Adventure activities licensing
It is a legal requirement for providers of certain adventure activities to undergo inspection of their safety management systems and become licensed.
This licensing scheme only applies to those who offer activities to young people under the age of 18 years and who operate these activities in a commercial manner.
Generally, licensing only applies to these activities when they are done in remote or isolated environments. For example, climbing on natural terrain requires a licence, climbing on a purpose built climbing wall does not.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspects activity centres and other activity providers on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills (DfES).
If we are satisfied that the provider complies with nationally accepted standards of good practice they issue a licence.
Activities covered include:
- climbing
- water sports
- trekking
- caving
For more information, visit Adventure activities licensing – HSE.
Contact
For more information, contact our Licensing Service.
Email: licensing@luton.gov.uk
Telephone: 01582 546040
Luton Council
Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