Walesby Forest School Trips

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As a Not-for-profit organisation we offer high quality adventure activities at a lower cost than commercial providers and have been inspiring and educating children for the last 75 years.

We offer a range of educational and adventure activity programmes and packages linked to the national curriculum. Choose from a range of inclusive packages or design your own bespoke programme. We can accommodate groups in fully equipped lodges, tented villages (Glamping style or wooded enclaves) to back to basics Bushcraft camping style.

With over 40 on-site adventure activities to choose from and a range of catering options we have something to suit almost every group size and budget.

Why are Walesby Forest great for School Trips and Educational Visits?

We not only have a great centre with over 250 acres of space in forest and woodland but also pride ourselves on our ability to nurture talent and abilities at the same time as making sure there are opportunities for learning, fun and personal development.

We aim to delight those who visit and with many returning groups year on year we endeavour to ensure we deliver exiting and innovative programmes that challenge and develop participants.

Our staff take great pride in delivering programmes to every young person and we support equality and diversity.

What activities are available during group visits?

We have a large range of adventure activities including: Archery, Air rifles, Tomahawks, Teambuilding, Fencing, Cave maze, Indoor climbing, Outdoor climbing, Abseil, Wobble pole climb, Jacobs ladder, Leap of faith, Crate stack, Giant crate stack, Zip wire, Assault course, Low ropes, Kayaking , Canadian canoes, Laser quest, Quad bikes, Raft building, River crossing, Swimming pool, Body boarding, Bushcraft / csi, Circus skills, Giant catapult, Traverse wall, Pioneering poles, Orienteering, Crazy golf.

What size groups do you cater for?

1 to 300

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

Our lodges have communal space and we can arrange for classroom / communal space.

Is there first aid on site?

Yes, 24/7 medical cover on site.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

We do encourage participants with disabilities to come and use our facilities. We have a purpose built lodge with disables facilities and many of the activities can be adapted.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

The Centre welcomes participants and we are continually developing programmes and activities to support these groups.

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