Escape the ordinary and experience the awesome at The Bear Grylls Adventure, located at Birmingham's NEC. Choose your challenge: Axe Throwing, iFLY, Shark Dive, High Ropes, Archery, Escape Rooms, Shooting, Cage Snorkel and Climb. All with FREE unlimited access to the Royal Marines-inspired Assault Course.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here, Joe our guide is a credit to your company and safety is clearly a priority! I loved the fact we were in a tank surrounded by some sharks and we were actually also in the middle of Birmingham. The tank was warmer than we expected. The whole experience went very smoothly and I got some fab pictures too The cafe was handy for a Costa Coffee after and the food looked and smelt amazing.
Took my brother in law for his birthday for the iFly experience so I had to do it too, definitely up there with some of the best things I've done just wish it was longer. Absolutely loved it, and didn't stop smiling. I'm not great with heights but pushed that to one side and even paid the extra PS10 to go high on second flight. We had a fantastic instructor Dylan, put your trust in them as you are in good hands. It was great watching him when we'd finished, some incredible skills. Pass on my thanks to Dylan The venue too was great even if you aren't taking part, there's some good areas for spectators, places to sit and grab a bite to eat or drink. It was a shame the adventure park was closed as this should have been included in our ticket, so didn't get to do that. But regardless a great day. I'll definitely be back.
Shark Dive Saturday 20th July This was an amazing experience that my husband brought me for my birthday, fantastic diving instructors Ollie and Ryan. Who made this the experience it was. I would have given full 5 star but the experience didn't last the full 120 minutes, I think it was a bit rushed at the end, there was a group of 6 on the last dive of the day, starting at 5.30 , we were all back out dressed and waiting for our pictures in reception before 7 pm. But saying that, I would recommend and I would do it again. Please pass on my thanks to (I'm sure his name was Ryan, he has the long hair), he was very knowledgeable and made my experience a great one Thank you
We had a great day... we had everything booked in advance and in order. Our favourite was axe throwing. Staff were brilliant and really kind tk the children! Also, we went on the high ropes but one of the children hated it...everyone was so helpful and supportive getting us off quickly! Great experience!
Swimming with sharks experience. A woman called Sue introduced herself and from this moment on it was absolutely amazing... Sue was so informative and clearly knows her stuff, she explained clearly what we had to do from start to finish and was there with us all the way through in case we ran into difficulty. I wish the photos were clearer but I feel this is down to what the equipment she has been given to use. Would I swim with sharks again? Absolutely! We are looking at doing the scuba swimming next and we are going to request Sue. Sue is an absolute credit to you. Thank you This was a present for my birthday and it is a real dream come true. Four of us went and we were early so we decided to put our stuff in the lockers sign our wavers and go for food at Bear Grylls, the woman that originally served us was polite and very accommodating, she explained that our buzzer would go off when we needed to collect and where to collect from. When I went to get the food I was only given my sandwich by a young woman with big hair, when I asked where my wife's food was I was told it would be 5 minutes.. (The food place was empty?) I explained that we were all eating together and I was told - quote "there was a mess up in the kitchen it will be 5 minutes" then nothing. I shared my hot sandwich with my wife until her hotdog came out. I was really disappointed with the merchandise as there were no adult tshirts and 90% of the gift shop was for children.
Came for the shark dive for my anniversary present , was incredible, can not fault it , I was very nervous and panicked quite a few times preparing and Ollie and sue were amazing in calming me talking me through everything step and then as soon I was surrounded by fish and sharks I was in my own world loved every minute of it . Got some nice pictures that was took by the divers and my partner was at the viewing glass and got some great pics to . You have to try this experience you won't be disappointed
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here, Joe our guide is a credit to your company and safety is clearly a priority! I loved the fact we were in a tank surrounded by some sharks and we were actually also in the middle of Birmingham. The tank was warmer than we expected. The whole experience went very smoothly and I got some fab pictures too The cafe was handy for a Costa Coffee after and the food looked and smelt amazing.
Took my brother in law for his birthday for the iFly experience so I had to do it too, definitely up there with some of the best things I've done just wish it was longer. Absolutely loved it, and didn't stop smiling. I'm not great with heights but pushed that to one side and even paid the extra PS10 to go high on second flight. We had a fantastic instructor Dylan, put your trust in them as you are in good hands. It was great watching him when we'd finished, some incredible skills. Pass on my thanks to Dylan The venue too was great even if you aren't taking part, there's some good areas for spectators, places to sit and grab a bite to eat or drink. It was a shame the adventure park was closed as this should have been included in our ticket, so didn't get to do that. But regardless a great day. I'll definitely be back.
Shark Dive Saturday 20th July This was an amazing experience that my husband brought me for my birthday, fantastic diving instructors Ollie and Ryan. Who made this the experience it was. I would have given full 5 star but the experience didn't last the full 120 minutes, I think it was a bit rushed at the end, there was a group of 6 on the last dive of the day, starting at 5.30 , we were all back out dressed and waiting for our pictures in reception before 7 pm. But saying that, I would recommend and I would do it again. Please pass on my thanks to (I'm sure his name was Ryan, he has the long hair), he was very knowledgeable and made my experience a great one Thank you
We had a great day... we had everything booked in advance and in order. Our favourite was axe throwing. Staff were brilliant and really kind tk the children! Also, we went on the high ropes but one of the children hated it...everyone was so helpful and supportive getting us off quickly! Great experience!
Swimming with sharks experience. A woman called Sue introduced herself and from this moment on it was absolutely amazing... Sue was so informative and clearly knows her stuff, she explained clearly what we had to do from start to finish and was there with us all the way through in case we ran into difficulty. I wish the photos were clearer but I feel this is down to what the equipment she has been given to use. Would I swim with sharks again? Absolutely! We are looking at doing the scuba swimming next and we are going to request Sue. Sue is an absolute credit to you. Thank you This was a present for my birthday and it is a real dream come true. Four of us went and we were early so we decided to put our stuff in the lockers sign our wavers and go for food at Bear Grylls, the woman that originally served us was polite and very accommodating, she explained that our buzzer would go off when we needed to collect and where to collect from. When I went to get the food I was only given my sandwich by a young woman with big hair, when I asked where my wife's food was I was told it would be 5 minutes.. (The food place was empty?) I explained that we were all eating together and I was told - quote "there was a mess up in the kitchen it will be 5 minutes" then nothing. I shared my hot sandwich with my wife until her hotdog came out. I was really disappointed with the merchandise as there were no adult tshirts and 90% of the gift shop was for children.
Came for the shark dive for my anniversary present , was incredible, can not fault it , I was very nervous and panicked quite a few times preparing and Ollie and sue were amazing in calming me talking me through everything step and then as soon I was surrounded by fish and sharks I was in my own world loved every minute of it . Got some nice pictures that was took by the divers and my partner was at the viewing glass and got some great pics to . You have to try this experience you won't be disappointed
