Attraction Information
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Water Sports
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Sailing and Kayaking
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Climbing
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Activity Centres
Suitable for ages: Young Children (4-8), Older Children (9-12) and Teenagers (13-18)
Venue type: Outdoor
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
Get outdoors and active. Come to Haven Banks and try paddling a canoe on the river, or climbing our 23 metre tower and jumping off it! Yes, you can abseil down or do the power fan Descent: it's like a bungee jump.
They also do sailing and windsurfing at the centre and on the Exe Estuary. If you fancy travelling onto the coast they run sea kayaking tours or you could try coasteering.
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre are based in a state of the outdoor facility on Exeter key built in 2014. Plenty of car parking close to the centre.
- School Holiday Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Ofsted Registered and accept Childcare Vouchers as payment
- Birthday Parties
Facilities
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Picnics Allowed
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Toilets Available
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Disabled Toilets Available
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Wheelchair Friendly
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Parking Available Nearby
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Pushchair Friendly
Getting There and Contact Information
Address
Haven Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8DP, England
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre is located on the east side of the Exeter Shipping Canal between the River Exe and Exeter Canal Basin. The main entrance to the Centre on the canal side of the building and is accessed on foot or by bicycle by crossing the Piazza Terracina or by one of the many surrounding foot/cycle paths.
Contact
Click here to visit Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre's website
01392 400150
Standard Opening Times and Pricing
Opening hours
With the exception of 2 weeks at Christmas Open all year round. School Holidays 8:00 - 18:00 Weekends 9:30 - 16:30 Private bookings at times to suit.
Pricing
From £7.50 per person 2 hour instructed activity session. Hire from £10 for 2 hours. Up to 6 people Kayaking from £67 Up to 6 people Windsurfing from £72 Up to 6 people Caving from £58 Wide range of activities, training, & events available with full list of these accessible on their website! Childcare payments accepted.
More Information
Weather policy
Generally, only thunderstorms impact on activity sessions and hire.
Toilets
Extensive changing, shower and toilet facilities at the Centre including single, group and family changing. Full disabled access and changing also available.
Clothing requirements
Full clothing list available online and at the time of booking.
Parking facilities
Local parking available at Haven Road carpark and Quay Carpark both a 2 minute walk from Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre.
Public transport
The Centre is on the main Matford Park and ride bus route. St Thomas Train station is a 10 minute walk from the Centre. Central station and St Davids Train station are a 20 minute walk from the Centre.
Eating information
Indoor facilities available for lunches/parties. They can arrange food for you from local caterers. Parents often supply their own food for parties.
