On Land
Climbing
Climb indoor walls or real rock, with kit and instruction included.
£10 to £25 for an indoor session, £50 to £100 for a guided day on rock
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Adventures in Northern England
The Lake District, the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Northumberland coast. See which activities and providers work well here, then visit their websites to check dates and prices.
Recommended for
Teams in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Liverpool, and groups who want hills, lakes and caves close to hand.
Travel and timing
Weather in the hills can change fast, so ask each provider about back-up plans.
What suits Northern England
Activities that work well here
On Land
Caving
Explore caves and tunnels with a helmet, torch and guide.
£40 to £80 per person
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On the Water
Kayaking
Paddle a kayak on a river, lake or the sea, alone or on a guided trip.
£25 to £60 per person
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Corporate Events
Outdoor team days
Group challenges outdoors that need teams to plan, talk and solve things together.
£50 to £150 per person
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Corporate Events
Activity days
A choice of activities run in one place, with teams rotating between them.
£40 to £120 per person
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Providers we list in Northern England
Alternative Adventure
Outdoor activities and qualification courses, mainly in North West England, since 1993.
- Climbing
- Caving
- Kayaking
- Outdoor team days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
High Tide Adventure Company
Coasteering, gorge scrambling, bushcraft and mountaineering across Northumberland, the Lake District and the Scottish Borders.
- Coasteering
- Bushcraft and survival
- Climbing
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Lakeland Mountain Guides
Guided mountain walks, ghyll scrambling and mountain skills courses in the Lake District, with corporate team days and challenge events.
- Climbing
- Outdoor team days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Lost Earth Adventures
Climbing, caving, canyoning and guided outdoor days for individuals, schools, charities and corporate teams.
- Climbing
- Caving
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Outdoor team days
- Charity and CSR days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Manley Mere
A family run watersports and adventure venue in Cheshire with an inflatable aqua park and a 40 obstacle trail.
- Paddleboarding
- Activity days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Mountain Journeys
Guided climbing, abseiling, gorge scrambling, canyoning and mountain days from Ambleside in the Lake District, since 2009.
- Climbing
- Gorge walking and canyoning
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Orbis Outdoor Adventures
Team events, climbing, archery and guided hill days, run at your chosen location from a base in Cheshire.
- Climbing
- Axe throwing
- Outdoor team days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Tees Barrage International White Water Centre
Rafting, kayaking, paddleboarding and a climbing adventure course on the River Tees.
- White water rafting
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Climbing
- Outdoor team days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
The Web Adventure Park
An indoor and outdoor family attraction near York with play spaces, animals, laser tag and group bookings.
- Activity days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Vertical Skills
Caving, climbing, canyoning and rafting days in the Lake District and North Yorkshire.
- Climbing
- Caving
- White water rafting
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups
Windermere Canoe Kayak
Canoe, kayak and paddleboard hire and tours on Windermere, from Bowness and Ambleside.
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Price
- Hire from £25
- Suitable for
- Individuals
Yorkshire Outdoors
A family run adventure centre near Thirsk with off-road driving, quad biking, clay shooting and axe throwing.
- Off-road driving
- Axe throwing
- Outdoor team days
- Price
- Check with the provider
- Suitable for
- Individuals, Groups, Corporate
Other locations: South West, South East, London & Home Counties, East of England, Wales, Midlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, UK-wide.
Planning a day in Northern England
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