Category Scouts Activities

We have a purpose-built air rifle range that can be used all year round. The range is mainly enclosed but offers a good view from the waiting area for observers…

This is a band new fun activity at the Centre. We use the tomahawk throwing area, to modernise a heritage activity. Using five targets and modern catapults, this is a…

Practice and improve your hand-eye coordination with our indoor-safe tomahawk throwing set. The blunted edges on the tomahawks ensure you won’t damage your belongings while fine tuning your aim. The…

A great introduction into the sport of archery .Using suction cup arrows, participants learn new skills in a safe environment, working on building strength and coordination while having fun doing…

Nerf guns are a great way to practice your aim and master the skill of hitting the target. Our light weight guns and foam pellets make this a safe, fun…

Pioneering’s all about using knots and lashes to create a structure using poles and rope. Once you’ve mastered the basics, the only limit is your imagination: you can design and…

Put your map reading skills to the test to spell out one of the secret code words. There are 3 levels of difficulty so you can choose which one best…

Our wide selection of lawn games means there’s something for everyone. A Tin-can alley, giant noughts and crosses, giant connect four and hoopla are a few that you might find!

Slacklining sessions at SJLC are set up in a triangle shape around the trees surrounding the back lawn. During a session, participants are challenged to build up to crossing the…

Start off by collecting us as many natural materials as possible then work as a team to create something amazing. Maybe a castle? A pirate ship? Or even a rocket?…

Here is our site map of Sir John Lowther Centre. It covers all the outside areas, activities and the centre itsself.

We have a purpose-built Archery range that is available all year round, weather permitting. The range is mainly enclosed but offers a good view from the waiting area for observers…

We have a purpose built Tomahawk throwing area, which is very popular with young people and adults alike. We have a range of different types of throwing tomahawks. Age restriction:…

We have a purpose-built air rifle range that can be used all year round. The range is mainly enclosed but offers a good view from the waiting area for observers…

A great activity for younger members or the oldest of kids who want a climbing challenge without extreme height, climb around the wall and never be too far from the ground.…

This area has been popular for many years. The large fire pit with benches installed around the side provides lots of seating and standing space for small and large events…

Our challenge course is great for all ages, and is currently being updated but still provides a challenge for most age groups. Whether using as time trial, team or an…

A man made climbing tower provides a challenge for all age groups over 6 years old. The tower stands on a concrete base with adequate safety matting and flooring, we…

Our pedal go-karts are available all year for use on the man made track located in the woodland area of our site. A number of karts are available to hire,…

Our man made tunnel system has proved very popular with all youth age groups, it is a woodworking concept thought of by one of the volunteers. It is very popular and…