Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
At Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre you will find all of the below activities, facilities, and important information.
Activities at Parson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre include:
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We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Refreshments
Toilets
Parking
Activities available in this location
VENUE WEBSITE
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Open Times
Open times may vary.
Contact
01433 631 017
Houndkirk Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 7TW
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 7TW
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Caving & Pot Holing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Investigate the amazing underground world of the Peak District. Complete the full exploration of an impressive system of passages, which offer a variety of routes of different heights, widths, and degrees of difficulty. This means that your instructor will be able to choose a route that suits your ability and comfort levels. There are routes through the cave that even the claustrophobic will be able to handle, or we can have you squeezing through unbelievably tight holes and crawling through
Bouldering
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Bouldering is solo (unroped) climbing where the emphasis is on the moves. Once thought of only as an aid to training there are now many climbers who specialise in bouldering to the exclusion of all other forms of climbing. A great and enjoyable time can be had by everyone; perfecting the art of climbing whilst always being spotted by another person. Bouldering can be built into a climbing session or can be done as an activity on its own – perfect for a hot summers day and a picnic
Rock Hoping
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Following a brook through the hills, stepping/jumping from rock to rock, jumping from one side to the other, the jumps can get bigger and better, the braver you get. The trick is to – stay dry! Great fun for kids and adults.
Obstacle Course
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Obstacle Course
Designed to push you to your limits, but you need help from your team; a good team event, to encourage, trust, patience, communication, confidence.
Crawl through the tunnel, swing through the tyres, swing over the water jump, commando style!
Obstacle course; the course is designed as a team challenge, enabling teamwork, trust, communication, patience, co-ordination, balance, motor skills, sense of achievement, sense of helping others, self esteem & confidence.
Climbing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Climbing remains one of the most popular outdoor activities, combining skill, strength and a little courage to provide a really satisfying experience. Whether you are new to the sport, keen to start lead climbing, experienced but wanting to improve or needing a formal climbing qualification, we have something for you. Based in the spectacular and beautiful Peak District which has the finest rock in Britain, combined with Parson House as your base camp, this is the perfect opportunity
Indoor Climbing
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
Enjoy climbing indoors! Our specialist indoor climbing wall has loads of different climbing routes to chalenge you. From beginners upwards, flakes, overhangs, lead climbs you name it we’ve got it. Learn how to belay and set up climbs, then let us proceed outdoors, you’ll love it. This wall is great for the youngsters; allowing them to gain confidence and learn climbing skills before going outdoors
Abseiling
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Enjoy the thrill of abseiling down an 85ft viaduct bridge, with a free abseil, or abseil down the local grit stone quarries. Where ever we abseil you will never forget the ‘buzz’ of it all, the thrill of being in charge of your descent whilst being safe at all times on a safety rope. Our staff will ensure you learn about the sport within the safety parameters and enjoy your day. Grit stone or Limestone we can abseil or climb it together
Mountain Biking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Rent one of ours or bring your own! With the grew assistance from the Peak District National Park Authority Cycle Zone grant we have purchased 12 mountain bikes, helmets, and locks for adult groups to use. Mountain biking is a great all year round sport. Take your first off-road experience or learn some extreme moves. No experience is necessary. It is a great sport for all levels, ages, and abilities!
Orienteering
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Our local area offers an array of landscapes – featureless moors, high tors, farmland and wooded valleys. All perfect to get lost in. Orienteering offers the ideal venue to learn some useful navigational techniques. We can show you the basics of how to use an Ordnance Survey map and a compass or even teach you the skills that you would need to be able to navigate confidently and safely in zero visibility.
Rock Scrambling, Weaselling
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Brilliant, going through, over and under the rocks, around the Iron Age fortresses. Great way to gain confidence in yourself and others. Learn how small a hole you can squeeze through, or test your climbing skills, in the scramble; everyone loves this activity; young or old, short or tall, takes us all back to fun days. Bring your trainers and long sleeved tops and long trousers and off we go, the views are breath taking. Rock Hopping, gain confidence as you step then jump from rock to rock
Walking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Our qualified guide will take you to the most scenic places in the Peak District National Park; learn about the area, tales of old, and how life was. Stride through the heather covered moors as you discover the geology of the area, ascend one of the better-known summits of the area or get off the beaten track into the more remote fells. Breath it all in; the exquisite sights and aromas of the mountain moors; whatever the season you will love being out in it.
Canoeing & Kayaking
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Canoeing & Kayaking
From running river riding the rapids to leisurely meandering down the canal, we have something to offer every age group and ability level. Kayaking offers you the opportunity to master your own boat, while canoeing gives you the security and stability of a larger craft – ideal for families. With both kayaking and canoeing, we can take you from calm water basics to the thrill of white water paddling.