Off road driving puts you behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender or similar 4x4 on terrain no road car would attempt; axle twisters, side slopes, water splashes, steep descents and deep ruts, with an instructor alongside you throughout.

Sessions range from one-hour taster drives through to BORDA-accredited driver training and vehicle recovery courses, so the same centre can host a corporate away day, a stag or hen group, a birthday experience or a professional certification. Most sites run all year and many combine 4x4 driving with quad biking, clay shooting or karting for a full multi-activity day.

The centres listed here cover England, Scotland and Wales, from Silverstone and Eastnor Castle to the Lake District and Highland Perthshire. Compare locations, send an enquiry direct to the centre, and book without a booking fee.