2026 Short Breaks

30 weekends of adventure built to achieve your potential
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Short Breaks

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Outdoor Venues

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Becoming Independent Adults

Our short breaks are all about building independence through real adventure in the outdoors.

We don’t believe in sitting inside all weekend — we head out into the Peak District, where the learning happens by doing.

A typical Saturday might mean exploring underground caves, climbing natural rock faces, or taking to the water in a kayak. It’s active, hands-on, and genuinely useful.

Each weekend gives Adventurers the chance to try something new, grow in confidence, and pick up skills that go well beyond the activity itself — things like teamwork, resilience, and getting stuck in.

Add to that a good group of people, time around the campfire or in the common room, and a proper sense of achievement by Sunday — and you’ve got a weekend that really makes a difference.

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Here's All You Need To Know For 2026

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Our 3 Homes From Home

Where We'll Be Resting Our Heads

Each one offers something slightly different, but they all share the same goal — to give Adventurers a safe, comfortable place to stay while they take on the outdoors.

Set in some of the most beautiful parts of the Peak District, these centres are the base for everything we do over the weekend — whether that’s heading out for a paddle, tackling a hill walk, or winding down with a Saturday night disco.

We’ve chosen each venue because it supports what we’re all about: building confidence, encouraging independence, and helping Adventurers achieve their potential through adventure.

If you’re coming along on one of our 2026 short breaks, here’s what you can expect from where you’ll be staying.

 

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Our Promises To You

✅ Handpicked venues in some of the UK’s most exciting outdoor locations


✅ Activities built to challenge, support, and unlock every Adventurer’s potential


✅ Real-world life skills learned through real adventure


✅ A step closer to becoming confident, independent adults


✅ Time away from parents and carers – with the space to grow


✅ Shared experiences that spark lasting friendships

❌ Stuck indoors all weekend doing puzzles and watching DVDs


❌ Endless cutting and sticking instead of real adventure


❌ Little to no meaningful interaction with others

❌ Left to sit around with nothing to do


❌ Anything that doesn’t push potential or build independence

All that adventure for just

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This year our pricing will be seasonally based

Winter Season Price: £675.00 plus £725 for one to one support

Summer Season Price: £725.00 plus £725 for one to one support

Winter Season: January - March & October - December

Summer Season: April - September

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the breaks?

Short breaks run from Friday afternoon (4:15pm) until Sunday afternoon (around 4:00pm).

Do I have to get myself to the venue?

No. Just arrive at one of our centres by 4:15 on Friday afternoon and we will provide the transport to and from the outdoor centre that we're using that weekend.

Do I have to attend the Day Service to come on a Short Break?

No! You don't have to be a current Adventurer to access our short breaks. You'll just need to get in touch with us via shortbreak@theadventureservice.com and express your interest. 

Can I pay for Short Breaks privately?

Yes. Please get in touch with us via shortbreak@theadventureservice.com to organise.