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: 

Kingswood Grosvenor Hall

A new standard in the provision of learning outside the classroom, including a £1m high-adrenaline activity park
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Outdoor Activity
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This is the largest Kingswood centre, accommodating 630 young people in a mix of en-suite and standard multi-bedded rooms.

It has an all weather centre with an impressive 25,000 sq ft sports hall and heated indoor swimming pool.

£1m high-adrenaline activity park with a multitude of apparatus including a triple zipwire, 3G swing, double fan descender and the unique sky climb

Ideally situated for day excursions to a range of destinations including London, Brighton and Canterbury.

About Grosvenor Hall 

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Creswell Crags

A limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures
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Outdoor Activity
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Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Great idea for family days out in Nottinghamshire.

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Kingswood Dearne Valley

Our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels!
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Outdoor Activity
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Dearne Valley opened its doors as the new Kingswood centre in 2012. Following a multi-million pound investment programme, Dearne Valley is our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels and an on-site waste recycling plant.

Features

A contemporary blend of nature, adventure activity, and sector leading, quality accommodation located near to the beautiful city of York

Unique environmental facilities including giant solar panels, wind power and a natural water treatment plant

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Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

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Outdoor Activity
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Otway Fly Treetop Adventures offers a whole host of experiences with the two core activities being The Treetop Walk and The Zipline

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Staunton Harold Reservoir

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Outdoor Activity
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A wildlife habitat offering many outdoor and leisure activities, such as adventure playgrounds, fishing, bird watching, sailing and cycling.

Staunton Harold is a wildlife habitat offering many outdoor and leisure activities, such as adventure playgrounds, fishing, bird watching, sailing and cycling, as well as countryside walks for those who want to explore the region.

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The Needles Park

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Outdoor Activity
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As soon as you think about the Isle of Wight, the iconic image of the world famous Needles Park chairlift immediately springs to mind, transporting guests from the cliff-top above Alum Bay down to the beach below. So, grab a bird’s eye view of the multi-coloured sand cliffs of Alum Bay and the stunning turquoise waters that stretch as far as the eye can see.

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Canoe Trail

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Outdoor Activity
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A company for canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding. Crafts for hire, plus tuition and guided tours available.

There are a number of guided tours on kayak and canoes or you can hire the craft and go out paddling by yourself.

There are several different brands of kayaks and canoes to rent, plus they supply you with a range of accessories that you will need for your trip, including waterproof dry bags, waterproof top plus buoyancy aids.

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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures

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Outdoor Activity
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Officially the highest zipline tour in Australia, the Illawarra Fly Zipline Tour involves flying on a series of cable spans and suspension bridges up to 35 metres above the forest floor!  Our experienced guides control all departures and arrivals whilst providing you with an insight into the forest’s history and its features with unparalleled views of everything from the forest floor, into the canopy and out to the Pacific Ocean.

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Kingswood Isle of Wight

Covering 100 acres of beautiful fields and woodlands in a superb clifftop location, overlooking Whitecliff Bay
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Outdoor Activity
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Situated on the enchanting Isle of Wight, with stunning views over Whitecliff Bay and direct beach access, this centre an instant hit with students and teachers alike

Located in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, providing the perfect destination for environmental and history studies along the dramatic Jurassic Coast

A specialist team of watersports experts conducting an array of sea-based pursuits, from raft building to body boarding and kayaking

About Isle of Wight 

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Kingswood Colomendy

A perfect environment for schools wanting to explore the great outdoors!
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Outdoor Activity
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Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales, Colomendy is the perfect environment for 7-11 year olds to explore the great outdoors

Breath-taking adventure park nestled in woodlands with a giant zipwire, climbing tower and an abundance of ropes courses

On-site watersports including canoeing, kayaking and raft-building

Exceptionally realistic caving system built into a natural rock seam

About Colomendy 

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