Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre   Description Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre is situated in a nature reserve in Christchurch Harbour. All classes are run by experienced and professional trainers. Courses are run throughout the year on weekdays, evenings and weekends. As well as scheduled classes, they also offer Family Fun, holiday & weekend activities, environmental school trips and corporate training.   Location Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre, Broadway, Bournemouth BH6 4EN Map Tel:01202 425173 Website Holiday & Weekend Activities Land and water-based activities for young people aged 8-17 years old every day during the school holidays plus an extensive choice of activities at weekends during the summer season. The Centre has hot showers, changing facilities, land and water-based sporting equipment, private pontoons, disability ramps and a BBQ area with picnic tables looking out over the harbour.

Archery Our taster sessions are a great way to try this increasingly popular sport. All equipment is provided and your instructor will cover all the shooting and safety information you need to know. The session will be based in one of our purpose built indoor ranges, which offer the perfect environment for novices to experience the sport for the first time. Abseiling Our experienced instructors will teach you the skills required for you to safely abseil from our 11m (36’) high, purpose built abseil platform. All specialist equipment provided. Climbing Our taster sessions for those who wish to have a go to see what the sport is all about. You will get a chance to scale our roped walls, belay - hold the ropes for other course members and have a try on our bouldering wall - a short wall with mats underneath, climbed without ropes. All under the expert tuition of one of our experienced instructors. All specialist equipment provided. Skiing, Snowboarding and Ski Bobbing Recreational skiing and Snowboarding allows you to practice your skills either between lessons or before departing for the slope. You must be able to perform controlled snowplough turns and use the lift. Velodrome All abilities are catered for, you just need to be able to ride a bike. You will progress at a pace suitable to the group, allowing you to learn the basics and get a real buzz from riding the track. We supply bikes, helmets and first rate coaching. Watersports Providing access to both sheltered and more challenging water, Calshot can provide an experience that is second to none in terms of excitement, enjoyment and skills development.