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Half Term Fun! October 2021
Thursday, September 23rd, 2021
Join us this October Half Term for fun activities at the National Diving & Activity Centre.
We will be open everyday of the school holiday for either the Atlantis Aqua Park or the Wire Zip Slide.
Availability
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Sat 23 October |
Wire Zip Slide |
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Sun 24 October |
Atlantis Aqua Park |
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Mon 25 October |
Wire Zip Slide |
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Tue 26 October |
Atlantis Aqua Park |
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Wed 27 October |
Wire Zip Slide |
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Thu 28 October |
Atlantis Aqua Park |
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Fri 29 October |
Wire Zip Slide |
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Sat 30 October |
Atlantis Aqua Park |
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Sun 31 October |
Wire Zip Slide |
Spaces are limited and must be booked online in advance. On Monday 1st November we will be removing the Atlantis Aqua Park from the water, giving it a clean and packing it away until Easter next year, so don’t delay in booking if you want to experience the fun of the Atlantis Aqua Park.
Splashing into Chepstow on the Atlantis Aqua Park
Splashing into our Chepstow lake is our inflatable water park attraction – Atlantis Aqua Park!
With 71 floating modules covering an area of 2650m², Atlantis Aqua Park is breathtaking in terms of size, fun and location.
What better way to spend the day than with family and friends, bouncing, hopping, jumping and diving all over our incredible floating Atlantis Aqua Park!
Further Details » | Book Atlantis Aqua Park »
Will you take on The Wire Zip Slide?
The Wire is one of the UK’s longest, tallest and fastest zip slides, running the 700 metre length of the spectacular NDAC Quarry.
Launch yourself from the 70m high cliff edge and speed along the length of our 80m deep flooded quarry.
Reaching speeds up to 40 miles per hour this exhilarating ride will take your breath away!
New for 2021 we have two additional zip wires installed at the site, so now 4 of your family and friends can enjoy the Wire Zip Slide together!
Further Details » | Book The Wire Zip Slide »
Restrictions
Atlantis Aqua Park
• Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to use Atlantis Aqua Park.
• Children 8 to 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 in a ratio of three children to one adult on Atlantis Aqua Park.
• Children 12 to 14 years must have an adult over the age of 18 in the vicinity of Atlantis Aqua Park.
• Under 15’s require a parent or guardian’s permission and signature
• There are no height restrictions, but you must fit into our buoyancy aids and wetsuits.
• Participants must be under 120kg (18.8 stone).
• Lower Limit is 30kg (4.7 stone).
• Full activity terms, conditions and restrictions »
The Wire Zip Slide
• Minimum age is 12 years.
• You must be between 1.2m (3ft 11”) and 2.0m (6ft 7”).
• Lower Limit is 30kg (4.7 stone)
• Maximum weight limit is 120kg (18.8 stone)
• Full activity terms, conditions and restrictions »
Coronavirus
Sunday, March 22nd, 2020
Header image credit: kjpargeter – freepik
Last updated 5th July 2020
Sadly we will not be reopening the National Diving & Activity Centre to the general public during the rest of 2020.
Any purchased vouchers, or memberships will automatically be extended to the 2021 season when we will look forward to welcoming you all back.
FearFest-Evil will not be held this year, automatic refunds will be made to your PayPal accounts.
We thank you for all your support, and dedication over the years and look forward to welcoming you back next season to the National Diving & Activity Centre.
Darren & Kaye
Last updated 26th March 2020
Owing to the global coronavirus pandemic and based on the information available to us from the UK Government we believe that the significant risk that is posed to our staff, customers and the local community to which we serve requires us to take decisive action now.
We are a local business that operates predominately outdoors, which by nature is less risk than any other indoor facility.
However, we are mindful, that continuing to operate during this global crisis is not in the best interests of our customers and team at NDAC or to members of the public. It is therefore with a heavy heart we have decided to fully close operations to the public from 22nd March 2020 until further notice.
We would like to thank all our customers for supporting us over the years and we look forward to serving you again. We would also like to thank all our staff and dedicated work force for their commitment and understanding during these really difficult times, and would like to thank all the UK Government services for everything they are doing for our country.
Darren & Kaye
We will keep our Facebook page and website up-to-date with the latest information. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Scuba Diving Equipment Servicing
The National Diving & Activity Centre is currently closed for all equipment servicing.
