Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre
Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre
We are located in a superb rural setting in the attractive village of Everdon, near Daventry. The surrounding countryside provides a wide variety of contrasting landscapes and habitats which make the area ideal for the study of Geography, Science and Environmental Studies.
The centre:
- has access to woodlands, ponds, rivers and meadows providing the opportunity for the study of ecosystems of varying complexity
- provides schools with the opportunity to sample outdoor activities such as orienteering, cross country navigation and group development exercises
- is extensively equipped with a wide range of facilities to support the study of history, earth sciences and environmental studies
- can supply equipment including microscopes, weather station, binoculars and a wide variety of measuring equipment
Everdon is the perfect place to introduce children to a residential experience, with home cooked food, comfortable facilities and a homely atmosphere.
The Centre welcomes groups from schools, nurseries and playgroups, clubs such as Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Rainbows or Brownies or even a group of families or individuals.
Facilities
- Two dormitories, one sleeping 14 and one 16, and a further room upstairs accommodating 3 if needed.
- A toilet block which also includes showers.
- Staff can use a single room between the dormitories and additional rooms upstairs along with a bathroom and toilets.
- A small garden for the residential group to use.
- A laundry with washing machines, tumble dryers and drying room for equipment.
- An extensive library to support all our work which is available for staff and students to use.
Local areas of interest
- Fawsley Park provides opportunities for historical and literacy studies with its association with the Knightley family and ‘Elephant Man’. The grounds of the estate contain a famous church, site of a lost village and the ruins of the Dower House.
- The remains of a Motte and Bailey Castle at Preston Capes, an Iron Age hill fort close to Farthingstone and the remains of an Augustan Priory at Canons Ashby.
- Nearby Daventry is rich in opportunities for urban based studies, and the Grand Union Canal is only 4 miles from the Centre.
Access and disabilities
The Centre will endeavour to meet all types of special needs. However, if a member of your group does require special individual facilities we would invite you to visit the Centre prior to making a booking.
Further information
Everdon is Category C Approved by Northamptonshire County Council.
Our team of qualified and experienced Rangers work with the children throughout the day. Each is DBS cleared and qualified in First Aid.
Everdon Activity Risk Assessment (PDF format 277KB)