Since 1989 Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre has offered quality tuition in outdoor activities. This provision has been available to schools, youth groups and the general public, continuing the proud tradition of water based activities on Hollingworth Lake.
We continue to develop the number and variety of courses and activities that we have on offer in order to meet the demands of our ever increasing customer base and to ensure that we have the right activities to fulfil all of our customers’ requirements.
What really matters to us is providing a quality experience to you or your group, helping you to make the most of your time spent with us. Our team of qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff will ensure that all of your needs are met, and your expectations exceeded. We ensure that our quality of instruction remains high through regular staff training sessions and through actively encouraging all of our staff team to seek out appropriate personal and professional development opportunities.
Whether you are new to your chosen activity, working towards one of the many National Governing Body awards, looking to gain a professional instructional qualification or just looking for an enjoyable way to spend your leisure time we will have the right course or activity for you. If you don’t see what you want just call us at the Centre and we will be more than happy to put together a specially designed course or programme to suit your needs and aspirations.
We continually replace and update our range of equipment to ensure that we maintain our already high standards, and to remain in touch with customer demands and changes in the outdoor industry. Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre is the Royal Yachting Association’s OnBoard centre for the North West of England. OnBoard is a scheme set up by the RYA, the National Governing Body for sailing and windsurfing in Great Britain. We have a dedicated OnBoard Development Officer on-site and we are actively working with schools, youth groups and community groups to increase the opportunities for young people to get involved in all of the activities on offer at the Centre. Our OnBoard Development Officer will work with you to offer assistance with all aspects of your booking and activity (for more information please see the schools, groups and parties section).
The Lady Alice
Our 34-foot passenger boat, the Lady Alice, continues a long tradition of passenger boats on Hollingworth Lake. The Lady Alice runs every Saturday and Sunday afternoon throughout the season (April-September) and also on weekday afternoons during the school summer holidays. We operate full trips around the lake lasting 20-25 minutes and half trips across the lake (depending upon water levels).
Rowing Boats
Our rowing boat fleet is available for hire on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from April – September and on weekday afternoons throughout the school summer holidays, depending upon weather conditions (please contact the Centre regarding rowing boat availability to avoid disappointment). Rowing boats are hired out for 30 minutes, at a cost of £4.50. Please note that under 14s must be accompanied in the boat by an adult.
