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Holiday Activities

Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre

Market Lane, Dunston NE11 9NX Tel: 0191 433 5767 whickhamthorns@gateshead.gov.uk|  

Manager Lynn Brooks
Opening Times
Mon, Wed & Thur: 09.30 - 16.00
Tuesday: 09.30 - 15.30 
Friday: 13.00 - 19.30
Sat & Sun: 10.00 - 16.30
 
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If you’re looking for a way to keep the kids occupied during the holidays then look no further. Our programme of holiday activities is the perfect way for you and the family to get active and have fun. All activities take place during Gateshead’s school holidays and can be pre-booked; or you can turn up on the day for any available spaces.

Adrenalin Daze
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
A day of fun where kids can experience the thrill of Tubing, Archery, Orienteering, Problem Solving, Niteline, Climbing and the Assault Course.
10.00 - 15.30 (including half hour for lunch - food not provided)
8 - 14 yrs

Archery
Hour long sessions.
Mondays 10.00 & 12.30
Thursdays 12.30
Fridays 15.30
Please Note: Participants must be at least 120cm tall

Climbing
Hour long sessions.
Mondays 11.00 & 13.30
Thursdays 10.00
Fridays 13.30
7 yrs +

High Ropes
Hour long sessions.
Thursdays 11.00 & 14.30
Fridays 14.30
8 yrs +

Skiing
Hour long sessions.
Mondays 14.30
Thursdays 13.30

Sledging
30 minute sessions starting on the half hour.
Mon - Thur 10.30, 11.30, 13.30 & 14.30
Fridays 13.30 & 15.30
5 - 11 yrs

Tubing
30 minute sessions starting on the hour.
Mon - Thur 10.00, 11.00, 13.00 & 14.00
Fridays 14.00 & 15.00
8 - 14 yrs