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For those who crave a sense of adventure when it comes to their days out, there is nowhere with such a high concentration of extreme activities like north Bedfordshire.
From paintball to freefall, off-road to on-target, we've got just what you need to give you your adrenalin fix!!
Bodyflight-Clapham
The World’s largest and best indoor skydiving wind tunnel. Come and learn the fun and exciting sport of Bodyflying in the safety of a vertical wind tunnel. No heights or jumping involved! suitable for all ages and abilities At 120ft high Bodyflight Vertigo is one of the tallest ‘Power Fan' jumps in the UK. An amazing adrenaline rush, adults and children alike can experience the thrill of leaping from a building and plunging to the ground in complete safety. Also try out riding the waves at FlowHouse, the UK's 1st Flowrider open to the public.
36 Twinwoods Business Park, Clapham, BEDS MK41 6AE
0845 200 2925
www.bodyflight.co.uk
info@bodyflight.co.uk
PalmerSport-Thurleigh
PalmerSport is a truly unforgettable driving day, where each guest tries their hand at driving seven high performance vehicles – including the powerful 3 ltr V6 Formula Jaguar single-seater, exclusive to PalmerSport. Also available PorscheMaster Porsche 911 driving experiences and YoungDrive introductory driving lessons for children aged 13 and over – so your kids can drive somebody else round the bend!
Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park,Thurleigh
BEDS, MK44 2YP
01403 733999
www.palmersport.com
info@palmersport.com
Box End Park-Box End Kempston
Occupying 100 acres of rural Bedfordshire, Box End Park is the regions newest and most exciting leisure facility. Centered around two purpose made lakes, the site hosts a range of water sports
The park’s cable tow offers the perfect way to enjoy the thrill of wakeboarding, keyboarding or waterskiing and allows individuals and groups a cost effective way of enjoying the thrills of water sports without a boat. Relax over a drink and enjoy the views from the clubhouse or sample the delights of the restaurant.
Box End Park Kempston, BEDS MK43 8RW
07922 824678 www.boxendpark.com
Bedford Microlight Centre
Have a sensational, mind-blowing experience as you soar through the sky in a microlight. This is your chance to be introduced to the world of microlight flying! Experience the thrill of being sky high and controlling a light aircraft. You will be flown by an experienced pilot who lives and loves flying. It will feel like you are in another world as you see Bedfordshire from this unique and amazing perspective. This experience is pure magic and will remain a treasured memory forever!...
The Airfield is easy to find and is approx a quarter of a mile from the Sandy Roundabout on the A1, on the A603 to Bedford road.
Longacre Farm
Moggerhanger Road
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 1ND
01767 691616
www.bedfordmicrolightcentre.co.uk
Monster Events-Thurleigh
The Monster Events Centre is the perfect activity venue for the whole family,
with off-road adventure and fun for ages 4 – 84, including Monster Truck driving, quad biking, 4x4 off-roading and youth driver training.
The centre operates on a PRE-BOOK ONLY basis and subject to availability -gift vouchers are available
Family and individual activities operate at weekends Mar-Oct
Restricted availability during November. Venue available for corporate events & private hire throughout the year
01234 771904 www.monster-events.co.uk enquiries@monster-events.co.uk
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Sporting Targets- Riseley
A great day out, challenging, fun & exciting. Over 100 fully automatic traps and 3 high towers to 120ft, giving the ultimate in variety. Practice, tuition or coaching with one of the qualified coaches, for beginners to Top Shots. Enjoy farmhouse cooking & bar in the relaxed atmosphere of the clubhouse. Also multi activity events with archery, air rifles, quads, 4x4 and dune buggies.
Knotting Lane, Riseley, Bedfordshire MK44 1BX
01234 708893
www.sportingtargets.co.uk
Enquiries@sportingtargets.co.uk
Skirmish Central Paintball Games-Odell
For a great team building day out visit Skirmish Central.
Using air guns and dye pellets opposing teams engage in mock combat scenarios using strategic role play.
Price includes: hire of all equipment.
Dungee Road, Odell, BEDS MK43 7AE
01933 314805 www.skirmishcentral.com
Santa Pod Raceway-Podington
Santa Pod Raceway is the home of European Drag Racing and is based on the border of Bedfordshire. At Santa Pod throughout the year you can witness everything from explosive 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters at the FIA Drag Racing Championships to everyday hot hatches and bikes at Public Track Days where you can have a go at Drag Racing yourself. As well as all of this Santa Pod hosts a number of enthusiast events and festivals so has something to suit all tastes, please visit the website for full details on all events.
Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants NN29 7XA
www.santapod.com 01234 782828
Ride Leisure
Experience the thrill of being a hover pilot, the exhilaration of riding a jet bike, the adrenalin of wake boarding/wakeskating, or soar the skies in a light air craft....get in touch if you fancy the ride of your life!Contact details:
Lee Roberts or Adam Clements
Ride Leisure Events Ltd
Great North Road
Bedfordshire
MK44 3AL
www.rideleisure.co.uk
Wyboston Corporate Event Company -Wyboston Lakes
Whether it’s a competitive team building day, or client entertainment or just pure fun, the Water Sports Centre at the Wyboston Lakes offers a wide range of activities, both wet and dry. Two 30 acre lakes provide the ideal setting to experience the thrill of jet bikes, jet skis or water-skiing. Land based events include quad bikes, laser shooting, archery, jousting, a bungee run and 4x4 off roading and many others.
Great North Road, Wyboston, BEDS, MK44 3AR
01480 213100 www.wybostonlakes.co.uk
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