Moor House Adventure Centre

02/10/2026

Summer Camp 2027 - now taking provisional bookings
Looking ahead to Summer Camp 2027?
Moor House Adventure Centre offers a range of accommodation and camping options for Scout Groups, whether you're planning for a Troop camp, District event or larger summer camp.
Choose from:
Exclusive use of the Main House
Our newly renovated Bunkhouse
Private camping area with marquee and kitchen facilities included
Traditional field camping
We also offer 20+ activities on a self-led or instructor-led basis, allowing you to build a programme that suits your group's needs and budget.
To discuss availability or provisionally book your preferred dates, get in touch with the Moor House team.

Email
[email protected]
Website
www.moor-house.org.uk
Telephone
01915841703

Moor House provides outstanding educational and adventurous activities for schools, businesses, groups and individuals in the North East and beyond. We offer overnight accommodation, catering facilities and an experienced team of staff and instructors to help plan and run your visit.

14/09/2026

THIS HAS NOW BEEN COLLECTED

We have this metal cabinet we are passing on, Could anyone use it before it goes to the skip?

We would need this to be collected as soon as possible, No keys for the locks but these can be purchased from replacement keys online

31/08/2026

This is now fully booked!!!

Please get in touch to express your interest and be added to our waiting list for when we book our next course in.

27/08/2026

Due to this event being so popular, We have now added a second date.

We will be intouch with all groups on our waiting list however if you are interested in booking the 2nd date for our Christmas Trail this will be Sunday 13th December please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

📣 Calling all squirrels, Beavers and Cubs groups!!

🎄✨ Moor House Adventure Centre Christmas Trail ✨🎄

Join us for a magical Christmas adventure that’s perfect for Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs!

📅 Sunday 6th December
📍 Meeting Point: Moor House Adventure Centre

Follow our festive Christmas trail, enjoy fun activities along the way, and experience the magic of Christmas in the great outdoors!

🎅 What’s included?
🎄 Meet Santa in his cosy grotto
🎁 Receive a small Christmas gift
🔥 Bake festive treats with Mrs Claus around an open fire
☕ Warm up with a delicious hot chocolate (available to purchase)

🎅 Don’t forget to bring:
🥾 Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
💷 Cash if you’d like to purchase a hot chocolate
🎄 Your Christmas spirit!

A magical festive experience filled with Christmas cheer, outdoor adventure and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you to Moor House Adventure Centre!

🎁 Spaces are limited – book your place now at [email protected]

Pricing for this experience is £9 per person.

06/08/2026

Wow just Wow!!

I can not believe the response we have had for this event.

We now only have 1 time slot available, We will be looking at adding extra dates as more interest comes in.

My question to you is which dates would be helpful to yourselves?

📣 Calling all squirrels, Beavers and Cubs groups!!

🎄✨ Moor House Adventure Centre Christmas Trail ✨🎄

Join us for a magical Christmas adventure that’s perfect for Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs!

📅 Sunday 6th December
📍 Meeting Point: Moor House Adventure Centre

Follow our festive Christmas trail, enjoy fun activities along the way, and experience the magic of Christmas in the great outdoors!

🎅 What’s included?
🎄 Meet Santa in his cosy grotto
🎁 Receive a small Christmas gift
🔥 Bake festive treats with Mrs Claus around an open fire
☕ Warm up with a delicious hot chocolate (available to purchase)

🎅 Don’t forget to bring:
🥾 Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
💷 Cash if you’d like to purchase a hot chocolate
🎄 Your Christmas spirit!

A magical festive experience filled with Christmas cheer, outdoor adventure and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you to Moor House Adventure Centre!

🎁 Spaces are limited – book your place now at [email protected]

Pricing for this experience is £9 per person.

05/08/2026

📣 Calling all squirrels, Beavers and Cubs groups!!

🎄✨ Moor House Adventure Centre Christmas Trail ✨🎄

Join us for a magical Christmas adventure that’s perfect for Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs!

📅 Sunday 6th December
📍 Meeting Point: Moor House Adventure Centre

Follow our festive Christmas trail, enjoy fun activities along the way, and experience the magic of Christmas in the great outdoors!

🎅 What’s included?
🎄 Meet Santa in his cosy grotto
🎁 Receive a small Christmas gift
🔥 Bake festive treats with Mrs Claus around an open fire
☕ Warm up with a delicious hot chocolate (available to purchase)

🎅 Don’t forget to bring:
🥾 Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
💷 Cash if you’d like to purchase a hot chocolate
🎄 Your Christmas spirit!

A magical festive experience filled with Christmas cheer, outdoor adventure and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you to Moor House Adventure Centre!

🎁 Spaces are limited – book your place now at [email protected]

Pricing for this experience is £9 per person.

27/07/2026

🎯 NRSA R***e Course – Limited Spaces Available! 🎯

Ready to develop your r***e shooting skills?

Join us at Moor House Adventure Centre for our 2-Day NRSA R***e Course:

📅 7th–8th November
💷 £135 per person
📍 Moor House Adventure Centre

Whether you’re looking to gain new skills or work towards your NRSA qualification, this course is led by experienced instructors in a safe and supportive environment.

⚠️ Places are limited – book early to avoid disappointment!

21/07/2026

🌟 FINAL WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL DATES FOR 2026 🌟

Our diary is almost full, and we have just a few weekend residential stays left available this year!

If you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s the time to secure your place before our remaining weekends are gone.

📅 Limited weekend availability:

14th–16th August
21st–23rd August
28th–30th August
4th–5th September
18th–20th September
6th–8th November
27th–29th November
11th–13th December

✨ A welcoming, comfortable environment

🛏️ Accommodation sleeps 40 people in bunk beds

❤️ Professional, friendly care and support

Once these final weekend dates are booked, our 2026 weekend diary will be full.

📩 Get in touch today to check availability and book your weekend residential stay!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year—we look forward to welcoming our final weekend residents.

07/07/2026

Durham Scout Shop will be open tomorrow between 10am amd 12.30pm.

We will be back to our normal opening hours from Thursday

30/06/2026

🌟 School Holiday Club – Ages 8–14 🌟

Need childcare during the school holidays? We've got you covered!

Our holiday club offers a fun, safe, and engaging day filled with:
🎨 Creative activities
⚽ Sports & games
🤝 Team challenges
😊 New friendships
🌳 Outdoor fun (weather permitting)

📅 Ages: 8–14 years
💷 £60 per child, per day

Please note: A minimum of 10 children must be booked for each day for the session to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, your booking will be confirmed. If we don't reach the minimum, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

📩 To book or find out more, email: [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

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