The XC Centre is an indoor extreme sports facility based in Hemel Hempstead with an impressive skate park, a climbing wall, an indoor caving system, bouldering and high ropes, perfect for a reward school trip or educational group active adventure day.

MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

AGE GROUPs
5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
Listed under: Curriculum Subject / Activity Type| Adventure Activity Centre| Climbing Centres| Climbing, High Ropes & Zipwires| Cycling & Mountain Biking| Day Trip Destinations| Geography| Indoor Activity & Soft Play Centres| PE (Physical Education/Sport)| Reward Trip| Safety Awareness| Social Skills| Special Educational Needs (SEN)| Team Building| Zip Lining & High Rope Adventure|
What we offer at our adventure activity centre on a school trip


Climbing
We have a speed climbing wall with an inset timer ready to clock up your top times!
Skateboarding
Our Park has the only concrete pool and bowl complex in the UK!
Caving
Our caving system is one of the largest in Europe!
High Ropes
Our High Ropes Course is situated 12m above ground!
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Safety conscious, expert staff, fully qualified instructors, knowledgeable staff, friendly environment, great vive, multi activities, Industry certified.


ABC/NICAS Accredited
What is typically included on our school trips


Tuition, Private Lessons, Group courses, individual sessions, memberships, birthday parties, group bookings, combinations of multiple activities.
GroupsSizes


Group sizes of 6+


ABC / NICAS accredited courses with fully qualified instructors


Yes, with permission and restrictions
Risk assessment


Full up to date risk assessments can be provided via email
Pricing


Varied pricing structure depending on activity or type of tuition.
Group discounts available for 10+
Clothing requirements


Dress appropriately according to the temperature outside. Although we are an enclosed building, it can be hot in summer and cold in winter.
Wear layers that can be easily removed if you become hot.
Dresses and skirts are not permitted. Remove all jewellery and if you have long hair, this must be tied back into a low ponytail.
First aid


We have a first aid room and a qualified first aider on site at all times


- Shop
- Cafe
- Dining areas
- Toilets
- Changing areas
- Free Parking
- Parking for coaches & mini bus


Fully DDA compliant and wheel chair accessible facilities.
Opening times


Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
Weekends 10am-8pm
We can open earlier during the week for group bookings.
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