24/08/2026
Here’s the availability for public bouldering at Fort Purbrook for this week.
We recommend checking this post for updates before you travel to us as these times may just change last minute.
A registered Charity which operates an Activity Centre & Equestrian Centre within 2 Victorian Forts.
The Peter Ashley Activity Centres provide a fantastic mix of physical and academic activities including: Archery, Air Rifle shooting, Assault Courses, Climbing, Horse Riding, Initiative Testing, Holiday Activities, and Team Building. The Centres provide unique and interesting venues where both individuals and groups can participate in a variety of activities in an outdoor and historical environmen
24/08/2026
Here’s the availability for public bouldering at Fort Purbrook for this week.
We recommend checking this post for updates before you travel to us as these times may just change last minute.
22/08/2026
🔺 Extra places for Tuesday🔺
Looking for something to keep teenagers active this summer?
Teen Activity Days (School Years 8–11)
For just £25.30 they'll enjoy a full day of adventure, challenge and fun at
Here's the plan. . .
Tuesday 25th August
🏹 Archery • Bouldering • Air Rifle • Mountain Biking
➡️ https://bit.ly/4s7V1xF
Give them a day they'll be talking about , learning new skills, making friends and taking on exciting outdoor challenges!
Book today to avoid missing out!
*Activities may be subject to change due to weather conditions.*
21/08/2026
Our Limitless Activity Days are back at for the Summer holidays.
🔺Inclusive activity days for young people with additional needs and their families.
🔺Our indoor and outdoor activities are specially adapted to suit individual needs, ensuring everyone can learn, achieve, laugh and enjoy the experience together.
🔺Activities include adapted bouldering, bushcraft and woodland skills, archery and rifle shooting
Our last session for this summer is next Monday 24th where the activities planned are Bushcraft and Archery.
Just £13.20 per young person.
Start time: 11:00
(bushcraft is at 11:00 and archery is at 12:45)
One parent or carer must remain on site with each young person and attends free.
ℹ️https://peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk/limitless/
☎️ To book - please call us on 02392 321223
20/08/2026
🚵The Big Bike Revival at Fort Purbrook
Get back on your bike with FREE Learn to Ride and Learn to Fix sessions at Fort Purbrook.
❔Why
The Big Bike Revival events are designed for adults who don’t cycle or haven’t cycled in a while with the aim to overcome common barriers to cycling and get your confidence back!
❔Where
We are offering the following FREE workshops and training sessions for adults here at Fort Purbrook.
❔When
LEARN TO FIX
📅24th Aug 10:00 - 12:00
LEARN TO RIDE
📅7th Sept 14:00 - 16:00
No bike? No problem, you can borrow ours during the session.
Book your place here: https://bit.ly/47flwHe
ℹ️ https://www.cyclinguk.org/bigbikerevival
📍PO6 1BJ
Cycling UK
05/08/2026
Unmissable Summer Fun: Activities for All Ages - https://mailchi.mp/peterashleyactivitycentres/unmissable-summer-fun-activities-for-all-ages
05/08/2026
We'd love to hear your thoughts . . .
Help us unlock the story of Fort Widley's Hidden Cold War Bunker
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund work is now under way to explore the future of Fort Widley's hidden Cold War Control Centre.
As part of the project, your feedback will help us understand what matters most to visitors and shape future plans to improve access, interpretation and the overall visitor experience of the Cold War Bunker.
Every response will play an important role in helping us bring this hidden piece of Portsmouth history to life for future generations.
Here's the link to the survey and it really does only take a few minutes to complete!
👇
https://forms.gle/XYEnfQZrni6yDHDu7
We' be delighted if you could share this far and wide with your friends and family too! 🙏
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🚴Have you got the app?
Love this initiative from our friends over at
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https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20260721-about-bc-news-From-Sofa-To-Saddle--New-App-From-British-Cycling-and-Lloyds-Aims-To-Get-The-Nation-Active--As-Half-Of-Brits-Spend-Over-18-Hours-A-Week-On-The-Sofa-0
https://peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk/mountain-biking/
| Monday | 8:30am - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 1pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 1:30pm |