Virgin Experience Days
| Virgin Experience Days have a number of experiences in Sussex (and Surrey, Kent and Hampshire too!). They are a great way to try something new, go somewhere different, share time with those you love or enjoy discovering something more about an interest. Or you could just treat yourself and a loved one to a meal out or a wine tasting and there are a number of these here. |
Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two at the Luxury Ockenden Manor Hotel
£115.00 from Virgin Experience Days
Indulge yourself and a friend with a Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two at the Luxury Ockenden Manor Hotel, an Elizabethan manor house with history, character and charm. There's a lovely array of sweet and savoury goodies, with finger sandwiches, homemade scones of course, with clotted cream and seasonal jam - and a selection of freshly baked cakes. And a glass of crisp Sussex sparkling wine each!
Heavenly Half Spa Day with Treatment and Lunch or Afternoon Tea at the Chakra Spa
£109.00 per person from Virgin Experience Days
Treat yourself to a Heavenly Half Spa Day with Treatment and Lunch or Afternoon Tea at the Chakra Spa in Felbridge and escape from the demands of everyday life! You can choose a morning or afternoon seassion, and enjoy full access to the thermal facilities (indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room & spa pool!) And choose one 25 minute treatment from the following selection: Mini-Facial, Body Scrub, Revitalizing back treatment, Quick-Fix Manicure or Quick fix Pedicure. You can also choose from either an afetrnoon tea or a two course lunch with a glass of prosecco or soft drink. Lovely!
You could take a Gin Lover's Masterclass with Tastings and Meal for Two!
£82.50 from Virgin Exprience Days
Off you go to Brewhouse and Kitchen - there are locations in Horsham and Worthing in Sussex, but also Portsmouth and Southsea in Hampshire. With the guidance of a gin expert, find out about the history of gin and gain an insight into the process of distilling! There's five tastings from a range of unique gins, wtih London Essence Tonics and a main course meal. There are tasting notes so that you can appreciate the subtleties of each gin's botanicals. At the end, choose your favourite gin and enjoy a large G&T, perfectly-served in a Gin Goblet!
Meet the Wine Maker Vineyard Tour with Tastings for Two, Ditchling
£61.00 from Virgin Experience Days
Head to Court Garden Vineyard & Winery and enjoy a walk around the vineyard before stopping at the winery. Discover what's involved in the rpocess of turning English grown grapes into award-winning wines! You'll be able to sample four different wines at the end of the tour. Cheers!
Guided Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two at Highweald Wine Estate,
near Haywards Heath
For £61 from Virgin Experience Days
On arrival, theres a warm welcome, and you'll meet one of the hosts. They'll give you an hour and 30 minute guided tour around the vineyard and cutting-edge winery. It's a great chance to acquire insights into the world of fruit cultivation and traditional method winemaking. Finish off at the garden bar for a curated tasting session; you’ll sample two award-winning English Sparkling wines, along with some limited release still wines. Your taste buds will be additionally treated to an individual charcuterie board. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days.
Join Goldstone Rum for an evening of fun and learning - and create your own bespoke rum! There's a complimentary cocktail, then you'll learn the art of distillation and what makes a great rum. Get hands on with the selection of botanicals, spices and fruits - select your favourite flavours to add to your own rum recipe. Add your recipe to your still with a litre of Goldstone White Rum. And what's your rum is distilling, there's a tour of Goldstone’s Rum distillery. Find out how they take the raw sugars through fermentation to distillation and how they bottle their rum. Ther's another rum cocktail after the tour, and then you'll customise your label and give your creation a name! Test it's ABV, bringing it down to 40% to bottle it up.
Vineyard Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting for Two at Bolney Wine Estate
£71.00 from Virgin Experience Days
Take a 90 minute tour and tasting at the Bolney Wine Estate! You'll find out about the history of English wine and how it's made - you can walk alongst the vines too. The vineyard covers 18 acres and you can get behind the scenes of the Winery and Bottling Room. You'll find out about the winemaking process. Not only that there's a tutored tasting of five wines with paired cheeses!
Introduction to Dog Grooming, Worthing
£99.00 from Virgin Experience Days
For dog lovers, this is a chance to get a taste of life as a dog groomer, or how to give your woof some TLC, or just spend a day with a furry friend. It's a three hour class, and you'll gain a real understanding of how to prepare, style and finish your chosen breed of dog. It’s up to you if you bring your own dog from home or would like one to be provided for you. The class involves one to one training with a professional trainer, and includes equipment and refreshments.
Dashing Donkeys Meet, Walk and Picnic
£32.50 for one person from Virgin Experience Days
This is in in Surrey, near Guildford, and you'll have the chance to get close and personal as you embark on a group donkey adventure, controlling and walking them whilst meeting other wildlife en route! Then it's time for drinks and a freshly made picnic to enjoy in the company of your donkeys. Finish with a cuddle and lots of memories to take home! Find out more here.
Arundel Town Walking Tour for Two
£16.00 from Virgin Experience Days
Your 90-minute pre-booked tour starts on Mill Road; here, you'll meet your expert guide for the day. Then it's off to discover some of Arundel’s sights, from Arundel Castle and the Duke to the River Arun and Arundel Cathedral. You'll hear stories about this pretty market town along the way!
Visit to Kew Gardens with Prosecco Afternoon Tea at The Botanical for Two, Surrey
£136 from Virgin Experience Days
This would be a lovely way for someone who loves gardens and Afternoon Tea to while away a couple of hours! At the world famous Royal Botanic Kew Gardens in Richmond, Surrey, you can devour one of two afternoon teas for two in the on-site Botanical restaurant. Dine overlooking the pretty Pond and Palm House with a glass of prosecco each.