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Why book Notts Outdoors for Residential School Trips and Educational Visits?
We will work alongside schools to ensure that all groups get a quality residential experience.
All of our programmes are delivered by experienced and fully qualified instructors. We are more than happy to 'tweak' our programmes to suit the needs of the visiting group.
The location of this centre is very central to all main routes and we are 10 minutes away from the A1.
For the camping residentials we have four large tents for children which can sleep up to 16 and one large tent for adults can have up to 6 bedrooms inside.
All of our programmes are delivered by experienced and fully qualified instructors. We are more than happy to 'tweak' our programmes to suit the needs of the visiting group.
The location of this centre is very central to all main routes and we are 10 minutes away from the A1.
For the camping residentials we have four large tents for children which can sleep up to 16 and one large tent for adults can have up to 6 bedrooms inside.
Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?
Physical Education
Curriculum topics available: Orienteering.
Our instructors will be delivering a number of adventurous activities all of which will require a degree of physical exercise. Many of the activities delivered the young people will not have tried before so this will enable to learn new skills, develop resilience and confidence!
Art
Curriculum topics available: Sculpture.
Using natural objects and materials to create pictures and sculptures on the woodland floor. Students will gain an understanding of the difference between natural and man made, whilst developing their imagination in a variety of settings.
Wildlife
nvestigate a range of animal homes in differing habitats.
Construct homes for Mr Badger, Miss Squirrel and their woodland friends based around the observations students have made. What’s more, students will get the opportunity to transform into a badger to see whether our woodland habitat will give them a full tummy in our 'Badger’s Breakfast' activity!
Bushcraft
Bring your pupils to our Centre to build a shelter and improve their ability to work as a team. Can they build it safely and will it keep out the rain?
Saxons
Curriculum topics available: Invaders and Settlers, Saxon Settlements, Saxon Laws and Justice, Arts and Culture.
Based at our Anglo-Saxon House on the fringes of the Danelaw, your pupils will be transported back to the time when the whisperings of a united England were being spoken by King Alfred. Discover the events of the Saxon invaders and how they settled across the country, through to the fall of the Anglo-Saxons in 1066. Learn about their gods, important leaders, Viking invaders, Danelaw and Wessex village life.
Vikings
Curriculum topics available: Invaders and Settlers, Viking Raids and Invasion, Viking Trade, Mythology and Culture.
Dress up as a Viking child and journey to our Long House deep in the woods. Here you will discover where Vikings came from and what happened to the Vikings of Britain. You’ll travel through time from their first arrival in 789 to their demise in 1066.
Medieval
After being welcomed to Sherwood Forest your adventure into medieval England begins by following trails through Sherwood Forest that Robin would have used back in the 13th century. You and your pupils will be involved in role play and storytelling based in the medieval days, "To rob the rich to pay the poor". This will culminate in a visit to the ‘Major Oak’, steeped in myth and legend. Learn about the very secrets Robin and his merry men hid in it's branches. There will also be the opportunity to examine historical artefacts and create visual timelines. Come and experience Sherwood Forest through the eyes of Robin Hood.
Victorian
Bring your class along to Perlethorpe to experience a day in the life of school children in Victorian times and learn what life was like during this period. The classroom has been restored to its original layout from 1861 so it truly will be a step back in time! Your class will get to wear costumes of Victorian children, so they can be transported back to the past to see how they would have been treated by the old school master...
World War
Your class will be transported back in time to 1940, discovering what life was like as an evacuee. During your visit your class will learn all about the history of WW2, who took part, why we joined and what happened. The children will handle artefacts from the time and be taken inside an Anderson shelter to experience what it was like during the Blitz.
Environmental Geography
Curriculum topics available: Materials and recycling, Plastic pollution, Extreme Weather, Rainforest, Sustainable living, Global warming, Renewable Engergy, Climate change, Conservation.
We offer a variety of workshops that cover the curriculum subject Environmental Geography such as plant adventures, river dipping, river study, rock and soils, we can also tailor a programme to suit requirements.
What size groups do you cater for?
We can accommodate up to 60 pupils in tents
Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?
Yes
Is there first aid on site?
Yes
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
Yes
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Yes
Anything else?
Residential Camps £42 per pupil
This event is not catered - schools will need to bring their own food for the duration of their stay. Schools and groups will have full access to our recently refurbished kitchen.
Please note prices may vary, please contact the centre for a bespoke quote.
Who are Notts Outdoors?
Notts Outdoors provides outdoor learning opportunities for young people in Nottinghamshire and beyond.
We work with schools, colleges, youth groups, employers to enhance the lives of young people. We aim to teach confidence, awaken adventure and immerse students in what the great outdoors and nature have to teach us.
We have 8 centres across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, all offering something different and unique. Our two residential centres, St Micheals and Hagg Farm, are located in the outstanding natural beauty of the Peak District National Park. In Nottinghamshire, we have a wilderness experience camp - Camp Redwood located near Clumber Park, and four environmental education day centres, Perlethorpe, Brackenhurst, Sherwood, Rushcliffe and the Mill Adventure Base.
Notts Outdoors promises to offer accessible and affordable opportunities for young people, whilst creating an environment that makes learning fun and inclusive for all. All of our centres are staffed by qualified and experienced specialists, and are operated to rigorous health and safety standard. So rest assured you're with the experts...
Did you know that we can tailor a package to suit you and your class? Whatever your needs and requirements we're happy to build bespoke packages, whether day visits or residential, so the day is unique to you!
Why use Notts Outdoors? Here's a few reasons why you should choose us...
Support for families and individuals
We want to inspire families to get outdoors and embark on adventures together. Explore the beautiful Peak District National Park on one of our short break holidays, book your young adventurers for a fun filled day at The Mill Adventure Base, or embark on the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Forest Schools Accredited Practitioners
Forest Schools are nature-based communities where trained practitioners nurture learner-led exploration and discovery, nurturing meaningful experiences for positive lifelong impacts. Two of our staff members, Katie and Simon, are Accredited to Level 3 Practitioner Award with Forest Schools.
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