Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-play-with-penguins">Play with penguins</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins.jpg" alt="penguins at Peak Wildlife Park Staffordshire" class="wp-image-7507" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/penguins-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Animal-mad kids and teens will love the hands-on <a href="https://bookings.peakwildlifepark.co.uk/book/animal-experiences/product/penguin-experience/467" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penguin Experience</a> at Peak Wildlife Park. The experience puts them in charge of providing dinner for 21 hungry Humboldt Penguins (expect to be bombarded with beaks, flippers and wings!), accompanied by the park’s dedicated penguin keeper. Costs £120 (includes entry to the park). Penguins not their thing? Pick other experience days with meerkats, lemurs, tortoises and tapirs. There’s an option for young’uns too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pimp-their-pumps">Pimp their pumps</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/trainer-workshop-welbeck.jpg" alt="embellish your trainers workshop welbeck estate Notts" class="wp-image-7520" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/trainer-workshop-welbeck.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/trainer-workshop-welbeck-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/trainer-workshop-welbeck-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/trainer-workshop-welbeck-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>You’re getting brownie points for a gift this unique. Gift a ticket to <a href="https://harleyfoundation.org.uk/whats-on/event/stitched-up-shoes/">Stitched Up Shoes</a>, a cool-sounding crafty workshop that guides participants to stitch a pair of personalised trainers with textile artist&nbsp;<a href="https://harleyfoundation.org.uk/directory/louise-presley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Louise Presley</a>. They’ll spend the day on the Welbeck Estate embellishing a pair of trainers using an array of antique and unusual materials.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-on-track-at-the-velodrome">Get on track at the Velodrome</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/a.jpg" alt="track cycling at velodrome" class="wp-image-7506" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/a.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/a-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/a-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>This is a fun one for two wheelers. A <a href="https://www.derbyarena.co.uk/get-involved/shop/">track cycling taster session</a> at Derby Velodrome where they’ll learn the basics of whizzing round the velodrome. Keen cyclists will find it addictive but even novices will have a blast. Costs £17.90 for an hour taster session, including cycle hire, helmet and gloves and vouchers last for a year.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-for-speed-demons">One for speed demons</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/youngdrive-1.jpg" alt="Young Drivers race experience day" class="wp-image-7509" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/youngdrive-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/youngdrive-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/youngdrive-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/youngdrive-1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Got a speed demon in the family? Book a <a href="https://www.msvdrivinggifts.com/circuits/donington-park/">driving experience day</a> for the petrolhead in your life. They will be let loose in the exhilarating, class-leading BMW M4&nbsp;around the race track at Donington Park &#8211; from £125. Too young to drive? Kids from age 11 can get a taste of what it&#8217;s like behind the wheel on a <a href="https://www.msvdrivinggifts.com/circuits/donington-park/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Young Driver&#8217;s Day</a> (£109).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-green-fingered-fun">Green fingered fun</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham.jpg" alt="terrarium workshop at The Watered Garden Nottingham" class="wp-image-7511" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/terrarium-workshop-nottingham-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The green-fingered (or those who wish they were) should appreciate a voucher for a workshop at super-cool plant shop The Watered Garden in Nottingham.&nbsp;The <a href="https://thewateredgarden.co.uk/collections/workshops/products/corked-jar-terrarium-workshop">terrarium workshop</a> cost £50 and is a hands-on learning experience for plant enthusiasts of all skill levels. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-throw-it-down">Throw it down</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7519" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/throwing-session-the-clayrooms-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Know someone who loved Pottery Throwdown? Slipping a voucher for a one-to-one session in a <a href="https://www.theclayrooms.co.uk/workshops">throwing workshop</a> at The Clayrooms in Ashbourne will earn you official best present buyer status. The recipient will learn the basics with the pros in a two-hour guided session for £110 (pay an extra £20 and you can join them too).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-ultimate-re-treat">The ultimate (re)treat</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image.jpg" alt="woman doing yoga at reset retreat notts wellness health" class="wp-image-7012" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/11/main-image-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Ah, the bliss of being gifted time to yourself! Book them on the <a href="https://resetretreat.co.uk/our-events">2024 Reset Retreat</a> and they&#8217;ll see the benefits all year and beyond. This four day wellbeing retreat focuses on nutrition, wellbeing and fitness at the luxe 616 Venue in the heart of rural Nottinghamshire. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-time-out-for-tea">Time out for tea</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea.jpg" alt="aftrenoon tea with prosecco at wildhive callow hall derbyshire" class="wp-image-7517" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/wildhive-aftrenoon-tea-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>I can&#8217;t think of anyone who wouldn&#8217;t appreciate a decadent <a href="https://callowhall.wearegifted.co.uk/afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">afternoon tea at Wildhive Callow Hall</a> near Ashbourne. It&#8217;s a divine spot to while away a few hours admiring the sweeping views and elegant interiors and these guys know how to lay on a spread. A selection of sandwiches, fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and preserves, homemade treats and a choice of loose leaf tea and Prosecco for two costs £70.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-take-a-tasting-tour">Take a tasting tour</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/05/White-Peak-tasting-cheers.jpg" alt="People tasting whisy on a tour at White Peak Distillery Derbyshire" class="wp-image-4584" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/05/White-Peak-tasting-cheers.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/05/White-Peak-tasting-cheers-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/05/White-Peak-tasting-cheers-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/05/White-Peak-tasting-cheers-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Tricky-to-buy-for pal or partner? How about a <a href="https://www.whitepeakdistillery.co.uk/product/tours-tasting/">behind the scenes tour of a cool, craft distillery</a>? Tasting tours (£18pp) at White Peak Distillery run in small groups of 16 and last about an hour and there’s a choice of three so that you can tailor it to your own interests. After soaking up the atmosphere, heat and smells of the distillery, it’s back to the tasting room to try a few tipples and the chance to have a chat. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-for-waterbabies">One for waterbabies</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/spring-lakes-aqua-park.jpg" alt="three teen girls at spring lakes aqua park" class="wp-image-7522" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/spring-lakes-aqua-park.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/spring-lakes-aqua-park-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/spring-lakes-aqua-park-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/12/spring-lakes-aqua-park-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>A guaranteed teen-pleaser, <a href="https://checkout.roller.app/springlakeswatersportsandleisure/products/giftcards#/sessions">a gift voucher for a wet and wild activity at Spring Lakes</a> in Long Eaton is sure to go down well. Snap one up online from £25 to exchange for any activity – from wakeboarding to bouncing around on the inflatable aqua park.</p>


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