Top Activities on the Ground in South East England

Discover the highlights of Windsor and Eton over the course of a single tour—and get up close and personal with some of England’s loveliest scenery—during this small-group bike tour of the region. Depart in the morning or afternoon, grab your bike and helmet, and make way to Windsor Castle, Eton College, Dorney Court, and other highlights of the Thames Valley. As you go, your guide will share stories and history about the sights.

If you’re looking for an unusual way to explore Brighton’s sights without being stuck in a crowded tour group, then this is the experience for you. After opening a link on your phone, follow treasure maps and solve cryptic clues to reveal interesting stories about the city. Everything is outdoors and the tour is completely independent and self-guided, so there’s no need to worry about sticking to someone else's schedule.

Discover one of the UK’s most vibrant seaside towns on two wheels with this 2.5-hour cycling tour of Brighton. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then follow peaceful cycle trails through Victoria Lawns and the Grand Parade with your guide. Discover top local landmarks including Brighton Pier, St Peter’s Church, Preston Manor, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome and the Lanes. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze in your face as your guide explains the city’s rich heritage, take in fine coastal views and soak up the atmosphere in the fishing quarter.

Experience the beauty of the East Sussex coastline by electric bike with full-day e-bike hire from Seaford. A great way to explore the Seven Sisters and discover the stunning sights of the region, your electric bike hire includes e-bikes, helmets, route suggestions, and a safety briefing so you can get the basics of riding an e-bike before you hit the coastal trails.

Feast your eyes and fill your camera roll with postcard-perfect English countryside on this private tour of the Cotswolds’ most adorable villages. There’s no need to stress about left-side driving or worry about parking, which can be challenging, especially in high season. Simply meet your private driver/guide at the pickup point of your choice and soak up delights such as Bourton on the Water, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold.

Oxford University is one of the world’s most famous universities and this 90-minute walking tour takes you behind the scenes of its historic colleges. Follow in the footsteps of alumni such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, and J.R.R. Tolkien; admire architectural landmarks such as Trinity College, New College and the Radcliffe Camera; and peek inside the colleges, chapels, and halls.

We Ride approximately 8 miles along the canal towpath and bike paths out of the city to Woodstock. Today’s highlight is a visit to Blenheim Palace. This spectacular stately home was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. You will have approximately 3 hours available to you to tour the house, gardens and magnificent parklands. The guide will provide a picnic lunch. We then visit Churchill's resting place in Bladon. We ride for approximately 10 miles on small country lanes through the villages of Cassington and Yarnton before rejoining the Oxford canal path to Port Meadow. There we ride along the banks of the Thames into the city. In Oxford we can spend around 1½ hours touring the historical centre of Oxford seeing Radcliffe Square, The Bridge of Sighs, Sheldonian Theatre, Bodleian Library and Broad Street. We stop outside the Natural History Museum for our tea and cake break before visiting St John's College and Martyrs Memorial. The tour ends with a 5 minute ride back to Jericho

Pair the freedom of independent travel with the challenge of solving quizzes, clues, and puzzles when you download this fun GPS explorer app for Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire's landmark stately home. Choose whether to tour the map pins displayed on your screen or enjoy the journey at your own pace. Your price includes 1-day access to the app for one device (which can be shared): Blenheim Palace tickets are not included.

Discover the beauty of the English countryside as you pedal past thatched-roof cottages, historic castles and lively market towns on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Armed with a rental bike, map and suggested itineraries, set out on a self-guided adventure and explore Kent’s cycle trails and parks, stopping at markets, pubs and vineyards along the way.

Solve cryptic clues, uncover stories, and enjoy the excitement of following a treasure map with this private self-guided adventure around Oxford. No need to pick up any equipment—simply access the game via a link on your smartphone and you’re ready to begin. The treasure hunt is all outdoors, which is the perfect way to avoid crowds, and it’s a great way to learn lesser-known facts about Oxford too.

Get off the tourist track and onto quiet country lanes on this unusual e-bike guided tour. Savor stone cottages and quaint gardens in villages like Wilcote, Crawley, and Swinbrook; admire the ruins of the North Leigh Roman Villa and medieval Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote; and capture signature photos in popular Burford. This is a private tour, meaning you choose where to stop to buy lunch, a drink, or afternoon tea.

Discover all that Brighton has to offer on a bike tour of the city, zipping easily between sites while still enjoying an intimate experience of the city. Explore landmarks including the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Lanes, and the iconic beach, and learn more about the bohemian city’s history with insights provided by a local guide.

Explore Oxford’s historic town center and ivy-strewn university buildings on this bike tour. Cycle through the City of Dreaming Spires alongside a guide, and learn about the city’s history as you take in University of Oxford buildings where the likes of Oscar Wilde, J. R. R. Tolkien, and several British prime ministers have studied. This bike tour allows you to cover more ground than you would on a walking tour, as well as access pedestrianized areas inaccessible to tour buses.

See more of Oxford in less time, and get up close and personal with its world-famous scenery, on this small-group biking tour of the city and its major landmarks. Meet your guide in the center of Oxford, and climb on your cycle. Begin by discovering the Bridge of Sighs and other historical landmarks in the city center before heading to the Port Meadow and cycling along the Thames River. Finally, see the former residences of famous Oxford denizens like J.R.R. Tolkien.

Discover Canterbury, exploring the city at your own pace using a smartphone city game, aided by GPS technology. Simply book your Canterbury “Christmas special” discovery game online, and then start the activity whenever you like for a flexible way to sightsee. You’ll decide your route, earn points by checking out places, complete challenges, and even have the chance to compete with other players.

If you’ve ever been interested in archery, then this is the experience for you. Visit an archery range in a rural setting for a chance to shoot as many arrows as you can during your time slot. Start with a safety briefing to learn the basics of archery, and then—let the fun commence. There are 15+ targets to pick from, including a dartboard, and a foam meerkat.

Turning the Streets of Windsor Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the royal town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see Windsor! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there is no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break, or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant access with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

The legendary Brighton mystery.. .. unsolved for 50 years.. Until now. Join the adventure, and turn Brighton’s buzzing lanes into a GIANT outdoor escape room! ✔️ Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure to treasure with your friends ✔️ Combine your skills to crack the clues & unravel the epic tale ✔️ Discover amazing history & hidden gems on the way to 5,000 steps! When the window of a Brighton sweetshop gets smashed in the famous Mods & Rockers riots.. police call it an accident. But a secret newspaper article holds the truth of the crime.. and it's up to you to find it! Your challenge is to track down hidden objects, decode symbols, and uncover hidden messages, as you explore Brighton's historic lanes, and gradually unravel the crime. And an exciting twist awaits.. Make it to the end and you'll be struck by an amazing ‘wow’ moment when the case is solved and the villain is revealed before your eyes! Don’t let the villain get away.. Your time to start is now!

Take your friends and colleagues on an adventure in the scenic Peak District and test your problem solving and strategic skills. Choose from 3 different mission types, spy game, post-apocalyptic or mythical, all with their own escape room-style clues and challenges to solve and overcome. Explore the Peak District as you follow the game’s instructions. Will you beat the hunters and save the world before it’s too late?

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

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Discover Oxford from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English

Explore West Sussex at your own pace, without having to follow an agenda a set by someone else, with a hassle-free mountain bike hire package. Choose to hire your bike for a full or half day, and then set off to explore the South Downs National Park—home to dramatic cliffs and spectacular coastal scenery.