Tell me more... If you fancy some offbeat company while you explore the beautiful National Forest, why not join a guided trek with a bunch of friendly llamas? You'll be able to feed and groom them before you set off - and in return, these quirky creatures will help carry your picnics, tables and chairs. Meanwhile, your two-legged guide will explain all about the local history, flora and fauna. Walks are approximately five miles on gentle terrain with a lunch stop halfway. Prices from £40.

Further information: www.enjoystaffordshire.com

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Tell me more... Perfect for potty Potter fans of all ages, this three-hour private trip will see you whisked around London by your taxi driver/guide as you visit sites made famous by the books and films. Want to visit Diagon Alley, Platform 9¾ at King's Cross railway station or even the very place where Harry and Ron stole Ron's dad's flying car? This is the tour for you! Prices from £51.

Further information: www.viator.com

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Tell me more... Fancy a ride in a helicopter? Want to admire the sites of York? Intrigued to see the set of Emmerdale? You can do all three on this fabulous 45-minute flight, which takes you over the beautiful city of York then on to magnificent Harewood House for an aerial view of the purpose-built set for the popular ITV1 soap. Keep a lookout for familiar buildings such as Home Farm and The Woolpack as you hover above the village. Prices from £320 for two people.

Further information: www.centralhelicopters.com

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Tell me more... Join a two-hour walking tour of some of the capital's prime street art locations to see a mixture of classics and just-sprayed works. Your guide is former graffiti artist Steam156, who has more than 25 years' experience of documenting street art around the world. (Remember, it's not all about Banksy!) Each tour differs, depending on what's new that weekend - and will include any current relevant gallery exhibitions.. Aerosol Planet also runs similar tours in Brighton. Prices from £20.

Further information: www.londongraffititours.com

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Tell me more... Join your ghostly guide - highwayman Adam Lyal, who was executed in 1811 - for this award-winning 75-minute evening walk around the Scottish capital. You'll tour the eerie alleyways and courtyards of the Old Town as Adam regales you with spine-tingling tales of torture, witchcraft, ghosts and body-snatching. Oh, and be warned: it's a good idea to keep a lookout for pesky 'jumper-ooters'. Prices from £8.50.

Further information: www.viator.com

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Tell me more... Get in touch with your inner Lady Grantham! Join this day-long coach trip from London to visit the filming locations for ITV1's hit period drama. You'll visit the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Bampton and stunning Highclere Castle and its grounds. Highlights include a look at Matthew Crawley's house (sadly, he's rarely at home) and a peep around the bedroom where Turkish diplomat Mr Pamuk suffered his premature demise. Prices from £55.

Further information: www.britmovietours.com

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Tell me more... That's right: you don't have to head off to Africa to go on safari. This self-guided short walk around Parkhurst Forest in the Isle of Wight takes you through prime red squirrel-spotting territory, so keep your eyes peeled. The signposted trail includes a visit to the viewing hide, which has been specially designed with a high roof so you can peer into the treetops where the squirrels are most likely to be at play. It's free to visitors and open all year round.

Further information: www.gifttonature.org.uk

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Tell me more... Now, we can't guarantee you'll bump into Mr Darcy - which is rather a shame! But you will get to see where Jane Austen lived, as well as several of the locations mentioned in 'Persuasion' and 'Northanger Abbey' during this one-and-a-half-hour walking tour around Bath. Your guide will also enliven the tour with quotes from Ms Austen's letters and novels. Crinolines and bonnets optional! Prices from £6.

Further information: www.janeausten.co.uk

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Tell me more... Forget all those crowded museums and galleries: indulge your sweet tooth and join a guided walking tour of London's best chocolate shops instead. The tour is led by a choccie expert who'll share secret tips and facts, plus get you VIP discounts in the stores. And, of course, you'll be able to taste the wares before you buy. Sweet! Prices from £45.

Further information: www.chocolateecstasytours.com

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Tell me more... Don't sit on the sofa watching daytime TV: take a trip to the UK's most dangerous county instead. In reality, 'Midsomer Murders' is filmed across several counties including Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire - and this day-long coach trip from London takes in some of the prime picturesque sights. But that's not all! You'll have lunch in the Midsomer village that was also used in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' and 'The Vicar of Dibley' - and get to see one of the churches featured in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'. Prices from £45.

Further information: www.britmovietours.com

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