Whatever your ability, our activities are designed to help develop and improve a range of physical, mental and social skills. Our team of qualified instructors will deliver safe, fun sessions tailored to your needs.
Explore our huge range of activities to build the ideal package for your group. Whatever your ability, our team of qualified instructors will deliver safe, fun, age-appropriate sessions tailored to your needs.
Whatever your ability, our activities are designed to help your team develop and improve a range of physical, mental and social skills. Our team of qualified instructors will deliver safe, fun sessions tailored to the needs of the group.
All of our outdoor learning and schools activities have been designed around key learning outcomes and with clear national curriculum links.
You can explore all of our activities below, or use the filters to narrow down a selection to suit your group’s needs.
The ancient activity of archery will help you develop physical, mental and social skills, including coordination, concentration and fine motor skills.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Provided by our partner organisation, open canoes are the perfect introduction to water sports. Their design makes them more stable than kayaks, and much less intimidating for novice paddlers.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive a demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
New to Moor House, this activity delivers exactly what it promises: a simulated cave in a bus. Put on your helmet, switch on your head torch, and work your way around the multi-level route, squeezing through the narrowest of tunnels until you finally reach the exit.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
How high can you go? Build the highest tower you can from the crates, whilst balancing on top of your wobbling structure (with the support of a harness and safety rope!).
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Combining aspects of archery and rifle shooting, this activity is ideal if you’re looking for something a little different.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Our fire lighting activity will equip you for survival in the great outdoors. Our qualified instructors will show you how to start a fire using traditional and modern methods.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Frisbee Golf doesn’t need much explaining. Think golf, but with a Frisbee. Work your way around our purpose-built, 9-catcher course trying to make par.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Do you want to explore the natural beauty of the North East of England? We offer guided walks throughout the region, led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable instructors.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Paddle and play at one of our kayaking sessions at Hetton Lyons. Don’t lean too far, or you may take a plunge!
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Take a walk on the wild side in our 19-acre Moor House estate or the local National Trust forest. Explore habitats and touch nature; listen to the sounds of the forest and look for signs of local wildlife, including otters, owls and deer.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Our site-based orienteering course is ideal as an introduction to orienteering, or for younger groups. It is less challenging than our off-site courses whilst still developing key skills of teamwork, decision making and communication.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Our off-site orienteering courses in the local National Forest provide progressively more difficult activities - available with or without a compass. More challenging than our on-site orienteering courses, they are suitable for older children or more experienced orienteerers.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Pioneering is the art of using ropes and wooden spars joined by lashings and knots to create structures such as water sluices, bridges and towers. Challenges include crossing a ravine, supplying water to your camp, or building a trebuchet to fend off invaders.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
You can shoot official card targets or spinning disc targets on our custom-made outdoor range.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
What lurks beneath the surface in our fresh water pond? Giant water snails, tadpoles or fish? Or something more exciting? Using nets and inspection trays, search the pond to see what you can find.
After an initial safety briefing participants will be given a talk about how to catch the insects and animals without hurting them and without damaging the habitats. Participants will then be involved in discussions about the various eco systems, flora and fauna and life cycles before moving on to the activity where they will be supported throughout.
After a short journey to our local lake, our partner organisation will teach your team the skills to build a raft to carry them across the water to the safety of the riverbank – and hopefully stay dry!
Instructors will be on hand providing ongoing support and guidance and may even challenge you to a race.
Raft Building is an excellent activity with a multitude of benefits.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Make Ready, Take Aim and Fire! You can shoot official card targets or spinning disc targets on our custom-built outdoor range.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
During our shelter building activity, our qualified instructors will teach you how to build a range of shelters. You will be able to protect yourselves from the elements - as well as predators.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Follow the estate stream or the local forest stream as it undulates throughout the landscape. Pull on your wellington boots and set off on a journey of discovery. You may even have to crawl through a tunnel...
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Our team challenges support groups learning to work together as an effective team. Can you keep the vampires from eating the maidens, or stop the bomb exploding just in the nick of time? There’s only one way to find out…
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Can you conquer the CUBE? The CUBE is our revolutionary 11-metre high ropes course, situated at the heart of the site. With progressive elements ranging from High Traverse and Jacob’s Ladder, to High All Aboard and Leap of Faith, there is something for everyone.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Think Cool Runnings, but on wheeled sledges on our purpose-built 75-metre track. Simply take your seat and hurtle down the descending run. The activity is aimed at younger participants and provides adrenaline-fuelled fun.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Learn the skills of the Iroquoian and Algonquian Indian, and discover how to throw a tomahawk with accuracy and precision in our custom-built range.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Why let the Moor House squirrels have all the fun running around in the treetops! Let's see just how high you can climb up our giant tree. Can you get all the way to the top? We have made your job slightly easier by adding some holds but be sure to get a good grip so you don't fall. There's no need to worry during the climb as you’ll have a safety harness and our experienced instructors will belay throughout the activity.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
Journey back to a time where modern appliances and utensils were not available to man and food had to be caught before you could sit and enjoy a meal.
Our instructors will teach you how to prepare and cook a variety of animals from rabbit to fish.
After an initial safety briefing, participants will be given an in-depth introduction to the equipment they will be using during the session. Participants will then receive demonstration before moving on to the activity where they will be instructed throughout.