All booked-in scuba equipment servicing will be completed when the current restrictions are lifted.
We will keep customers informed via our website and social media as further information is released.
We would like to say a huge thank you for your continued custom and understanding during these difficult times for our country. We look forward to seeing you all again in the near future.
If you have any servicing enquiries, please contact us via email on . We are working from home, but will advise the best we can.
Keep safe and look after each other.
Ashley & Nat
Refunds information
What happens to my booking/gift voucher?
We are confident that this crisis, although hugely challenging and difficult to bear for us all, is short term and we remain confident and hopeful that we will commence our outdoor activities and operations to you all again when it is safe to do so and in line with UK Government advice.
We will not be issuing refunds, but please rest assured, you remain very important to us and your booking with us continues to be valid and will merely be postponed until operations are resumed.
We look forward to welcoming you in the near future and to providing you with an extraordinary experience to remember please stay safe!
Useful external links
The Giant 3G Swing Closed Saturday 7th March due to Weather Conditions
Friday, March 6th, 2020
Due to adverse weather conditions at the National Diving and Activity Centre, we have taken the decision to close the Giant 3G Swing on Saturday 7th March 2020.
Half Price Wire Zip Slide & Giant 3G Swing during February half term week at the NDAC Chepstow
Monday, January 13th, 2020
50% Discount on Activities During Half-Term at the NDAC Chepstow
This February Half-Term we have some fantastic discounts on activities at the National Diving & Activity Centre.
For the midweek dates of the February School Half Term we are offering a 50% discount on The Wire Zip Slide and The Giant 3G Swing. This special offer runs from Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February 2020 (Excludes weekends, attractions open selected dates).
To take advantage of these offers please use the discount code HALFTERMFUN when booking online.
Scuba Winter Opening Times & Changes to Opening Times During Winter Season
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019The NDAC will remain closed on Thursdays throughout February & March 2020.
This is so we can complete ongoing infrastructure works at the centre.
We will reopen on Thursdays with our change to Summer opening times at the start of April.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
From 1st October we are operating our Winter Opening Times for Scuba Diving.
From the 1st November 2019 we will be making some changes to the opening times for Scuba Diving and the View Cafe Bar to reflect the quieter season.
Between November and the February Half-Term, we will close on Thursdays. During this time we will open Friday-Sunday.
Following the February half-term From April 1st we will return to Thursday-Sunday opening until the end of October.
We will also continue to open on Bank Holiday Mondays.
Christmas dates are assessed each year depending on how the holidays fall. We expect to release the 2020 Christmas dates in November.
NDAC Scuba Winter Opening Times 2019/2020
01 October – 31 March inclusive
Monday: CLOSED (open Bank Holidays)
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday*: 0930 -1700 (*Closed 1st Nov until
week after Feb Half-TermApril)Friday: 0930 -1700
Saturday: 0800 – 1700
Sunday & Bank Holidays: 0800 – 1700
Clear of water by 1600
Free Art & Craft Workshop with Craft Fair
Monday, September 3rd, 2018
We will have various arts and crafts for adults and children to take part in at the National Diving & Activity Centre on Saturday 8th September from 10am.
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Free African Drumming Workshop
Monday, September 3rd, 2018
We will have a free African Drumming workshop at the National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) with the amazing Djabot Drumming Group.
Recent groundworks at the National Diving & Activity Centre
Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
It’s not the most spectacular views of the National Diving & Activity Centre, but we’re sure it’s one our regular visitors will appreciate.
Over the last few days we’ve been carrying out groundworks on the site & have filled in nearly all the pot holes in the car park.
All in time for our popular Summer Holiday period.
We look forward to your visit.
Wigwam/Camper Van Accommodation During October’s FearFest-Evil
Saturday, September 30th, 2017During October’s FearFest-Evil Halloween Horror Event there is limited availability with our onsite accommodation.
On the dates that FearFest-Evil is operating, Wooden Wigwam Accommodation is only available as part of the event’s RIP ‘Rest-In-Peace’ package.
This will be on: 12-15th, 20-22nd, 27-31st October 2017. Midweek dates are still available.
We will also not be accepting Camper Vans on the site from the 12th October until the 31st October due to areas of the site being used for the horror event.
We apologise for any inconvenience and hope that you will join us for what will be a set of fantastic nights out.
For full details of the horror event, please visit the FearFest-Evil website »
