Welcome to Sheffield
The steel industry that made Sheffield famous is long gone, but after many years of decline this industrious city is on the up again – like many of northern England's cities, it has grabbed the opportunities presented by urban renewal with both hands and, shored up by a thriving student population, is working hard to reinvent itself.
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Sheffield activities
Entry to Lincoln Cathedral including Floor Tour
Visit: Lincoln CathedralThe Cathedral opens to visitors from 9.30am on your booked date. Last entrance for booked tickets will be 4.30pm on your specified visit date. Tours take place throughout the day. You will be invited to join the next available floor tour which leaves from the Welcome Desk on arrival. You can book a separate roof or tower tour if these are available on your visit day when you arrive. Upper level tours are charged at an additional £4.00 per person. Your entry ticket is valid on the selected date only. Visit LincolnCathedral.com to find out more information including how to find us and parking in the city of Lincoln.
Full Day Paintball Pass in Sheffield
On arrival at 9am, proceed through our registration area to the military-themed base camp where you will be issued with your equipment including full-length combat suit with padded collar, body armour, battle pack and full head goggles. After a short safety demonstration at 10am, teams proceed through the gun zone to collect their semi-automatic paintball guns and fire off some practice shots. You'll experience 6 games in the morning on 3 different fields, with short breaks in between to re-fuel and talk team tactics. After a short lunch break at 1pm, experience 6 more games on 3 different fields. There is a results ceremony to conclude the day, with certificates awarded to those who display heroic behaviour out on the game zones.
Axe and Knife Throwing
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Blyth Activity Centre, Blyth, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, EnglandHave fun and leave with a smileDuration: 1 hour
Archery
Archery at Blyth Activity Centre just off the A1 Once we have got you signed in your instructor will take you to your activity and run throw the safety briefing with you, now the serious stuff is sorted its time to have some fun! Its time to release your inner Robin Hood by learning how to fire your arrows with accuracy at our targets. The targets are set up at 15 metres which is perfect for beginners but don’t fear if you think you are a seasoned pro – your instructors will set various challenges to challenge your accuracy. Once you’ve had plenty of practice and are feeling confident your instructor will start the competition. The colours on the targets each represent a different number of points – highest score wins! The session will end with the ultimate Golden Arrow round – this will test both your accuracy and your ability to remain calm under pressure. Can you hit the gold when it matters most!? After we have finished your archery session we try and make time for some picture opportunities.
Air Rifle Shooting
Air Rifle Shooting at Blyth Activity Centre just off the A1 Our activities start on the hour from 10am until 3pm We encourage our customers to arrive 30 mins early to have a drink and a snack before-hand so you are fully rested and energized for your air rifle experience, and to take in the lovely country side which you are situated in. Once we have got you signed in your instructor will take you to your activity and run throw the safety briefing with you - now the serious stuff is sorted it’s time to have some fun! It’s time to embrace your inner sniper by learning how to cock, load, aim and fire our air rifles. The instructors will spend time with you to find your dominant eye which is crucial to accurate shooting. They will then be on hand with lots of hints and tips to get you hitting the target every time. You will have plenty of time to shoot at a range of different targets – each one is reactive, so you know when you’ve got it every time! Try your hand at shooting out a zombie or have a go at our traditional tin can alley – can you shoot your row out before your buddy shoots theirs!? The session will end with our infamous ‘Five-Shot-Challenge’ – can you score the perfect 50 with just 5 pellets!? After we have finished your air rifle session we try and make time for some picture opportunities – the winner can show off their score card!
Zombie Apocalypse Training
Zombie Apocalypse Training at Blyth Activity Centre just off the A1! Our activities start on the hour from 10am until 3pm. We encourage our customers to arrive 20 mins early to ensure they are signed in ready for their session. Enjoy a drink and a snack in our Clubhouse, with stunning views across the fields, so you are fully energised for two hours of Zombie annihilation. The instructors will give a safety briefing before every activity and give you lots of hints and tips to get you hitting the target zombies. You will embrace your inner sniper by learning how to cock, load, aim and fire an air rifle at them. You will move on to the mighty crossbow, learning to draw, load and fire at the undead. Zombies still standing? Release your inner warrior by learning to throw a Norse axe from different distances to ensure that whatever the range, you are trained to lodge the axe blade straight in a zombie’s face!Throughout your training, our instructors will have certain tasks that will determine whether you are skilled enough to survive a Zombie apocalypse and what would be your best individual weapon of choice! Afterwards, there are plenty of opportunities for pictures. Unless the zombies get you first…