Apprenticeships Open for the 2027 Season
Love the Outdoors? Turn It Into a Career!
We're looking for the next generation of Outdoor Instructors to join our award-recognised apprenticeship programme. If you enjoy being active, working with people and taking on new challenges, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Earn while you learn, gain instructor qualifications, develop lifelong skills and help others build confidence through adventure. Previous apprentices have gone on to work across the UK and around the world.
Ready for your adventure?
October Festivities
Diwali Lights - 31st October 2026
Celebrate Diwali by the water with a magical evening of lights, music, and family fun on Saturday 31st October, 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Enjoy stunning light displays, a live DJ, toasted marshmallows around the fire pit, and warm drinks. For those looking for extra excitement, activity tickets are available for climbing, bell boating, balance beams, aerial trekking, and the Powerfan. Everyone is welcome to join us for this unique Festival of Lights celebration. ✨
Halloween - Spookathon and More - 30th, 31st October 2026
Join us on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October for a weekend of spooky outdoor fun. Take on our thrilling Halloween Spook-a-thon on Friday evening, then return on Saturday morning for our Halloween Spooky Paddle Social or Halloween Archery: Shoot at Your Pumpkin. With fancy dress encouraged and plenty of Halloween-themed fun, it's the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season with family and friends.
October Holiday Scheme is coming
Every school holiday LOPC offers childcare provision like no other.
From climbing and paddlesports to team games and outdoor challenges, each day is packed with engaging activities designed to build confidence, skills, and friendships in a safe and supportive environment.
Each different school holiday has it's own unique twist with different environments, weather and themes.
With experienced instructors, flexible booking options, and a focus on fun and wellbeing, it’s the perfect way to keep children active, entertained, and inspired over the holidays.
Family Activities Every Weekend
We have lots of activities going on every weekend you can book on to, including our SATURDAY MORNING SOCIAL PADDLE. Click on the button below and then click on the activity you're interested in.
or click here to book on to the Saturday Social Paddle.
Or if you want to come on a set day, click on the link below, enter the date and see what we have available.
Christmas Extravaganza 2026
Join us on Saturday 12th December 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, for a magical festive day packed with outdoor adventure, family fun and Christmas cheer at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.
Entry to the event is free, with an Activity Wristband available for those wishing to take part in our Christmas-themed activities. Take on Santa's chimney zipline challenge, climb festive towers, enjoy a carol-singing bell boat ride, try Christmas archery, tackle the Elf Rescue balance beam, solve our Christmas puzzle trail, paddle through our candy cane canoe slalom, and create your own festive bauble in our woodcraft area.
There will also be special festive experiences available to book separately, including Santa's Grotto, where children can meet Santa and receive a gift, and our popular Christmas Wreath Making sessions. These activities can be booked independently, and do not require an Activity Wristband.
With activities for all ages, seasonal treats, and plenty of Christmas spirit, our Christmas Extravaganza is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Wrap up warm and join us for a day of adventure, creativity and festive fun! 🎄✨
Green Adventures is here!
We’re excited to launch Green Adventures, a new section of our website that brings together Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre’s commitment to sustainability, environmental learning and responsible outdoor adventure. Green Adventures showcases how we care for our site, reduce our impact, and inspire young people, schools, communities and partners to connect with nature and protect the environment for the future.
Community Fund
At Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre (LOPC), we believe outdoor adventure should be for everyone.
That’s why we’ve created the Community Fund—a dedicated initiative to help people who face barriers to accessing our activities experience the joy, challenge, and learning opportunities that the outdoors can offer.
Home Education with added Adventure
Our Home Education support is here again and expanding. You can find out more information here.
Or you can book online here
Birthday Party You'll Never Forget
Book your birthday party at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre this summer. Give your children the birthday they'll never forget.
At LOPC there are the various ways you can participate in our activities either as an individual, a couple or a family
At Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre we are passionate about providing quality Childcare based here at the Centre and at specific off-site locations.
Our programmes integrate engaging themes and challenges, providing fast-paced, creative, alternative and inherently safe outdoor activities. We will give you something different that the whole team can enjoy and remember for a long time.
Parties
No matter your age or the occasion, an LOPC Party could be just right for you and your guests!
