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Is a Short Break Right for You? 4 Reasons Why You'll Love Them (and 4 Reasons You Might Not)
Some Adventurers love our short breaks however, some don't. Find out 4 reasons why we think you'll love them but also why you might not.
The Adventure Service
Nov 1, 20248 min read
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Our 3 Homes From Home in 2025: Short Break Venues
Our homes away from home for the 2025 short breaks. Find out where they all are and why we've chosen them for 2025.
The Adventure Service
Jun 25, 20247 min read
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Our First Water Weekend of The Year: Mega SUPs and Downpours at Champion House
A wet weekend in Edale kicked off the start of our summer short breaks. Mega SUPs and swimming at Tittesworth Reservoir were on the agenda.
The Adventure Service
Jun 14, 20245 min read
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Hill Walking Adventures: A Sunshine-Filled Short Break at Champion House
A sunny weekend at Champion House hiking Kinder Scout, Win Hill, and Dovedale, with meals, movies, and a fun Saturday disco!
The Adventure Service
May 30, 20245 min read
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Treetops and Teamwork: Our Final Trip To Thornbridge This Year
The final short break of the year at Thornbridge outdoor, conquering their low ropes and tree climb course. Find out what we got up to.
The Adventure Service
May 7, 20244 min read
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A Day in The Day Service: Map Reading and Hill Walking
Snow, Peak District and map reading. That sounds like the perfect combination for us!
The Adventure Service
Mar 8, 20246 min read
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Climbing, Walking and Waterproofs: Our First February Short Break of The Year
A quick run down of what we got up to on our first of two Febaury Short Breaks. Scaling both an indoor climbing wall and Mam Tor.
The Adventure Service
Mar 1, 20245 min read
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Climbing with Confidence: The Adventure Service's Guide To Accessible Outdoor Climbing
Do you ever find yourself, at the bottom of a big rock, wall or building, thinking “I’d love to go up there” or “ I wonder what it’s like...
The Adventure Service
Jan 30, 20248 min read
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Up High and Down Low: Our Annual January Adult Short Break at Thornbridge Outdoors
Our first adult short break of the year happened last weekend (12th - 14th January) and we stayed at Thornbridge Outdoors (something of a...
The Adventure Service
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A New Day Service in Chesterfield for Adults With Learning Disabilities
On the 4th of September 2023 we proudly opened our third day service in Chesterfield. The site will run alongside our current Mansfield...
The Adventure Service
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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Terry's Thoughts...
This blog was written by our Director and Senior Instructor, Terry Harris-Ellis. "Nearly a year on from the first appearance of COVID-19...
The Adventure Service
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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