Fairlands Valley Outdoor Activities Centre makes a great day out for schools and youth groups. Learn new skills in the water on our 11 acre sailing lake, speed down hills on grass boards and buggies or conquer the high ropes and climbing wall!
We offer a wide range of activities to try at Fairlands, both on land and on the water. These include: Bell Boats, Bushcraft, Buggies & Boards, Canoeing, Climbing, Crate Stacking, Dragon Boats, High Ropes, Grass Sledging, Jacobs Ladder, Kayaking, Leap of Faith, Mountain Bikes, Orienteering, Raft Building, Rowing, Sailing, Zip Wire, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Windsurfing
Although personal buoyancy aids must be worn, students do not have to be strong swimmers. We do ask that they are water confident, if they are not, please make us aware so that we can make provisions for this. We strongly recommend that teachers bringing groups for the first time visit before the first session.
The centre carries AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authotiry), DofE (Duke of Edinburgh), RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and BC (British Canoeing) recognition. Our facilities include a large training room which can be used for teaching, training, and corporate events, showers and changing rooms, and a café on site that offers a variety of hot and cold drinks and snacks.
How to Book
Decide which course/activity you're interested in with an indication of how many students you wish to bring to the centre. Phone us to provisionally book your dates and send your completed booking form to the centre. All personal data provided will be held in accordance with GDPR. For more information, please view SLL’s Privacy Policy
How to Pay
You will receive an invoice after the completion of your session which is required to be paid within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. You will be invoiced for the number of instructors booked unless we are given 14 days notice of cancellation or change in numbers. Please note a deposit may be requested. You can pay on the day or be invoiced after your session.
Structure for School & Youth Groups
You will be charged per session for your students and per Hour for your instructors. A session lasts for up to two hours.
Per Student with Instructor £3.50
Per Student with Self Staffing £3.50
Instructor per hour £29.00
Child to Instructor Ratio
You will be charged per session for your students and per Hour for your instructors. A session lasts for up to two hours.
Per Student with Instructor £3.50
Per Student with Self Staffing £3.50
Instructor per hour £29.00
Staffing Information
All of our staff are trained to the requirements of the appropriate National Governing Bodies. Copies of risk assessments and our child protection policy are available to view. Whilst we try to make your visit fun and educational, safety will always take top priority. Safety boats are on permanent standby, all of our staff have current first aid qualifications and are DBS checked. First aid kits and a defibrillator are always available.
Contact Us
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Herts SG2 0BL
01438 353241
3 Sept - 1 March
| Closed to public. | Advanced bookings only. |
2 March - 24 May
| Tues - Thurs | 11.00 - 17.00 |
| Sat - Sun | 10.00 - 17.00 |
25 May - 3 Sept
| Tues - Thurs | 11.00 - 20.00 |
| Sat - Sun | 10.00 - 18.30 |
Summer Holidays
| Mon - Sun | 11.00 - 18.30 |
| All activities subject to availability | & weather conditions. |
Working in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council.