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Brighton: Brighton i360 Ticket

1. Brighton: Brighton i360 Ticket

Enjoy views across Brighton, the South Downs and the Sussex coastline from a fully enclosed futuristic glass pod. Learn about the many area landmarks seen from Brighton i360, using the free viewing map and free app. Enjoy a drink at the Nyetimber Sky Bar, serving a range of local drinks including Nyetimber, an award-winning sparkling wine. Visit the beach building for the Brighton i360: How it Was Built exhibition. Enjoy a meal at West Beach Bar & Kitchen or West Beach Cafe, or browse the Brighton i360 shop for a range of gifts and souvenirs, many created by local Brighton artists.

Portsmouth: Hovercraft Flight to the Isle of Wight

2. Portsmouth: Hovercraft Flight to the Isle of Wight

Board your hovercraft for an adrenaline-filled day on the Isle of Wight. When the hovercraft reaches the island, you'll land in a prime sea front position along Ryde's beautiful and inviting beaches. Hop off and enjoy what Ryde and the Isle of Wight have to offer, including the beaches, boutique shops, bars and restaurants, and travel links to elsewhere across the island. After a day of fun on the island, enjoy a same-day return journey back to the Southsea terminal. The journey across the Solent is approximately 10 minutes. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight on the World's only commercial passenger hovercraft service.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery: Guided Tour & Gin Cocktail

3. Bombay Sapphire Distillery: Guided Tour & Gin Cocktail

Go behind the scenes at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery during a guided tour showcasing the best of Bombay Sapphire gin and the beautiful, historic distillery. Begin your tour with a trip to the Turbine Bar, where you can choose a Bombay gin to make your own complimentary gin and tonic using the self-serve gin machines. Next, head to the cinema room to be immersed in all things Bombay Sapphire in preparation for your tour. Then, explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery with a distillery host guide. Discover the ten exotic botanicals in Bombay Sapphire gin in the Glasshouses. Gain insight into Heatherwick Studios’ inspired design for the historic red-brick distillery. Next, let your host help you navigate the Botanical Dry Room, a sensory experience to uncover your flavor preferences. Discover the rare vapor infusion distillation process which makes Bombay Sapphire gin so exquisite.

Oxford: River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

4. Oxford: River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

Your Oxford evening begins when you board an elegant Edwardian gentleman’s riverboat for a cruise to take in the highlights of river life in Oxford. See Folly Bridge, Christchurch Meadows, the university boat houses, and part of the regatta course while sipping a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Enjoy either the lunchtime crisp air and sun or the evening magical twilight on the river. Disembark at The Folly restaurant, where your meal will be served in charming surroundings either inside the restaurant or, weather permitting, on the floating river terrace. The Folly's evening a la carte menu offers relaxed fine dining. You’ll find a comprehensive wine list if you’d like to purchase wine to complement your meal.

Windsor: Dr Choc's Express Chocolate Making Workshop

5. Windsor: Dr Choc's Express Chocolate Making Workshop

Visit Dr Choc's Chocolate Factory, located in the heart of Windsor, and try your hand at an express chocolate-making workshop. Work alongside a chocolatier and learn new chocolate-making skills, available for all ages and no experience needed. In the express workshop, you’ll pour your choice of chocolate into three molds and decorate each with your choice of 30 different toppings, including fruits, nuts, seeds, and more. Create three bars of chocolate to take home. Your chocolate will take around 15 to 20 minutes to set and package. While you wait, enjoy a yummy drink and cake in the cafe upstairs (not included), explore the chocolate shop, or head into Windsor and pick your chocolates up later that day.

Windsor: Dr Choc's Mini Chocolatier Chocolate Workshop

6. Windsor: Dr Choc's Mini Chocolatier Chocolate Workshop

Visit Dr Chocs Chocolate Factory, located in the heart of Windsor, and try your hand at a chocolate-making workshop featuring decorated chocolate bars and more. Work alongside a chocolatier and learn new chocolate-making skills, available for all ages and no experience needed. During this in-depth workshop about all things chocolate, you’ll make and take home 3 bars decorated with toppings, dipped chocolate truffles, hot chocolate on a stick, and your choice of a dipped caramelized fruit in chocolate. Your chocolate will take around 25 to 30 minutes to set and package. While you wait, enjoy a yummy drink and cake in the cafe upstairs (not included), explore the chocolate shop, or head into Windsor and pick your chocolates up later that day.

