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Metro
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Buyagift has the ultimate summer experiences – from brewery tours to boat trips
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Summer is well and truly here, and if you've somehow exhausted your threshold for sunny walks and pub garden trips then Buyagift have you covered. Proving that the UK can actually be pretty fun, Buyagift's varied and exciting days out are the perfect way to add some spice to your routine – whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to spruce up your Saturday. From theme park trips and royal garden strolls to theatre shows, brewery tours and even vineyard trips, Buyagift's curated experiences are the perfect way to create memories that last a lifetime. The best bit? These experiences won't break the bank, either, often coming to roughly the same as you'd pay for an evening in any London pub garden. Did somebody say £8 pints? One experience we've got our eye on is the Hawkstone Brewery Tour for Two, which costs just £50 for two people. More Trending This unmissable experience is perfect for beer lovers, allowing you to get exclusive access behind the scenes of the home of Hawkstone Lager, produced in partnership with Jeremy Clarkson. What better way to spend a sunny day? Looking to stay in London? The River Thames Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Cruise costs just £25 for two people, and enables you to hop aboard and set sail past the Capital's most iconic sights – from the majestic Houses of Parliament to the stunning St Paul's Cathedral. Ready to upgrade your summer? Explore our top picks from Buyagift's unmissable experiences below. Spend a sunny day sipping wines and exploring the grounds of a stunning vineyard and winery with this unmissable experience. Learning all about the process from growth to creation, you'll spend your day immersed in wine, complimented by an included lunch or afternoon tea. Pure bliss. shop £61.99 Discover the secrets of one of the UK's first independent lager breweries with The Hawkstone Brewery Tour for Two. Based in Bourton-on-the-Water, you and a friend can get exclusive access behind the scenes of the home of Hawkstone Lager, produced in partnership with Jeremy Clarkson. What better way to spend a sunny day? shop £49.99 Explore the vast 600-acre expanse of Port Lympne Reserve and its historic landscape with this unmissable 45 minute tour, ideal for any animal enthusiast. Indulge in a delectable afternoon tea after within the grandeur of the Grade II-listed Port Lympne Mansion, and revel in a feast of sweet and savoury delicacies (paired with an extensive array of loose-leaf teas or coffee). shop £115.99 (save £16.01) Take an unforgettable trip down London's West End with this unmissable Hercules experience for two. Inspired by the animated classic and based on the legendary myth, this wise-cracking, column-shaking musical will have you laughing, cheering, and singing along. What's not to love? shop £75 Fill your evening with pizza, drinks and a whole load of laughs with this comedy barge experience, yours with £35 off. Board the barge where you'll be greeted with a crisp G&T or a quality beer of your choice, alongside a pizza buffet and stunning views as you enjoy performances from top TV comedians and rising stars. Get ready for an evening of endless laughs on this one-of-a-kind river experience. shop £49.99 (save £35.01) Go behind the scenes of the iconic Liverpool FC stadium with an interactive and immersive tour for one adult and one child. You'll experience the magic for yourself as your personable tour guides and multimedia handsets take you on a unique journey through the stunning stadium – an excellent experience for fans. shop £41.99 Need a break from London? Enjoy some well-deserved time off surrounded by nature with an overnight stay at Bainside Coarse Fishery and Holiday Home. Enjoy a unique night in a cosy, furnished glamping pod with 12 hours of fishing in the nearby lake included. shop £81.99 Explore London like never before with a 24-hour City Cruises adventure (hopefully) in the sun. Hop aboard and set sail past the Capital's most iconic sights – from the majestic Houses of Parliament to the stunning St Paul's Cathedral, enjoying unbeatable views as you speed along. shop £25 (save £24) Anyone else for the vineyard tour? It's giving Sicily in Sussex. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: The best-selling butter yellow midi dress from Nobody's Child is finally back in stock MORE: Huda Beauty teases two exciting new launches causing a stir on social media MORE: Struggling to sleep at night? These are the best fans to keep you cool in a heatwave
