Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre
The High Ropes aerial assault course.
How to find us
Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre is just off the A1 on Market Lane between Dunston and Swalwell. For local travel information call Travel Line on: 0871 200 22 33.
The centre is a designated gateway to the Great North Forest and it links into a number of longer walks and bike rides in the local countryside.
Opening hours
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Monday to Friday (April - Oct)
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9am to 8pm
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Monday to Friday (Nov - March)
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11am to 10pm
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Saturday
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11am to 6.30pm
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Sunday
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12noon to 3pm
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Activities
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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.
Prices
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