At Parkers we know that car enthusiasts like cars more than things with a car flavour. If you have a car lover to buy for soon and are struggling to find suitable motoring-related gifts, don’t panic, just think a bit laterally.
Instead of wading into the ocean of car accessories and merchandise consisting of branded towels and key rings, keep it simple and get them a driving experience. Not only is it easy to buy, but allows the recipient to fully indulge in their passion for cars. Below is our selection of the best driving experiences.
As a disclaimer, bear in mind that in the current climate, local and national restrictions are subject to change at short notice. A final note would be to check the individual requirements of the experience providers, in addition to the providers’ cancellation and rescheduling policies before committing to booking.
The best driving experiences
Ultimate Driving Voucher
The best driving experience
Price: £99.99 | VIEW OFFER
This really is the perfect gift idea for a car enthusiast. The Red Letter Days Ultimate Driving Gift Box gives the recipient the ability to choose what kind of driving adventure to do, which takes a lot of the pressure off you. This Ultimate Driving voucher offers an incredible 450 activities to choose from. Red Letter Days vouchers are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and in response to current uncertainties, Red Letter Days also offers extensions.
Driving Dreams Voucher
The best driving experience on a budget
Price: £49.99 | VIEW OFFER
Red Letter Days also offers another, cheaper package with 250 activities to choose from.
PSR Driving Experience – Muscle Car or Supercar
The best driving experience to give as a gift
Price: £19 (was £59.99) | VIEW OFFER
Take to the track in either an awesome supercar or really cool muscle car with this excellent value driving experience. There are a number of different tracks it’s held across and you can select how many laps you wish to do making it a customisable option for either a recipient or yourself. So long as you’re above 10 years old and 4’10 you’ll be able to take part.
Best of British Driving Experience
The best driving experience for British cars
Price: £89 (was £297) | VIEW OFFER
British cars hold a special place in our hearts and now you can give someone the opportunity to get behind the wheel of three, including the infamous Aston Martin DB5, Jaguar E-Type, and even a classic Mini. There is a three-mile run in each and will create a memory that generates a grin on the participant’s face every time they think back to it. There are numerous locations to choose from around the country and currently on a heavily discounted offer. The voucher is valid for 12 months from purchase and Virgin Experience Days offers extensions for COVID-19 restrictions and exchanges too. The chance to drive three top British cars – who would turn that down? Minimum age is 17.
Five Supercar Thrill Drive
The best driving experience for supercar fanatics
Price: £309 (was £459) | VIEW OFFER
If the person you’re buying for is supercar mad, then give them the opportunity to satisfy their appetite by being able to drive five incredible supercars 30 miles in total. There are a number of venues and cars to choose from so wherever your petrolhead ends up and what they drive, no doubt they’ll be beaming. To top it off, they will also get a high-speed ride in a sports saloon. This voucher is valid for 12 months with Virgin Experience Days offering COVID-19-related extensions should it be needed. Available most of the year, between February and November and currently sitting at a substantial discount.
Double Diamond Supercar Driving Thrill
The best driving experience for driving modern supercars
Price: £275 | VIEW OFFER
Lamborghini Aventador, Mclaren 720S and Ferrari 488. The participant will have the option to drive two of these incredible machines once they have stopped drooling. These are true cutting-edge and unbelievably quick supercars from three of the world’s favourite car brands. Each car will be driven for six miles each and there are numerous locations around the country to choose from. Minimum age is 17 and must hold a full license, valid for 18 months and offered with a Risk-Free Guarantee.
Half Day Rage Motorsport Dirt Buggy Experience
The best driving experience for off-roading
Price: £159 | VIEW OFFER
Nothing offers the untamed, unadulterated buzz as a high-performance off-road buggy, and Rage buggies are some of the very best made today. The participant will drive a Rage Hurricane – a 140bhp screamer, learning how to get the best out it and the driver from a professional tutor. The participant will learn professional racing driver techniques too such as power sliding and the famous Scandinavian flick. Minimum age is 11, valid for 18 months and offered with a Risk-Free Guarantee.
Paul Swift Stunt Driving Experience
The best driving experience for wannabe stunt drivers
Price: £159 | VIEW OFFER
J turns, handbrake turns, and drifting. This is an opportunity to drive a selection of fast Fords like in a Hollywood blockbuster. To keep the recipient on their toes, it’s made competitive with a time trial in a Ford Mustang at the end with a prize for the winner. Available at two locations: Darlington and Silverstone.
Full Day Hertfordshire Drifting Experience
The best driving experience for drifting
Price: £218 (was £238) | VIEW OFFER
If you know the car fan you’re buying for has a distain for friction, a drifting driving experience is just what they’ll want. This is the best of them because they will get to spend a full day sliding around in a Mazda MX-5 (you can upgrade them to a Nissan 300Z at an extra cost). The participant will learn how to drift properly too with the guidance of an instructor, and with 40 laps of the 1.2km circuit, they’ll be pretty proficient by the end of it too. Minimum age is 17 and must hold a full license, valid for 18 months and offered with a Risk-Free Guarantee.
Double Muscle Car Drive
The best driving experience for muscle car fans
Price: £85 (was £138) | VIEW OFFER
Muscle cars are immensely popular and many petrolheads adore them for their unique styling and grumbling V8 engines. Give your beloved American muscle car fan an opportunity to drive two muscle cars of their choice, modern or classic, three miles each and a high-speed passenger ride too.
Half Day Gloucestershire Rally Driving Experience
The best driving experience for rallying
Price: £185 | VIEW OFFER
Sometimes driving experiences are so adrenalin-filled, they go by in a flash. And sometimes, car enthusiasts aren’t always about the tarmac. If the petrolhead you’re buying for is a rally fan, then address off both of the aforementioned with this rally experience that teaches rally driving techniques and provides race-speed behind the wheel action for a full half day. Highly worthwhile so long as you don’t mind going to Gloucestershire. Minimum age is 17 and must hold a full license, valid for 18 months and offered with a Risk-Free Guarantee.
Half Day Off-road Driving Experience at Rockingham Castle
The best driving experience for proper off-roading
Price: £220 | VIEW OFFER
Off-roaders have some very impressive ability on the rough and slippery stuff. Give your car enthusiast something exciting and let them experience off-roading first-hand with some time behind the wheel of a 4x4 vehicle on four challenging courses, including a disused quarry, with an experienced instructor. With a professional, drivers can truly get the best from their day out. Minimum age is 17 and must hold a full license, valid for 18 months and offered with a Risk-Free Guarantee.
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