There’s a wide variety of activities available for individuals, groups and families of all ages and abilities. Whether staying at Lea Green, or in our purpose-built accommodation for people with additional needs – Meadow Lodge, there’s something for everyone.
Some activities are based on site, whilst others take place in the surrounding countryside.
Lea Green has a ‘challenge by choice’ ethos with an emphasis on children and young adults pushing their personal limits. Activities have varying options based on age, ability and confidence levels.
Within the grounds we have:
- Archery *
- Bouldering
- Buggies and accessible bikes
- Bushcraft and Den Building
- Climbing tower
- Equilibrium
- Environmental art
- Frisbee golf
- GPS navigation
- High ropes course *
- Low ropes courses
- Orienteering
- Night line
- Problem solving
- ‘Skyline’ accessible ropes course *
- Team swing *
- ‘Wide’ games
- Wheelchair abseiling
* These activities are suitable for year 4 and above.
And within a short walk or drive we have:
- Abseiling
- Canoeing
- Caving
- Bell Boating
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Environmental studies
- Expeditions
- Navigation
- Night navigation
- Orienteering
- Pond dipping
- Rock climbing
- Rock scrambling
- Stream walking
Sports
As well as adventurous outdoor activities, we have plenty of traditional (and not so traditional) sports.
History
Lea Green has national prominence as one of the country’s first dedicated sports training centres. In 1964 it hosted the England Football Squad for their training camp as they began preparations for the 1966 World Cup. The enthusiasm and commitment to sporting excellence and sport for all is something that carries on today.
Sport for clubs and teams
A wide range of National, Regional, County and local sports organisations use Lea Green for training camps, events, races and development days. These sports range from football, rugby, karate, badminton, basketball and wheelchair basketball, through to X-country running, fell races and fun runs. Whatever your sport, Lea Green provides a well-resourced training and event venue for camps or sport days.
Hire of sports facilities
If you are wanting to hire a sports facility, click on the link below.