Ackers Adventure, Ackers (ARC), Waverley Canal Basin, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0DQ

Call them on 0121 772 5111

Group hostel in the West Midlands

Ackers Residential Centre (ARC) is a purpose built accommodation set in 70 acres of semi rural land that is Ackers Adventure, a centre for outdoor adventurous activities, just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham.
The ARC has 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, refectory area with chairs and tables and a recreation room with a TV & DVD player, games and comfy seating. Facilities include ample secluded parking, showers and changing rooms, disability lift, self catering kitchen, function room, picnic and BBQ area. All groups get sole use of the ARC. On site the centre offers a 100m dry ski slope, toboggan slope, climbing walls, archery courses, zip wire, canoeing & kayaking on the Grand Union Canal (which runs straight though the site) and much more. Instructor led activities and lessons are available and can be pre-booked before your stay subject to availability. A stay at Ackers Adventure could also be combined with a visit to the famous Balti triangle, The Sea Life Centre, Cadbury World, Thinktank, The Bull Ring shopping centre, National Motorcycle Museum, the NEC as well as art galleries, museums, clubs, restaurants and theatres. Please note bedding is not provided. BYO sleeping bags.
Ackers Residential Centre (ARC) is a purpose built accommodation centre set in 70 acres of semi rural land just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. Perfect for The Sea Life Centre, Cadbury World, Thinktank, The Bull Ring shopping centre, National Motorcycle Museum & the NEC. With 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with TV, DVD, games and comfy seating. Ackers Adventure provide instructor led outdoor activities on site which can be incorporated into your stay.
Ackers Residential Centre (ARC) is a purpose built accommodation set in 70 acres of semi rural land that is Ackers Adventure, a centre for outdoor adventurous activities, just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham.
The ARC has 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, refectory area with chairs and tables and a recreation room with a TV & DVD player, games and comfy seating. Facilities include ample secluded parking, showers and changing rooms, disability lift, self catering kitchen, function room, picnic and BBQ area. All groups get sole use of the ARC. On site the centre offers a 100m dry ski slope, toboggan slope, climbing walls, archery courses, zip wire, canoeing & kayaking on the Grand Union Canal (which runs straight though the site) and much more. Instructor led activities and lessons are available and can be pre-booked before your stay subject to availability. A stay at Ackers Adventure could also be combined with a visit to the famous Balti triangle, The Sea Life Centre, Cadbury World, Thinktank, The Bull Ring shopping centre, National Motorcycle Museum, the NEC as well as art galleries, museums, clubs, restaurants and theatres. Please note bedding is not provided. BYO sleeping bags.

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Availability

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    26: 4x4, 5x2
  • Open:

    All year.
  • Price per night:

    Enquire for price.
  • Booking:

    Please book by email or phone.
  • Directions:

    Entrance off the Small Heath Highway (dual carriageway), see signs
  • Public Transport :

    A few minutes walk from Small Heath rail station.
  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Cathedral Cycle Route
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available February Half Term 2025 Available Easter 2025 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2025 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025

Facilities

aMixed dormitories
bSingle sex dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
fSleeping bags required
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
jShowers
[WiFi
uWithin 3 miles of NCN
wGroups Only

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News & Offers from Ackers Adventure

Ackers Adventure Outdoor Ed Centre provides great outdoor activities

September 13th 2024

Ackers Adventure Outdoor Centre is just the ticket for groups and families to enjoy outdoor activities. Whether it be releasing your inner Robin Hood with some archery or getting back to nature with bushcraft. If those aren’t for you, other outdoor entertainments are available. There’s no reason not to dust off your adventuring hat and book yourself an outing. The residential centre (ARC) is purpose-built accommodation with 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with comfy seating. Set in 70 acres just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. It has 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with TV, DVD, games and comfy seating. Ackers Adventure provide instructor led outdoor activities on site which can be incorporated into your stay.

tabogoning at ackers outdoor education centre
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Affordable half term holidays in the centre of Birmingham

February 4th 2022

Ackers Adventure is set in the heart of Birmingham. Our residential building is superbly placed to explore the wonders of the UK’s second city, or just let us provide the adventurous activities on our site. You are sure of a holiday to remember and at price that won’t break the bank

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