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Adventure - Hot Bath
Hot-air ballooning
It's not all hot air. A balloon trip can be an exhilarating and yet beautiful experience and Bath is well catered for when it comes to ballooning. Balloon companies offer trips right from the very heart of Bath and will take you wherever you desire. The silence is enveloping, only occasionally broken by the popping of a champagne cork.
Bath Balloons
Bath Balloons can start your trip from Royal Victoria Park in the centre of Bath. From the moment you reach the launch field you will start to get that buzz, then the fizz, fun and camaraderie as they pour the champagne. Bath Balloons are certificated by the Civil Aviation Authority and since 1974 have lifted the spirits of 80,000 passengers. These trips are ideal gifts - romantic, unique and truly awe inspiring.
Distance from resort: 1 mile (approx 10 mins' drive) Opening hours: Flights generally operate from February until the end of October Further information: www.bathballoons.co.uk Tel: 01225 466888 Bailey Balloons
Bailey Balloons offer champagne flights from Bath, Bristol and South Wales. The whole experience lasts 3-4 hours, with the flight lasting approximately an hour. This is more than just a balloon ride - passengers can help prepare the balloon for take-off, find out how the balloon works, enjoy a glass of chilled champagne on landing and receive a personal flight certificate.
Distance from resort: 1 mile (approx 10 mins' drive) Opening hours: Flights generally operate from February until the end of October Further information: www.baileyballoons.co.uk Tel: 01275 375300
Abseiling, Mountain Biking and Canoeing
The adrenalin is guaranteed to start pumping when you take that leap into the unknown. Bath provides easy access to mountains, forests, rivers, cliffs and surf. This wide variety of locations allows you to choose from full day, weekend or longer duration multi-activity trips. Go on, take the plunge...
The Adventurous Activity Company is based in nearby Bristol and offers an exciting range of outdoor activities. Go mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing or orienteering your way around some of the most stunning countryside. Packages are designed to meet your requirements, ability, time and budget so you can choose one to suit you. Try the Bath Urban Adventure Challenge, the Bristol Adventure Day or Ultimate Abseil Adventure Day. Whether you canoe through historic Bristol docks or end up abseiling fifty metres down Avon Gorge, these are activities to get your pulse racing.
Distance from resort: 1 mile (approx 10 mins' drive) for Urban Adventure Challenge/ 15 miles (approx 30 mins' drive) to Bristol Opening hours: Open all year Further information: www.adventurousactivitycompany.co.uk email: info@adventurousactivitycompany.co.uk Tel: 0117 925 3196
Circuit racing and karting
Fancy a change of gear? Exhilarating, fast paced action is on your doorstep. Visit Castle Combe racing circuit and experience the thrill of karting, 4 x 4 driving or skid pan driving. Alternatively, see how the professionals do it at one of the many race events. The lights are green so - go, go, go!
Drive-Tech Ltd
Learn to become a racing demon in skid control and off-road driving at Drive-Tech Ltd, based at Castle Combe. Drive-Tech takes pride in giving professional training to all driving licence holders. Younger adults and junior racing drivers can burn up the track in karts. Great for corporate events and fun weekends, this adrenalin kick is in pole position when it comes to days out.
Distance from resort: 12 miles (approx 30mins' drive) Opening hours: Open Jan 1st to December 31st 2008
(corporate only) Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, (public) Sat 9am - 3pm, Sun 9am - 5pmFurther information: www.drivetechltd.co.uk Tel: 01249 783010 Castle Combe race circuit
Castle Combe race circuit is described as the fastest sporting location in the South West. Within easy driving distance, race meetings are fast, exciting and great value. Castle Combe Circuit has been organising driving activity events for many years and has excellent facilities tailored for corporate and private hire racing. Choose from a variety of well maintained vehicles and an experienced organising team. On offer are a range of cars, Karting, 4x4 Driving, Skid Pan Instruction, Driving Skills Test, Reverse Steer Test and the Blind Drive Challenge.
Distance from resort: 12 miles (approx 30 mins' drive) Opening hours: Open Jan 1st to December 31st 2008 Further information: www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk Tel: 01249 782417
Paintballing
Adventurous, adrenalin packed and perhaps even a little artistic, a paintballing day is sure to go with a bang. Your objective is to fire paintballs at opposing team players and help your team complete their task. It's time to get fired up with enthusiasm!
The Bath Paintballing Centre is set in 100 acres of woodland and caters for a variety of paintballing scenarios. Team members are guided by marshals who have been highly trained to keep you safe and maintain the fun. This is a fantastic activity for groups but also a great way to get to know people. The Centre also caters for corporate events, birthday parties and stag and hen weekends. Players must be 12 or over. The Centre assures customers that although the paintballs will sting, the pain of defeat should last longer than any physical injuries!
Distance from resort: 9 miles (approx 20 mins' drive) Opening hours: Open Jan 1st to December 31st 2008 Further information: www.paintballbath.com email info@paintballbath.com Tel: 0845 260 3994
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