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Weardale Adventure Centre

Weardale House
Ireshopeburn
County Durham
DL13 1HB

Tel: +44 01388 537387

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The Centre’s qualified and professional staff run ‘real activities’ for our guests including underground exploration, canoeing on the River Wear, rock climbing and gorge walking. We provide activities to wide variety of groups including schools, youth groups, scout groups, hen / stag groups and also welcome family and friends groups. 

We offer a multitude of activities and packages ranging from day activities to residential stays. We are in a fortunate position of being able to offer bespoke and custom programmes to all clients, these can take place on-site, locally within the Weardale area, or even further afield such as the Lake District.

Just some of the activities we currently offer;

High Ropes

Bushcraft

Rock Climbing

Archery

Gorge Walking

Mine Exploration

Canoeing

Kayaking

Raft Building

Camping

Hiking

Accreditation – We are licensed through the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) (details of which can be obtained from AALA on 020 2075 5715), and we also hold a full Learning Outside the Classroom Badge.  All staff are fully DBS checked prior to employment.

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Facilities

Catering

  • Cater for vegetarians
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)

Leisure Facilities

  • Games Room

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Provider Facilities

  • Drying Facilities
  • Equipment/clothing free of charge
  • Experience level - advanced
  • Experience level - beginner
  • Experience level - intermediate
  • First Aid
  • Fitness level required - medium
  • Secure cycle storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Access Information

Opening Times

2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weardaleadventurecentre/

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Weardale Adventure Centre is located in County Durham in the Northern Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural beauty. Situated an hour from Newcastle upon Tyne, Carlisle and the Lake District, the Centre is easily accessed.

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