The UK is full of exciting experiences that are perfect for thrill-seekers – from skydiving and bungee jumping to racing courses and supercar experiences. Many people love the rush of adrenaline that comes from doing extreme activities. If you enjoy getting outside of your comfort zone, then here are the top three UK experience for adrenaline junkies:
Go on a tandem skydive
Skydiving is high on the bucket list of most thrill-seekers. Not a lot of activities are as exhilarating as jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet! Skydiving is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that gives you the chance to experience the sensation of free fall, enjoy some stunning scenery, and have lots of fun. Many people also feel a great sense of accomplishment and empowerment from facing their fears and conquering them head-on.
What’s more, skydiving is extremely safe – it’s statistically proven to be safer than driving a car according to experts at UK Parachuting. There are many companies offering skydiving experiences in the UK. Some of the most popular locations are Headcorn in Kent, Hibaldstow in Lincolnshire, and Morecambe Bay in the Lake District.
Ride on the world’s longest zipline
The UK is home to the world’s fastest zipline. Velocity 2 is located in Penrhyn Quarry near the beautiful Snowdonia National Park in northwest Wales. The zipline is an impressive 1,555 metres long, making it the longest in Europe. During a ride, you’ll have the chance to reach speeds of up to 125 mph while experiencing the feeling of flight and taking in the spectacular scenery below. The zipline travels 500 metres above the bright blue quarry lake and riders can reach 0-60 mph in just 10 seconds. Velocity 2 is a truly unique experience and makes a fun day out for any adventure seeker.
While visiting Zip World, you can also take part in Quarry Karts, which is the UK’s first mountain cart experience. The attraction opened earlier this year and allows visitors to ride 3km of dirt track and complete a range of exciting obstacle courses.
Book a supercar experience
Supercar experiences make it possible to drive your dream car – whether it be a Ferrari, and Aston Martin, or a Lamborghini. For instance, you can now book Ferrari hire for a day, a week, or longer, and experience the thrill of driving one of the world’s top supercars. It is also possible to book experiences which allow you to drive multiple high-performance supercars in one day, or drive at high speeds around a racing track with an expert racing tutor.
Driving a world-class supercar could be the perfect experience for a car fanatic, or anyone looking for a unique and thrilling activity. Many companies offer a range of supercar experiences at affordable prices when you book in advance.
As you can see, there is a fantastic selection of thrilling activities in the UK that are perfect for adrenaline junkies! Try some of the exciting suggestions above and give yourself a truly exhilarating experience.