Welcome to the Adur Outdoor Activities Centre Website

The Adur Outdoor Activities Centre (AOAC), is situated on the banks of the picturesque River Adur at Shoreham. The Centre offers a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities as well as residential, social and conference facilities. With an indoor climbing and bouldering wall, through to our activities on the water with kayaks and canoes to mountain biking across the South Downs the centre has something to offer all ages and abilities. AOAC run a variety of courses across all areas of the centre.

What does the centre have to offer?

Climbing:

  • Over 350m2 of climbing wall routes from beginner to advanced level
  • Open daily to the public (please see opening times)
  • Separate bouldering area
  • ‘Rockhoppers’ – The centre’s Junior climb club for ages 8-17
  • Wheelchair friendly training wall
  • Taster sessions
  • Induction, Lead & Technique courses
  • Equipment Hire
  • Membership Options

 

Kayaking/Canoeing:

  • Weekly drop in ‘Coaching Clinic’ sessions
  • Taster Sessions
  • BCU Assessments (1* & 2*)
  • Paddle Power Scheme for 9-14 year olds
  • Rolling Sessions

 

Mountain Biking:

  • Cycle Maintenance course
  • Leaders Award
  • Easy access to the Downslink Cycle Route
  • 2 – 6 hour sessions

 

Residential Accommodation/Conference facilties:

  • Accommodation for up to 18 people
  • Catering & refreshment facilities
  • In-house entertainment
  • Rooms available on upper & lower floors
  • OHP available
  • WiFi

 

School Holiday Programmes:

The centre organises activities for young people during school holidays and half term breaks (exluding Christmas holidays). Details of these special events are available approximately 4 to 5 weeks before the holiday period begins. ‘The Extreme’ programme, organised in partnership with Adur District Council & Adur Youth Team , is run during the Summer holiday period. See the Holidays page for details.

Holiday Activities Brochure

Group Parties:

Celebrate your special occasion with AOAC! The centre can offer you a variety of activities. Alongside climbing, kayaking, canoeing & mountain biking why not try your hand at raft building or kite making or try the centres low ropes course! These activities can be tailored to all age groups.

Conclude your occasion in our private social area complete with a fully functioning kitchen, to serve up your tasty food! Hire charge applies.

 

School / College/ Group Activities

Download the brochure on our school/group programmes. Activities include:

Canoeing/Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Indoor & Outdoor Climbing, Raft Building, Orienteering, Map reading & Navigation, Low Ropes Course, Team Building & Problem Solving, Kite making and flying workshops & Environmental Studies.

Group Brochure (pdf format)

 

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The c entre can provide Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition training and assessments in water based craft for each level of the Award Scheme.

Vacancies

For current job vacancies please visit our " What's new page "

 

CENTRE OPENING HOURS: Weekdays 12noon - 10pm (Wed 10am – 10pm) Weekends 9am - 5pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OPEN ON BANK HOLIDAYS.

For general enquiries and more details on how to get in touch please go to our contact us page.