Licence - adventure activities
This licensing scheme only applies to those who offer activities to young people under the age of 18 years and who operate these activities in a commercial manner.
Generally, licensing only applies to these activities when they are done in remote or isolated environments. For example, climbing on natural terrain requires a licence, climbing on a purpose-built climbing wall does not.
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority inspects activity centres and other activity providers on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills (DfES).
If the Licensing Authority is satisfied that the provider complies with nationally-accepted standards of good practice, a licence is issued.
Activities covered include:
- climbing
- watersports
- trekking
- caving.
Please visit the website for more information: http://www.aala.org/index.php
