Tested by Us
We Get Out There and Try It
Why We Test Our Experiences
We can't get out and experience every Experience Day we offer, but we make a point of testing as many as we can.
Members of the Activity Superstore team regularly head out across the UK to experience the days we sell for themselves – from luxury overnight stays and afternoon teas to driving experiences and unforgettable adventures.
It's an important part of how we judge quality. If an experience doesn't meet our standards, we raise it with the supplier — and if it isn't good enough, we won't continue selling it.
And that's what Tested by Us really means. It's not an AI evaluation, an algorithm or a statistical score. It's real people from our team getting out there and experiencing things for themselves.
When you see the Tested by Us badge, you'll also find genuine thoughts from the person who experienced it, so you can see what they actually thought before choosing your gift.
Our Most Recent Tests
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Alternative Brunch for Two
What did you enjoy the most?
It has to be dancing on the bar to ‘Man, I Feel Like a Woman’ by Shania Twain on the bar – it was a mixture of fun and empowering! Also, getting to share the brunch with one of my best friends was one of my highlights, because the saloon vibe is perfect for a girl’s day out and we were having a laugh whilst enjoying some bevs and boogying! Read more
£99
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35% OFF
Pet Portrait
Dion the photographer greeted us at the door with a warm smile and welcomed us into the studio. We were first sat down so he could meet Harley, we had a chat about what we wanted and what we were looking to take out of the shoot. Harley was very nervous, but Dion took his time making sure she was comfortable and allowed one of us to be holding her Read more
£24 was £39
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Yorkshire Afternoon Tea Cruise with Prosecco for Two
This experience was, without a doubt, a 5 star experience! As soon as we entered the barge, we were greeted by pleasant and friendly staff. Everybody was assigned their own table, which was brilliant because it meant that nobody was rushing to choose a certain table - although they all had spectacular views anyway. Read more
£89
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A Tasty Asian Food Hunt in Soho
Not really knowing what to expect when we arrived at the meeting point, this foodie treasure hunt turned out to be one of the most enjoyable experiences I've done in a long time. The event is very well organised and incredibly clever. The clues and riddles are great fun – challenging enough to make you think and explore your surroundings, Read more
£109
Our Favourite Tested by Us
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Pick & Cheese: The Cheese Conveyor Belt Experience in London
What did you enjoy the most?
My favourite cheese was the Dazel Ash served with Rosemary Honey and Shortbread. The Young Buck was Shaun’s first dome off the conveyor belt and couldn’t be beaten – a spicy Stilton style blue, with gingerbread. The toastie was a definite highlight and it was worth ordering the extra one, they are so good. Read more
£65
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Executive Yacht Overnight Stay with Dinner and Wine on the Sunborn
Overall, we had a great restful break away and could not fault the staff, accommodation and food. The Sunborn offers a unique way to stay in city and offers a bit of the wow factor, especially when celebrating a special occasion. We would definitely recommend it and would love to return! Read more
£399
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Japanese Afternoon Tea for Two at Sanctum Soho Hotel
What did you enjoy the most?
Having had a number of different Afternoon Teas over the years, this Japanese version is definitely my favourite. The menu is eclectic, mixing some ubiquitous afternoon tea elements with modern Japanese dishes – with or without chopsticks. There is more than enough for two, Read more
£69
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Fantastic Four
As the Ariel Atom was manual and trickier to control, I am glad I had taken the staff tip to drive it last, it was super enjoyable and being able to race in it was the absolute thrill I came for! I would definitely recommend this experience for all petrol heads out there and you get a free high-speed passenger ride, so you get to see how the pros do it. What more could you ask for? Read more
£179
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Tested by Us mean?
It means members of the Activity Superstore team have experienced an Experience Day first-hand and shared their genuine thoughts about it. We believe getting out there and trying experiences ourselves is an important way to understand their quality.
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Does Activity Superstore test every experience?
No, we can't personally experience every Experience Day we offer. We get out and test as many as we can, and if something doesn't meet our expectations, we take that feedback seriously and act on it.
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Who tests Activity Superstore experiences?
Our experiences are tested by members of the Activity Superstore team, from different parts of the business. They're real people trying the experiences for themselves and sharing their honest opinions – there's no AI or automated evaluation involved.
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How often do you test experiences?
There's no fixed testing schedule, as it depends on the experiences we can access and the opportunities we have to get out and try them. We aim to test as many as we can, with members of our team regularly experiencing days across the UK.
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What happens if an experience does not meet expectations?
We take what our team finds seriously. If an experience doesn't meet our expectations, we'll review it and, where appropriate, remove it from our site rather than continue recommending something we wouldn't be happy to give ourselves.