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We’ve found 14 activities:
What would you do? Water activities
Investigate local water quality using simple tests and discover what rivers, ponds and lakes can reveal about nature.
1 hr
In water
Personal watercraft (PWC)
Seize those grips and feel the rush of the spray and the wind, as we jet off on a breathtaking adventure.
Supported by
Royal Navy
1 hr
On water
Coasteering
Clamber, climb, scramble and swim across rocky coastline in this adventure where the land meets the sea.
3 hrs
Outdoors
Scuba diving
Take the plunge and dive on down to explore underwater.
1 hr 45
In water
Windsurfing
Put your balance to the test and discover new surroundings on a specially-designed surf board with a sail.
Supported by
Royal Navy
1 hr
On water
Swimming
Make a splash on a swimming adventure and demonstrate the most efficient ways to get yourself through the water.
2 hrs
Indoors
Stretch and swim
Practise some pre-swim stretching routines and learn how loosening up helps us when we’re in the water.
30 mins
In water
Group swimming gala
Plan and host the perfect pool party and get everyone involved in some wicked watersports, games and activities.
3 hrs
In water
Snorkelling
Grab your mask and snorkel and see what’s under the water. What will you spot?
2 hrs
In water
Sea stacks
Venture across the water and build your own sea stack from floats.
10 mins
In water
Dive! Dive! Dive!
Recover lost treasures in this daring diving activity.
20 mins
In water
Funny floating
Try not to laugh in this funny swimming game.
10 mins
In water
Play Don’t Wake The Kraken
Face the deadly Kraken in this stealthy water-based game.
10 mins
In water
Driftwood derby
Practice pushing and gliding just like a piece of driftwood.
10 mins
In water