Activity holidays in summer
Feel at one with nature as you explore charming county roads, rugged hills and scenic lakes on an adventure holiday. From heat-pumping Mountain biking to laid back boating holidays, there are plenty of ways to enjoy England’s great outdoors this summer. Explore the places that inspired the classic tale of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ on a cycling break in Oxfordshire, enjoy an exhilarating rush as you kitesurf on the seas of Devon’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and learn survival skills on a bushcraft adventure in Nottingham.
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Get in touch with your inner Tarzan at Go Ape
Looking for some active fun? Stop monkeying around and spend the day at Go Ape where you can fly down a zip wire or leap off Tarzan Swings.
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Land Rover driving and falconry fun at Peckforton Castle
Always wanted to test drive the latest Land Rover? Spend the day at Peckforton Castle and get ready for the drive of your life.
Location: Tarporley, Cheshire
Tree top adventures and forest segways at Wendover Woods
Take to the trees for breath-taking views of the Chilterns and Black Park.
Location: Wendover, Buckinghamshire
Experience the adventure and thrills of the Monsal Trail
Whizz through four former railway tunnels on your bicycle and enjoy breathtaking views on the Monsal Trail.
Location: Hassop, Derbyshire
Underground & over ground adventures at Go Ape
Release your Tarzan and journey to the centre of the earth on an epic double adventure in Derbyshire’s beautiful Buxton.
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Classic English countryside cycling
Explore charming English countryside from Henley-on-Thames to Hambleden Valley on a hired electric bike.
Location: Hambleden, Buckinghamshire
Take a trip on one of England’s last horse-drawn barges
Explore the Grand Western Canal on one of England’s last horse drawn barges, and enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding Devon countryside.
Location: Tiverton, Devon
Swing through the trees at Leeds Castle
Clamber the treetops of 'the loveliest castle in the world'.
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Kayak around The Needles rocks and lighthouse
How would you like to get up close and personal with one of the Isle of Wight’s most iconic landmarks?
Location: Freshwater, Isle of Wight
See an Island from the air
Enjoy the view that most visitors to the Isle of Wight miss every year by seeing it from the skies on a paragliding trip.
Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Enjoy dog friendly days out at Belsay Hall
Explore the magnificent gardens of this dog friendly attraction with your four legged friend.
Location: Belsay, Northumberland
Cycle the City of Bristol
Classic Cycle hire with picnics makes for a great active break, and guides available with themed itineraries means you can see the sights.
Location: Bristol
Sailing and watersports at Gosport
Discover an adventure playground on water at Gosport.
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Rainy Day Activities: Scale the walls of Exeter’s Quay Climbing Centre
With over 200 climbing lines, training walls and an abseil tower, there are plenty of indoor activities to suit everyone.
Location: Exeter, Devon
Walk in the footsteps of Alfred Wainwright
Follow the Beamers trail through Witton Country Park, and onto the Yellow Hills above Blackburn.
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Get on your bike with the epic Viking Coastal Trail
Enjoy spectacular chalk cliffs, sandy shores and quiet country villages on unforgettable, pedal-powered discoveries.
Location: Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, Kent
Take a wind-whipped voyage of discovery with RIB Request
Sit back and feel the wind fly through your hair as you speed out to sea on a RIB Request boat trip.
Location: Ramsgate, Kent
Plan a day of horse riding with Country Treks
Horse riding in the beautiful South Shropshire countryside is something quite special indeed and is great way to admire the scenery.
Location: Stottesdon, Shropshire
Get on your bike along the Mercian Way
Discover ancient woodland and the Severn Valley Railway cycling from the Wyre Forest to Bridgnorth and back again.
Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Discover The Lakes by Canoe
Canoe along the Derwentwater and discover something special about being close to the water.
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Take in the sea air on horseback
Experience a horse ride like no other with Cumbrian Heavy Horses.
Location: Whicham Valley, Cumbria