Offsite Activities
Climbing
Climbing at Northleach – a superb facility 20mins away with a dedicated indoor and outdoor climbing centre, abseiling, tree climb, low ropes course and café! Packages can be arranged from £59 per instructor and £6 per person. (as at April 2022, please check for details)
http://www.wildrockclimbing.co.uk/climbing/kids-climbing-parties.html
01285 700370
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Cotswold Wildlife Park – the most popular offsite activity a mere 10min drive away, see lions, tigers, rhinos and many more animals all set within beautiful grounds including an adventure playground. Cost £12 per child, £17.50 per adult (as at April 2022, E-tickets are cheaper) with teachers or carers generally being admitted for free.
https://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
01993823006
Country Park and Beach
Cotswold country park and beach – 20mins away, this is the perfect place to spend a summer’s afternoon lazing and swimming in the lake. Now with a massive inflatable floating obstacle course for the more adventurous amongst you! Entrance to beach £40 for a minibus, obstacle course £16 per person plus £5 wetsuit hire (as at April 2022). Please check website for more details and activities.
https://www.cotswoldcountryparkandbeach.com/family-beach-park/south-lake-family-beach/
01285 868096
Cotswold Farm Park
30 mins away is Adam Henson’s farm park, with all the farm animals you’d expect with opportunities to pet and handle them. Entrance £12.50 for adults £11.50 for children (as at April 2022)
01451 850307
Head 4 Heights
Head for Heights – 20 mins away is this aerial adventure centre with exciting challenges like the leap of faith, stairway to heaven and the beer crate challenge, this a brilliant way to spend the afternoon! Prices from £18 per person for groups of 8 or more. To find out more please contact them at info@head4heights.net or the phone number below.
01285 770007
Cotswold Falconry Centre
40 mins away is the falconry centre with over 60 different species of bird including owls, eagles, and vultures and many flying displays. They also do bespoke days for larger groups at no extra cost providing a great educational day out! Cost £12 per adult £6 per child (as at April 2022).
http://www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk/
01386 701043
Horse Riding
30 mins away rein and shine offer pony parties, lasting a minimum of 3 hours including both riding and grooming the horses. From £91 per child (as at April 2022). Do check website below for more details.
https://www.reinandshine.co.uk/
01666 860068
Watersports
15 mins away. Lake 32 Outdoor Centre provides activities to companies, schools & Youth Organisations. You can participate in Windsurfing, Archery, Raftbuilding, Low Ropes, Sailing, Kayaking, Orienteering, Problem Solving and Canoeing. We are an Activity Licensed site and are approved by the Royal Yachting Association and the British Canoe Union.
https://waterpark.org/listing-details/594/waterland/
01285 861202
Inflatable Rides
Lakeside Ski and Wake – Inflatable rides, wakeboarding and water-skiing are all possible to do at this lake about 15mins away from the woods.
http://www.lakeside-ski.co.uk/
01285 860606
Paintball
20 mins away is this paintball site, with half or full day availability from £20 per person (as at April 2022).
01793 230450
Go Karting
30 mins away in Swindon is a fantastic go-karting venue, but check availability first. Prices from £45.99. (as at April 2022)
0333 247 6005
Crocodiles of the World
a 15 minute drive away, if you like crocodiles, alligators or caimans this the place to come! Admission is £12.50 for an adult and £9.50 for a child (as at April 2022).
https://www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk/
01993 846353