The Active Tourist - The definitive searchable directory for visitors to the Heart of England that want to do more during their stay! For visitors to the English Midlands, the British Midlands, the UK Midlands.
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Welcome to The Active Tourist
Whether you are visiting from half-way around the world or just half-way across the country, The Active Tourist makes it easy for you to find things to do to make your stay in the Heart of England all the more memorable.
Don't wait until you arrive just to find that the things you'd really like to do are all booked up - find them now on The Active Tourist and book direct in just two clicks!
You'll find all the things you would expect, some things that will surprise you, things to get your pulse racing and plenty of things you've never dreamed of!
Use the menu navigation on the left to browse by category or if you have something in mind, you can find it with our Google powered site search. Whatever you find you'll be linking directly to learn more and make arrangements that suit you! No middle-men, no brokers, no hidden fees!
Featured Activities on The Active Tourist
Kingsmoor Carriages provide an elegant and stylish way of travel. Meander through the beautiful countryside whilst you relax. Stop at a pub for a meal and refreshments, or just relax with a picnic and savour the peace and tranquillity.
The Heavy Horse Experience aims to give you a flavour of what it was like to handle and work with Shire and Clydesdale horses. The emphasis is on "hands-on" from the moment you arrive. No experience is necessary.
Wykin Shires provide historic Memory Lane Horse Drawn Tours throughout the year along with a wide range of heavy horse events and experiences featuring genuine working Shire Horses.
The Knights of Middle England provide a unique opportunity for you to learn the medieval art of jousting, either on our special event days, or through private or group tuition.
Dunton Stables is a well established, ABRS approved horse riding and pony trekking centre in North Warwickshire, providing a diverse range of riding and stable management activities for adults and children of all abilities.
We provide riding hacks and lessons for riders of all ages on our well-trained horses. We also provide Fun Days, Event Days and a range of riding holiday packages. ABRS approved.
Here at Country Treks we cater for pretty much everyone. From 1 hour rides to full day hacks or trail rides. We provide lessons, accommodate groups and parties and those with special needs.
Durham's Farm provide horse and pony riding for riders of all ages and experience, ranging from 30 minute lessons to full day rides, picnic, pub and fun rides. We also arrange childrens riding based parties.
Woodlands Riding Stables offer rides over miles of private Farmland and Woodland trails. Beginners through to Advance, 4 year-olds to OAP can enjoy the thrill of open fields and breathtaking scenery.