hovercraft racing

Experience the unique piloting challenge presented by our go-anywhere hovercrafts. You will complete our specially designed course in the quickest possible time, however these crafts will soon develop a mind of their own and completing the course itself may soon become the biggest challenge of all!

multi-activity days

Why not motivate and reward your employees by escaping the office to experience the best of the great outdoors.

With a vast range of exciting outdoor activities available, allow us to design an action-packed multi-activity day. We’ll personalise the experience to suit your preferences and to meet your objectives. Whether you’re looking to reward your employees, to encourage team bonding or to entertain your clients, Your Great Escape can create the ideal solution.

Activities range from quad biking, hovercrafts and Honda pilots to air rifles, clay pigeon shooting and archery. Or why not try human table football or bouncy beach volleyball - guaranteed to encourage team bonding and of course to provide a lot of laughs! The aim is to provide an energizing experience for all.

abseiling

This is a real test of your courage, as you begin your descent from the the walls of Peckforton Castle. Each individual will take it in turn to reveal their adventurous side and complete the descent, with support from their team mates and guidance from our expert instructors.

Our instructors will teach the basic principles of abseiling before individuals “Ab” the castle walls. Abseiling (abbing) is sliding down a fixed rope, using a climbing harness and a friction device to control the speed of the descent. Your Great Escape abseils are unique because of the levels of safety the professional instructors employ.

archery

Can you hit a bull? Under the guidance of a Your Great Escape instructor, learn the ancient sport of archery. Full size competition targets and arrows are used. Compete against you fellow colleagues to achieve the highest individual and team scores all in healthy competition.

torque and target

A great team challenge with the opportunity for individuals to shine through on a range of diverse activities including Hovercrafts, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Blind Driving and 4x4 off road driving. The variation between motorised and target activities means there’s something for everyone. Our expert instructors will guide everyone from the complete novice, then it’s over to you.

country pursuits

What better way to relax and reward your staff than an afternoon spent learning some of our favourite country pursuits? These authentic activities are instructed by specialists in their own field and their experiences will be passed onto you as you fly birds of prey, “dust” clay pigeons and fire arrows all in healthy competitive spirit. For the more ambitious, take on duck herding… with a whistle and a sheep dog, try and herd these ducks through the testing course! We guarantee you will leave with a lasting memory of these traditional country pursuits.

clay pigeon shooting

This is one of our most popular activities and ideal for a relaxing morning or afternoon. Our instructors will guide everyone regardless of experience ensuring everyone hits a clay! Enjoy a practice session followed by a friendly competition. All of our shooting grounds offer a landscape second to none, fantastic terrain for an authentic Farm Shoot.

land rover experience

We are all proud of how well we drive, but how good are we really? Guided by expert instructors from Land Rover the activity will test a driver’s ability to the extreme as you drive around the Peckforton Castle Estate woodland. Complete with passenger team mates who we are sure will relax and enjoy the ride, confident of the driving abilities of their chauffeur, the Land Rover Experience is a highly memorable event!

We have the use of around 500 acres of woodland, climbing to the 200 metre Stanner Nab viewpoint, giving stunning views over the Cheshire plain and stretching as far as Liverpool. It covers a wide range of off-road obstacles to test vehicle and driver.

treasure hunts in chester

The event atmosphere is tailored towards your business ethos and culture, ensuring all involved have a rewarding and fun day.

The Treasure Hunt is conducted on foot around the historic city of Chester, taking in over 2000 years of history. Fully hosted from start to finish, offering you a one-stop solution. Teams are encouraged to visit a number of hand-selected old English pubs and venues along the way, to help revive spirits and focus all on the next set of clues and challenges!

Bespoke or off-the-shelf packages are available taking into account your business and employee requirements - teambuilding, bringing employees together, improving communication, rewarding staff for performance or staff party nights. Our aim is to provide a professionally managed and delivered activity evening that's safe, fun, educational and memorable for your employees and/or customers.

movie making

Think you’re the next Tarrentino? Our movie making brings people together to write, film and star in their own big-screen blockbuster.

