X Adventure Development Centre Norwich, Outdoor Residential Centre Norfolk

What makes us a great choice for education

Spend a night or a week at our beautiful, relaxing venue on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. We are located at the end of a quiet lane, away from the busy roads and noise; the majority of our noise is nature itself.

As a small centre, every stay at our centre is exclusive, meaning only one group will be staying overnight, it’s safe, secure and idyllic.

Whatever the reason for visiting our Development Centre, we will work in consultation with every group to develop a programme that suits their aims and objectives. We focus on delivering high quality outdoor activities that fully embed the groups learning objective into every session.

We work hard at getting the small things right, we tailor make all programmes as no one group is ever the same. We give great thought to a programme and will guide, support and help group leaders through the process. Groups can have an action packed programme with activities throughout the day, evening or night.

Accreditation and Awards

AALA, Dofe Approved Activity Provider

What is typically included on our school trips

High Ropes, Archery, Axe throwing, Climbing, Abseiling, Wilderness Survival, Team Challenges, Raft Building, Canoeing, Zip Line, Crate Stack, First Aid, Campcraft and navigation, Events field, Conference Facilities, covered BBQ area, 2 onsite Lakes, tuckshop.  

Group Sizes Catered For

84 residentially in log cabins and bunkrooms. (114 if including our tent overflow)

180 day visit.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

We do not take any photos for our promotional purposes. However, groups are welcome to take their own pictures and to tag us on social media.

Risk Assessment Details

Every activity, task and session is comprehensively risk assessed. Our procedures, assessment processes and site can be pre viewed by party leaders and groups. These processes are checked by external inspectors, specifically through the AALA service.

Taking guidance from industry boards we will usually provide a risk disclosure instead of activity specific risk assessments, when sending information to schools and groups.

Pricing Information

Prices vary depending on each booking and whether catering is required. For more information on pricing an enquiry to our bookings team would be recommended.

Prices start from:

£85 + VAT per person for a 2-day residential, with 5 activities and full catering

£160 + VAT per person for a 3-day residential with 9 activities and full catering

£225 + VAT per person for a 4-day residential with 13 activities and full catering

£270 + VAT per person for a 5-day residential with 18 activities and full catering

For each 12 students a supervising adult goes free

For a day price:

Full day (6 hrs of activities) £36 + VAT per person

School day (4 ½ hrs of activities) £28 + VAT per person

Part day (3 hrs of activities) £20 + VAT per person

First Aid Information

All our instructional staff are first aid trained.

Available Facilities

Catering service, dining areas, lounge, tuckshop, covered BBQ area, secure site, self-catering kitchen, toilet and changing block, unisex toilets.  

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

We have assessable sleeping facilities for wheelchair users and a full wet room with ramped access. All buildings are on one level and have ramped access for steps. Due to the nature and layout of the site, some of our centre is a little difficult to reach, with gravelled paths and fields. However, we work with a range of special needs groups and can adapt to meet all but the most mobility restricted individuals.

We can adapt most of our activities to suit those with limited mobility and have experienced staff that are trained to delivered adaptive sessions.

Opening Hours & Information

The site is open year-round and our opening times are dependent on the style of programme each group would like. We open at weekends and throughout the holidays, including bank holidays.

Testimonials

‘Adrian and his team have managed each particular group with professionalism, kindness, excellent health and safety management and have been able to manage and support us with any crisis that has developed. The company will always go the extra mile to meet the needs of our charity and the participants. In terms of working with young people, adrian provides calm leadership, kindness and generosity of spirit and always engenders their respect’

Jo Roberts, CEO Wilderness Foundation UK

Other Information

We offer alternative education programmes for young people at risk of exclusion from school and build one to one programmes for SEN students

Location Information

We are located in Horsford, which is 4 miles from the centre of Norwich on the edge of the Norfolk Broads. We use the local rivers in and around Norwich to canoe and where possible take day trips to the beaches of Cromer or Blakeley, which is 30 minutes away.

Room Sizes and Facilities

Our lob cabins do not have power or heating; we prefer that you leave your luxuries behind and rely on the power of nature for your entertainment. We have several different styles of accommodation:

Each cabin has 4 double bunk beds, seating and plenty of space, with a lovely outside deck to watch the sun go down. Lighting is provided at night by a room bright lantern

Our bunkrooms come in a variety of styles and size. All have comfortable double or triple bunks. They are comfortable but basic, with beds, lighting and heating.

We can offer the following sized cabins and bunkrooms:

• Five x 8 bed log cabins
• Four x twin bunkroom
• Two x 6 bed bunkroom
• Two x 12 bed bunkroom

Booking information

Contact name: Claire Hudson

Contact email address:bookings@xadventureactivities.co.uk