Take on the St. James’ Park Big Heights Challenge Weekend 2026
Soar through the skies above St. James’ Park or descend from the stadium’s iconic roof during Newcastle United Foundation’s Big Heights Challenge Weekend 2026.
This exciting fundraising challenge offers brave participants the chance to abseil 150ft from the top of the Milburn Stand or launch from the iconic Level 7 and fly across the pitch, finishing with an exhilarating descent at the Gallowgate End.
Both experiences give you a bird’s eye view of the hallowed Newcastle United turf – all while raising vital funds to support Newcastle United Foundation’s Dementia Walking Football sessions.
The Foundation’s health and wellbeing programmes aim to engage and support North East communities to feel happier and healthier through free activities for all ages. As more community’s access support, fundraising is crucial to ensure we can continue to provide free programmes for all.
ST. JAMES’ PARK BIG HEIGHTS CHALLENGE
You can abseil, zip or both – we have plenty of options to take on the challenge across the weekend from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10.
Abseil
Friday, May 8 | 9am – 5pm (hourly slots available)
Zip Line
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 | 9am – 5pm (hourly slots available)
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CHALLENGE FUNDRAISING
A registration fee of £40 per person will secure your abseil or zip line experience, and we ask all participants to raise £60 (minimum) to be completed by the day of event.
Create your fundraising page on Enthuse here: Newcastle United Foundation St. James’ Park Big Heights Challenge Enthuse Page
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Every donation you raise will help support our vital health and wellbeing programmes in the community.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Participants will be fitted with a chest harness, waist harness and helmet.
- Participants must weigh between 6 stone (38kg) – 16 stone (101kg) to zip or abseil.
- All participants will be weighed on arrival to ensure that the minimum or maximum weight restrictions are met.
- All participants must be aged 16 or older on the day of the event. Participants aged 16 - 18 must be accompanied by an adult and a consent form must be completed by a parent/guardian prior to the event and emailed to foundation.events@nufc.co.uk
- Please note that these activities can be mentally and physically challenging.
- We are keen to provide people with disabilities and medical conditions the opportunity to take part but would advise that you contact your GP or Health Specialist for guidance.
EVENT HOSTS
The St. James’ Park Big Heights Challenge is led by Jelly Legs who provide experienced guides trained to ensure that each activity is carried out with the utmost care and attention to detail. Jelly Legs use the highest quality equipment and adhere to strict safety standards to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Jelly Legs have prepared FAQs, Customer Information and Parent/Guardian Consent Forms. Follow the links below for more information:
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