Outdoor Activity

Outdoor Activity

What are they and what do they involve?

Outdoor activity venues can include a great many things, from relaxation to exhilarating sport! The outdoors includes anything not in a building; you can find activities such as nature trails, adventure playgrounds and parks/gardens outside!

What are the benefits?

Spending time outside is always beneficial, even if it’s just for the fresh air and a change in scenery! Participating in outdoor sport is fantastic for both physical and mental health, and learning about the environment and how to care for it is an important thing for everyone to learn about, regardless of age.

What students is it suitable for?

The outdoors is a great place for all students, so outdoor activity venues will entertain everyone; however, you should make sure that the location is suitable for the group! For example, older teenage students wont have much fun on an adventure playground designed for much smaller children!

Costs?

Outdoor venues will vary greatly in price, as some will be in completely free public areas while some need to charge entry fees; make sure to research this before you set off as you don’t want to surprised!

Safety Implications?

Younger children should always be carefully supervised when outdoors, especially in public areas!

 

See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind: 

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

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Outdoor Activity
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Thurston is a large Victorian country house offering excellent, quality group accommodation. Set in its own large grounds in the heart of the Lake District National Park and overlooking Coniston Water. It has stunning views of the surrounding fells with immediate access to mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. Making it an ideal lakeland base.

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UKSA - Lee Valley

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UKSA has teamed up with YHA London Lee Valley to provide activities and courses at Fishers Green Sailing Club.

Enjoy the thrills and spills of getting wet with a brand new programme of exciting watersports activity days on the 180 acre Holyfield Lake, which is just a short train ride from London.

Our new centre is now open for business, offering adventurous activities, leisure courses and education programmes.

The site is perfect for schools and group visits, from day trips to fully residential packages.

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The Prince's Trust - Cardiff

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Outdoor Activity
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Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.

Originally Fairbridge De Cymru, we became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011.

The Cardiff centre supports young people on the Fairbridge programme from primarily the regions of Cardiff, Newport and the Vale of Glamorgan.

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Torridon Activities

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Outdoor Activity
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Torridon Activities is located at foot of Liathach and the shores of Torridon with some of the best walking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and kayaking anywhere in the UK. 

We pride ourselves on making the outdoors accessible to anyone and cater for the novice to the expert, offering fun and tuition to develop their skills.

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Water Park Lakeland Adventure Centre

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Outdoor Activity
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We are a residential outdoor education centre on the shore of Coniston Water in the Lake District.

We are available to groups of young people, corporate clients, and also offer the full range of National Governing Body awards through our training division - Lakes Outdoor Training, as well as a range of specialist skills courses.

Our range of MTE courses include:mountain leader award training & assessment, SPA training & assessment. 

Our range of RYA courses include: dinghy instructor courses, sailing courses & power boat courses.

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REACH Outdoors

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Outdoor Activity
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West Lakes Adventure

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Outdoor Activity
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Based in the Eskdale Valley at the heart of the Western Lake District with easy access to Wastwater and Scafell Pike, we really could not be better place to provide a wide range of outdoor activities.

We provide outdoor activities for individuals, couples, families, groups, schools, colleges, stag and hen parties as well as business solutions and events for organisations. We tailor our outdoor activities to meet your needs, whether you are looking to run a half day programme, full day event, weekend or even full weeks.

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Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits

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Outdoor Activity
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Outdoor Pursuits, Extreme Sports and Multi-Sport Events is what we're all about. Since 1979 we've been providing high quality outdoor pursuits from our base in Bude located at the heart of the amazing North Cornish Coast. Since then our range of activities and experiences have grown to make us one of the most established and highly qualified outdoor providers in Cornwall. We operate at the very highest standards being regulated and annually inspected by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

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The Princes Trust - Liverpool

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Outdoor Activity
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Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.

Originally Fairbridge in Merseyside, we've been supporting young people since 1982. In 2011 we became part of The Prince's Trust.

Based in the city centre, we work with young people from throughout Merseyside including Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and Wirral.

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Reach Outdoors

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Outdoor Activity
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Reach Outdoors brings a fresh approach to outdoor learning. A company established by long term friends and colleagues Ashley Hone, Rachel Mayhew and Richard Hanbury, we have over 25 years combined experience of outdoor practice. We also have a real passion for the outdoors, and constantly see development opportunities in all that we do.

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