Activities Area at Whitehough Outdoor Centre

Open Air / Outdoor Venue
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Whole venue
Barley New Road, Burnley, BB12 9LF
Barley-with-Wheatley Booth

About this space

Brandishing an array of exhilarating activities for all ages and ablebodies, Whitehough Outdoor Centre—with a side of adventure, learning, and teamwork—supports a safe atmosphere. Programmes foster confidence, resilience, collaboration, and a connection to nature.

From adventurous methods in challenging obstacle courses, high and low ropes, Jacob’s Ladder, crate stacking, and Leap of-Faith, Bushcraft, survival skills, archery, and problem-solving activities are, on the other hand, a bit calmer in tone; either way, the programs cater to all tastes. Tree climbing and orienteering can help enhance concentration and outdoor navigation skills, while pond dipping and hill walking allow participants to explore and appreciate the natural environment.

Experiences are covered by instructors who have practical knowledge in delivering fun and rewarding moments while upholding safety. School groups, youth organisations, families, or corporate teams will always treasure learning experiences at Whitehough as much as they build teamwork, confidence, and adoration for the outdoors.


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £42 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation is available on-site
Free parking is available on-site (40 spaces)
Free on-street parking

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

Please respect the space.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Whitehough Outdoor Centre is a unique venue set within 22-acres of beautiful Lancashire countryside, surrounded by woodlands, fields and water features at the foot of Pendle Hill. The setting offers a rare combination of tranquillity and versatility, making it just as suitable for outdoor learning and youth programmes as it is for retreats, film locations, creative workshops, or fitness and personal development training.

The centre provides a wide range of facilities that can be tailored to different groups and purposes. Accommodation includes dormitories for larger residential visits, a self-contained lodge for up to twelve people, a smaller hut for intimate gatherings, and extensive camping grounds capable of hosting up to 180 guests. These options make it possible to host everything from school residentials and youth group adventures to wellness retreats and corporate away-days.

Inside, the centre offers well-equipped meeting rooms and flexible spaces that can be adapted for conferences, training sessions, or rehearsal and production support for film crews. Outdoors, the site opens up countless possibilities with high ropes, low ropes, archery, obstacle courses, orienteering, bushcraft, survival skills, and nature exploration. Whether the goal is adventure, relaxation, creativity or professional development, the grounds and facilities provide the perfect canvas.

Many groups choose Whitehough not only for its activities and accommodation, but also for its setting. The natural landscape creates an inspiring backdrop for mindfulness retreats, fitness bootcamps, or team-building challenges, while its privacy and scale make it a practical choice for film production or training programmes. The location is close to transport links yet feels remote enough to create a true sense of escape, giving visitors the opportunity to focus, recharge and reconnect.


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