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Activities
Hautbois has an excellent range of on-site activities
which can provide an action-packed stay with no additional transport costs
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Abseiling
We have a purpose-built abseil tower with 2 descents, the highest of which
is 10 metres. Our harness sizes cover from 5 years upwards. We offer both
wall abseiling and free abseiling. Instructors must have the current Norfolk
LEA Abseiling Award or higher or Guide Association Climbing and Abseiling
Qualification Level 1 or above endorsed for Hautbois.
 
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Aerial Runway
Our 150 metre wire will send you whizzing
through the trees at high speed, attached to a safety harness, from
the platform of a specially erected tower. All sessions are led
by a Hautbois instructor but groups must provide an adult to help
with every session.
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Climbing Wall 
Our pre-cast climbing wall offers a good introduction for beginners as
well as a challenge for those who are more experienced. 5 year olds and
upwards can use the wall.
Instructors must have the current Norfolk LEA Climbing Award or higher
or Guide Association Climbing and Abseiling Qualification Level 1 or above
endorsed for this wall.
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Archery
Our outdoor range provides a number of
distances from which to shoot enabling both introduction and more
advanced classes to be taught.Instructors must have a current GNAS
Leaders Certificate or higher.
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Open Canoeing
We have 3 open canoes which can take one group of 8 people with an instructor.
Located on the River Bure we have direct access to the water and sessions
can be just a 1½ hour introduction or an all day paddle up the
river and back.
Instructors must have a valid BCU Canoe or Kayak Level 1 coach Award or
higher.
Kayaking
Two groups of 8 can be run at the same time in our closed cockpit kayaks
which operate on our private cut (dyke giving access to the main river)
and the River Bure. The sessions are fun with lots of games to play and
provide a safe introduction to the sport.
Instructors must have a valid BCU Kayak Level 1 coach Award or higher.
Boulder Climbing
We have a purpose built climbing boulder
available for use by groups. This is hired out for own instructor sessions,
with guidelines for safety. Although not on the same scale as our climbing
wall it can provide quite a stiff challenge.
Rafting
Equipment for raft building is available. This consists of poles,
ropes and barrels, and sessions can be booked with or without Hautbois
instructors. There are enough components for the construction of two rafts
so groups can book both and challenge each other! Safety equipment is
provided, and must be worn once on the water. No formal qualifications
are required, but a basic knowledge of first aid and water safety are
needed.
Orienteering/Trail Finding?
We have several trails around the estate to challenge your skills
- be they problem solving, map reading or simply finding and identifying
trees. No qualifications are needed for these, but participants must be
careful of natural hazards on the site.
Session times (may be subject to change)
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Morning
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9.30 ~ 11.00
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11.15 ~12.45 |
Break
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Afternoon
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1.30 ~ 3.00
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3.15 ~ 4.45
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5.00 ~ 6.30
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Evening
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Break
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7.15 ~ 8.45
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Sessions are all 1½ hours long and charged
as groups of 8. All equipment is provided except for clothing where the
group is expected to dress appropriately for the conditions. Sessions
can be booked with or without an instructor from Hautbois and minimum
qualifications needed to run the sessions are shown above with the appropriate
activity. (Please note visiting instructors must present copies of certificates
required to the Centre Manager before the session can take place).
 
April 13, 2007
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