Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.30pm
Join us at Whickham Thorns during the summer holidays for an exciting week of adventure sports!
Each activity week will focus on one outdoor activity, from skiing to mountain biking, whilst also giving you the opportunity to try out other activities available at Whickham Thorns.
Ski, snowboard and climb weeks offer you the chance to gain all the skills needed to enable you to use our facilities in the future without further instruction*.
Activities will take place in most weather conditions so participants should come prepared with a spare set of clothes,waterproof clothing, and gloves for any slope activities.A packed lunch is also required. £62.00 a week.
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Mon - Fri
10.30am - 11.00am, 12.30pm - 1.00pm or
3.30pm - 4.00pm
30 minute session using the specially adapted
inflatable rings on the ski slope.
8 - 17 years
£1.60
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Mon,Wed & Fri
11.00am - 12.30pm
90 minutes with a qualified instructor learning the
basics of movement on our indoor climbing wall.
8 - 17 years
£3.90
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Mon,Tue & Wed
12noon - 3.00pm
3 hours on our aerial assault course tackling wobbly bridges, balance logs and the awesome leap of faith.
10 - 17 years
£7
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Mon - Fri
1.00pm - 2.00pm
60 minutes of fun using plastic sledges on our
artificial ski slope.
5 - 11 years
£1.60
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Tue, Wed & Thur
1.00pm - 2.30pm
90 minutes of instruction in the age-old sport of
archery.With modern equipment an instructor will
introduce the novice to this sport that can be
enjoyed by all the family.
(Adults are welcome to enrol when accompanying
a child)
8 - 17 years
£3.90
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Mon, Wed & Fri
2.00pm - 3.30pm
90 minutes of skiing for complete beginners.
A qualified instructor will take you on the slope for
fun and games designed to introduce the novice to
the excitement of skiing. All equipment is included.
8 - 17 years
£3.90
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Wed
1.00pm - 2.30pm
90 minute sessions designed to teach the basics of
using a map and compass.
(Adults are welcome to enrol when accompanying
a child)
8 - 17 years
£3.90
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Tues
1.00pm - 2.30pm
90 minutes with a qualified instructor trying out
exercises designed to improve your bike handling
skills.You can bring your own mountain bike or hire
one of ours.
Cycle helmets are compulsory for this activity and
are included when hiring a Whickham Thorns
Mountain Bike.
8 - 17 years (min height 150cm)
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
Every Tues
2.00pm - 3.30pm
90 minutes of snowboarding for complete
beginners. A qualified instructor will take you on
the slope for fun and games designed to introduce
the novice to the excitement of snowboarding.
All equipment is included.
8 - 17 years (min height 150cm)
£3.90