Outdoor Activity
Outdoor Activity
What are they and what do they involve?
Outdoor activity venues can include a great many things, from relaxation to exhilarating sport! The outdoors includes anything not in a building; you can find activities such as nature trails, adventure playgrounds and parks/gardens outside!
What are the benefits?
Spending time outside is always beneficial, even if it’s just for the fresh air and a change in scenery! Participating in outdoor sport is fantastic for both physical and mental health, and learning about the environment and how to care for it is an important thing for everyone to learn about, regardless of age.
What students is it suitable for?
The outdoors is a great place for all students, so outdoor activity venues will entertain everyone; however, you should make sure that the location is suitable for the group! For example, older teenage students wont have much fun on an adventure playground designed for much smaller children!
Costs?
Outdoor venues will vary greatly in price, as some will be in completely free public areas while some need to charge entry fees; make sure to research this before you set off as you don’t want to surprised!
Safety Implications?
Younger children should always be carefully supervised when outdoors, especially in public areas!
Venues for this Category
Inspired Expeditions is a specialist DofE activity provider. The company has been set up to help young people realise their potential, through the DofE award scheme.
Welcome to Adventure Ways. We are an innovative not for profit Community Interest Company, striving to be a one stop shop for all your adventure, learning and development needs.
Founded in 2011 by two secondary school teachers with a love of the outdoors, OceanRock’s mission is to provide quality adventures in amazing locations to all.
Challenge Expeditions is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and as an AALA registered company we pride ourselves on providing quality expeditions throughout the UK to meet the DofE guidelines.
Cairngorm Outdoors Ltd is licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and registered with the Care Commission. We work with socially excluded and vulnerable young people, providing a wide range of adventure activities.
Whinfell Forest is nestled in stunning landscape on the edge of the Lake District. Lodges for families and groups of all sizes are set in the 400-acre woodland, with lakes and streams aplenty that are befitting of the picturesque Lake District scenery.
Polkerris Beach combines an idyllic sandy Cornish cove with first class watersports facilities. It's as good for a day trip as it is for a two-week holiday or intensive watersports course.
From the smallest sandcastle-building toddler to the seasoned watersport enthusiast, there is something for everyone here.
We are proud to have inspired hundreds of young people into life long careers in the outdoors. Our alumni include Matt Heliker, an internationally respected climber. Others now work for schools, military, emergency services, Environment Agency and charities and continue to be ambassadors for the Mendip ethos!
Our programmes are high impact, action and fun packed, practical experiential training and development experiences that are designed to challenge, inspire, energise and enthuse.
Wimbleball Lake, Exmoor; a vast expanse of inland sheltered water, perfect for all watersports, all season training, land and water-based events, schools and youth groups and all round family fun.
Established in 2008, Exmoor Adventures are the areas outdoor specialists for a range of adventurous activities and courses within the Exmoor National Park, the Quantocks and the South West.
The average human lifespan is approximately 650,000 hours and about 180,000 of those hours are spent sleeping! Why not spend some of the remainder trying a new sporting hobby or challenge? Wanting to expand your existing skills and knowledge? Need recognised qualifications for your aquatic sport? Need first aid training for your business?
Clevedon Sailing Club is situated on the Marine Parade along the main Clevedon sea front. Sailing takes place in the bay which is part of the Bristol channel. Clevedon is a very friendly club and supports all water sports, with emphasis on Dinghy and Cruiser sailing.
Charterhouse offers groups sole use of the centre and can accommodate up to 63 people. It boasts a large dining hall with a modern kitchen, a visitors lounge and boot room, along with ample outdoor space and a designated camp fire area.
Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre is definitely different from other activity centres! We are a family run, not for profit, educational and environmental organisation which has been inspiring and educating children and adults since 1982.
Active Adventure South West are one of the south west's leading provider of adventure activities. We are a fully mobile activity provider. We can bring the activities to you or alternatively you can meet us at one of our regular activity spots.
Our instructing business began life more than 20 years ago as Andy Sparrow Caving Services, becoming Caving Services Ltd in 2008. Andy Sparrow remains an active instructor. He is well known as an expert on caving, has made several caving related TV appearances
The sailing club exists to help people enjoy both sailing and windsurfing whatever your ability or age. Anyone is welcome to join and sail at Axbridge reservoir near Cheddar. Although the club atmosphere is relaxed, informal and friendly we aim to provide a professional environment for sports.
Started in 1996, Aardvark Endeavours are an outdoor pursuits and training provider based near Cheddar, Somerset. As well as our regular staff with specialist skills we use a lot of freelance instructors who are experts in their fields. This means we can bring to you the right person for the job with both the experience and knowledge so you get the best possible day.
Welcome to Outposts' world of outdoor adventure activities, based in Somerset, but offering activities for schools and youth groups all over the country.
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