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Clarkson's Farm: Council refutes 'awkward' portrayal on show
A council has refuted Jeremy Clarkson's claims its representatives were "awkward" and "had nothing positive to say" about his plans to buy a country revealed he was considering purchasing the Coach and Horses Inn, in Bourton-on-the-Water, in an episode of his show Clarkson's attending a pre-planning application meeting, he criticised Cotswold District Council and said it seemed "worried" he would make the pub a council has told the BBC it "absolutely refutes" Clarkson's claims, adding it had "several positive meetings" about the proposals and later received a thank you email from his planning agent. The Grade II-listed Coach and Horses Inn, which remains closed, dates back to the 18th Century and sits opposite Clarkson's Hawkstone Brewery on the A429 Stow former Top Gear presenter also owns Diddly Squat Farm in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds - the subject of his Prime Video series - and has previously been involved in planning rows with West Oxfordshire District Council. Prior to Clarkson's meeting with Cotswold District Council, he had a meeting at Shire Hall with Gloucestershire County Council, who said it was "pro-business and pro-tourism" and appeared generally supportive of his Clarkson was then filmed discussing the outcome of his meeting with the district council in a Cirencester café."We had a man from Bourton council and he just didn't have a single positive thing to say," Clarkson said."People are going to come... I know they are, that's the point of a pub."Bourton Parish Council told the BBC it was not represented at the meeting."Jeremy's references to who was involved are a bit vague and unclear," it said the pub had "failed" after being owned by eight different people over 12 years, but claimed the district council was "worried" his ownership would "bring a lot of people" to the area. A spokesperson for Cotswold District Council said: "We absolutely refute that any of the officers or councillors involved in working with Jeremy to realise his vision for the Coach and Horses had 'absolutely nothing positive to say' or were awkward."They added: "There were in fact several positive meetings between Jeremy and his team, and willing officers and councillors at Cotswold District Council. "These discussions explored how challenges to renovating this pub could be overcome, as part of the pre-application stage of this project. A planning application was never submitted."Upon deciding not to pursue purchase of the pub, Jeremy sent an email via his planning agent thanking the council for being 'so open and supportive', and for trying to find solutions to some of the hurdles needed to overcome renovation of the pub. He stated that 'the march of time and the feasibility of getting this done within a window that works for television' had been the project's undoing."
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Jeremy Clarkson was ‘accommodating and kind' in surprise appearance on Car S.O.S
Car S.O.S host Tim Shaw says people might be surprised by 'how accommodating and kind' Jeremy Clarkson was during an episode of the vehicle repair show. The National Geographic car renovation show is returning for a new series with a reveal to an owner due to take place at Clarkson's Oxfordshire farm in episode five. Shaw said industry people told him that the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour star turned Clarkson's Farm presenter was 'very unlikely to take part in the show'. He said: 'The general sentiment was, 'good luck with that'. But I figured it was worth a shot. 'Even though it was a busy time for Jeremy on the farm, I reached out to his long-time assistant and explained the story behind the car. 'It was an all-or-nothing request: 'Could we come to his home and reveal the car to its owner?' 'To my surprise, she got back to me almost immediately after speaking with Jeremy – and the answer was yes. We were all totally stunned. 'But it didn't stop there. Not only did he agree, but he was happy for us to bring a full coach load of people, literally the kind of coach you see barrelling down the motorway. 'We had the entire family there, and when you see the size of the group, you realise just how generous this offer was. 'I mean, think about it, 60 strangers turning up at your property. 'The Car S.O.S team and I were even invited into his kitchen for a chat before the big reveal. 'We spent about half an hour with him, and he was warm, friendly, and, of course, typically sarcastic and funny. 'But what might surprise the Jeremy Clarkson sceptics is just how accommodating and kind he was. 