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National Diving & Activity Centre to remain closed for 2020 season
Sunday, July 5th, 2020
Update August 2020
We’re pleased to announce that we will be reopening for Scuba Diving from Saturday 31st October.
Initially the centre will be open for Scuba Diving Only and will only be allowing visitors who have pre-booked their Scuba diving.
It’s been a difficult and very worrying year for everyone. COVID 19 has taken more lives and businesses than it should, but thanks to the Government, banks and services, we have managed to remain stable.
As we approach coming out of lockdown and some businesses reopening, we have considered our business reopening. However, we have decided to not open the National Diving & Activity Centre to the general public this year.
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!
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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.
Seasonal Job Vacancies at the National Diving & Activity Centre
Monday, February 24th, 2020
With our busiest season fast approaching, we have a wide range of seasonal job vacancies at Chepstow’s National Diving & Activity Centre.
These job positions are all on a seasonal temporary contract running from March until September/October (depending on how busy the late season is).
If you think you have what it takes to join our team, please email an up to date CV to in the first instance. Please include the names of two references, one being your current or last employer.
Potential candidates will be invited to attend an interview and references will be required.
Current Vacancies
Supervisor required for View Cafe Bar.
Responsible for the day-to-day opening, closing, and smooth and effective running of the View Cafe Bar and kitchen.
Date Added 22/02/20
General Assistant – Seasonal Cleaning Staff
Seasonal Cleaners required for general centre cleaning, and house keeping duties for the onsite wigwam accommodation toilets, showers and laundry. Experience in cleaning is essential although in house training will be given. It would be an advantage to have a full driving licence and be physically fit and this can be a physically demanding role. The core days would be weekends and bank holidays 8-5pm although shifts would be required weekdays depending on bookings and demand.
Date Added 22/02/20
Seasonal General Assistants – View Cafe Bar
Seasonal General Assistants required to work at the View Cafe Bar, onsite at Chepstow’s National Diving & Activity Centre.
You would be required to work behind the bar, and as such will need to be 18 yrs or over, to work on the food servery and in the kitchen and during events. Core days of work would be Thur – Sun and bank holidays. With some mid week shifts being a combination of day and evening shifts. Experience of working with food and beverage would be an advantage as would having a food hygiene, although training will be given.
Seasonal General Assistants – NDAC Site
Seasonal General Assistants required to work in a variety of areas at the National Diving and Activity centre.
General Assistants for the National Diving & Activity Centre are required to assist with driving scuba divers to and from the water, assisting in the shop and general centre duties. Core days would be Fri, Sat and Sun, bank holidays and school holidays. A full clean driving licence is essential.
Seasonal Outdoor Activity Instructors – Wire Zip Slide & Giant 3G Swing
Seasonal outdoor activity instructors required for the National Diving & Activity Centre to work on The Wire Zip Slide and Giant 3G Swing.
You will need to be a qualified ropes course instructor to ERCA standards.
The Wire Zip Slide and Giant 3G Swing are open all year but we are seasonal and peak season is very busy. You will be required to work every weekend, bank holiday, and all term times which include weekdays and weekends.
Seasonal Outdoor Activity Instructors – Atlantis Aqua Park
Seasonal water assault course instructors are required for the Atlantis Aqua Park at Chepstow’s National Diving & Activity Centre. You will need to be a qualified water instructor with first aid.
The Atlantis Aqua Park runs from April until the end of September and is open every weekend, bank holiday, and term times including weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.
Gas Room & Shop Assistant
Our scuba divers think their air supply is pretty important, so
do we and we hope you do too!
If you know your Trimix from your Nitrox and you want to be part
of a customer focussed team then we want to hear from you.
We are currently looking for a shop and gas blending
assistant to join us at the National Diving & Activity Centre.
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.
National Diving & Activity Centre awarded 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
The National Diving & Activity Centre in Chepstow has been awarded a 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.
Because we’ve earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years, we’re also pleased to announce that The National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) has qualified for the Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame.
National Diving & Activity Centre awarded 2018 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
Tuesday, June 26th, 2018
The National Diving & Activity Centre in Chepstow has been awarded a 2018 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.
NDAC features on E4’s Don’t Tell The Bride!
