Outdoor Activities

A Walk With Trees

Throughout history, the woodland landscape of England has been continually changing. As well as native trees, many varieties have been introduced from around the world. On this fascinating walk through our large woodland, Forest Rangers will teach you how to identify various trees and tell you about their history.

Abseiling

Falling to earth is such an exhilarating feeling and in this beginner's abseiling session you'll learn all the necessary rope skills to be able to climb our 13 metre tower and control your descent back down to the bottom.

Adventure Golf

Travel back in time when you embark on a special golf adventure into Medieval Britain. Then if you feel really brave why not challenge King Arthur to a round?

Adventure Playground

Our Adventure Playground is the perfect place for children to burn off excess energy.

Archery - Target

At our purpose built Archery Centre, you stand in covered bays and fire at our targets, trying to hit the red centre. You score points depending on where you hit the target, which we'll move further back as you progress so you can refine your aim.

Canoe Tuition

In our stable, open canoe, you'll learn to manoeuvre, paddle and capsize to build your skills and confidence.

Challenge Course

Your team will rely on each other to achieve the challenges set by this demanding low ropes course, which include the Spider's Web, Chasm Crossing, Balance Beam and aptly named Heebie Jeebie, and you're sure to have a laugh together along the way. It may take place closer to the ground, but it's still not for the faint hearted!

Climbing

Our 9 metre climbing wall has been cleverly designed with routes for beginners that will familiarise them with climbing techniques and skills, and more demanding options to challenge experienced climbers. The session starts with tuition and a safety briefing from an experienced instructor, then it's time to head skywards.

Falconry

Seeing a majestic falcon fly from your gloved hand and return with effortless grace is a breathtaking experience you won't forget in a hurry. After an introduction to the medieval art of falconry at our wildlife hide, you can feel the thrill of flying one of these powerful birds of prey for yourself.

Flu Flu

A fun activity for youngsters to test their shooting skills. Using our specailly designed arrow called a Flu Flu, take on our new 5 hole archery golf course, shooting through the forest at large ring targets. 

High Ropes

A cunning collection of poles, ropes and beams form a daring course of action, set out to include the 'Multi Vine', 'Balancing Beams', the 'Inclined Log', Leap of Faith and 'High All Abroad'.

Hockey School

A fantastically fun introduction to the fast paced world of hockey. Over the course of two days, you'll learn all the basic skills of the sport in a practice session, before forming a team and taking part in a mini game. When you complete the course, you will be awarded a certificate.

Horse Riding Western Style

Explore the forest and the beautiful surrounding countryside on exhilarating rides and treks from the nearby stables. Suitable for beginners. Western style uses a larger saddle and longer reins than the English style.
 

Kayak Tuition

This course offers basic instruction in kayaking skills.

Laser Clay Shoot Out

Take aim with our state-of-the-art, laser-adapted rifle and see how many clays you can hit as they speed through the air, traveklling at up to 65mph. We'll keep score electronically to add a competitive edge to this thrilling shoot out.

Laser Combat

A family paintball adventure without the paint! Armed with the state-ot-the-art laser guns, you and your team sneak through the forest, manoeuvering around barricades to beat your rivals and solve the Ranger Mission.

Paintballing

Based in a purpose-built arena, dodge enemy fire and achieve your goal. A variety of team games will be played during the session with up to 24 players at any time.

Power Fan

Experience the thrill of parachuting as you step off the 13-metre platform and make a quick, controlled descent to the ground.

Raft Building

For this adventurous challenge, your team will receive a plan and materials, then the clock starts ticking. You'll have to build your raft in the time allowed. Then comes the ultimate test; will your raft float or will it sink?!

Sailing Tuition

The sport of sailing is popular with the whole family. This course offers basic tuition in sailing skills.

Soccer Academy

A vigorous, professional coaching course to improve ball skills and team play. Prizes for best player, most improved player, penalty competition winner. Certificates awarded at end of course.

Teddy Bear's Picnic

Every bear that ever there was is gathering here! Bring your teddy and join in with songs and games then follow the Teddy Trail to our Teddy Bear's Picnic, where you can meet everyone's favourite, Rupert Bear!

Treasure Trail

Fancy having a go on our Treasure Hunt? Come along to the Rangers' Lodge and get the first clue to lead you on a tour of the forest.

Tree Trekking

You are connected into the Expo Glider safety harness system whilst you tackle our Aerial Adventure course, experiencing the many individual challenges from the Postman's Walk, Burma Bridge, Hanging Platforms and Indiana Bridge to make the exhilarating 13 metres Power Fan finale where you will make a quick and controlled descent to the ground.

Windsurfing Tuition

The sport of Windsurfing is the highlight of the extreme games category. Come and learn the basic skills. Arrangements may be made for intermediate lessons.

Woodland Awakening

Work up an appetite by exploring the forest in the morning. One things for sure - you're bound to to enjoy the peace and tranquillity.

Zip Wire

This is the ultimate rush! Climb to the top of our 13-metre tower (via ladders) where you will be attached to the wire. Then fly through the trees and abseil to the ground.