Business Details
11 Years
experience
Outdoor Adventure Centre in Staffordshire
Tittesworth Water Sports & Activity Centre and Activity Centre has established itself as one of Staffordshire's leading independent activity providers since opening in summer 2015. As a family-run business with over 20 years of combined water sports expertise, we hold the highest British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and have achieved the British Canoeing Quality Mark since 2017. Our centre operates on the shores of Staffordshire's second-largest reservoir, offering access to 190 acres of stunning waters bordered by the Peak District National Park. We specialise in delivering paddlesport activities, land-based adventures, and first aid training to individuals, families, and groups.Our facilities have expanded significantly since 2015, including quadrupled storage capacity for equipment and enhanced changing facilities. We maintain rigorous safety standards with highly qualified staff and top-quality equipment from trusted suppliers. As a British Canoeing Delivery Partner since 2021, we offer awarding body courses covering personal skills, leadership, and instructing. Our 2024 Learning Outside the Classroom accreditation demonstrates our commitment to educational excellence for school groups. We continually develop our offerings, introducing activities like Roaches climbing experiences and enhanced target sports in 2023.
Services
Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Canoeing
Bushcraft
First Aid Training
Target Sports
Climbing
Hill Walking
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 20+ years of water sports expertise
- British Canoeing Delivery Partner with accredited instructors
- Purpose-built facilities at Staffordshire's second-largest reservoir
- Comprehensive safety framework with qualified staff
- Award-winning educational programmes for schools
Associations and certifications
- British Canoeing Quality Mark
- Learning Outside the Classroom
What people say
Fabulous staff
Well organised
Great bunch of coaches
Stunning views
Sensible safety measures
Services
Paddleboarding (SUP)
Our stand-up paddleboarding activities cater to all skill levels at Staffordshire's largest reservoir. We provide top-quality equipment and expert guidance for beginners through our taster sessions and advanced paddlers seeking personal skills development. The scenic waters offer ideal conditions for exploring the Roaches' dramatic gritstone edges while our qualified instructors ensure safety and technique improvement.
British Canoeing Courses
We deliver accredited British Canoeing programmes from entry-level Discover Awards to advanced leadership qualifications. Our courses combine practical skill development with safety training, led by instructors holding the highest BCAB qualifications. Participants gain nationally recognised certifications while exploring Tittesworth's 190-acre reservoir, with progression pathways from personal skills to instructor training.
Target Sports
Our target sports sessions offer unique outdoor experiences with full safety briefings and equipment provided. Activities include archery, axe throwing, and catapult experiences set in our countryside location. These team-building activities combine fun with skill development, suitable for groups seeking alternative adventure experiences beyond traditional water sports.
First Aid Training
Ofqual-regulated first aid courses delivered by experienced outdoor industry professionals. We offer three-day First Aid at Work programmes, emergency response training, and CPR/AED specialism courses. Our practical approach combines outdoor coaching expertise with real-world emergency preparedness, certificated through NUCO Training and First Aid Awards.
Group Adventure Packages
Tailored packages for schools, corporate teams, and special occasions featuring multi-activity programmes. Options include raft building, bushcraft skills, and hill walking adventures designed to foster teamwork and leadership. Our experienced staff create custom itineraries combining water sports with land-based challenges to meet specific group objectives and ability levels.
People
Paul Bull
Founder
With over 15 years' experience in outdoor education, Paul established the centre in 2015 building on his successful coaching business started in 2009. He holds the highest British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and oversees all water sports operations.
Questions
What age groups can participate in your activities?
Our activities cater from age 8 upwards, with family sessions and advanced courses for experienced paddlers.
Do I need prior experience for taster sessions?
No prior experience is required - our taster sessions are designed for complete beginners with expert instructor support.
Are safety measures in place for water activities?
We maintain strict safety protocols including equipment checks, instructor-to-participant ratios, and British Canoeing Quality Mark standards.
Can I book corporate team-building packages?
Yes, we create custom corporate packages combining water sports and land activities for team development.
What first aid qualifications do you offer?
We provide Ofqual-regulated First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid, and CPR/AED courses certified through NUCO and FAA.
Are there accommodation options nearby?
While we don't provide accommodation, our location near Leek offers various local hotels and self-catering options for visitors.
