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Delaware Outdoor Centre

Delaware Outdoor Centre

www.cornwall.gov.uk/cornwalloutdoors

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Opening Dates

All year round

What makes this great accommodation for School groups?

The centre is managed by Cornwall Outdoors, Cornwall Council and is used extensively by Cornish Schools. The centre offers various activities with qualified instructors for developing a wide range of skills and a safe and enjoyable environment.

Property Description

The Delaware Centre near Gunnislake, set in the beautiful Tamar Valley, close to the River Dart which is very popular with canoeists and kayakists. Near to Dartmoor National Park for moorland walking.
The Centre provides dormitory accommodation for up to 47 people, plus kitchen, dining room/common room, showers, toilets and a large drying room. The centre can be booked for either self-catering or fully catered.
Central heating makes the centre a very comfortable and user friendly building all year round.
The centre has a large sports field with picnic tables and decking.

Disabled facilities:

Fully accessible

Catering:

The centre can be booked for either self-catering or fully catered.

Kitchen:

Fully equipped

Dining Room:

Table and chairs for 49 people

Bedrooms:

8 - 1 x 12 beds, 4 x 8 beds, 2 x 2 beds and 1 x 1 bed

Linen:

Not provided

Bathrooms:

4 including disabled facilities

Sitting room:

Yes - with easy chairs

Meeting room:

No

Games room:

No

Projector etc:

No

TV and Music Facilities:

TV and DVD

Internet:

No

Heating:

Fully central heated

Outdoor Facilities:

The centre has a large sports field with picnic tables and decking.

Swimming Pool:

No

Parking:

Yes

Activities available on and off site:

Abseiling, Climbing, Canoeing, Archery, Problem Solving, Team Building, Gorge Walking, Orienteering and Caving


Accommodation

LOCATION type:
Rural
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS:
8
SLEEPS UP TO:
49
LEADERS ROOM(S):
3
DISABLED ACCESS:
Fully accessible
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Abseiling, Climbing, Canoeing, Archery, Problem Solving, Team Building, Gorge Walking, Orienteering and Caving
RISK ASSESSMENTS:
The centre has undertaken risk assessments for all activities they lead. Staff hold all the relevant qualifications both with the National Governing Bodies and Cornwall Council.
EDUCATIONAL AIDS:
All equipment is fit for purpose and inspected regularly
PRICE RANGE:
From £17.50 per person

Contact

Address:
Delaware Outdoor Centre
Drakewells
Gunnislake
PL18 9EH
Tel:
01822 833885
Contact Name:
Dougie Bruce
Contact Email:

LOCATION INFORMATION

Town:
Small village nearby
Shop / supermarket:
Yes
Resturant / Food outlet:
Yes
Bus stop:
Yes
Train Station:
Gunnislake to Plymouth - 1 mile
Airport:
Plymouth - 20 miles

TOURIST BOARD GRADING / AWARDS

n/a