Rock UK - Whithaugh Park School Trip

Newcastleton Roxburghshire TD9 0TY

The beautiful location, incredible activity offerings and 98 years of experience make Rock UK the perfect venue for your next school trip. As a charity we also offer bursary places to pupils. We hate the fact financial constraints can prevent young people coming away, so our bursary places ensure trips are available for all pupils, regardless of background.

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
Bursaries or Funded Places Available
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
AALA Licence

What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?

Activities available at Whithaugh Park include climbing, high ropes, abseiling, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, raft building, wide games, swimming, archery, bush craft, fencing, gorge walking, low ropes, orienteering, night hikes, spotlight sessions and much more!

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Religious Education School Trip

Christianity Christmas

Rock UK is a Christian charity so we can teach Christian values through practical hands-on activities. For groups that choose, we can incorporate Christian themes into some of the activity sessions, allowing children to ask questions and learn more about the Christian faith from a different perspective.

Physical Education School Trip

Archery Kayaking Canoeing Climbing High Ropes Orienteering Gorge Walking

With over 20 adventure activities on offer, healthy meals and active days, residential breaks at Whithaugh Park promote healthy and active lifestyles for all ages and abilities. Getting children unplugged from technology and out into nature and the outdoors teaches the importance of physical education and a healthy lifestyle.

Bushcraft School Trip

With 110 acres to play in, Whithaugh Park offer the perfect place to get immersed in nature and the outdoors. Bushcraft survival skill sessions can either be instructor-led, where we will teach the group to make fires, build shelters and survive in the wild, or teachers can use the grounds of the centre to run their own sessions including shelter-building and campfires.

Watersports School Trip

Kayaking Canoeing Raft Building

Water sports we offer include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lake at the centre offers the chance to explore the local wildlife and habitats, learn new skills and of course the chance to jump in and swim!

What size groups do we cater for?

We can sleep up to 192 guests and can take up to 200 for day bookings.

On-site classroom facilities?

Yes we have fully equipped classroom facilities for groups to use. We can provide projector facilities, flip charts and refreshments if needed as well.

Is there first aid on site?

Yes, all instructors are first-aid trained. We are also AALA licenced and Learning outside the classroom accredited.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes, we have two lodges that are wheelchair accessible and have various activities we can offer for disabled visitors. We advise the group leaders to get in contact with specific details so we can advise what we can offer and create a programme specifically designed for the needs of the group

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We advise the group leaders to get in contact with specific details so we can advise what we can offer and create a programme specifically designed for the needs of the group. Our instructor team has experience working with a wide range of special educational needs.

Anything else?

If group leaders would like to come and visit the centre to check out the facilities first-hand before booking, please get in touch. We would be happy to show you around and run through the different trip options. Overnight accommodation is available if required (subject to dates).

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Who are Rock UK?

Rock UK is a charity that has been running residential activity centres nationwide since 1922. Whithaugh Park is our stunning centre in the Scottish Borders and can offer a residential trip your pupils won't forget!

Accommodation - Our Scandinavian style lodges can offer accommodation for groups of 2 -192 people. They are set out in clusters allowing flexibility for groups of all sizes, as well as privacy and space to enjoy the gorgeous surrounding countryside. You can choose either a self-catered or fully catered trip and will get use of an indoor meeting/hangout space for relaxing in-between activities and spending time as a group.

Activities - Whithaugh Park offers over 20 different adventure activities for all ages and abilities. We will work with your group leader to build the activity programme around the individual needs and goals of your group. We keep activity groups small so sessions are interactive and engaging for all participants. Get the adrenaline pumping on our 300M double zip line, high ropes course, or climbing tower. Or try and stay dry during raft building, canoeing or Kayaking on our water sports lake. Or even just take in the views whilst mountain biking, hiking or gorge-walking. We also have an indoor heated swimming pool and large indoor sports hall for groups to use.