Sussex: Small-Group Wine Tours

7. Sussex: Small-Group Wine Tours

Enjoy visiting two or three different wine estates which are set in the beautiful East Sussex or Kent countryside. You will join a tour to learn about the winemaking process and will be able to sample some of their wines. At some of the wineries you will be able to enjoy a self guided tour of the vineyard together with a tasting of a selection of their wines. Lunch is provided at one of the vineyards. Depending upon timings there might be the opportunity to visit a brewery or coffee roastery.

From Brighton: Sussex Wine Tour on a Vintage Bus with Lunch

8. From Brighton: Sussex Wine Tour on a Vintage Bus with Lunch

Journey through the heart of English wine country on a guided day trip from Brighton. Travel aboard a vintage double-decker bus as you set out to visit 2 top wineries. Enjoy a wine tasting at both vineyards and savor a sit-down lunch included with your tour. Meet your guide near Brighton Station and step onto a vintage 1960s Big Red London Bus to travel to your first of 2 vineyards for the day. Be greeted by the manager and embark on an expertly guided tour of the vineyard and winery. Learn the secrets of English winemaking and take part in a tutored tasting of still and sparkling wines. Next, it's time for lunch. Sit down to a meal showcasing the best seasonal produce that Sussex has to offer, all washed down with a glass of Sussex wine. After lunch, make your way back onto the bus to head to the second winery, where you'll take part in a guided wine tasting. Sit back and relax as you enjoy a quiet moment here, watching the sun go down over the beautiful South Downs. Finally, hop back aboard the iconic London bus and make your way back to Brighton, where your tour comes to an end.

Brighton: Walking Food Tour (Vegan and Vegetarian options)

9. Brighton: Walking Food Tour (Vegan and Vegetarian options)

Explore Brighton's buzzing streets and alleyways filled with independent stores, bars, and restaurants and go on an adventure through our unique food scene, whilst you also discover some of the most iconic sights and areas. Be mesmerized when walking through the North Laine (a former slum area), the Lanes (where Brighton's oldest streets are), and gaze at the Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, the Dome (where Abba started their career) and so on. Brighton is known for being a bit different from other places, but in a good way! And this is also reflected in the choices of our taster stops. If you expect something "standard" that can be found anywhere else, this tour is not for you. But if you are open-minded and curious, we will spoil you and your senses with home cooked meals, vegan treats, award-winning tasters, hidden spots and above all some tasty food. We also have vegan and vegetarian options available. Just get in touch to let us know. Brighton is not like any other place, and this is what we want to reflect in our tours as well. We look forward to hosting you!

Brighton: Guided Chocolate Tour with Tastings

10. Brighton: Guided Chocolate Tour with Tastings

Pamper your taste buds on a chocolate tour in Brighton. Enjoys a combination of sightseeing and chocolate tasting as you explore the city's most famous landmarks such as the North Laine, The Lanes, Brighton Dome, the Royal Pavilion, or the Brighton Pier. Meet your guide at the entrance of St Bartholomew's Church (Ann Street) and taste your way around Brighton's secret chocolate places. And if you cannot get enough, enjoy special discounts at some stores that are part of the tour.

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Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 9 reviews

We purchased an open ticket which worked well for our day in Brighton. We were lucky to of had an amazing day and could see as far as possible. The experience was more impressive than I thought it would be. They have a bar on board but the views was what made the trip all worth while. It slowly makes it way up and holds for about ten minutes or so when it reaches full altitude. Well worth the money and nothing negative to say. We didn’t bother with a drink as we wanted to use the time to take in the great views of the coast and city.

An easily accessible location, with friendly and efficient staff. The viewing pod is comfortable and spacious with plenty of room to walk around and take in the views. The trip is of a good length with time enough to get a good look at the surroundings, with guides to pinpoint landmarks as it gently rises and lowers. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

It was my first time on the hovercraft, and we loved the experience. It was so quick and easy.

excellent city & sea views. friendly staff/flight crew made it interesting and fun.

Interesting views. The pod was also interesting to ride in.