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Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre

High Ropes

Market Lane
Dunston
NE11 9NX
Tel: 0191 433 5767
Fax: 0191 433 5766
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Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre is just off the A1 on Market Lane between Dunston and Swalwell.

Opening Times:
Day From Until
Mon - Friday (April - Oct) 9.00am 8.00pm
Mon - Friday (Nov - March) 11.00am  10.00pm 
Saturday 11.00am  6.30pm 
Sunday 12noon 3.00pm
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Courses and instruction

Instruction can be provided all year round for all activities at Whickham Thorns. A series of winter courses for skiing and snowboarding are available from October each year. Climbing courses run through the summer months.

Day packages

With such a wide variety of activities on one site, Whickham Thorns can offer a full day of activities to groups of up to 70 people. By splitting into smaller groups, everyone can enjoy a selection of the activities we offer. This type of visit is very popular with schools and youth organisations. We can meet most budgets and requirements.

General booking information

To make a booking please contact reception who will help with all of your requirements. Usually bookings are of one hour’s duration and begin on the hour or half hour. Please ask at reception if you require any additional information.

Parking

A large car park is available. Bicycles can also be parked, own locks to be used. Car parking is FREE.

 

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