Oaker Wood Leisure School Trip
Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9PT
Residential Trip Residentials West Midlands
Wide choice of activities in a beautiful woodland environment. Feedback from existing schools is that it is the exclusivity and flexibility of our site and staff that means they re book year on year."This is the fifth year we have used Oakerwood as a venue for our Year 6 residential and I cannot praise David and his team enough. They make each visit memorable for all our children giving them the best experience on a wide range of outdoor and adventurous activities. All the staff ensure that every one feels valued whilst pushing them to their limits providing excitement and challenge." Wyche Primary School - Malvern
Current special offers for school groups
We are offering: Half day activities for £15 plus VAT per person Full day £22.50 plus VAT per person 1 Night Residential for £80 plus VAT per person Activities could include high & low ropes
Off Peak - Nov 2025, Feb & March 2026
valid until: March 2026
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What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
Team Building Activity Day - e.g. Borneo Low Ropes Assault course combined with Rafting.
Residentials from between 1 and 4 nights - fully catered including a full range of Adventurous Activities
We come to you - Its a Knock Out Team days for year end Activities, Year 7 inductions, Rewards days.
Residentials from between 1 and 4 nights - fully catered including a full range of Adventurous Activities
We come to you - Its a Knock Out Team days for year end Activities, Year 7 inductions, Rewards days.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physical Education School Trip
Orienteering Climbing High Ropes Zip Line
Click to read full text We offer tailor made itineraries from our diverse range of adventurous activities including High Ropes, Low Ropes, Rafting, Pizza Making, Den Building, Target Shooting, It's a Knock Out, Quad Bike Trekking and Paintball. A visit to Oaker Wood challenges young people both physically and mentally and encourages them to work as a team. They will have ample opportunity to improve their listening skills and build on their independence while on a residential with us as we encourage young people to be responsible for their own pod area and to help around camp with such tasks as washing up and fire lighting.
Watersports School Trip
Raft Building
Our rafting activities help young people to feel at home near to, on and in the water in a safe and reassuring environment. We teach the young people about potential dangers and ensure they know how to be safe around water.
Wildlife School Trip
Our Woodland Navigation Trail is themed around Orienteering (please note: this is NOT a full Orienteering Experience) children will use maps to Navigate around a woodland trail, whilst following the map they will be looking for items/pictures (wildlife) as they journey through our picturesque trees and forest routes.
Perfect for children in years 3, 4 5, and 6, they'll have the chance to gain countryside and wildlife facts and insights from our instructors as they guide them along the trail. As they explore, children will punch their route card at each Orienteering Checkpoint they visit.
Team Building School Trip
Many of our activities have an element of team building, especially our Borneo Low Ropes Course, Rafting, Woodland Krypton and Woodland Adventure. We feel team building is a key skill set for children and something we focus many of our activities around.
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What size groups do we cater for?
School Groups from as small as 15 to as large as 150 for residential or 250 for day visits. For larger groups we recommend we come to you with our mobile It's a Knock Out and Team Building events.
On-site classroom facilities?
We have a wooden classroom on site.
Is there first aid on site?
All our Senior Instructors are 1st aid trained.
Access for visitors with disabilities
We have an accessible toilet onsite. Regarding activities we ask that individuals contact us with requirements. We try to work around visitors individual needs where possible. We work with a wide range of disability groups including the Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford Children's Deaf Society. Please talk to us about the needs of your group.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
With support from our experienced instructors we can help you to meet your EHCP and provide a fulfilling trip for your children.
Our instructors have experience in working with SEN children and we are currently welcoming visits from local special schools. We also enjoy visits from our local blind college and local deaf society.
Activities can be tailored to your group and their specific needs, so please do talk to us about the needs of your group. We are continually working to ensure that all children can enjoy the many benefits of our activities.
Disabled toilet on-site.
Woodland camps are the perfect location for quiet time, away from other groups onsite, if required.
We can offer a site visit prior to your trip if required.
Extras staff can be available to support your visit.
Anything else?
Children can discover their adventurous side at Oaker Wood with Paintball, High Ropes, Low Ropes Assault Course, Target Shooting, Woodland Krypton, Rafting and more. School trips to Oaker Wood offer children the opportunity to connect with nature and develop important life skills. They can work on teamwork, problem-solving and becoming more resilient whilst taking part in outdoor activities. Fresh air combined with physical activity greatly benefits children’s overall health, boosting both physical fitness and mental well-being.
Who are Oaker Wood Leisure?
Outdoor Activity Centre on the Herefordshire, Shropshire border. We specialise in School & Youth (NCS) Residentials and Activity Days. Activities on offer include High Ropes and Zip Wire, Monkey Climbing, Target Shooting, Low Rope Assault Course, Team Building Courses, Outdoor Pizza Making, Den Making, Paintball, Quads and Rafting.
Residentials are based in our Woodland Glamping Villages. We have space for 160 children across 2 glamping villages, we offer total exclusivity so you do not have to share facilities with another school group.
We also offer It's a Knock Out Inflatable Team Building events at your school.
We have special rates for schools in quieter months
Half Day Activties: £15 plus VAT per person
Full Day Activities: £22.50 plus VAT per person
1 Night Residential: £80 plus VAT per person
Includes activities such as high and low ropes, den build
Off Peak - Nov 2025, Feb & March 2026
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Resource Packs LOtC Quality Badge Adventure Mark
Woodland Activity Days Proving Popular at Oaker Wood
A school residential or activity day at Oaker Wood gives children the opportunity to develop valuable life skills while enjoying the great outdoors. From learning practical survival techniques to gaining a deeper understanding of woodland animals and plants, pupils benefit from hands-on experiences that bring learning to life. At Oaker Wood, we have seen a growing interest in our Woodland Survival Days and Woodland Navigation programmes.
What does a visit to Oaker Wood look like!
Discover what a visit to Oaker Wood has to offer in this article. From residential stays to action-packed activity days, there’s a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.
Outdoor Adventure in a Herefordshire woodland!
Nestled in a picturesque woodland setting, we are the premier destination for outdoor activities and glamping in Herefordshire.
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