Essex Outdoors Harlow
A specialist climbing and paddle-sports centre, Essex Outdoors Harlow also boasts 'The Lock' one of the largest indoor climbing walls in the South East. You can access miles of tranquil waterways, the ideal environment to learn to canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard or scale the heights at Harlow High Adventure.
At a glance
Essex Outdoors Harlow is an oasis of urban adventure.
A specialist climbing and paddle-sport centre, Harlow is also home to ‘The Lock’ – one of the largest indoor climbing walls in the South East.
You can access miles of tranquil waterways, the ideal environment to learn to canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard.
Why not try reaching new heights on the Harlow High Adventure – exhilarating family fun for all on the high ropes course and outdoor climbing walls.
For further information, please get in touch. hello@essexoutdoors.com or call on 0345 200 4220.
Activities
- Archery
- Abseiling
- Bouldering
- Bumble
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- First Aid
- High Ropes
- Kayaking
- Low Ropes
- Mountain Boarding
- Off Road Biking
- Orienteering
- Raft Building
- Stand Up Paddleboards
- Mega Stand up Paddleboards
- Problem Solving
Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Climbing wall
- Conferencing
- Classroom
Image gallery
Where to find us
Featured events at Essex Outdoors Harlow Centre
The Lock Climbing Wall: Give it a go sessions (Adults)
If you want to see what all the fuss is about and want to try climbing for the first time, then this is the course for you. No experience required, just a desire to give it a go!
- Dates:
- March 27, 2025
- April 24, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- For adults
- Price: £22.00 (course fee includes all tuition and kit hire).
The Lock Climbing Wall: Kids Fun Climb
These fun sessions for children are ideal if they want to try climbing before committing to more structured lessons.
- Dates:
- March 29, 2025
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
- 8-16
- Price: £13.00
Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Harlow
Our action-packed activity day experiences run at our Harlow Centre during the school holidays and are the ideal way for young people aged 8-16 to try exciting new experiences in the outdoors.
- Dates:
- April 7, 2025
- April 8, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- April 11, 2025
- April 14, 2025
- (continued …)
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 8-16
- Price: £40.00 for the whole day. Book four days, get a fifth day free. (Individuals and siblings only).
Explore Essex
Search our parks and places to plan your perfect day out
Venues you may be interested in…
Belhus Woods Country Park
Over 300 acres in South Essex, Belhus Woods Country Park combines ancient woodland, kid's play area, meadows and lakes with a visitor centre and café.
- South Ockendon, Aveley, RM15 4XJ
Essex Outdoors Bradwell
Bradwell is a purpose-built coastal outdoor education centre, based on the River Blackwater Estuary. Offering water based sports and more to families, schools and businesses.
- Waterside Road, Southminster, CM0 7QY
Essex Outdoors Danbury
A purpose-built outdoor activity and residential site, Danbury offers a wide variety of activities including activities such as aerial trekking, canoeing, climbing and mountain biking in the heart of Essex for families, schools and businesses.
- Well Lane, Danbury, CM3 4AB