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About

Cobnor Activities Centre is a not-for-profit outdoor education charity located on the beautiful Chichester Harbour — an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where land, sea, and wide open skies create the perfect backdrop for adventure, learning, and connection.

We specialise in fun, safe, and fully instructed outdoor activities for children, young people, adults, families, schools, youth organisations, and corporate teams. Our diverse programme includes:

On the Water

Sailing (dinghy & keelboat)
Kayaking
Canoeing
Raft building
Stand-up paddleboarding
Coastal journeys and water-based team challenges

On the Land

Pritchard Adventure Course (high and low elements)
Archery
Climbing
Bushcraft & outdoor skills
Orienteering and problem-solving challenges
Nature-based activities around the harbour
 

With over 75 years of experience, our fully qualified instructors deliver sessions that build confidence, teamwork, resilience and wellbeing — whether it’s a child trying sailing for the first time, a family discovering new skills outdoors, or a corporate team reconnecting in nature.

As a charity, we are committed to making outdoor learning accessible, inclusive, and transformative. Every booking supports our community work with schools, youth groups, and individuals who benefit from opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.

Set against the tranquil waters of the harbour, Cobnor offers the perfect blend of adventure, coastal tranquillity, and meaningful connection. From family adventures to team away days and multi-activity programmes, Cobnor is a place where people come to experience the outdoors at its very best.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible / disabled toilet
  • Accommodation available for visitors with disabilities
  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Ramp/Level Access

Catering

  • Packed lunch available
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Duration

  • Duration - half day activities to 5 day residential trips

Establishment Features

  • Accommodation on site
  • Cater for Corporate events
  • Cater for school groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Equipment/clothing available for hire
  • Equipment/clothing free of charge
  • Experience level - advanced
  • Experience level - beginner
  • Experience level - intermediate
  • First Aid
  • Fully qualified instructors
  • Instructor training
  • Insurance included
  • Lessons/courses available
  • Self guided walks/cycle rides
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Towels available
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Leisure Facilities

  • Water sports facilities - sailing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP). raft building

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal

Suitability

  • Batchelor Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • Dog Owners
  • Families
  • School Trips

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Packed lunches available

What to bring

  • Warm Clothing

What's included

  • Drink Provided
  • Equipment Provided
  • Food Provided

Map & Directions

Cobnor Activities Centre Trust

Type:Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Chidham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8TE

Tel: 01243 572791

Opening Times

Open New Year
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