Manchester, Hertfordshire, Nottinghamshire
It's radical, it's dark and it's called Eclipse Sphereing - the latest version of this mad extreme sport is available near Manchester, in Nottinghamshire or Hertfordshire.
You and a friend will be put in a big, round plastic Sphere for your totally pitch dark eclipse sphere adventure. Normally, spheres are transparent, but these have special covers, meaning that once you and your friend are strapped in and the entry tunnel hatch closed, you won't be able to see a thing!
Even though you can't see, you'll certainly feel where you're going as you bump, roll and rotate your way down the specially built course. This eclipse sphereing experience will have you disorientated, yet screaming with delight right to the bottom of the hill. Search our Gifts for Groups including
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Experience Summary: Allow spending up to an hour on site. You will be given a safety briefing before being securely strapped into the dark sphere. The two of you will share the sphere and enjoy one roll down the course - in darkness. The roll lasts around 30 seconds and takes place on a special eclipse sphereing course. The Zorb (or sphere) which carries you can be modified for different purposes, please check our main
Zorbing page for more information on these zany but popular activities.
Availability: Eclipse Sphereing runs on selected weekends and weekdays. In general the season operates from April to September however this may be extended or reduced subject to weather and light conditions.
Requirements: You must be over 4 ft and older than 12 years old to take part in eclipse sphereing. The maximum weight limit is 18 stone. This activity is not suitable if you are pregnant, suffering from high blood pressure, any heart condition or epilepsy, suffering from or have ever had any back or neck problems, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, undergoing medical treatment or have had an operation within the past twelve months. Parental consent is required up to the age of 18. Cameras are not permitted onboard the sphere. The business judgment of customer weight/height (or any other restriction) is final and may be decided upon by staff on the day. If you suffer from any other conditions and are in doubt of your participation please contact us.
Spectators and Facilities: Spectators are very welcome to come and watch, there are usually plenty of photo opportunities with good views of the action.
Venues
Manchester South, Near Leek/Rushton Spencer on the A523 (30 minutes South of Manchester)
London North, Hertfordshire, Ware. M25 junction 25
Nottinghamshire, Westwood near Junction 27 of the M1