Ninja Warrior

Hi everyone, Ruby here. It’s been a while. I would like to share my fantastic experience at the recently opened Ninja Warrior course in Chelmsford. It was so much fun and definitely a great activity to partake in with friends.

My friend and I visited this indoor adventure park and really enjoyed it. The course was challenging yet so much fun. It tested our strength, grip, determination and acrobatic skills. 

The park, was split between two courses. The first section was extremely challenging, it was almost identical to the course you see on TV, without the water! I was so excited to try and see if I could accomplish the course. Firstly, it started with the side loads you have to jump side to side on, which are always at the start of the course on TV. Then you have to jump, swing and grip on a multiple of different obstacles to make your way to the wall, which is slightly smaller. I recommend wearing some light gloves as it can make your hands sore.

It’s at this point your halfway through the entire route. There are more fun obstacles to test your ability, even toughened safety glass barriers that you have to climb through. That was really hard, because it requires strength in your arms and legs, balance, grip, coordination and speed. After that, you face the big warped wall, I always wondered what it would be like to try and climb it and I got the chance, it was amazing.

Over the other side of the park, there was a gigantic inflatable course as well, which was so fun as you could race one another along a challenging bouncy course. As well, as that there are climbing walls and another bouncy frame to climb and there is a slide at the top of the inflatable hill to slide down, even the adults loved it! Beside the obstacle course there was bouncy, inflatable balls that you had to try and run across to make it to the other side without falling, we really enjoyed this. Also, there was an area where you could combat against your friend to try and push each other off of the beam into the foam pit. This was so much fun and we did this several times.

Overall, this day out was extremely enjoyable and I would definitely go back to challenge the courses and wall again.

“Do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior?”

Ruby Xx

Ruby's verdict: 9/10, I really enjoyed climbing but after a while my hands felt sore. The bounce park was so good, I wish I spent more time in it!

Overall experience: A fantastic array of fun. There are obstacles the whole family can enjoy, whether you’re a Ninja in training, or you’re a Ninja master.

Price: Book online from £14.95 for 60 minutes

Fun Factor: Lots to discover, a fun day spent indoors.

Contact: www.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk

Havering Wins LYG Tampoline Gold!

A massive congratulations to the Havering LYG Trampoline team lead by Team Manager Gary Lewis. 

On Sunday 28th January 2024 our trampolining team (Aiden, Jaime, Lara, Maisie, Max, Pheobe, Riley, Rose, Samuel and Summer) competed in the London wide competition bringing home the Team Gold Medals and Overall Trampoline Trophy to Havering. They all performes solid routines to build their points together as a team in their different ability levels. 

Well Done Team Trampolining!

King George’s Outdoor Adventure Play Area

Hi everyone, Ruby here. This week I would like to share with you my experience visiting the newly refurbished King George's Playing Fields new outdoor Adventure Play Area, which is designed for children 8 years old and over. We booked our session in advance via Every One Active App.

As well as the recently opened play area, there are lots of other activities to participate in at this park like pitch and putt - Rascal Bay, another fantastic free playground, skate park, splash park, TAG Active and a couple of football pitches, which I enjoyed playing on with my mum and dad to practise some shots. We also took pleasure in relaxing with an ice cream and fruit juice on the new Pavilion cafe balcony, which overlooked the bowling green.

Once inside the play area, I could climb, slide and explore to my heart's content! I really liked the equipment because there were two fun slides to go down and obstacle courses underneath with swings, which I absolutely loved. It has a range of challenging structures, with both high and lower levels to be explored. However, I would advise to wear cycling gloves or just thin gloves in general because the whole play area is rope, which caused my hands to slightly blister after 25 minutes. Despite that, I loved all of the equipment, it was very exciting when trying each different area. Climbing helps your muscles in your upper and lower body and regular climbing can also improve your overall stamina.

For me, I liked the fact that there was a maximum number of children allowed in at the same time, this gave me a chance to have a go on everything even multiple times.

“There’s so much to explore when you're outside!”

Ruby Xx

Ruby's verdict: 8/10, I really enjoyed climbing and the slides but after a while my hands felt sore.

Overall experience: A fantastic array of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Price: Book online £2 for 55 minutes

Fun Factor: Lots to climb and explore, a fun day spent outdoors.

Contact: 01277 598886 or www.everyoneactive.com

Stubbers Adventure Centre

Hi everyone, it's me Ruby. I've visited Stubbers many times, for cross
country races and in primary school our year group had a two night stay
where we stayed in the Smash Camps area, I stayed in a large tent with bunk beds, which was my first time staying away from home but I really enjoyed it as there were so many activities to get involved in.

Stubbers is a great place for fun with family and friends as you can
participate in multiple activities like archery, paddle boarding,
kayaking and climbing. Recently, I tried indoor rock climbing and it
was so much fun. You wear a safety harness and are guided through to the best route to reach the top; you can go at your own pace or climb at the same times with friends.

When I went on the school trip, my favourite activities were paddleboarding (I was the only one not to fall off) and driving a Land Rover throughout a course, it was epic and such a
great experience!

Personally, I think it’s the perfect place to try an activity,
which you haven't tried before. For example, if you’re scared of
heights, you can work your way up the obstacle course until you reach
the highest level, when I tried it, I loved it!

Stubbers has recently added a whole new giant outdoor adventure playground, sand play and paddle beach area which is extremely fun and there are so many different things to go on like swings, hills, slides, bars, tunnels which are all made from wood, perhaps you can
challenge your friend to a race through the course.

If you are interested in visiting all year round you can purchase annual passes, which allows you into the adventure centre at any time throughout the year. You can also host birthday parties at Stubbers Adventure Centre, try banana boating, open canoeing, laser combat, survival, or target sport, which sounds amazing! I was given a gift voucher for Stubbers at Christmas and I can’t wait to visit again soon, It’s great to get together and start making some awesome memories.

"Have fun climbing high!"
Ruby Xx

Ruby's verdict: 10/10, lots of great activities to enjoy.

Overall experience: This adventure centre is really enjoyable and a
chance to try something new.

Price: visit https://www.stubbers.co.uk/book/adventures-for-individuals-and-families/27

Fun Factor: A great entertainment for you and the family to enjoy as a day out or over night stay.

Contact: 01708 224753 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. & www.stubbers.co.uk