Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9NG
We are an LOtC-accredited centre and pride ourselves on our ability to unearth and nurture talent and abilities. At the same time, we make sure there are lots of adrenaline-pumping, fun activities to keep everyone entertained.We aim to deliver a package that delights all those who visit. With 4/5 schools returning year on year, we strive to develop and offer innovative programmes that challenge and develop participants.
Our staff are qualified to the highest standard, holding national governing body qualifications, ensuring the safety of all those on site. All our team members take great pride in delivering fun and amazing programmes to every young person they meet.
We have special rates for schools in quieter months
Savings on winter and spring bookings
Winter Discounts
50% off Lodges and Camping in December, January and February, excluding organised events, subject to availability.
Spring Discounts
25% off Lodges and Camping in March and April
Teacher Checklist
Get Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Resource Packs LOtC Quality Badge Association of UK Activity Centres Adventure Mark Duke of Edinburgh Award
What activities are available during educational visits?
Examples of our activities include:
Water based: kayaking; canoeing; raft building; body boarding; river crossing
Adrenalin based: giant 3G swing; indoor and outdoor climbing; abseiling; crate stacking
Skill based: short and long range archery; indoor air rifle range; orienteering; circus skills
Physically based: assault course; low ropes course; swimming pool; traverse wall
Team based: team building; bush craft; crime scene investigator; giant catapult; pioneering poles
All activities help students learn resilience, respect, responsibility, trust, confidence, co-ordination, motivation, practical skills and much much more.
Water based: kayaking; canoeing; raft building; body boarding; river crossing
Adrenalin based: giant 3G swing; indoor and outdoor climbing; abseiling; crate stacking
Skill based: short and long range archery; indoor air rifle range; orienteering; circus skills
Physically based: assault course; low ropes course; swimming pool; traverse wall
Team based: team building; bush craft; crime scene investigator; giant catapult; pioneering poles
All activities help students learn resilience, respect, responsibility, trust, confidence, co-ordination, motivation, practical skills and much much more.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Watersports School Trip
Kayaking Canoeing Raft Building
With our own lake on site water sports have been our most popular activities since we opened. Do you want to kayak or canoe? How about building a raft and try and cross the lake? Or simply take a plunge on the body boarding course? All under the close supervision of fully qualified staff with plenty of hot showers available to warm up afterwards.
Citizenship School Trip
Personal development and resilience Team building
We help to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils need to play a full part in society as active and responsible citizens. Many of our activities require students to cooperate, listen, and become part of a team working towards a common goal. The activities also encourage taking personal responsibility and resilience and the need to push our own personal boundaries.
Physical Education
Climbing Canoeing Orienteering Archery Kayaking
With over 40 physical activities on site they help improve fitness, coordination and endurance. As if all our activities weren't enough there is plenty of space and time to use the site for your own sports activities as well.
PSHE
Healthy Living Teamwork and resilience
We aim to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, team working and critical thinking through our range of activities. Whether by climbing higher than you have done before, solving team building puzzles, taking a risk whether your raft will float or not, helping others climb a wobbly crate stack, or just by being part of a school team on site.
Team Building
Outdoor Learning
What size groups do we cater for?
Up to 300 students at a time
On-site classroom facilities?
We can arrange for a classroom to be set up when required.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes, we have 24 hours a day medical cover with a duty manager on site at all times. All staff and instructors are First Aid trained.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes. We have disabled toilet facilities, level access to the catering barn, and many of our activities are suitable for children with disabilities
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The centre welcomes all participants and we are continually developing programmes and activities to support these groups.
Who are Walesby Forest?
Walesby Forest is quite simply 250 acres of fun in Robin Hood county. Based in the heart of the incredible Sherwood Forest. we are a charity able to offer high quality, bespoke adventure activity packages at a lower cost than commercial providers and have been inspiring and educating children for over the last 80 years.
With over 40 on-site adventure activities to choose from, excellent facilities and a range of catering options we have something to suit every group size and budget. From wet and wild water activities, to adrenaline filled climbs and descents, to brain teasing puzzles we guarantee to test children's skills and help them discover new found expertise. Our skilled staff and instructors will do their utmost to make sure your visit to Walesby Forest is fun and memorable for years to come.
Our key focus with primary school groups is to develop a child's key skills whether they are year one or year six. As students get older we want to get them away from their smartphones and tablets and out into the fresh air.
Teacher Checklist
Get Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Resource Packs LOtC Quality Badge Association of UK Activity Centres Adventure Mark Duke of Edinburgh Award
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