All these onsite ground-based activities take place on our 30 acre site and some can be led by visiting staff/leaders instead of our qualified instructors.
The activities are rated between 1 (low) and 4 (high) to help you choose the best activities to meet your aims. Please see our activity booklet for a guide on what to wear and what we can provide.
Minimum age: None
Led by: Visiting staff/leaders (fire lighting materials & wood provided)
A great evening activity. Use our designated campfire spots to toast marshmallows / sing songs / recount stories with your group whilst sharing the warmth of a campfire.
Minimum age: None
Led by: Visiting staff/leaders
The self-catering kitchens are ideal for introducing cooking skills. Many groups take advantage of this facility and include a baking session in their programme.
Minimum age: None
Led by: Visiting staff/leader or an instructor
Use our designated den building area and den building kit, to design and build your own den. Will it be waterproof?!
Minimum age: Year 3 (7 years old)
Led by: A qualified instructor
This activity has lots of different elements within it and therefore caters for all abilities. Starting with a fun bean-bag name game, we follow on with safety, survival and animal habitats. Pebble dens are always a highlight, so make sure you have a camera to hand for the finished products! The dens give the opportunity to go exploring in the woods, working individually or in a group. Get to grips with how to use a fire steel and contribute to a larger fire to make popcorn for everyone.
Minimum age: Year 5 (9 years old)
Led by: A qualified instructor
Heartstart UK is an initiative co-ordinated by the British Heart Foundation. This 2 hour indoors based course can be booked with an instructor and covers the following:
See our courses page to book.
Minimum age: Year 3 (7 years old)
Led by: Visiting staff/leader after attending the training course or a qualified instructor
This is our most popular activity! A great team activity, which can be adapted to suit the age and ability of the group and is ideal for developing team work / trust / confidence etc.
Minimum age: Year 1 (5 years old)
Led by: Visiting staff/leader or an instructor
A rope course through the woods. Participants must follow the rope wherever it goes! This activity can be done at night or during the day, as blindfolds and goggles are provided.
Minimum age: Year 3 (7 years old)
Led by: Visiting staff/leader or an instructor
We have a number of permanent orienteering courses in place around our grounds. From the circular star course (good for introducing map skills and orientation) to the whole site orienteering. Our courses are designed so that participants can progress through the levels of difficulty as they become more competent at the sport. Orienteering is often seen as a good introductory activity and a way for groups to get to know their way around the site.
Minimum age: Year 1 (5 years old)
Led by: Visiting staff/leader or an instructor
A fun activity using a giant parachute. A good introductory activity or even whilst out on a walk.
Minimum age: Year 3 (7 years old)
Led by: Visiting staff/leader or an instructor
Using the photos provided, you must find the clues hidden around our grounds. Once you have collected all the clues, can you crack the code and find out more information about the Peak District?
Minimum age: Year 1 (5 years old)
Led by: Visiting staff/leader or an instructor (briefing sheets available and equipment provided)
Ideal for developing team work / co-operation / leadership and communication skills for groups of all ages and abilities. Some problem solving tasks are mentally challenging whilst others require a more physical input. We can help select the right tasks for your group, which are challenging, yet inclusive, to ensure that all members of your group can take part.
Minimum age: Year 3 (7 years old)
Led by: A qualified instructor
Work together as a team to take on the Wizard’s challenges, including a tunnel system, rope swing, giant seesaw and more, to earn stars, collect clues and hopefully discover the hidden treasure!
