Established as a charity in 1996, but with a heritage stretching back even further to 1977, Wildside Activity Centre is a green oasis  on the edge of Wolverhampton city centre. It sits on the banks of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, right next to Wolverhampton’s only local nature reserve, the Smestow Valley. From our centre you will see woodland, meadow and waterside; all offering ample opportunities for exciting and stimulating activities.

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We seek to serve the people and diverse communities of Whitmore Reans, the city of Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. We place great emphasis on the quality of our provision and attention to health and safety. Our work is characterised by the friendliness and the commitment of our staff and volunteers.

 

We work with all ages from pre-school to older people We are especially proud of our innovative work with people who have additional needs. We aim to ensure that all visitors with disabilities have access to our facilities, and whilst we cannot guarantee total access for all, we aim to provide an environment that is as accessible as possible and will adapt what we do wherever we can to meet specific needs.

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Our vision is to open up further opportunities for enjoyment of the outdoors and adventurous activities, particularly seeking to reach groups suffering deprivation and social exclusion in the local neighbourhood and the wider community of Wolverhampton.