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Mount Cook Adventure Centre Mount Cook is a not-for-profit Adventure Centre dedicated to providing access to the outdoors. Our Centre is perfect for school groups, youth groups (e.g.

Mount Cook Adventure Centre is a new not-for-profit organisation which opened in July 2016, in Derbyshire. We are dedicated to providing outdoor activities and learning for all, especially young people and those who would not otherwise have the opportunity. Our purpose-built Centre can accommodate 140 guests in modern bedrooms, and a further 40 guests on our secure onsite camping paddock. Unique features of our eco-building include an indoor climbing wall, an onsite high-ropes course and a 10m high rooftop terrace. We welcome groups big or small, and people of all ages and abilities to our Centre! You can come to Mount Cook for a residential of any length, an activity day, half-day, or an after-work evening session (available in Spring and Summer). NCS or Prince's Trust), badge groups (e.g. Scouts & Guides), family or friend annual gatherings, corporate team-building days and much more! Our glass-fronted Main Dining Hall also makes an impressive venues for celebrations, birthday parties, annual AGMs, conferences and even weddings!

Looking to deepen your bushcraft expertise? Our Competency Certificate Training is running from 17th to 19th November, a...
27/09/2026

Looking to deepen your bushcraft expertise?

Our Competency Certificate Training is running from 17th to 19th November, an intermediate course designed for those who've already completed the Award or have some prior experience delivering bushcraft skills.

It's a full and rewarding few days, running into the evening most days, and covering everything from edged tools and fire to bow drill, water, debris shelters, tree identification, natural navigation and cordage.

We provide all your meals and accommodation, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. £325 per person.

Book your place now, link in our bio.

24/09/2026

A Very Merry Mount Cook Christmas is coming ✨🎄 Join us on Saturday 5th December, 4pm til 8pm, for a full evening of festive fun at the Centre.

Wander our Christmas Fayre of local stallholders, meet Santa in his grotto, hunt down the Elf trail and get creative in our wreath and ornament classes. Then warm up with festive food, mulled w**e and carols round the campfire.

Adult entry is £2.50, under 16s just £1, and our Festive Crafts Workshop for kids (ages 5+) is £5 per child. Grab your tickets now at mountcook.uk/christmas 🎅🔥

📍 Mount Cook Adventure Centre, Middleton-by-Wirksworth

We're getting ready to deck the halls! Join us on Saturday 5th December for A Very Merry Mount Cook Christmas, our festi...
22/09/2026

We're getting ready to deck the halls!

Join us on Saturday 5th December for A Very Merry Mount Cook Christmas, our festive market and trail running from 4pm to 8pm. There's a wreath making class with a hot chocolate or mulled w**e included, ornament crafts for the kids and a chance to meet Santa for a photo.

We'll be sharing more details on our workshops very soon, so keep an eye on our page for the full line-up.

Tickets start from just £1 for market entry (including a free trail), and sessions are already filling up so we'd love for you to book early. See you there!

That's our logo, heading out tothe open Atlantic. 🌊We're proud to be backing Adam Jones and his Row2Inspire challenge, a...
16/09/2026

That's our logo, heading out tothe open Atlantic. 🌊

We're proud to be backing Adam Jones and his Row2Inspire challenge, a solo row across 3,000 miles of ocean this December. It takes a serious amount of grit to take on something like this, and we wanted to be part of it.

Our name's on his boat. Our support is behind him the whole way.

Follow to track his journey, and head to row2inspire.com to see how you can get involved too!

Pick an emoji, find your activity 🍄🌻🍓💎We all know the real personality test isn't your star sign, it's which emoji you'd...
13/09/2026

Pick an emoji, find your activity 🍄🌻🍓💎

We all know the real personality test isn't your star sign, it's which emoji you'd pick without thinking. Follow the line and find out what you should be doing at Mount Cook as soon as possible!

Swipe through to see which one's calling your name, then get in touch to book it in. 01629 823702 or [email protected]

10/09/2026

This is exactly why we do what we do. Thank you to this school group for such lovely feedback, we loved having you with us and can't wait to welcome you back for more adventures! 🔥🌲

This and Mount Cook Adventure Centre.Every one of these is a real moment from a real day here. The quiet bits, the muddy...
08/09/2026

This and Mount Cook Adventure Centre.

Every one of these is a real moment from a real day here. The quiet bits, the muddy bits, the bits that make you forget your phone exists for a few hours.

That's what we're actually selling. Not just activities, but days like this.

📍 Mount Cook Adventure Centre, Derbyshire
🔗 Link in bio to book

06/09/2026

We're hiring! 🏹

We're on the lookout for a Deputy Activity Manager to join our team on a maternity cover contract, 40 hours per week.

You'll be right in the thick of it, leading activities, supporting our instructors and helping every visitor have the best day out in the Peak District!

Sound like you? Head to the link in bio to find out more and apply.

📍 mountcook.uk/jobs-volunteering

03/09/2026

New term, new adventures! ✨

As a new school term begins, it’s the perfect time to look ahead and plan unforgettable outdoor experiences for your students. At Mount Cook, we believe learning extends far beyond the classroom wall, by building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong memories through hands-on adventure.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Monthly Blog, where we’ll be sharing our ultimate packing guide for autumn residentials to help your group stay warm, dry, and prepared! 🍂🧥

Spots fill up quickly - head over to www.mountcook.uk to secure your dates or get in touch to start planning your trip!

Calling all vendors, makers, and festive creators! ❄️Applications are officially OPEN for A Very Merry Mount Cook Christ...
01/09/2026

Calling all vendors, makers, and festive creators! ❄️

Applications are officially OPEN for A Very Merry Mount Cook Christmas! Join us in Middleton-by-Wirksworth for a magical evening of local holiday shopping and holiday cheer. ✨

🗓 Date: Sat 5 Dec 2026

⏰ Time: 16:00 – 20:00

📍 Location: Middleton

👉 Ready to apply? Tap the link in our bio!

(Or visit www.mountcook.uk/stallholders)

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Porter Lane
Matlock
DE44LS

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