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About
Alfresco Adventures Ltd is an outdoor activity organiser and tour operator based in Richmond, New Zealand. Their mission is to inspire people to enjoy and experience the great outdoors in North Yorkshire and the Lake District. They offer a wide range of activities including archery, canoeing, caving, challenge events, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, gorge walking, guided walks and navigation courses, kayaking, mountain biking and road cycling, raft building, rock climbing and abseiling, stand-up paddleboarding, team building days, trail and fell running.
Alfresco Adventures aims to provide memorable adventures suitable for people of all ages, experience levels, and abilities. They understand the importance of getting fresh air and exploring the outdoors for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. They believe that taking a break from the “Rat Race” is crucial and offer opportunities to escape into nature.
In addition to providing outdoor adventures, Alfresco Adventures also focuses on education. They believe that the outdoors offers valuable learning experiences, from discovering flora and fauna to understanding weather patterns. They emphasise the importance of respecting the outdoors and teach their clients to use common sense in all their activities. The team's expertise helps clients discover their inner adventurer, similar to renowned outdoor expert Ray Mears.
Alfresco Adventures works with individuals, small groups, sports teams, the armed forces, stag and hen groups, school groups, and a wide range of businesses. They tailor their activities to meet the needs of each group and provide expert guidance and support throughout the adventures.
Customer testimonials highlight the excellent service provided by Alfresco Adventures. Clients mention the friendly and knowledgeable guides, the fun and challenging activities, and the professional and safe environment created by the team. From climbing and canoeing to raft building and outdoor first aid courses, Alfresco Adventures delivers unique and memorable outdoor experiences.
Whether you are a first-time adventurer or an experienced outdoor enthusiast, start your alfresco adventure with Alfresco Adventures Ltd today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We run a range of shared experiences and activities including mountain biking and road cycling, kayaking, canoeing, trail and fell running, archery, and rock climbing and abseiling, along with options like team building days and guided walks and navigation courses.
You can take part in guided outdoor sessions such as cycling, paddlesports and navigation, and we also support experiences for individuals, small groups and wider group activities like children’s parties and schools and youth groups.
You can start by browsing our activities and choosing what you want to do for your group size, or you can pick up gift vouchers if you’re buying for someone else.

