Activities
An hour or two to spare?
We have a couple of activities that fit the bill nicely – you could opt to do one of these, as an ice-breaker when you arrive, before you start your work agenda. They work well too, over a long lunch break, or as a bit of light relief when business is done!
Tutor led tractor driving
Ever wondered what it is like to sit behind the wheel of a tractor, when you are stuck behind one for what seems like forever, on a Sunday afternoon?
Well now is your chance. After a short presentation, including health and safety issues, you can hire a John Deere 6920 or 7820 with Henry as tutor, and take it in turns, to put the green machine through its paces.
Complexity of tasks, depends on numbers participating. We recommend no more than five people in one hour, to allow for a reasonable ‘taster session’. Souvenir, fun certificate and photo for each participant!
£65.00 for 1 hour
coming soon – summer 2007
Alpaca walking
Your chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with these gentle, fascinating creatures.
Walk our farm trail, with your own alpaca companion
– and no, you can’t put a saddle on them.
More information to follow shortly.
Teamwork challenges
We have a wide range of contacts, for corporate event planners and personal development specialists – and we can put you in touch.
Alternatively, if your business break is part of an on-going development programme for your team, you may prefer your own consultant, to design an event for you here at the farm.
Contact us to arrange a preliminary visit.
Here are a few activities we can arrange for you, on
site:
(to be led by other providers)
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Archery
• Fly fishing (including tuition)
• Floristry
• Jewellery making
• Yoga
You’ll find some great ideas here, for exciting and interesting corporate days out:
For visitor attractions and leisurely free time, see out and about
Walking
Whether you want rugged and spectacular, or gently scenic with a pub lunch
en-route, you will find what you are looking for within easy travel of here.
Choose from the Peak Dictrict, Derbyshire Dales, or Staffordshire Moorlands.
www.go4awalk.com
www.ramblers.org.uk
Yeaveley Estate, Yeaveley, Ashbourne
A purpose built Corporate Entertainment Centre and Shooting School, in a beautiful
setting.
www.yeaveley-estate.co.uk
Ashbourne Golf Club
18 hole golf course with spectacular views of Dovedale and the Peak District
www.ashbournegolfclub.co.uk
Doveridge Clay Sports Club, Doveridge, Uttoxeter
Clay pigeon shooting, and air rifle shooting. Corporate days catered for.
www.doveridgeclaysports.co.uk
Carsington Sports and Leisure, Carsington Water
A range of water sports courses and taster sessions. You will need to arrange
a tailored corporate package.
www.carsingtonwater.com
Cycle trails with cycle hire
Tissington Trail, Ashbourne
13 mile trail, from Mapleton Lane, north of Ashbourne, to Parsley Hay
Cycle hire, Mapleton Lane 01335 343156
(signposted from market place, Ashbourne)
Manifold Trail, Waterhouses
8 mile trail, from Hulme End to Waterhouses.
Cycle hire, Brown End Farm, Waterhouses 01538 308313
Both these trails link up with others, and it is possible to draw up longer,
circular routes, for the more energetic!
Try www.derbyshire.net
for an overview of the trails, and a starting point to explore their possibilities.
Ashcroft Park, Uttoxeter
A premier activity centre, with paintballing, karting, quads, driving challenges,
military vehicles etc.
www.ashcroftpark.co.uk
Wildpark leisure, near Derby
Paintballing, off road karting, quad biking, with catering and corporate facilities
www.wildparkleisure.com
Tissington Trekking Centre
For riders with some experience.
This activity could go alongside the cycling option, and cater for different
interest groups.
Tissington Wood Farm, Tissington, Ashbourne 01335 350276
Northfield Farm riding and trekking centre, Flash
(the highest village in England, situated on the A53, between Buxton and Leek)
Riding specialists – can cater for corporate days of mixed ability groups,
including beginners.
www.northfieldfarm.co.uk
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Rosliston, near Burton on Trent
A varied programme of events and activities all year round, including corporate
entertainment packages – laser combat and laser clay, orienteering,
birds of prey
www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
Upper Limits, Longnor
Archery, climbing, caving, team building challenges
www.leek.ac.uk/upper-limits
Alton Towers. Alton (just 4 miles away)
While Alton towers needs no explanation – you may want to consider their
spa facilities, or the water park, Cariba Creek?
www.altontowers.com
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