Friends of Downe Activity Centre

Friends of Downe Activity Centre We are a Registered Charity formed to save this historic site for the youth and community and preserve it for the future.

Do you want smiles like these??Our first Summer Activity Day has been full of smiles, families, fresh air and plenty of ...
18/08/2026

Do you want smiles like these??

Our first Summer Activity Day has been full of smiles, families, fresh air and plenty of outdoor fun!

And the good news? We’re doing it all again TOMORROW and THURSDAY! ☀️🌳

If you’re looking at these photos thinking, “my kids would love that”, there’s still time to get them booked in.

👉 BOOK NOW:
https://downeactivitycentre.org.uk/summer-activity-days/

Choose from:
Archery
Tomahawk Throwing
Pedal Karts
Grass Sledging
Low Ropes

PLUS, we’ve released a limited number of sessions on our 75-METRE ZIP LINE for tomorrow and Thursday morning! 😮 Fly across one of our valleys and into the woods. It’s a brilliant way to start your day at Downe.

You can book a full day or individual activity sessions. Come and create a few smiles of your own! 😁

👉 BOOK NOW:
https://downeactivitycentre.org.uk/summer-activity-days/

Interested in doing your Dofe Gold Residential, or your volunteering/ skill sections of your DofE with us? Look out for ...
18/08/2026

Interested in doing your Dofe Gold Residential, or your volunteering/ skill sections of your DofE with us?

Look out for dates for upcoming residential and information about our volunteer groups which will be coming in the next few weeks 👀🗓️

🚨 JUST RELEASED – ZIP LINE SESSIONS! 🚨We’ve just added something extra to our Summer Activity Days this Wednesday and Th...
17/08/2026

🚨 JUST RELEASED – ZIP LINE SESSIONS! 🚨

We’ve just added something extra to our Summer Activity Days this Wednesday and Thursday only… our amazing 75-metre Zip Line!

Launching from above one of Downe’s valleys, you’ll fly 75 metres across the valley and straight into the woods and we’ve released just FOUR morning sessions across this Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August.

🎟️ BOOK NOW: https://downeactivitycentre.org.uk/summer-activity-days/

If you’ve been thinking about booking an Activity Day, now’s the time!

☀️ Come for the full day and make a proper summer adventure of it, or choose individual sessions.

As well as the newly released Zip Line, there’s:

Archery
Tomahawk Throwing
Pedal Karts
Grass Sledging
Low Ropes

Tickets are already selling fast, and with only four Zip Line sessions available, we expect these new slots to go quickly.

One last big outdoor adventure at Downe before school’s back? We think flying 75 metres across a valley should do it! 😎

🎟️ BOOK NOW: https://downeactivitycentre.org.uk/summer-activity-days/

16/08/2026

Tell me you’ve just had a whole site booking that used every bed without telling me…

15/08/2026

Activity of the Week: Pedal Carts 🏎️🏁🛞

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be Mario? Look no further 🍄🐸🏎️

And that is a wrap of our DofE Residential 2026! 🧡🌳🎉Thank you to all those who have helped this week, it has been an ama...
13/08/2026

And that is a wrap of our DofE Residential 2026! 🧡🌳🎉

Thank you to all those who have helped this week, it has been an amazing week with some amazing humans.

Look out for dates for 2027 👀🗓️

Happy International Youth Day !!Of course we had to shout out our amazing DofE Gold Award residential volunteers who hav...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day !!

Of course we had to shout out our amazing DofE Gold Award residential volunteers who have worked so hard this week on site maintenance and many smaller projects.

Look out for dates for 2027 👀

Thank you to Peter Fuller for helping us look after all our amazing ancient woodland. Here is them at work removing an o...
10/08/2026

Thank you to Peter Fuller for helping us look after all our amazing ancient woodland.

Here is them at work removing an old and diseased tree that was becoming dangerous for our visitors.

☀️ SUMMER ACTIVITY DAYS ARE NEARLY HERE! ☀️Looking for one last adventure together before the kids head back to school?J...
09/08/2026

☀️ SUMMER ACTIVITY DAYS ARE NEARLY HERE! ☀️

Looking for one last adventure together before the kids head back to school?

Join us NEXT WEEK at Downe Activity Centre for three action-packed Summer Activity Days:
📅 Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2026

There’s plenty to get stuck into:
• Archery
• Tomahawk throwing
• Pedal karts
• Grass sledging
• Low Ropes

Choose a full day of activities or book an individual session to fit your plans.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!
Spaces are limited, so don’t leave it too late. Get the kids (and adults!) outdoors, active and having fun before the summer holidays come to an end.

BOOK NOW: https://downeactivitycentre.org.uk/summer-activity-days/

Who’s ready for a day at Downe? ☀️

Activity of the Week: Zip Line 🪂🌿🌳🪢Take the leap! This weeks activity is all about soaring through the trees on our zipl...
08/08/2026

Activity of the Week: Zip Line 🪂🌿🌳🪢

Take the leap! This weeks activity is all about soaring through the trees on our zipline. Who’s brave enough to give it a go?

For more information on how to book our Zip Line activity visit our website or reach out through social media.

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Downe Activity Centre
Orpington
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