Opening Times

8.30 to 5.30 7 day a week

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Outdoor education provides an exciting, physical medium for learning, aimed to develop each pupil as an individual, a member of society and a future adult member of the community. Our one to five day courses are designed to support Key Stages 2-4 of the National Curriculum using the outdoors.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Kay Stages 3 & 4 To enhance learning and raise achievement, Develop independence
Develop team work, Extend, enrich and support the curriculum, Develop problem solving skills, Face challenges,Question values, Raise confidence and self-estee, Develop social skills and environmental, awareness, Extend personal horizons,

What are the activities?

Rock Climbing, Caving, Open Canoeing, Kayaking, Raft Building, Gorge Walking
Raft Building, Orienteering, Land Carting,Archery, Hill Walking Problem Solving Team Building Tasks . Mountain Biking, High Level Ropes, Climbing Tower, Zip Wire, Abseiling

What is the age range of the activities?

8 Years and above

Sample programme of the activities:

Sample 5 day Program
Day 1 Arrive Team Tasks Evening Hill Walk
Day 2 Gorge Adventure Day Evening Problem Solving
Day 3 Raft Build & Canoe Evening Land Carting
Day 4 Ropes Course & Orienteering Evening Free Time
Day 5 Climbing & Abseil on Tower Depart, tired but very happy
Cost: Inclusive of accommodation, meals, activities and instruction.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

All safety equipment is supplied

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Group size 1:12

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Yes

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

All residental courese include all food, activity day there are snack machines available

Is specific clothing required?

A full kit list is issued before the school arrive. No Deum!

Do you have first aid on site?

Fist aid is available at the office and accommodation as well as on all min buses and all staff are first aid trained.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No