Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre

We are set in a truly outstandingly beautiful part of the world BUT what makes our schools return year after year is our warm, family atmosphere and our amazing staff. Our ethos is to employ all staff on a permanent basis, and to pay them more than any other centre, so that they stay with us for many years and build up a wealth of local knowledge and experience, becoming experts in the local area. They are intelligent, warm, funny and kind and returning schools greet them as old friends. Each and every one genuinely shares our aim to provide the best school trip ever.

We have two bases - Aylmerton can cater for groups of between 20 and 90 children and Patteson Lodge has a capacity of between 25 and 40 children.

ALL our staff (not just instructors) are first aid trained and we provide first aid cover during all activities. Overnight first aid cover is off-site but available on call at all times.

Yes. In addition we do our very best to accommodate the needs of every child - and do all that is possible to adapt programmes, transport etc. to allow all children to safely access as much of the visit as possible. We also have two fabulous all-terrain wheelchairs. You will be amazed at what can be achieved!

Yes. Again, we can accommodate and adapt, as needed, to ensure that maximum access for all children is possible.

Our prices include absolutely everything required for a fully active and busy trip except the coach to/from your school. The only optional extra would be to charter the ferry to the seals if a seal trip is required which is passed on at the ferry operator's cost. All accommodation, 3 meals a day from evening meal on the first day to packed lunch on the last, all activities, entrance fees and instruction, and any transport needed to activities while here, are all included. There are no hidden costs at all. We also offer one free adult place for every eight children.