesson is designed to make you feel comfortable in the sea. After a quick break and​ recap on the beach, we'll cover some tips and techniques on how to 'pop up' and ride a wave back to the shore. The majority of our lessons take place from waist height in the surf so you don't need to be a strong swimmer. Just keen to give it go! Other things to note Please send us a message about our latest availability.​

This is a unique experience and specially designed workshop to create your own mosaic within a few hours. If you cant see a suitable timeslot for you you can request a different time. Evenings and weekends arecpossible. You will mainly concentrate on the design of your mosaic and use the tiles available or I will cut them for you. I have offered the workshop the last 7 years and it is suitable for all the family. Once you arrive at the hub I will show you which projects you can make. Usually we manage 2 small mosaics (coasters) or one larger one like a plaque or house number. Not everyone takes the same time. If you know you like to take your time being creative I would make sure you have not anything else booked immediately after as some people take 2 to 3 hours. You will get complimentary tea or coffee. There is a large selection of different mosaic tiles and you are fee to choose your own creative design. Once you are happy with your design we will stick it on the base you chose and when it is complete I will grout the project for you. You can take it home on the day and leave the grout to dry over night. All you have to do is give it a final wipe with a wet cloth in the morning. The main aim is to switch off from everything else and just have a good time being creative. Other things to note... The experience is suitable for ages 5+ I look forward to welcoming you.

Starting from the Blue Flag Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth Cornwall. Our 2-hour sea kayak adventure takes you into sea caves, through rocky gullies, over submerged reefs and up close to mysterious shipwrecks. Sea Kayaking with us is a fun, friendly and safe way to discover and explore Falmouth’s beautiful coastline, wildlife and maritime history. Every Adventure starts with some basic paddling tuition, our sit-on-top kayaks are all fitted with comfy back rests, are very stable and easy to paddle. Other things to note Age restriction: Anyone below the age of 18 must have a parent / or guardian accompany the child on the activity. Minimum age limits is 12 Yrs

Our sea kayaking adventure in Studland bay is something pretty special. It marks the beginning of the Jurassic Coastline, a UNESCO World Heritage sight which also happens to be an iconic landmark Old Harry Rocks, that is filled to the brim in myth, magic and legend, with the tales of pirates and smugglers contributing to the history of our home which we happily share along the way. Old Harry Rocks is a beautiful and iconic sea kayaking destination, and the best way to explore this iconic landmark is from a sea Kayak, our hut on the shores of Middle beach is just a short paddle away. After an inital safety briefing you will join us and jump aboard the kayaks to explore Studland bay in Dorset before heading out to Old Harry Rocks. From here, you will be guided you to explore the sea caves, arches and stacks of this iconic landmark by kayak. We will have frequent stops to discuss this area of outstanding natural beauty and there will ample opportunity to learn about the eco system and geology along the way. These trips are run using double sit on top kayaks so you will be sharing a kayak. If you are booking an uneven group number we have some single kayaks for this situation, if you want a single kayak please contact us and we can discuss this with you. Min age 12+. No experience required.

We are the owners of South Hams SUP WALK Adventures, local, professionally qualified paddle board instructors. We provide all paddle board equipment and buoyancy aids and a structured lesson plan incorporated into all our tours. The Kingsbridge Estuary Tour is 2 hours long. We'll kit you up with your paddle gear and guide you down the stunning Kingsbridge Estuary, a Site of Scientific Interest (SSI) and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). On the way we'll keep an eye out for seasonal birds such as Oyster Catchers, Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers and Curlews. We'll also paddle over oyster beds and you'll learn about the rich history associated with this famous waterway. After about 40 minutes, we'll stop on a secluded beach for either a coffee and croissant or a Devon Cream Tea - depending on the time of day. You'll have an opportunity to go for a quick dip in the crystal clear water. We'll then gently paddle back to Kingsbridge, relaxed and refreshed ready for the day ahead or a good night sleep!

We are local, professionally qualified paddle board instructors. We provide all paddle board equipment and transport back. The whole experience is 3 hours long. We'll kit you up with your paddle gear and guide you down the stunning Kingsbridge to Salcombe Estuary, a Site of Scientific Interest (SSI) and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). We start at Kingsbridge and paddle down one of the many creeks, stopping to spot seasonal birds such as Oyster Catchers, Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers and Curlews. We stop at a secluded beach and serve you a traditional Devon Cream Tea (strawberry jam, clotted cream on scones) and boil up water on a traditional kelly kettle to serve a fresh cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. You are then invited to take a swim in the crystal clear water - if conditions are right. We then paddle over oyster beds further down the estuary and stop on one of Salcombe's golden beaches for a quick break. We'll then paddle through the hustle and bustle of Salcombe harbour. When we reach the slipway, we arrange for you to buy a local ice cream whilst we load up the boards on to the van. We then give you a lift back to start point in our air conditioned van and share free photos of your trip via WhatsApp. If you are a complete beginner, please take a look at our airbnb Kingsbridge Estuary Paddle Tour, designed for people who haven't paddled before.