Now is your chance to both discover over 25 acres of Northamptonshire countryside surrounding Rockingham Castle and get to grips with driving a four wheel drive off roader like a pro! This half day session with 1:1 tuition is held in the grounds surrounding Rockingham Castle near Corby in Northamptonshire, at one of the longest running 4x4 off roader centres of its kind. Its founder, and your instructor for the half day, is Vince, who is very proficient and has years of experience driving 4x4 Off Road vehicles in all manner of tight situations. If you're going to be learning from anybody, he's the best man for the job. Your session will last approximately 2 ½ hours, in which time you'll be getting to grips with learning and mastering the basics of driving a four wheel drive vehicle - the Land Rover Defender 110 - off grid, and tackling all manner of challenging terrains: ditches, side slopes, deep troughs and steep downhill gradients, with plenty of mud and water along the way - including a twisty, twiny, tree lined part of the driving route known as the ominous sounding Death Valley. And it won't take long to discover why it's so named! Those looking for an exciting opportunity to get driving off-road in the East Midlands would be well advised to book onto this incredible experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much driving time do you get?
Driving experiences are usually measured in laps or distance rather than time. The number of laps or miles is clearly shown on each experience page.
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Can friends and family come to watch?
Yes. Spectators are welcome at most venues, and many locations have designated viewing areas. Some venues may charge a small entry fee.
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Do you need a driving licence?
Most adult experiences require a full driving licence. However, junior and no-licence experiences are also available and clearly marked.
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Overview
- 1:1 4x4 driving at this long established off-road school
- Negotiate side slopes, ditches, climbs and descents
- Half day session
- Explore 250 acres at Rockingham Castle
Itinerary
- Exclusive 4x 4 driver training
- Drive a fully prepared Land Rover Defender 110s with automatic transmission
- Technical classroom briefing explaining 4x4 fundamentals
- Negotiate a variety of ditches, side slopes, climbs and descents
- Half days incorporate more challenging disused quarry stages
Half Day Session
- Approximately 2 ½ hours at the wheel
- Allow 3 hours on site for this experience
Suitability
- Drivers must be over 18 and have a full, valid driving licence
- Passengers must be aged 6 and up
Spectators
- Up to two guests (minimum age 6) can travel in the car as a passenger, guests with a licence may also share the driving
- There's a fee of £40 per guest for half days
- All guests must be booked in with 4x4 operator and paid for on the day
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Availability
- Experiences are available throughout the year
Half Day Session
- 7 days a week
- Morning Session: 09:00am - 12:00pm
- Afternoon Session: 13:00pm - 16:00pm
Anything Else
- Please bring suitable outdoor clothes and wear sturdy boots in case of mud
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