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017
We’ve had to keep this under wraps, but the National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) has featured on E4’s Don’t Tell The Bride
“Thrill junkie Lee plans an extreme wedding for his unadventurous bride Aimee. Will their wedding have the wow factor or crash badly?”
Filmed at the site, the episode features our Water View Marquee and its breathtaking views over our lake, as well as some adrenaline inducing activities!!
The episode aired at 9pm on Wednesday 27th September, but you can watch it online afterwards on E4
If you’re looking for a great venue to host your wedding reception or event, please get in touch.
New Horror Trailer for FearFest-Evil Halloween Event
Friday, September 22nd, 2017FearFest-Evil have just released their full trailer for the 2017 Halloween Horror Event taking place at the National Diving & Activity Centre!
Go full-screen and ramp up the sound for this peak into the terrifying world of FearFest-Evil!
Tickets for FearFest-Evil are available now »
They’re not giving too much away, but in this trailer you’ll catch views of some of the monsters lurking around the haunted ancient woodland, the quarry’s maze of structures and the historic railway line of the Tidenham site near Chepstow.
FearFest-Evil the ultimate Halloween horror event returns to Chepstow this October, bringing with it a new team, terrifying creatures, multiple scare zones and extra Evil!
FearFest-Evil is a live Halloween horror event running for selected nights in October, from Friday the 13th until Halloween night. (Full List of Dates»)
The immersive and interactive horror event includes the ‘Trilogy of Horrors‘ with multiple scare zones, monsters, night creatures and lots of terrifying surprises!
They also have a live Freak Show, ‘The CarnEvil of the Bizarre‘, featuring acts from the world famous Circus of Horrors, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent.
For the adrenalin junkies there’s the G forces of the Hangman’s Swing – a terrifying attraction 245 feet in the air or the 700m long Death Slide over the cold waters of the NDAC’s 80m deep lake.
There will also be audience participation shows from Psychic Mediums passing on messages from loved ones that have passed over.
BBQ’s, hog roast and undead cocktails are available on-site from the View Cafe Bar as well as accommodation options in our popular Wooden Wigwam Cabins as part of a ‘RIP – Rest In Peace‘ upgrade.
Enjoy the trailer and we look forward to scaring you this Halloween season!
Ticket Options
There are three FearFest-Evil Packages to suit all budgets and tolerance to scares!
FearFest-Evil is strictly for ages 16+ and not for those of a nervous disposition.
Follow FearFest-Evil for the latest news and updates
Website & Tickets: http://www.fearfest-evil.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearFestEvilChepstow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearfest_evil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearfest_evil/
FearFest-Evil Teaser Trailer Released
Friday, July 28th, 2017Here’s the 80’s Horror Movie inspired teaser trailer for the 2017 FearFest-Evil Halloween Horror Event!
Go full screen, turn up the sound and bask in the 80’s horror!
FearFest-Evil is a live Halloween horror event running for selected nights in October, from Friday the 13th and including Halloween.
The immersive and interactive event includes the ‘Trilogy of Horrors‘ spread over a disused limestone quarry, historic railway line and surrounding haunted woodland near Chepstow. Each area has multiple scare zones with monsters, night creatures and lots of terrifying surprises!
We also have a live Freak Show, ‘The CarnEvil of the Bizarre‘, featuring acts from the world famous Circus of Horrors.
For the adrenalin junkies we’ve the Hangman’s Swing – a terrifying attraction 245 feet in the air or the 700m long Death Slide over the cold waters of our 80m deep quarry.
There will also be audience participation shows from Psychic Mediums passing on messages from loved ones that have passed over.
BBQ’s, hog roast and undead cocktails are available on-site from the View Cafe Bar as well as accommodation options in our Wooden Wigwam Cabins as part of a ‘RIP – Rest In Peace‘ upgrade.
There are three FearFest-Evil Packages to suit all budgets and tolerance to scares!
FearFest-Evil is strictly for ages 16+ and not for those of a nervous disposition.
Follow FearFest-Evil for the latest news and updates
Website & Tickets: http://www.fearfest-evil.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearFestEvilChepstow/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearfest_evil
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearfest_evil/
