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Whether it is an afternoon in the week or one of our weekend slots, our 2 hour climbing sessions are just what you need to keep your children active no matter what the weather! Just £11 they will enjoy a range of different climbs and games.

Our sessions are suitable for 4 - 16 year olds!

Times:

• Monday - Friday: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm.
• Saturday & Sunday: 11 am - 1 pm.

Location - Audley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8DH

Struggling for something different and exciting for your child's next party? Our reinvented party package here at Audley is exactly what you need.

Whether you are looking for your child's birthday, an end-of-year school celebration, or an end-of-season sports team get-together you can tailor our party package to whatever you need.

All of our parties include:

• An hour's climbing session.
• 30 minutes in our party room - entrance via the secret tunnel.
• Party bag.

There will be multiple games to play and with the added extra of our new party tunnel to transport you to the party room, your children are sure to have a party like no other.

Things to consider:

• The party package is for 8 participants for £165.
• The birthday party is for 1-hour climbing and 30 minutes in our party room.
• This party package is suitable for 4-16 year-olds.
• Please arrive 10/15 minutes before your scheduled start time so we can get you kitted up and check the consent forms.

We're proud to join the This Girl Can campaign to boost women's sport participation. To celebrate, we're offering women-only indoor climbing sessions every Wednesday evening, in collaboration with Climbing Associations to break participation barriers. Come try indoor climbing, meet like-minded people, and push your limits in a safe environment.

This two-day entry-level award equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive a powerboat. The course emphasises low-speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery techniques, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulation.

This two-day beginner course covers all basics of dinghy sailing, including sailing directions and launch recovery awareness. No prior experience is required for Level 1. Lower qualifications are needed for Level 2. Courses are certified by the Royal Yachting Association.

This two-day course, for those who've completed Dinghy Level 1, develops your sailing skills and confidence. It covers rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery, and safety knowledge. You'll be competent in light winds by the end. All courses are Royal Yachting Association accredited.

This two-day course, suitable for those who've completed Dinghy Level 2, aims to enhance your sailing skills in diverse conditions. It includes further coaching from Level 1 and 2, along with introductions to advanced modules like Day Sailing and Seamanship skills. All courses are Royal Yachting Association accredited.

This two-day course provides an introduction to sailing, covering boat parts and sailing principles with no prior experience required. It includes launching, recovery, sailing across the wind, turning, and steering. Progression beyond Level 1 requires lower qualifications. Courses are accredited by the Royal Yachting Association.

This two-day course aims to develop the skills necessary for confidently sailing around a course. It's intended for those who have completed the Start Sailing Stage 1 course. The course covers enhanced sailing skills including tacking, gybing, ropework, and collision avoidance. All courses are accredited by the Royal Yachting Association.

Have you ever wanted to try climbing and not known where to start? Do you have some experience and just want to gain more knowledge?

Do you have a group of like-minded friends who want to get together and learn a little bit more with one of our instructors?

Our instructed sessions are for you! We have merged our super popular taster sessions, coached sessions, and inductions.

This two-day course enhances rigging, sailing theory, and recovery, aiming to boost confidence in diverse sailing techniques and capsize recovery. It's designed for those who have completed the Start Sailing Stage 2 course and aspires to sail in moderate conditions. All courses are accredited by the Royal Yachting Association.

What better way to spend your free time than working towards a NICAS climbing qualification?

You can get your NICAS levels 1, 2 & 3 with us here at Audley Climbing Centre.

Things to consider:

• Our weekly Thursday sessions consist of 90-minute sessions.
• Click the itinerary tab to check out what each level contains today!
• Please Note: Minimum age for NICAS registration is 7 years old.

Children:

• Level 1 - Can be completed via our climbing clubs.
• Levels 2 & 3 - Can be completed via these sessions.

Whether your children are beginners or just want a new challenge in climbing then our climbing courses are for them!

The sessions are for children aged 4+ and include full instruction and your children can either climb for fun or work towards their NICAS Level 1 qualification - more details of which can be found below.

Times:

• Monday - Thursday: 5 pm - 6 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 9.30 am - 10.30 am, 10.45 am - 11.45 am.

Please Note: On the calendar below you are only selecting the start date of the course. You will be paying for the full 6 weeks that run from that date!

2025 Start Dates:

• Course 1: 11th January - There will be a break from the 15th Feb for half term and the course will resume on 22nd Feb.

We are now offering you the chance to complete your Gold DofE Residential with us here at Chasewater!

The aim of a gold residential entails taking part in a 5-day shared activity or specific course with people you don't know, in a residential setting away from home and in an unfamiliar environment.

We have a limited number of spaces for this amazing experience and we can only take 2 participants per school/establishment.

Your stay will be made up of 4 activity days and 1 day of community service (litter picking etc).

Things to consider:

• The course dates are Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November 2024.
• This is held at Chasewater Activity Centre - WS7 3QY.
• The price is £412.50.
• It is suitable for all Gold DofE participants aged 16 - 24.
• Arrival is 10am on Monday morning and departure is 4pm on Friday afternoon.

During this course you will learn how to provide and deal with: adult basic life support, limb injuries, head neck or torso injuries and medical conditions or sudden illness. You will focus on treatment in the outdoors including incidents involving activity or environmental factors.

Participants must hold RYA Power Boat Level 2 qualification and should have basic knowledge of sailing boats & windsurfing.

This course provides the skills required to act as an escort craft, safety boat e.g. open-water swimming, or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers, or canoes, or racing and training activities. It also includes rescue techniques and elements of race management.

We offer weekly women-only watersport and land activities in summer as part of the This Girl Can campaign, in partnership with British Canoeing, to boost women's involvement in sport. Sessions, subject to weather, may involve paddling, canoeing, kayaking, or bushcraft, allowing networking opportunities.

Our party package includes an instructed hour of your chosen activity, followed by 30 minutes in our classroom. You can bring your own buffet and decorations. Note: We do not offer catering facilities.