Marrick Priory

Outdoor Education and Residential Centre

AALA - Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

Activities

Activities at Marrick Priory

Day Activities

The following activities can be offered during the day. Sessions usually last 3 hours but some can be shortened or extended depending on your groups needs and programme.

> High Ropes Course
> Climbing/Abseiling (Indoor & Outdoor)
> Open Canoeing
> Kayaking
> Raft Building
> Caving
> Hiking and Local Guided Walks
> Beck Scrambling
> Gorge Walking
> Team Challenge
> Orienteering
> Low Ropes Course
> Zip Wire
> Archery
> Mountain Biking
> Environmental Workshops
> Arts and Crafts

Evening Activities

These sessions can be offered during the evening of your stay. Sessions usually last up to 2 hours depending on your groups needs.

> Indoor Climbing or Abseil
> Night Walk
> Night Line
> Initiative Exercises
> Ice Cream Parlour Trip
> Camp Fire
> Parachute Games
> Overnight Camp or Bivouac
> Circus Skills
> Tuck Shop & Souvenirs

Tailored Sessions

We tailor sessions to the groups age, ability and previous experience.

Equipment

We provide all specialist equipment; all you need to bring is personal clothing as detailed on the kit list.

Welcome

Marrick Priory is a historic 12th century medieval building that was developed in the 1970s into an Outdoor Education and Residential Centre.  It is situated in Swaledale in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and welcomes groups of visitors from all over the world. The Priory is licensed to provide a wide range of adventurous activities and can be booked on a day or residential … Continue Reading

Feedback from Leaders

"The instructors were extremely pleasant, friendly and assertive"

Feedback from Children

"I have come back with new talents I never new I had"

Feedback About the Food

"Excellent food and flexibility - healthy and child appealing"

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Governance

Marrick Priory is run by the Head of Centre and a board of dedicated and active trustees. There is a close affiliation with the Church of England through the Diocese of Leeds, who have been instrumental in supporting and developing the centre since the 1960’s. The Diocese appoints half of the trustees, with the other half being made up of locally recruited representatives.

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The Church of England - Diocese of Leeds

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