Call us on: 0345 200 4220
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Welcome to Harlow
Harlow is our oasis of urban adventure, a small and friendly site offering an amazing amount of activities and excitement.
A specialist climbing and paddle-sport centre, our Harlow site is also home to ‘The Lock’ – one of the largest indoor climbing walls in the South East. You can access miles of tranquil waterways, the ideal environment to learn to canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard or even try your hand at ‘bumble’ – our unique urban version of coasteering!
And why not try reaching new heights on the latest addition to our activities, Harlow High Adventure – exhilarating family fun for all!
All the equipment and facilities you need to make your day enjoyable – and fly by like a dream.
Urban / River
London 40 mins – Norwich 1.5 hours
Nearest station – Harlow Town
Nearest airport – Stansted
120 activity
Day centre only
Wheelchair accessible, climbing wall, conferencing and classroom
Over 10 separate activities, see full list below.
Our Harlow centre is fully equipped with accessible toilets, showers and changing rooms plus ‘The Lock’ cafe providing delicious snacks, teas, coffees and soft drinks. A climbing shop stocks essential items for climbers. We can also provide access to lockers or storage for bags etc while visitors are on site.
Harlow’s conference facilities open new doors to you by providing an inspirational environment to meet, eat and motivate. Fully equipped multimedia meeting / teaching rooms seat 20 to 30 and provide a perfect environment to teach, discuss or evolve new ideas for the future.
From inspirational day trips to developmental courses throughout a term supporting specific subjects, we have outstanding value trips to suit every school – and every appetite for adventure.
Day trips for primary schools
Day trips for secondary schools
Day trips for colleges and FE
Watch them thrive – with our day trips and DofE programmes for youth groups from across the country.
Follow your passion – with thrilling courses and activities for both individuals and families.
Harlow High Adventure
School holiday activities
Birthday parties and celebrations
Saturday paddle club
Paddle sport courses
All ability days
The Lock Climbing Wall
Want your team to work better together? Our activities show them a new way to identify and amplify their strengths.
Find out why 85% of visitors keep coming back – and why 90% happily recommend us.
“The pupils enjoy themselves here not only because of the fantastic activities offered but the exceptionally high standard of teaching from the Instructors”
C Drury – Bishops Stortford College
You’re spoiled for choice – from Bumble, to kayaking, to scramble nets to climbing (tons of climbing!) + much more
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