Mega Choice for Two - Experience Day Voucher

What did you get up to? The meeting point for the tour was Hampton Court train station, which is a cute little station, located next to the palace. Once our group all arrived it was time to set off and collect our bikes. The tour started behind a pub over the bridge called the Prince of Wales. Each bike had its own royal name ranging from Anne to Henry. The bikes were vintage and had a spacious basket for us to pop our belongings in. Within our group there were 8 people which is the average sized group for the tour. Here is where our guide introduced herself and allowed us to test out the bike, all seats were adjustable to suit our needs. Hampton Court is located on the edge of Richmond upon Thames due to the fabulous weather the streets were buzzing with people coming to visit the palace. The guide advised us it would be better to walk our bikes over to the palace instead of biking due the busy streets and narrow bridge. As soon as we reached the palace grounds, our guide informed us of where were going during the tour – through the gardens, along Chestnut Avenue, through the parks which were Henry VIII’s hunting grounds to the pub for a nice refreshment and back along the palace grounds via a bike trail next to the Thames. Our guide led the tour, and everyone could go at their own pace, she would stop at different places and wait for everyone to arrive before telling us stories and the history of Hampton court. The ground was flat and easy to bike around however the bikes do take a little getting used too. The pub is called the White Hart which has a lovely beer garden full of flowers and live music which made for a perfect pit stop. Everyone had time to enjoy the scenery and a much-needed drink before setting off back to Hampton Court whilst riding along the river Thames. The tour ended at the palace where the guide told us about Henry and his many wives. After which we were welcome to spend the day in the grounds or exploring the facilities. What did you enjoy the most? We really enjoyed the relaxing pace and seeing sites of London we wouldn’t normally get to see. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable to it felt like we came away knowing so much about London’s history.

What did you get up to? We visited Loch Fyne in Twickenham on a busy Sunday afternoon. Even though the restaurant was busy, the staff were very welcoming and showed us to our table with ease. Upon sitting at the table I was presented with the Activity Superstore set menu. The menu contained a wide range of seafood dishes to suit peoples tastes. I choose the Goan seafood curry and the Crème Brulee which were both delicious. We also had a glass of white wine each to accompany our meal. Once we had finished we presented our voucher as payment, without any issues. What did you enjoy the most? The Goan seafood curry was delicious and I highly recommend!

What did you get up to? Situated at the very foot of Cheddar Gorge, Lion Rock Tea Rooms is surrounded by beautiful scenery and stunning views. We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff when we arrived and given the choice of tables available. We were also asked what order we’d like the gin and tea in, so we opted for gin first, followed by food, and finished with the tea. There were two varieties of gin for us to choose from – a classic or a fruit flavoured gin – both served with ice and tonic. The food was delicious and included salmon/egg/cheese sandwiches, homemade scones with cream and jam and a selection of sweets to finish. The tea came in a large tea pot and was served traditionally as tea leaves – there was enough tea there for about 4 cups each! After we finished eating, we decided to have a look around the tearoom and discovered lots of interesting artefacts including an old retro TV and photos of Cheddar Gorge throughout the years. Overall, we both thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and would recommend to anyone who loves good food and quaint tearooms. What did you enjoy the most? We were very impressed with the food and presentation. All the food was served on a beautiful 3-tier stand with delicate mismatched china plates and cups.

What did you get up to? This experience was a very merry evening out in London. We were greeted with a free sampling glass and a programme where we could rate and order all the wines we sampled, with generous discounts across the board! With an assortment of wines, spirits and snacks from across the world to sample, we were kept busy for the 2 and a half hours that we were there. What did you enjoy the most? All the servers were incredibly passionate about the wines they were serving, and we met a few vineyard owners who were happy to share their top tips on pairing their wines with different types of food.

What did you get up to? We visited the London Bridge and London tombs experience. The whole event was thrilling and lasted around 60 minutes. The experience was split in to two parts. Part one was a historical tour of the history of the London Bridge which outlined the 4 different times the Bridge was destroyed and re built. To bring some character to the experience, we had live period actors. Part two was a Halloween themed maze, with thrills and great visuals. I would definitely return and recommend visiting to those who haven't. What did you enjoy the most? I loved the both parts of the tour but my favourite was part 1 has a love learning about the history of London and the actors were super convincing.

What did you get up to? We visited Delta Force Upminster to take part in their paintballing for four people. I brought my family along with me as I knew they would enjoy the experience. As soon as we arrived we were kitted out with overalls and given our bullets. We decided to get the recruit pack, which gave us extra padding and bullets for the day ahead! We were then put into teams and given our safety briefing, before heading off to 3 amazing game zones. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The games lasted about 20-30 minutes each and were so much fun! What did you enjoy the most? Our favourite part of the experience was the last game, capture the flag! Some of us had run out of bullets, but still kept shooting to scare the other team, and one of our group even managed to secure the flag!! We went from being slightly scared at the beginning to thoroughly enjoying the day and being on the winning team.