'He genuinely cared about the wellbeing of both the team and, most importantly, the car's owner.' Shaw also said that in more than a decade of filming the show Clarkson gave 'one of the kindest gestures we've ever had from any celebrity', after inviting the coach full of strangers to his home where the improved Land Rover Discovery Series 1 automobile was revealed. 'Now, I wasn't expecting hugs, tears, or a big outpouring of emotion from Jeremy when we handed the car back to its owner James,' he said. 'But he showed everyone involved that day that he's a kind, caring guy, even while keeping up that classic Clarkson front.' Also taking part in season 13 is comedian Johnny Vegas, and motoring presenter Mike Brewer. Clarkson, 64, has had three series of Prime Video show Clarkson's Farm, which has charted his difficulties farming on his land in Chadlington, near Chipping Norton, as well as him starting his Diddly Squat farm shop, since 2021. An upcoming fourth season follows him starting more businesses in the area. He currently has Hawkstone Brewery, and a pub in Asthall, near Burford, called The Farmer's Dog. Clarkson is also known for ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and last year ended his Prime Video programme The Grand Tour with his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May. Car S.O.S began in 2013, and has been presented by Shaw and John 'Fuzz' Townshend. Car S.O.S returns March 13 on National Geographic.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Jeremy Clarkson was ‘accommodating and kind' in surprise appearance on Car S.O.S
Car S.O.S host Tim Shaw says people might be surprised by 'how accommodating and kind' Jeremy Clarkson was during an episode of the vehicle repair show. The National Geographic car renovation show is returning for a new series with a reveal to an owner due to take place at Clarkson's Oxfordshire farm in episode five. Shaw said industry people told him that the former Top Gear and The Grand Tour star turned Clarkson's Farm presenter was 'very unlikely to take part in the show'. He said: 'The general sentiment was, 'good luck with that'. But I figured it was worth a shot. 'Even though it was a busy time for Jeremy on the farm, I reached out to his long-time assistant and explained the story behind the car. 'It was an all-or-nothing request: 'Could we come to his home and reveal the car to its owner?' 'To my surprise, she got back to me almost immediately after speaking with Jeremy – and the answer was yes. We were all totally stunned. 'But it didn't stop there. Not only did he agree, but he was happy for us to bring a full coach load of people, literally the kind of coach you see barrelling down the motorway. 'We had the entire family there, and when you see the size of the group, you realise just how generous this offer was. 'I mean, think about it, 60 strangers turning up at your property. 'The Car S.O.S team and I were even invited into his kitchen for a chat before the big reveal. 'We spent about half an hour with him, and he was warm, friendly, and, of course, typically sarcastic and funny. 'But what might surprise the Jeremy Clarkson sceptics is just how accommodating and kind he was. 'He genuinely cared about the wellbeing of both the team and, most importantly, the car's owner.' Shaw also said that in more than a decade of filming the show Clarkson gave 'one of the kindest gestures we've ever had from any celebrity', after inviting the coach full of strangers to his home where the improved Land Rover Discovery Series 1 automobile was revealed. 'Now, I wasn't expecting hugs, tears, or a big outpouring of emotion from Jeremy when we handed the car back to its owner James,' he said. 'But he showed everyone involved that day that he's a kind, caring guy, even while keeping up that classic Clarkson front.' Also taking part in season 13 is comedian Johnny Vegas, and motoring presenter Mike Brewer. Clarkson, 64, has had three series of Prime Video show Clarkson's Farm, which has charted his difficulties farming on his land in Chadlington, near Chipping Norton, as well as him starting his Diddly Squat farm shop, since 2021. An upcoming fourth season follows him starting more businesses in the area. He currently has Hawkstone Brewery, and a pub in Asthall, near Burford, called The Farmer's Dog. Clarkson is also known for ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and last year ended his Prime Video programme The Grand Tour with his co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May. Car S.O.S began in 2013, and has been presented by Shaw and John 'Fuzz' Townshend. Car S.O.S returns March 13 on National Geographic.
