Manley Mere Sail Sports, Adventure Trail, Chameleon Bar & Restaurant, Corporate Days Out & Weddings
Schools and Youth Organisations

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What We Offer

Manley Mere is an outdoor activities centre, centrally situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. On site we have a 40 acre lake and watersports centre, a large adventure trail and orienteering course and woodland areas containing many indigenous trees and a large variety of wildlife and water birds.

Our excellent facilities, experienced and qualified staff and wide range of equipment and activities all serve to provide a stimulating experience for your learners. Catering for all primary and secondary age groups, our facilities are large enough to accomodate up to 200 pupils and we are flexible and keen to put together a programme that meets your needs.
  • Multi-activity fun sessions
  • Team-building/interpersonal skills activities
  • NGB-recognised RYA dinghy/windsurf and BCU canoe/kayak sessions for all levels
  • Curriculum-enhancement courses for geography, science and PE
A Wide Choice
Courses can include any of these activities:
  • Canoeing and Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Stand up paddleboarding
  • Raftbuilding and team games
  • Orienteering, GPS Orienteering, themed activities and treasure hunts
  • Adventure trail and aassault course
  • Classroom and outdorr learning space

Here at Manley Mere, our aim is to provide schools and staff with a straight forward, easy to manage solution to your outdoor learning and adventure needs. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff are ready to help you plan, organise and conduct a successful trip - and most importantly - ensure a memorable and enjoyable time for your learners.


We believe in having the best equipment with great instructors in an exciting and inspirational environment giving youngsters a fantastic experience. Our watersports programmes can work towards nationally recognised qualifications or a full multi-activity programme gives a taster of a wide range of activities.

RYA Dinghy Sailing and Windsurfing Courses
Thanks to modern technology, these fun and exhilarating sports are accessible and easy to learn. At Manley Mere we offer everything from 2 hour taster sessions to full 2 day courses leading to RYA certificates.

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  • Build personal confidence through learning new skills
  • Understand natural forces and harness the elements
  • Discover the science behind sailing - forces and motion, weather and tides
BCU Canoe and Kayak Courses
Still the easiest and most economical way to get a group out on the water; Canoeing and Kayaking are highly accessible and youngsters gain a sense of freedom as well as achievment. We offer a range of session choices from 1 hour introductions to full BCU courses.

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  • An engaging hands on practical activity
  • Great exercise - challenge perceptions about health and the outdoors

Raft-Building, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Team Games
These activities are great for getting youngsters working together and building confidence. Our instructors are full of ideas to challenge and develop learners, whilst also ensuring the activities are safe and enjoyable.

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  • Build team-working skills
  • Learn to communicate with peers in order to accomplish new challenges
  • Build decision making skills and risk awareness

The Adventure Trail, Orienteering and Outdoor Learning

The Adventure Trail
The adventure trail is a mile and a half long and takes about 2 hours to complete. The trail runs in woodland alongside a stream with objects to climb on, over, or to swing off, slide down or spin around. Many activities require propulsion from an energetic friend - as a result it's great for team building and laughs are garanteed.
  • Great fun for groups of all ages
  • Figure out the workings and the design of the apparatus
  • Builds an awareness of risks and hazards and encourages personal decision making

Orienteering/GPS Orienteering/ Themed Activities/Treasure Hunts

A great way to get out into the country side, get fit and learn new skills. The aim is to navigate a course using a map and or/compass or GPS, decide on the best route and if you are racing get to the finesh as quickly as possible! Here at Manley Mere we have developed a number of routes of different lenghs and difficulty both on and off water so theres something suitable for everygroup.
  • Build navigation map/compass/gps reading skills
  • Develop team work and group problem solving abilities
  • Great exercise - building confidence, stamina and mental determination

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Outdoor Learning
When delivered correctly, outdoor education offers a fantastic opportunity for students and staff to discover themselves and the world around them, whilst at the same time learning new skills. Taking part in adventurous activities in and out of the school environment can present you with unique opportunities to observe your young people and often see them in a different light.

Here are just a couple of ways a session at Manley Mere can inpsire your learners:
Geography - sustainable development and diversification - Manley Mere used to be a dairy farm. Discover how the business has developed into a thriving outdoor activity centre and have a go at some of the activities we have to offer.
Physics - forces and motion. Learn how a sail produces power and the forces on a sailing boat. Experiment with your new knowledge and try to keep the forces in balance - or you'll get wet!

Manley Mere offers a wide range of activities both on and off the water. We can work with you to tailor any of the courses to intergrate with your school curriculum.
If you would like further information on the activities we provide along with prices, please contact Kate or Jane on Tel:01928740243 or email info@manleymere.co.uk