History Experiences - give them the chance to go back in time

History Experiences - give them the chance to go back in time

If you're looking for a gift for a history lover, one option is to give them a day out. Visits to historic centres and historical attractions are very popular and give you the chance to immerse yourself in times past. And of course there's lots of history to explore in the UK - it's one of the things I love about it, and it really is a history lovers dream!

	How about a Private Guided Tour, Cream Tea and Interactive Scramble Experience for Two at the Battle of Britain Memorial in Kent?, Near Folkestone £61.00 Start off with a 40 minute private guided tour from a site guide, with exclusive access and information. View lifesize Spitfire and Hurricane replicas and enjoy the high-tech interactive Scramble Experience to learn more about the Battle of Britain. There's a unique film created especially for the Trust to show what life was like for the Few in the summer of 1940. Tuck into a cream in in the Cockpit Cafe, with scones, jam, clotted cream and tea or coffee, as you enjoy views of the Channel. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days.
	How about a Medieval Wine Tour? This is a tour around Medieval London with Dr Matthew Green who is extremely knowledgeable about hermit's cells, punishment rituals, and the exotic multicoloured wine that was the liquid gold of London! Immerse yourself in the medieval metropolis, and sample a coconut-shell of frothy medieval rosé, and two glasses of the more modern variety! You can expect a few interactions with plague widows, local vintners and religious fantatics as actors and musicians leap out unexpectedly! An absolute must for anyone with the slightest interest in social history. Finish in a lovely medieval tavern! This is £49 for one person available from Not on the High Street. Don't forget you need a good pair of comfortable walking shows.
	Gunpowder Plot: A Tower of London Immersive Experience for Two - Off Peak For £90.00, you could immerse yourself in the world of The Gunpowder Plot as you join Guy Fawkes, and his co-conspirators as they plot to assassinate King James I! Travel back in time to London's streets in 1605 where you’ll find yourself spying for the Crown, sympathising with the oppressed rebels, smuggling gunpowder and escaping from the Tower of London. Find out more here from Virgin Experience Days.
Wonders of Civilisation: A Crash Course in Archaeology at the British Museum for Two, London £82.00 With a qualified archaologist, unlock the secrets of the incredible collection of the British Museum, tracing the journey of humanity from the stone to the modern age. Uncover the history of human civilisation, and see world-famous artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles. After lunch, hear about the incredible people who decoded ancient languages, and finish with the science behind archaology - how are ancient objects dated? Available from Virgin Experience Days.
	For lovers of royal history, take a look at Into the Blue. They have visits to palaces, castles and places steeped in history, including Blenheim Palace, birth place of Sir Winston Churchill, Windsor Castle, The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, the Household Cavalry Museum, Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Kensington Palace, the King's Gallery and the Royal Mews. There's also a Royal Horses London Day Out with a Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two. There's also Vintage Open Top Bus Tours and Fort Amherst Tunnel Tours in Kent. The collection start at £8.00. Visit Into the Blue's royal and historic collection here. Enjoy 15% off with our exclusive code ITB15FORME on experiences up to £250.00 - some products are excluded.
	How about a Spitfire Factory Tour at the Biggin Hill Airport, Kent (as seen on TV's 'Inside the Spitfire Factory')? For lovers of military and particularly aviation history, this could be a great gift! See Spitfire restoration projects (at various stages of completion) and see aircraft, usually Spitfire, Hurricane, Harvard and Cub. You can observe skilled engineers using traditional techniques and tools as they restore the aircraft. A knowledgeable guide will explain the history of each aircraft - this is a great chance to ask questions. And there's a collection of vintage cars and motorcycles on show! You're part of a small group (generally 10 per guide). Fly off for more information here from Into the Blue.
Visit to Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire £53.00 (This is entry for two people) Head to Bletchley Park for an insight into the top secret home of the codebreakers in World War II, where the incredible minds of people like Alan Turing and Bill Tutte helped turn the tide of war. Visit the famous huts and discover examples of Enigma, Lorenz and PURPLE encryption machines, and stroll through the exhibitions, galleires and park. Available from Virgin Experience Days.
Entrance to Kensington Palace & Two Course Meal at The Stablehand for Two £104.00 Explore the wonderful state apartments of Kensington Palace and discover the story of the wife of George II, Queen Caroline, and her interests in the arts and scientists. And take in the incredible artworks from the Royal Collection, and the 18th century decoration. Then walk through Kensington Gardens and go to The Stablehand pub, which was built in 1839. This pub was frequented by notable locales such as Winston Churchill and Tony Blair over the years. Tuck into British gastro pub delights and wash it down with a delicious wine or beer. Available from Activity Superstore.
	*Visit to Roman Baths with Afternoon Tea at the 5 Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa for Two** Bath £152.00 Visit the Roman Baths in the beautiful city of Bath! And see the incredibly preserved remains of one of ancient world's greatest religious spas. There's also a sumptuous afternoon tea at a 5* hotel in a Grade I listed building, too - a lovely escape from the bustle of bath with its secluded gardens and Georgian decor! Devour sweet and savory temptations as you reflect back on your spa visit! Available from Virgin Experience Days
	The Royal Mint Experience For Two with Lunch South Glamorgan, Wales £61.00 Unlock 1,100 years of British history with this experience. See the UK's coins being made and head behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank in a 45 minute Guided Factory Experience. You'll have the chance to strioke your own coin to take home as a momento! There are rare coins to see and over 1,000 years of history in the exhibition gallery. Tuck into lunch with a drink each at the on-site cafe. Visit Virgin Experience Days for more info
	Flight simulators go from the old to the modern! There are flight simulator experiences for World War Two aircraft, such as this Spitfire vs Messerschmitt Combat Experience for Two (pictured left) in Bedfordshire, to a Concorde Flight Simulator (Brunswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne) and Into the Blue has a good list. Helicopters, 737s, Fighter Pilot, Cessna Skyhawks, F-35 Fighter Jets, WW2 Flight Simulators, Spitfires, Messerschmitts, Lancaster Bombers, F3 Tornados...there's a lot to choose from Many are on special offer as well. They've also got a Nationwide Flight Simulator Voucher. From £39.00. Available from Into the Blue Enjoy 15% off with our exclusive code ITB15FORME on experiences up to £250.00 - some products are excluded.
	Visit to The Historic Dockyard Chatham with Cream Tea for Two Chatham, Kent £56.00 This includes entry for two for the Historic Dockyard Chatham, which is a Royal Navy Museum! You can explore over 400 years of British naval history - there are 10 exhibitions as well as three warships, all showing different aspects of life in and history of the Royal Navy. You can rest with a cream tea for two, plus scones - and youo can also exchange your tickets at no extra cost for annual Historic Dockyard Chatham passes! Available from Virgin Experience Days!