Additional activities at our centres

To enhance your stay with us, why not make the most of our outdoor education expertise and facilities and arrange a fun session for your group. We can tailor the activities to a range of ages and abilities.

All activities are expertly led and delivered by competent, qualified staff in a safe, inclusive environment. Some activities are available in the grounds of our centres, and some venture further afield to make the most of the surrounding scenery.

Outdoor Learning Activities – half day or full day

Team building	Improve personal and social skills, with better teamwork skills and communication. We will engage your group with relevant activities and ensure – outcomes are understood and can be actioned by everyone. Activities vary depending on your requirements and your location, but could involve problem-solving activities such as shrinking islands, logic puzzles or physical building challenges, such as creating a way to transport water.
Environmental activity	Improve individual well-being through a purposeful connection to nature. Our biodiversity activities increase individual understanding of the world around them and develop observation and identification skills. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts, this session will encourage participants to consider our place in the world and our sustainable actions. You might be assessing the health of a freshwater pond or river, or sampling for invertebrates.
Bushcraft survival	Support your group with an engaging and fun outdoor session. Team building, communication and resilience are developed through bushcraft and survival activities. You could be building a shelter, lighting a fire without matches or sitting back to toast marshmallows. The session promotes positive wellbeing through nature connection, and includes time for self and group reflection.
Adventure activity	Your group can develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem by accepting an adventure challenge. Adventure activities are all linked to nature, a connection to promote positive wellbeing. Activities are adjusted to make sure all participants can push the edges of their boundaries, whether they are thrill-seekers or usually happy indoors. This is available at selected adventure activities centres, with options including mountain walks, canoeing, climbing, raft building and archery. Available at the following centres: Blencathra, Castle Head, Millport, Preston Montford and Rhyd-y-Creuau.

About your activity booking:

• When we know the numbers in your group and what you want to achieve, we will agree on the session with you. This will also depend on the time of year or the previous experience of your group. 
• Team building, environmental and bushcraft activities are £12+VAT/person for a half-day or 2-hour session. Adventure activities are £26+VAT/person for a half-day or 2-hour session. Full day sessions are double the price of a half day. Any activities that are off-site will require transport. We can book this for you and will confirm the price.
• All activities must be booked in advance – to avoid disappointment, we recommend booking as early as possible (at least 3 months ahead of your visit date).
• Final numbers will be confirmed 3 months before your visit date. No refunds can be made at this point for reduced numbers or cancellations.
• Minimum group size is 10 for team building, environmental and bushcraft activities, the minimum group size for adventure activities is 24.
• Suitable for most ages, but all children must be accompanied by a full-paying adult.
• Some adventure activities have a lower age limit.
• All activities are subject to change due to staffing or weather conditions.