The Adventure Service Short Breaks (18+)
The Adventure Service provides outdoor learning and adventure opportunities for adults with additional needs. Our sessions focus on developing independence, confidence and life skills through real adventure in the outdoors.
Activities include climbing, canoeing, bushcraft and hill walking. All of our sessions are led by qualified instructors who support each Adventurer to achieve their potential.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Mala Ramsamooj
- Contact Position
- Short Break Manager
- Telephone
- 01623 232 102 01623 232 102
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mala@theadventureservice.com
- Website
- The Adventure Service
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- Notes
The Adventure Service is running 30 short-break weekends in 2026 for adults (18+) with additional support needs.
Each weekend is packed with outdoor adventures and social experiences.
From walking, climbing and paddle sports to bushcraft, caving and archery.
Our team provides friendly, professional support so every Adventurer can get involved, grow in confidence and enjoy time away with friends in safe, comfortable accommodation.
It’s about having fun, trying new things and making memories together, at a pace that works for everyone.
Where to go
- Name
- Various locations across The Peak District
- Postcode
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S32 1BBView S32 1BB on a map
- Notes
We use the following venues for our short breaks:
Short Break Venues
1. The Peak Centre (Champion House)
Champion House, Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 7ZA
Website: https://peakcentre.org.uk2. St Michael’s Centre
Main Road (A6187), Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1BB
Website: https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/stmichaelscentre/3. Thornbridge Outdoors
Station Road, Near Great Longstone, Derbyshire, DE45 1NY
Website: https://www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk
Costs
- Associated Cost
- Yes
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Table of Costs Description Cost type Unit price Cost unit Winter Season Per session £675 Per session
Availability
- Referral required
- Referral Details
Before people join us on an adventure, we ask that they fill out the following form: referrals
This helps us understand how best we can support you on your adventure with us.
Then we offer a taster session (one full day) either at a central Peak District location or at one of our 3 centres in Notts/Derbyshire to make sure you enjoy it before starting.
- Other notes
The Adventure Service is a specialist outdoor learning organisation supporting adults with additional support needs to achieve their potential through adventure.
We use the outdoors as a space for growth, helping people build independence, confidence and social connections through real experiences in nature.
Every activity, whether it’s a day out walking or a full weekend away, is designed to develop skills, encourage teamwork and give Adventurers a sense of achievement.
Founded in 2011, we’ve grown from a small idea to a multi centre service working across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Peak District.
Our services include structured day programmes and short break weekends, all led by experienced staff who understand how to support each individual at their own pace.
Our approach is person centred and inclusive, focusing on what people can do, not what they can’t.
We work closely with families and social workers to make sure every Adventurer is supported, safe and encouraged to thrive.
At its heart, The Adventure Service exists to give people opportunities to be outdoors, to challenge themselves and to discover what they’re capable of.
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