OUR ACTIVITIES
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At Fenland Adventure we offer a range of land based activities specifically chosen to challenge guests and to provide a fun learning experience.
Participants will be split into activity groups which they will stay in for the duration, this allows our instructors to get to know each participant and ensure they get the most out of their experience.
Each activity session has a detailed risk assessment and operational procedure, these are reviewed annually by a suitably qualified person. Our instructors are trained and assessed to deliver each session and the equipment they use is maintained to the highest standard.
We operate on a ratio of 1 instructor to 10 guests. Our ratio increases to 15 guests when a group leader is on session, this is the perfect learning to safetyratio. Take a look at our sample activity programmes.
Our sessions give guests a taste of each activity, participants will be taught the basics and coached to improve. There are no pre-entry requirements for our activities.
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Below we have provided a brief overview of each of our activities.
ABSEILING
Abseiling is an exciting activity where participants descend a vertical surface using a specilist equipment and a rope. Participants are fitting with a climbing harness, and taught how to operate a ‘figure of ‘eight, which they will use to lower themselves to the ground.
ARCHERY
Coordination, concentration and focus are some of the keys skills required to be successful at archery. Guests will be taught to load, aim and shoot their bow at our targets. With a variety of games and challenges, you'll be sure to get better as you go.
BUSHCRAFT
Bushcraft or wilderness skills is the knowledge and practical skills required to survive in the wild. Our sessions focus on fire lighting and shelter building, two key elements to survival in the wild. Guests will be taught both friction and ignition fires and will cover fire safety.
CLIMBING
CRATE STACKING
Our 7.5m climbing wall. All routes are equipped with autobelays, this is an automatic safety system which 'catches' and lowers climbers to the ground. Climbing is a personal challenge, however, our instructors will ensure those who have climbed before are put to the test!
GIANT GO-KARTS
MIDI FENCING
Participants will be tasked to build a crate tower as high as they can. It sounds easy, however, they will need to be stood on the crates throughout! The rest of the group will be tasked with keeping the climbers safe, they will be taught to belay using a rope and a grigri.
ORIENTEERING
With a selection of ropes, barrels and poles, participants will be tasked with building a giant go-kart. Once the karts have passed a safety test, guests will race their go-kart around a set course. Team work is essential, its takes more than brute strength to be crowned the winners!
PIONEERING
TARGET SHOOTING
A great session to develop confidence and independence, participants will be equipped in with a mask, protective vest and foil. They will be taught the basics, including a lunge, parry, riposte and of course, en garde!
TOMAHAWKS
Pioneering is a great activity for getting teams of people to work together, it requires a range of skills and guests will not succeed unless they work together. Guests will be tasked with constructing various structures including friction bridges, giant catapults and chariots.
TREE CLIMBING
Participants will be taught basic navigation skills which will be tested on our onsite orienteering course. For more advanced groups, we will include compass work. Groups will need to successfully navigate to the correct 'control point', no Google maps here!
TEAM BUILDING
Guest will be taught to load, aim and fire our .177 air rifles. Our instructors will provide coaching and guidance to get you hitting the target every time. If this is not your first time, don't worry, our range has targets to challenge even the best 'sharp shooter'.
3D JACOB'S LADDER
Tomahawk Throwing is an exciting activity that challenges participants to develop focus and coordination. Under instructor guidance, participants are taught the correct grip, stance, and throwing motion before putting their skills to the test.
One of the best activities for improving social and communication skills within a group. The group will be set a number of challenging tasks, each with a different key skill. Some tasks will require a leader, some will not, the group may decide otherwise. Guided by our instructors, we will be sure to see results.
A challenging team activity that requires guest to work together to climb a series of widely spaced poles on a multi-sided structure. The task develops communication, trust, and problem-solving skills, while encouraging resilience and cooperation as participants support one another to reach the top.
A fantastic activity for pushing your comfort zone! Scale the tallest Ash tree on site, with the highest hold reaching a dizzy 32 feet above the ground. Climbing to the top takes trust, courage, and a good dose of bravery, but the view from up there makes it all worthwhile!
After a day of exciting activities, guests can enjoy a variety of structured evening sessions designed to extend learning and fun. Activities include campfires with marshmallows, scavenger hunt, capture the flag, water tag and the waterslide for those on school camps.