Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Two discrete centres within 26 acres of private woodland, surrounded by 200 acres of public woodland, overlooking the seaside town of Sheringham.
Hilltop primarily offers comprehensive outdoor educational opportunities to Primary and Middle schools and Sixth Form / Further Education Colleges.
A balanced programme can be selected from the many activities available to suit your school’s needs and the demands of the National Curriculum. A teacher's pack for preparation and follow up work is available.
Studies
- Bushcraft Survival
- Woodland Life
- Pond Life
- Rivers
- Coastal Erosion
- Flooding & protection
- Longshore Drift & Erosion
- Sheringham Town Study
- Rocky Sea Shore
Adventure
- NEW! The Air Jump
- 3D Climbing Maze
- Vertical Challenge Course
- Mountain Bikes
- Archery
- Assault Course
- Low Ropes Course
- High Ropes Course
- Small Zipper
- Power Fan Jump
- 3G Super Swing
- Orienteering
- Hikes & Journeys
- Climbing Wall
- Bouldering
- Abseiling
- Team Work Challenges
- Tree Top Trail
- Low Bridges
- Crate Stacking Castles
- Cowtails Course
- The Big Zippers
- Trust Exercises
- Coastal Walk
- Woodland Hike
- Ball Games
A Full Evening Activity Programme is provided including:
Dark Walk, Games Night, Mad Hatters, Owls & Mice, Circus Skills, Enchanted Forest, Hilltop Cheesy Disco, Tropical Leisure Pool visit and Coastal Walk.
Facilities
Hilltop has two uniquely themed homely centres – The coastal themed Seaview House accommodating up to 70 students. and the Rustic log cabin style Woodland Lodge accommodating up to 80 students.
- High Quality Twin or single rooms for staff (most ensuite)
- Modern buildings – set in 26 acres of woodland
- Children's bedrooms are cosy, carpeted and many ensuite
- Full equipped study rooms & games rooms
- Coastal Corner Garden
- The Pirate Adventure Ship
- Quiet room, TV lounge, easy chairs and tuck shop
- Themed Family style dining room
- Outdoor Swimming Pool ( Open approx. April - October)
Hilltop is purpose built to ensure high levels of participation and activity. Field studies are designed to be active rather than “look and see”.
Small groups:
- 1:8 on activities
- 1:15 on studies
Most activities are within our grounds – little time is spent travelling or waiting turns! Instructor led sessions are held morning, afternoon and evenings.