Adrenaline Alley is recognised as world-leading provider of action sports including BMX, scooter, skateboard, and inline skates. We provide safe, secure and manageable facilities addressing the needs of local and action sports communities that change people’s lives. Adrenaline Alley is Europe’s largest action sports venue, set across a 6-acre site with over 120,000 sq. ft. of skatepark areas. Our facility features numerous zones, ramps, foam pits, and training areas, providing opportunities for everyone from complete beginners to World Champions and Olympic athletes. Beyond action sports, we also offer: - A two-storey Diner, - An on-site SKATEHUT store, - A fully equipped photo studio, - A meeting/education room - Party packages and a private party room - Active in Motion power-assisted exercise and bungee fitness studios. Founded in 2002 as a local community project in Corby, Adrenaline Alley has grown into a pioneering destination for action sports, welcoming over 120,000 visits each year from across the UK and beyond. Honoured to support elite athletes and Olympic medallists, we are equally proud of our impact on the grass roots community. Through a wide variety of coaching programmes and charitable initiatives, we break down psychological and financial barriers to ensure everyone can take part. Inclusivity, community, opportunity, respect, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We are more than an action sports facility, we are a vibrant community hub where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can participate, grow, and be inspired. We help all our visitors build confidence, improve health and wellbeing, and develop meaningful connections. Our work also supports the local economy, contributes to tourism, and fosters the next generation of athletes and community leaders.
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OUR HISTORY
In late 2001, Mandy Young was devastated to learn that her son John had been the target of local louts.
John had struggled throughout his childhood due to an undiagnosed brain tumour, which led to major surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. At just 13 years old, he finally found a sense of belonging after making friends with a group of local skateboarders. For the first time, he no longer felt the need to explain himself or worry about his appearance or how others perceived him.
However, one night John was viciously attacked by individuals who were aware of his health issues but chose to ignore them. Mandy and her family were heartbroken but determined to turn their experience into something positive.
After speaking with John and his friends, they attended a public consultation meeting. It quickly became clear that intimidation and a lack of facilities were major barriers preventing young people from taking part in action sports and that this was not just a local estate issue, but a national one.
With that, the Corby Wheels Project was established in late 2001. For the next two years, Mandy researched the sport and funding opportunities, while recognising that young people also needed an immediate solution to meet their needs.
From that determination, Adrenaline Alley was born.
Mandy initially approached Corby Speedway with a vision to build an outdoor park until an indoor facility became possible. In May 2006, that dream became a reality when the project moved into the Priors Haw Road facility.
Since then, the organisation has gone from strength to strength, trebling in size, membership, development, and expansion, and securing more than £7 million in funding.
The charity continues to provide training and learning opportunities for its staff and volunteers, investing continually in the development of personal, social, and sporting skills. Today, the charity owns its 6-acre site, a remarkable achievement in such a short time.
The social mission of the charity remains at its heart: the Corby community. Now hailed as a world-class facility and one of the best skateparks in the world, the Board of Trustees guide and lead the strategic goals of the charity, ensuring it remains sustainable for generations to come.
John fell asleep in September 2010 - Adrenaline Alley is his legacy.
ADRENALINE ALLEY NOW
Since its humble beginnings, Adrenaline Alley continues to go from strength to strength, attracting more visitors each year, with recent annual visits surpassing 120,000! Our member database has grown to a staggering 233,630 and counting, meaning the number of lives our charity impacts is bigger than ever.
In recent years, notable achievements for the charity include:
- Recipient of numerous awards recognising our impact and innovation.
- Installing new park areas in Building 1 in 2019 and 2020.
- Launching one of the UK's first publicly accessible airbag landings in 2023.
- Launch of Active In Motion (AIM) Health and Wellbeing Centre in 2023.
- Major park updates to Building 3's skatepark layout in 2024.
- Launch of AIM Bungee Fitness in 2025.
- Installing a new heated Spectator lounge and Workstation Area in 2025.
We have also celebrated remarkable successes with athletes achieving outstanding results on the world stage after relocating to Corby to train daily at Adrenaline Alley:
- Charlotte Worthington – Gold Medal, BMX Freestyle, Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.
- Declan Brooks – Bronze Medal, BMX Freestyle, Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.
- Kieran Reilly – Silver Medal, BMX Freestyle, Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
- Jayden Shaman – 2× Scooter World Champion, 2024 & 2025.
With exciting plans on the horizon, this is just the beginning. From on-site accommodation with Rampside Rooms to further park developments, facility upgrades, new digital systems, and the potential for an entirely new building, the charity, and the lives it touches, has a bright and ambitious future ahead.