When you go quad biking in the north east, it's all about the Woodland Wander in Matfen Forest, located on the impressive Matfen Estate. This is the closest outdoor activity centre to Newcastle, yet it feels like you're truly in the wild, with vast countryside to explore. To start, you'll warm up in the training area, which includes the unique artificial forest. Once you've mastered that, you'll enjoy a lively game of quad footer- a fun mix of football and an agility course- and, as you might expect, it's a lot of fun. After the laughs, you'll be deemed ready for the main event: your woodland quad adventure in the north east. Driving through the woods, you'll encounter slopes, drops, ditches, and other natural obstacles. You'll navigate a network of paths that weave through this impressive site, guided by an instructor. After about an hour on the quads, you'll head back to civilisation. Following the activity, you might want to relax at one of the local inns scattered around this beautiful Northumberland countryside - raising a glass to a day of fun and adventure at the North East’s most enjoyable outdoor centre at Matfen!
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Overview
- Go off-road on a Woodland Wander Quad Adventure
- Enjoy exploring the scenic woodlands of Matfen
- Conveniently located 20 mins from Newcastle city centre
- Ride a 250cc or 350cc Quad
- This voucher is valid for One person
What's Included
- Enjoy a Woodland Wander Quad Adventure
- Explore the scenic woodlands of Matfen on a quad bike
- Ride a powerful 250cc or 350cc quad bike
- Start with a safety briefing and handling session in a training field
- Practice riding in a specially designed ‘artificial forest’
- Venture into the real woods once you're confident
- Enjoy a fun game of “Quad Footer”
- Total experience time: approximately 1.5 hours
Suitable For
- Minimum age 16
- Reasonable upper body strength is required to control the bikes on the demanding terrain
- Participants taller than 6ft 3ins and/or with a chest size larger than 46" may have difficulty accessing or controlling these vehicles
- Not suitable if you have back, neck or heart problems or during pregnancy
Availability
- Selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
- Matfen Estate
- Conveniently located a 20-minute drive from Newcastle City Centre
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 16 years
Maximum Height: 190.50 cm
Anything Else
- Not suitable for spectators
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
