The business was starting to suffer the effects of the general agricultural recession and something needed to be done: so after much research and deliberation, planning consent was sought and gained, 5 quad bikes were purchased and the new business was launched in the July of that year.

This new activity immediately attracted interest from local people in Monmouthshire and the Forest of Dean, many of who did and still do return. With this being a popular tourist area, people visiting on holiday also felt that quad biking was something that they had to try before they went home.  

Encouraged by this success, Ross and Andrew looked to expand the range of activities, and relationships were formed with other activity providers to be able to offer Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Off Road Driving. Also about this time NCT Management Development expressed an interest in using the facilities to provide Team Working and Personnel Development Workshops. These have proved very popular, with a number of companies regularly sending delegates for individually tailored courses.

Chepstow Outdoor Activities Centre

In 2000 we saw the introduction of the paintball enterprise and with this in mind the name was changed to Chepstow Outdoor Activity Centre to reflect the broadening range of activities.

Paintball proved to be an immediate hit with Stag and Hen parties, some choosing a "multi-activity" day. In fact Paintball has become a huge success; not only is it a fun energetic activity for adults to enjoy but it also attracts those looking for the perfect team-building course.

The millennium also saw the opening of our Coffee Shop, that provides a clubhouse atmosphere where participants and spectators can recover and discuss the finer points of their new- found skills.

Foot and Mouth Disease in 2001 had a devastating effect on many rural businesses and COAC suffered a huge drop in income due to enforced closure, but we managed to pull through and we now look forward to brighter prospects in the future. 

Groups', National Police Training Centre, corporates in the Food, Chemical and Paper industries, Sports clubs, Works and Social clubs and many, many individuals living locally and visiting on holiday who simply want some fun!

In 2006 Andrew took full control of the business from his brother Ross and introduced a full time operations manager. The business became VAT registered and with establishment of many new relationships with other outdoor activity centres sees an exciting year ahead