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An Accessible Underground Adventure: A Comprehensive Guide to Caving in The Peak District
Caving is one of our core activities here at The Adventure Service. It's an adventure not many have had the fortune to experience before.

The Adventure Service
Jan 11, 20248 min read


A Guide to Christmas Foraging
Foraging is great all year round, but it's especially fantastic during the festive period. Find out our favourite Christmas foraging tips.

The Adventure Service
Dec 8, 20234 min read


Archery at The Adventure Service: Becoming Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest
Archery Through the Ages Archery has been around for a long time. But how long exactly, no one really seems to know. Some suggest that it...

The Adventure Service
Nov 9, 20234 min read


Weaselling in the Peak District: Accessible Adventures
Weaselling. We do it a lot here at The Adventure Service, but what on earth is it? Really, that’s a tough question to answer. There is...

The Adventure Service
Nov 2, 20234 min read


Best Peak District Paddle Sports Destinations: Our Top 5 Picks
Here at The Adventure Service, we love to get out on the water and do various paddle sport activities. Mainly in the summer months,...

The Adventure Service
Oct 26, 20234 min read


Chesterfield's Trio of Halloween Events
Due to the success of our initial open days, we’re now putting on two open evenings and a further open day, to cater for those who may...

The Adventure Service
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Essential Equipment for Uplands Walking
Introduction In geology an "upland" is generally described as rugged land that is high above sea level. Walking these areas can be a...
leechapman85
Jul 31, 20232 min read


So.. What should I bring with me to The Adventure Service Ltd?
This is a question that we're asked all of the time. Firstly, you will need a day rucksack- big enough to hold the following items;...
leechapman85
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Feeding us your feedback!
Inviting regular parent / carer feedback enables the staff and management at The Adventure Service Ltd to understand what we do well.......
leechapman85
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Achieve your goals with our unique outdoor learning experiences
The Adventure Service is a day service for people with additional needs. Our vision statement is “Everybody, regardless of perceived...
leechapman85
Apr 11, 20232 min read


What do you like about The Adventure Service?
The Adventure Service latest feedback form, sent out to all parents and carers of Adventurers has proved extremely insightful. Each year...
leechapman85
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Festivities at the Merry Mouldridge Mine
Our December Short Break encompassed a visit to the Foundry Activity Centre for a wintery weekend of festivities and exploration of the...
leechapman85
Jan 5, 20231 min read


Let's make challenging behaviour a thing of the past!
As a practitioner working in the social care field for over 20 years I have seen and heard many ways of dealing with so called...
leechapman85
Dec 19, 20222 min read


Climbing Mountains – one step at a time.
When Chris first went to live with his new parents, a file was created to list his achievements. The front of this file was adorned with...
leechapman85
Dec 15, 20221 min read


Leona's Adventure Blog
Since starting the Adventure Service, I have been welcomed by all Staff and Adventurers and feel comfortable approaching my colleagues...
leechapman85
Dec 8, 20221 min read


FIVE OF THE BEST!
Each year we meet with many families and professionals looking for day service opportunities for their loved ones. The Adventure Service...
leechapman85
Nov 28, 20222 min read


What Lies Beneath?
Recently, The Adventure Service Director and Senior Outdoor Instructor, Terry Harris-Ellis, completed his level one Local Cave and Mine...
leechapman85
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Tia's Adventure Story
Hi I’m Tia, I’ve just turned 17. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, listening to music on my record player and have a growing vinyl...
leechapman85
Jul 4, 20222 min read


Thomas's Story
After completing my A-levels at Bilborough College, I went to East 15 Acting School for a year. Afterwards, I studied Psychology at...
leechapman85
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Emma's TAS Story...
My love for working with individuals with learning disabilities started when I was about 5. My mum used to come home and tell me stories...
leechapman85
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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