East Lothian Council Outdoor Learning Service provides high quality, safe and sustainable outdoor learning opportunities. The service promotes progressive experiential learning and the benefits of healthy lifestyles.
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
At Key Stage 5, pupils have a range of options available to them; A Levels, Baccalaureates (both English and International), BTECs and Scottish Higher National Certificates/Diplomas are just some of the qualifications open to the 17-18 age-group.
School trips can become even more tailored to suit interests at this level as student groups become smaller and more specialised. For example, one of the ultimate visits for sixth form scientists would be to the Cern Centre (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) near Geneva, where scientists are daily investigating the fundamental structure of the universe.
Suitable Venues
Located on the edge of the North York Moors and close to Yorkshire’s Heritage Coast we are ideally situated to provide a wide range of courses in stunning natural surroundings. Within 20 minutes of the Centre you could be mountain biking on the moors, scrambling up a beck or exploring the seashore.
Situated on the Dartington Estate in Totnes, Dynamic Adventures can offer a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. All activities are supervised by our qualified instructors for you to enjoy a fun, safe and enjoyable session.
The family chapel of the Roman Catholic Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, a rebuilt 18th century tower, and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings by the Pugins.
Combat play activities for older children. Paintball site minimum age is 12 years old. Laser Tag site is 8.
AJ Activities also known as Herefordshire Paintball offers paint balling for the over 12s, and Laser Tag, the bruise-less, mess-less version for over 8s.
These activities are played across varied terrain and incorporating a wide selection of game scenarios.
We can cater for groups up to 100 onsite and we are fully operation throughout the year.
Usually most schools work with us to select either a half or a full day with activities from our multi-activity, then we can ensure a jam packed day for the kids that will leave them with a big smile on their faces! We can also run a host of other great activities on and off site!
Woodlands is located in the village of Glasbury on Wye, in the Welsh County of Powys. The listed, Regency building is set in ten acres of grounds overlooking the River Wye and the Black Mountains, within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the limestone area to the south. Our courses make full use of this outstanding and spectacular area of natural beauty.
BHS approved all weather facility, beginners to competition riders over 10 years old welcome. Scenic hacks and BHS exam training offered.
Hacking is set within the College's magnificent 600 acre estate through woodlands and open fields and grass paths with some optional jumps.
Offers 12 lanes of modern ten pin bowling with family friendly features, plus adventure mini golf.
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.
The Core is the new name for Herefordshire Roller Skating club and is primarily a Roller Rink, but also offers laser tag games, an Archery Club, and a Futsal Club.
Darley Barn Outdoor Centre is a purpose built outdoor activity centre, located at Darley Park, in the heart of the Derwent Mills World Heritage Site in Derby. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities including canoeing, orienteering, environmental and heritage pursuits.
The biggest maple-floored rink in the UK with capacity for up to 499 - with Family Nights and Learn to Skate sessions. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids. Our professional DJs play the best games for all the family.
Based in South Tyneside, North East England, we specialise in designing outdoor activities to suit your personal needs. We guarantee that your experience will be fun, enjoyable, challenging, exciting but ever important - memorable!
A small chapel tranquilly set all alone in charming countryside. Its atmospheric interior contains a perfect set of 17th century timber furnishings, including a musicians' pew.
Offering hourly rides tailored to suit you, pleasure rides, pony days, picnic rides and pony parties. Fully licensed family run centre, welcoming visitors of all ages and abilities.
Gateway Outdoors is a Shrewsbury based business that specialises in providing high quality outdoor instruction based entirely on the requirements of the client group. We aim to use as much of the local resources as possible at the most cost effective price for groups or individuals, to experience something new and enjoyable.
We are providers of outdoor activities, skills coaching, personal development and are the original river Severn paddlesport specialists. Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the river Severn and surrounding area is our daily Playground. We operate throughout the UK & Abroad.
Something for Everyone. NEW Tree Top Junior at Alice Holt.
Our Tree Top Junior will remain open during the weekends in December and January - don’t forget a pair of gloves!
Keyhunter is an entertaining puzzle-based live escape game; a new form of entertainment where you must escape from a room you are trapped in by finding hints and clues that point you to the right direction to solve various puzzles.
200 years of prison life
Visit us and learn about ‘life inside’ one of the world’s most famous and notorious jails. Our museum attracts more than 35,000 visitors every year from all over the world.
Visiting the Station in steam will provide a unique and unforgettable learning environment
Historic Victorian industrial building with many rare original engines and boilers. Children’s trail to follow, plus a Visitor Centre and mini museum to explore. Steaming Days held throughout the year.
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station will transport you and the kids more than 120 years into the past, when steam powered engines were being used in all aspects of Victorian life.
Foxhunting, Stilton Cheese and pork pies, local history, sporting art and much, much more!
Melton Carnegie Museum re-opened fully in late 2010 following a major building project which has created a new state-of-the-art gallery, study area and community space for museum activities, schools, volunteers and community groups.
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