This is your chance to prove to the world that you actually do have acting skills (or perhaps not?). Participants are divided into teams and are equipped with prop boxes, costumes and make-up kits. Movie themes can be absolutely anything but we do have a few suggestions. Movie making has something for everyone ... it gives participants a chance to be creative and enjoy working as a team to produce really entertaining results.

Why not let us stage an Oscars Awards Ceremony in the evening... we'll edit and screen your movies during desserts and award Oscar trophies for the lucky winners. Fun and screams of laughter are absolutely guaranteed! Each participant will receive a full edited DVD of the event - a great way to remember the day.

falconry

Falconry is regarded as an ancient art ... a pastime which used to be popular amongst Kings. It involves learning how to handle and fly birds of prey. A falconry day is an educational experience which encourages a ‘hands-on’ approach. Our expert falconers will dazzle you with some stunning demonstrations, but the highlight of the day involves your participation. Guided by our highly skilled falconers, you’re given the opportunity to learn to handle and fly the birds.

it's a knockout

This is your company’s chance to escape from work and go bananas, but who will reign victorious in the Knockout Challenge?

Remember the hit 70s TV show where teams competed representing their local towns? Well now is your chance. Compete against your rivals, taking part in a variety of inflatable games involving soapy suds, lots of laughter and adrenalin-pumped action.

chocolate workshop

Our chocolate workshops provide an opportunity for guests to have a go at creating some irresistible treats. Guided by our expert chocolatier, participants learn all about the process of making luxury chocolates, before creating their own hedgehog-shaped fondants, which will look and taste exquisite! The workshop lasts for up to two hours and each guest will take home a memento of their own creation.

cocktail masterclass

Guests are greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a cocktail demonstration by our professional mixologist. Participants learn how to create some classic cocktails, all with interesting twists, before each team is given a box of mystery ingredients with a brief to create the most delicious original cocktail. We invite everyone to get shaking behind our bar and win prizes for the most impressive drinks.

Non-alcoholic, fresh fruit smoothies can also be included.

circus skills

This is a great way to boost confidence, creativity and teamwork! There’s something for everyone, regardless of age & ability, as each participant is given the opportunity to show their creative talents. Our experts will introduce you to a number of new skills such as juggling, tightrope, diabolo, stilt walking, and plate spinning!

traditional garden games

For those seeking an event with a slightly more relaxed pace, garden games are the ideal choice. Croquet is one of our most popular options. Four players will compete at any one time, guided by an expert instructor who will encourage them to try some tricky techniques, as well as keeping track of the all important scores! Whilst the pace is relaxed, the competition can be tough; teamwork is essential in order to achieve the best scores. French boules and traditional skittles will also complement any event; individuals are encouraged to compete against one another for the top scores, with how-to-play sheets and scorecards provided.

Outdoor table tennis matches, particularly, our round-the-world challenge are great fun. With up to 10 players at any one time, this is a more energetic, not to mention entertaining option, requiring a bit of co-ordination and a lot of enthusiasm!

murder mysteries & evening entertainment

A murder mystery is a great way to entertain guests at an evening meal. Choose from a compered murder mystery (ideal for smaller groups), where guests are given an identity and character brief, becoming part of the plot, or a murder mystery performed by four professional actors. Either choice is guaranteed to provide an entertaining and hilarious evening for all involved.

Other entertainers include professional comedians, magicians, jugglers, caricaturists and musicians.

family fun days

Family fun days are ideal for motivating and rewarding employees. From experience, we know that our events will promote loyalty to your company, by providing individuals with a real sense of achievement and reward. Post event, your guests should come away feeling energised, appreciated and valued.

Allow our experts to design your event from start to finish and you'll be delighted with the outcome. We'll source the ideal venue, design a bespoke event programme, complete with site maps, schedules, and health & safety forms, and most importantly, our instructors will deliver a first class event with a variety of exciting activities. Choices include fairground rides, 'It's a Knockout' style inflatable games, bouncy castles/slides, traditional country pursuits, traditional garden games, climbing walls, side stalls, craft workshops, and entertainers.