Get the most from Woodlands Adventure with a residential stay

Why not come and join us for a residential trip at Woodlands Adventure outdoor activity centre, in our modern, fully equipped residential building choosing from our overnight, full week or half week options?  Exciting educational, fun and exhilarating activities during the day followed by a camp fire, games and a woodland walk by night, creating memories to last a lifetime!

We have fully equipped, safe and welcoming facilities to cater for your needs.  Residential trips are extremely popular therefore early booking is strongly advisable – even up to a year in advance in main term time.

Our fully central heated residential buildings, split over two buildings, are conveniently located close together.  They can accommodate a minimum group of 30 and up to 64 people, plus 8 leaders.

• The dormitories comprise two large rooms, each sleeping 32 people in bunk beds, with toilet facilities. We also provide two leader rooms, each with two single beds and separate leaders’ WCs.  All beds have a fitted bottom sheet ready to use on your arrival.
• The main building (The Saintbury Building), has a large hall and kitchen used for eating and preparing meals. The kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, commercial toaster, griddle, 2 catering ovens, 8 gas ring hob, microwave, large fridge and chest freezer.  Pots, pans, cutlery etc. are all supplied.
• The hall is also used for evening entertainment having a projector, stereo, a pool table and table tennis equipment. WIFI is available at no extra cost but we ask for a deposit on the games equipment which is fully refundable on their safe return. This building also contains two large bathrooms with showers and disabled facilities. On the first floor, there are a further two leaders’ rooms with bunk beds for four people, separate shower facilities and a lounge area for some quiet time.
• We also have a BBQ facility with picnic tables outside the buildings, fantastic in the warm summer months for dining outdoors and breathing in some fresh country air.
• The sports hall, has been recently refurbished with LED lighting, is available in the evening for games and archery sessions during inclement weather.
• We have a laundry room with a heavy duty commercial washing machine and tumble dryer.  A £10.00 charge per visit is payable to use this facility.  Washing powder is provided and an outdoor washing line is also available.
• The safety of our visitors is paramount.  Flood lighting lights up the area in front of the buildings and both residential buildings are fitted with a monitored fire alarm system and fire extinguishers.  A duty instructor is always on site throughout your visit.  In addition we have a CCTV system covering the main gate and top car parks.  Gates are closed in the evenings and all visitors have to report in when arriving on site.

Types of stay

Overnight stay 

Standard visit includes 4 activities, 2 from list A and 2 from list B.

First of all groups arrive at 09.00: 4 activities  – evening camp fire – self-led mushroom trail and woodlands walk or games in the evening. Watch a film on the projector or play music.

Half week

Standard visit includes 6 activities, 3 from list A and 3 from list B.

Arrive at 13.00:

Day 1: Unpack, and welcome talk, followed by 2 activities.

Day 2: 4 activities  – evening camp fire – self-led mushroom trail and woodlands walk & games in the evening.  Watch a film on the projector or play music.

Day 3: Circus skills and Frisbee golf.  Souvenir shop.  Depart from site 11.30am.

Weekend

Standard visit includes 6 activities, 3 from list A and 3 from list B.

Arrive at 13.00:

Day 1: Unpack and settle in followed by a welcome talk.

Day 2: 4 activities – evening camp fire – self-led mushroom trail and woodlands walk & games in the evening, watch something on the projector or play music on the music player.

Day 3: 2 activities.  Souvenir shop.  Depart by 16.00

Full week

Standard visit includes 12 activities, 6 from list A and 6 from list B.

Arrive at 13.00:

Day 1: Settle in and unpack. Welcome talk and a tour of the site.

Day 2: 4 activities.

Day 3: 4 activities.

Day 4: 4 activities.

Day 5: Circus skills and Frisbee golf.  Souvenir shop.  Depart from site 11.30am.

*Camp fire on an evening of your choice, self-led mushroom trail and woodlands walk, and games in the evenings. Watch a film on the projector or play music.

Activities:

List A:

High ropes, climbing, monkey tree climbing, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing, vines & bridges, raft building, assault course on its own, with mud run or with team building elements and  zip line.

List B:

Team building, orienteering, bushcraft, nature  studies, archery, tomahawk throwing, mini  medics, woodlands explorer, riverland’s explore and atlatl.