Oakwood Youth Challenge
BEST FOR
Ages 8+
ENTRY
from £14
WHERE
Wokingham
What it’s like
A high ropes and adventure centre near Wokingham where kids from 8 tackle 40ft towers, archery and mountain biking in timed sessions.
This is a proper outdoor challenge centre, not a soft play with a climbing wall bolted on. The main draw is the 40ft high ropes course with its wobbly bridge, cargo net and swinging platforms, plus the Leap of Faith, where you climb a 20ft wobbly pole and jump for a trapeze. There's abseiling down the climbing tower, bouldering, archery with proper coaching, and mountain biking on purpose-built features. Team challenges like crate stacking and the acid river crossing are in there too, which is where the group dynamics get interesting.
It's booked by session rather than by the day for most visits. Evenings and Saturdays cost £14 for one hour and one activity, up to £28 for three hours and two or three activities. Weekdays before 5pm cost more, from £17 for an hour up to £36 for three, and if you want the lot there's a full day of five or six activities running 9:30 to 4pm for £43 on evenings and Saturdays, or £51 on weekdays. Schools get their own version: a 9:30am to 3pm day with five activities for £38.
The minimum age is 8, so this isn't one for younger siblings tagging along, and the physical nature of the ropes and towers means it suits kids who are happy with height and a bit of a challenge rather than those after a gentle wander round. Booking has to go through a phone call rather than an online link, and you'll need a 30% deposit to secure a provisional slot, which is only held for seven days. That's a bit more admin than tapping through a booking site, but it does mean someone's actually confirming what you're getting for your money.
They run birthday parties, group bookings and school visits, so this works as well for a scout troop or a class trip as it does for a family session on a Saturday.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 8 and up; the ropes and towers need a bit of nerve and height tolerance
- Booking
- Provisional booking held for 7 days, secured with 30% deposit
- Booking is by phone only, no online link, so leave time to call during office hours
- A 30% deposit secures your slot, but the provisional hold only lasts seven days
- Weekday sessions before 5pm cost more than evening and Saturday slots
- The minimum age of 8 rules out bringing along younger siblings
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Evenings and Saturdays start at £14 for a one hour, one activity session, rising to £28 for three hours. Weekdays before 5pm are pricier, from £17 up to £36 for three hours.
How do we book?
You call them on 0118 979 2253 rather than book online. A provisional slot is held for seven days and needs a 30% deposit to secure it.
What age do kids need to be?
The minimum age is 8. It's not set up for younger children.
What do kids actually do?
High ropes, a 40ft climbing wall, archery, abseiling and mountain biking are all on offer, alongside team challenges like crate stacking and crossing the acid river.
Is there a full day option?
Yes, a full day of five or six activities runs 9:30am to 4pm, £43 on evenings and Saturdays or £51 on weekdays.
Do they do school trips?
There's a specific school activity day from 9:30am to 3pm covering five activities for £38.
Can we book for a birthday party?
Birthday parties and group bookings are both offered alongside the standard sessions.
How long do sessions last?
Sessions run one, two or three hours depending on how many activities you want, or you can go for the full day option.
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