IOM Adventure Staycations

2 Days of Adventure for £99 per person

Perfect for Families and Groups

Including;

Gorge Walking

Target Sports- Archery, Air Rifle shooting and Axe Throwing

Sea Kayaking or River Canoe Trip

Mooragh Park Afternoon including unlimited use of Pedalos, Stand Up Paddleboards, Sit on Top Kayaks, Minigolf

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Programme

Day 1

10am Arrive at The Venture Centre and meet your instructor. We will discuss with you the plan for your stay and show you to your accomodation and around the centre.

Am Target Sports- Archery, Air Rifle Shooting and Axe Throwing

Our qualified instructors will give you an introduction to the equipment used and teach you the basics of archery and air rifle shooting. You will then have plenty of chance to get to grips with shooting at the targets. Our instructors will guide you through different games throughout the session and offer coaching tips to ensure you and your group have an enjoyable experience.

After trying Air Rifle Shooting and Archery your group will move on to Axe Throwing using competition style hatchets.

Each activity will have the oppurtunity to collect scores if your group is feeling competitive!

Pm- Sea Kayaking or River Canoe Trip

Meeting your instructor at 2pm you will get kitted up for your afternoon

Your instructor will discuss with you the plan for the afternoon taking into consideration the conditions on the day and the needs of the group. This will either involve a sit on top sea kayaking trip around a section of the islands spectacular coast, or a canoe journey along the scenic and tranquil Sulby river.

Day 2

Breakfast will be served from 8-9am for you group in our dining room. This will include cereals, toast, juice, tea and coffee.

Am- Gorge Walking

Meeting your instructor at 10am you will get kitted up in 5mm wetsuits at the Venture Centre before heading to a beautiful local glen to begin the activity.

GorgeWalking is always a popular activity that involves negatiating one of the island most picturesque rivers by shorts climbs, scrambles, swims and slides.

Our experienced instructors will tailor the session to your group giving appropriate challenges and plenty of fun!

Pm- Mooragh Park Afternoon

Stand Up Paddle boards, Sit on Top Kayaks, Pedalos and Minigolf are all available for your use in the staycation price.

Just head down to the Mooragh Park during the afternoon and our Boat Hire personnel will be on hand to provide you with the equipment for any, or all, of the above activities. This afternoon is without an instructor and allows your group time to relax together and make the afternoon as relaxed or as energetic as you like.

Try kayaking and paddleboarding on the sheltered waters of the Mooragh Lake, take it slow on a relaxed pedalo journey or challenege your group to a game of Crazy Golf.

Meals

The package includes a basic breakfast to include; cereals, toast, tea coffee, juice, aswell as juice, tea and coffee throughout the day.

For lunch on Day 1 we suggest brining a packed lunch. There is also a self catering kitchen where you can store and prepare any food.

For evening meal you can either head into Ramsey to one of the many excellent restaurants or order a takeaway to be delivered from one of the many take aways. We have a dining room and outside eating area where you can eat your meals.

Transport to and from Activity Locations

You will need to provide your own transport to and from activity locations. These are all within a 10 minute drive of the centre.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in our basic but comfortable bunk house style acommodation.

We have variety of rooms to suit your family, from Double rooms to 4, 6 and 8 bedded dorms.

All rooms are en-suite and all bedding is provided.

Cost

£99 per person for the above package.

Bespoke packages can be arranged.

To book your staycation please complete the enquiry form with your prefered dates and we will gt back to you

FAQ

What is the minimum age?

Most of our activities are aimed at children ages 9 yaers and over.

Children younger than this may be able to take part in activities if supported on actvities by their parents.

How to find The Venture Centre

Testimonials

Part of a group of 6 families that booked for an overnight stay with activities included. The kids were aged between 8 and 14.
Started with gorge walking which was action packed - I was fairly confident, but felt as well looked after as the nervous kids and adults were. We were all looked after by the instructors and made to feel safe on all occasions , yet pushing yourself to your own limits. The kids then went off and did the high ropes and the instructors again made them feel confident with their abilities and empowered them. They all came back buzzing. Adult males did the shooting and archery whilst the females went on a walk down to the beach. The next day was even more action packed with coasteering first and then the adults turn to do the high ropes whilst the kids did the shooting and assault course. Coasteering was amazing and the instructors really know their stuff. It was amazing jumping in to the sea and swimming to the next rocks to climb over. Instructors really do engage with you all and make you feel extremely comfortable and confident - the kids did amazing thanks to the advice and help from the instructors and the team of the VC. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Accommodation was standard but extremely adequate and comfortable. We knew it wasn’t 4 star , the rooms were dorms , and each family had their own room. You’re so tired after a full day you just need to sleep and I slept well. Rooms are clean, warm with a separate toilet to the hot shower. We had access as a group to our own kitchen and rec area which just added to a great couple of days having fun with the kids. They enjoyed the pool, table tennis and the freedom in the evening.
Ordered takeaways from Ramsey for the evening meal which came in time and was delicious.
Something different to do, but a totally amazing fun packed time , kids enjoyed it all and the adults did just as much. Cannot wait to book again. Thanks again to the staff who were fab hosts.