Vitalise Churchtown is an accessible residential activity Centre in Lanlivery, Cornwall.

We offer adventure activity breaks and one day activities for individuals, groups, schools and colleges.

Throughout the year we also offer weeks especially for families to enjoy a fun and active break together.

Our 12-acre site includes an activity lake, adventure course, small working farm, climbing and abseiling tower, nature reserve, camping field and archery range.

We cater for children and adults of all abilities. Children under six are welcome but may not be able to take part in some of the adventure activities.

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Our breaks

We offer one day activities and breaks lasting from two days to one week. There is a range of options available each day: take part in an exciting adventure activity, relax around our site or visit some of the many local tourist attractions.

Breakfast and evening meals are served in our Mill Restaurant and packed lunches are provided on both Centre and off-site days.

All the equipment and instruction you’ll need to enjoy your break is included.

About us

Vitalise Churchtown has been offering accessible adventurous activities to people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities since 1976 and has an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and experience of working with groups, as well as specialist equipment and a fantastic team of qualified instructors.

Our Centre

The Main Centre is listed and was developed from a series of old farm buildings. The walls are made from traditional local granite and have retained many of their original features. Also on site is Puddle Farm with goats, cows, chickens and Bruce, the farm cat. This small working farm forms the basis of some of the Centre’s day activities.

Adventure Activities Licence

Vitalise Churchtown holds an Adventure Activities Licence and has been inspected by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). Registration number R0039. The Licence can be viewed on the AALA website.

The licence covers the following activities:

• Open canoeing
• Rock climbing
• Abseiling

Risk assessment

Vitalise Churchtown carries out risk assessments for all activities. Activity staff complete risk assessments for all aspects of the activity being undertaken, including lighting a fire on overnight camps and transport to activity location. All Activity staff dynamically risk assess on each activity.

Staff

Activity staff hold relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications or have appropriate and ongoing training. Bodies include the British Canoe Union, Mountain Leader Training England, Grand National Archery Society and Royal Yachting Association. All activity staff have up to date training in First Aid.

Insurance

All guests must have relevant insurance to cover their stay. Please see our Booking Terms and Conditions for more details. Vitalise Churchtown has public liability insurance.

Equipment

All equipment provided is fit for purpose and regularly checked and serviced as required under the AALA Licence. In addition, all equipment conforms to standards set by the relevant governing body.

Child protection / Safeguarding adults

Vitalise’s policy is consistent with good practice in child protection and adult safeguarding. Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks are carried out on all staff, including a check against the Protection of Children Act (POCA) list and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) list. We comply with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) guidelines under the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).

Supervision

Vitalise Churchtown staff work in partnership with our guests to ensure appropriate supervision of groups and individuals. Group leaders, carers and parents remain responsible for supervision at all times, with activity staff supervising activities.