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Axe throwing with B Outdoors: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens

Channel your inner warrior with family-friendly axe throwing. Ready to test your aim? Step up, take a deep breath, and hurl your axe!

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Like the Vikings of Northumbria, choose your weapon and wield your axe. Practise technique, accuracy and strength, and whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned thrower, you’ll feel the rush of excitement as your axe lands with a satisfying thud.

Participants will be in small groups and take turns during the 30-minute timeslot.

Minimum age requirement 11+. Participants must dress according to the below requirements. All participants will be asked to sign a consent form at the start of the session.

Booking required, £3 per participant. Spectators and supervising adults do not need to purchase a ticket. Normal admission also applies.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per participant£3.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Age 11+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Make your way to the activity field at the back of the gardens to meet Andy from BOutdoors. Staff at admissions will help direct you.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear and ensure that arms and legs are covered. Those not dressed suitably will be unable to take part, and we’re unable to offer refunds in this case.

Accessibility

The event takes place on a grassy field. There is a sloped paved incline up to the field, and a grassy medium-decline down into the field. If you have any questions about accessibility and whether this activity would be suitable for you, please email crookhallgardens@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Other

Axe throwing will take place a 10-minute walk from the main entrance. Participants must meet at the session area at least 10 minutes before their session start time. Under 18s must be supervised by a responsible adult. All participants will be asked to sign a consent form at the start of the session. We’re unable to offer refunds in any circumstances.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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