Instructor-led activities
If you are bringing a large
group to Foxlease it can be daunting to organise activities for
everyone. For this reason, we are happy to put together a tailored
activity package specifically for your group.
For more information please contact the
senior instructor at Foxlease who will be more than happy to
talk through your requirements.
Archery
1½ hour session, maximum of 12 people.
Minimum age is seven years old.
Qualified instructors teach all archery sessions. Groups with
their own Grand National Archery Society instructors
may hire equipment only (please ask for details).
Abseiling and climbing
1½ hour session, maximum of eight people.
Minimum age is seven years old.
Either climbing or abseiling sessions can be booked on our
nine-metre tower. Groups with a qualified climbing instructor (SPA
or Girlguiding UK’s climbing qualification) can hire the wall and
equipment only.
Crate challenge
1½ hour session, maximum of eight people.
Minimum age is seven years old.
This fun activity encourages team working and helps individuals
improve their balance and coordination. Groups must work together
to build a crate tower that can support two team members. A
Foxlease instructor leads all sessions and safety equipment is
provided.
Low ropes course
1½ hour session, maximum of eight people.
Minimum age is ten years old.
This challenging 100-metre course includes a number of different
exercises, from balance beams to cargo nets and tunnels. A Foxlease
instructor leads all sessions and safety helmets are provided.
Team building
1½ hour session, maximum of 12 people.
Minimum age is seven years old.
A great activity to get people interacting to achieve a common
goal. Participants attempt a variety of tasks requiring
communication among all group members. The session is facilitated
by a member of the Foxlease activity team.
High ropes course
1½ hour session, maximum of 12 people with two instructors.
Minimum age is ten years old.
This course is 11 metres high and is shaped like a cube with
eight different elements. Try travelling from low to high among the
trees, improving personal confidence or encouraging participants to
learn team skills while challenging them individually.
Zip wire
1½ hour session, maximum of 12 people with two instructors.
Minimum age is seven years old.
Build your confidence and enjoy the thrill of whizzing through
the trees and over the top of our campfire circle on our permanent
zip wire.
Swimming
1½ hour session, recommended maximum of 24 people.
Available from May to September, subject to weather.
A lifeguard with RLSS National Pool Lifeguard qualification or
equivalent is required. It may be possible to hire a lifeguard from
Foxlease; please request this when booking.
The heated, covered swimming pool is approximately 6m x 12m x
1.5m at its deepest, and does not have a level bottom. Advance
booking is recommended during peak times. Visitors with
collar-length hair or longer should tie it back or wear a cap.
Kayaking and rafting
Kayaking and rafting are available from April to October.
Foxlease is a British Canoe Union (BCU)approved centre. All
sessions are run according to BCU guidelines and the instructors
are BCU qualified. All those taking part in water activities must
be able to swim 50 metres and under-18s must have written
permission from a parent or guardian. Groups with their own BCU
instructor may hire equipment only (please ask for details).
Kayaking
1½ hour sessions, minimum group size of six, maximum group size
of eight.
Minimum age is seven years old.
We offer instructed beginner sessions (for those who have never
kayaked before) and instructed improver sessions. There may be an
opportunity to assess for BCU skill tests, the Brownie Watersports
badge or the Guide Outdoor pursuits badge during the improver
session.
Rafting
1½ hour session, minimum group size of six, maximum group size
of eight.
Minimum age is seven years old.
An instructor-led session for all ages of children and adults.
All participants must be able to swim 50 metres in clothes and be
able to tread water for five minutes.
Qualifications needed for hiring activity facilities
If you are hiring out an activity and equipment without an
instructor, we will need to see your qualifications before we can
issue you with the keys for the facility. A full list of the
accepted qualifications is available upon request.
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