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    Adventure Awaits. Experience the epic at The Bear Grylls Adventure Birmingham. Choose your challenge: Axe Throwing, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Shark Dive, High Ropes, Archery, Escape Rooms, Shooting, Cage Snorkel and Climb. All with FREE unlimited access to the Royal Marines-inspired Assault Course. No matter which activity you choose, your Adventure Guides will inspire you, encourage you and support you through each step of your journey so you can push your limits and reach new achievements with each experience. Adventure is for everyone, and each experience offers opportunities to try something new at this world’s first attraction. Bear’s message is “You don’t have to go to the furthest mountain range or the deepest sea anymore, we’ve brought it all under one roof in Birmingham! It’s all about bringing that spirit of endeavour into one place. This is the UK’s ultimate adventure destination where people can experience so many of the world’s most exciting challenges." Those dreaming of warmer climates can try a truly tropical experience with The Bear Grylls Adventure’s Cage Snorkel and Shark Dive activities. Home to almost 1,000 creatures, including Black Tip Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks and Cownose Rays, the attraction’s custom tank allows guests to take the plunge into a new underwater world, exploring the unique environment inhabited by these beautiful creatures. Guests looking to try their hand at the climbing walls will have the challenge of over 20 routes to choose from, all inspired by some of the most breath-taking – and often, challenging – climbing routes from around the world. In real life, El Capitan in Yosemite National Park would take around four days to summit; at The Bear Grylls Adventure, you can take on this challenge in 60 minutes, with the attraction’s replica granite wall. For the truly adventurous, it is not about the destination – it’s about the journey. The Bear Grylls Adventure’s iFLY Indoor Skydiving experience offers adrenaline junkies the thrill of flight within its own custom wind tunnel. No parachute, no plane, no wings – just you, the iFLY expert and the air. With speeds of up to 162mph, participants get to experience the thrill of freefall twice; the equivalent of three 12,000 ft real life sky dives. From Europe’s tallest High Ropes to the Royal Marines-inspired Assault Course, The Bear Grylls Adventure boasts an array of activities to challenge adventurers of all ages, abilities and experience levels. Escape the ordinary and experience the awesome at The Bear Grylls Adventure, located at Birmingham’s NEC.

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    rebeccah29

    Jan 2023

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    Best experience EVER

    I have just experienced the best customer service EVER. My 19 year old daughter & her boyfriend are both full time wheelchair users and really wanted to try indoor skydiving. Before I booked, I sent an email to the 'info' email address for Bear Grylls explaining their physical disabilities and asking if it would be at all possible for them to participate. I have written these types of emails many times before and I can honestly say that I have never had a response such as the one I received.....here is a cut and paste of the first line of that email "So they can absolutely do the indoor skydiving, In terms of moving the wheelchair our instructors can deal with this if Hannah and Laith are ok with us doing that". The email reply was signed by Hayley Baldwin, supervisor. Usually replies from companies are about why it is not possible for disabled to participate etc etc but with Bear Grylls it is all about a 'yes' attitude and 'what can we do to facilitate'. This made us all look forward to the experience so much before the day arrived. On the day, Hayley, the supervisor and her team met us, took us through the plan for the day and how everything would be done, which included a dry run of lifting Hannah & Laith from their wheelchairs. Hayley was joined by Mark, Dylan & Dom who ensured everything ran smoothly. The team were absolutely excellent with Hannah & Laith, they were completely understanding of their disabilities and treated them with a huge amount of care, respect and it was so clear that their goal was for them to have a truly fantastic experience. They 100% achieved this and I cannot thank them enough. To finish it off, Hayley convinced me to have a go at flying too, it was awesome. We can't wait to visit Bear Grylls Adventure again. Hannah is desperate to 'fly' again and next time we will bring our teenage boys too. Hayley & team, we cannot thank you enough. Very best wishes, Rebecca & family

    Disabled Access Information Provided by The Bear Grylls Adventure

    Disabled Access at The Bear Grylls Adventure

    The Bear Grylls Adventure has step-free access throughout, and is wheelchair accessible. There are lifts to each level of the attraction, and accessible viewing areas for those activities with spectator areas.

    Accessible parking at The Bear Grylls Adventure

    The Bear Grylls Adventure has disabled parking slots right next to our adventure park entrance. On the day, please enter via NEC Gate 1, where security will direct you to our site side parking. Access will only be granted for those who have pre-booked a space. Please send us an email letting us know Your name Your email address Your visit date and time Your vehicle registration plate Your booking order number Proof of your need for this parking space We ask that you do this with at least 3 days notice so we are able to pass your details to our partners at The NEC. We cannot guarantee reservations made on the day of your visit. Our team will confirm via email once this access has been granted by The NEC. You do not have access for this space until you have received confirmation from our team.
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    Dedicated on-site parking

    On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

    Toilets features at The Bear Grylls Adventure

    The Bear Grylls Adventure has disabled toilets located throughout the attraction. This is wheelchair accessible.
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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible services at The Bear Grylls Adventure

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at The Bear Grylls Adventure

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@beargryllsadventure.com

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    Location

    National Exhibition Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, B40 1NT

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