Rock UK Carroty Wood

What makes us a great choice for education

At Rock UK we tailor our residential stays and day visits to meet the learning objectives of your school. Through inspiring outdoor adventures your students are guided by our expert instructors to develop growth mindsets, become more confident, better communicators, team players and innovators.

Your tailored programme will include a timetable of progressive activities and leave you free time for your own group-led activities.

Financial support is available. As a charity Rock UK believe that every child should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in confidence and that by doing this with their peers your school group will benefit as a whole. The Rock UK Bursary Fund is available and offers financial support to make sure that no child is left behind at home - because their family can’t afford the trip.

 “Without the bursary the children would not have been able to go on the residential trip which had such a positive impact on their learning, understanding and the development of essential skills.” Lucy, School Teacher – South Wales

Accreditation and Awards

• LOtC - Accredited
• AALA - all of our team are DBS checked.
• CR Net – members.

What is typically included on our school trips

Abseiling

Archery

Biking

Building Bridges

Bushcraft

Campfire

Climbing – on and off-site

Geocaching

High ropes

Kayaking

Low ropes

Mission impossible

Night hikes

Open canoeing

Orienteering

Pedal Karting

Raft Building

Swimming

Team Development tasks

The Great Escape

The Maze

Trading Trainers

Large sports hall

Indoor heated swimming pool

Floodlit all weather sports pitch

Camping space

BBQ and campfire areas

Meeting rooms

58 acres of enclosed woodland

Fully or self-catered

Group Sizes Catered For

Groups from 24 – 168 people  

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

No restrictions.

Risk Assessment Details

https://rockuk.org/about-us/risk-assessments/

Pricing Information

1 Free leader place for every 10 full paying guests https://rockuk.org/offers/half-price/

Pricing will vary according to length of stay and activities booked.

Financial support is available. As a charity Rock UK believe that every child should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in confidence and that by doing this with their peers your school group will benefit as a whole.

First Aid Information

There are first aiders on site.

Available Facilities

58 acres of enclosed woodland

Full or self catering available

Meeting rooms

Large sports hall

Indoor – heated swimming pool

Floodlit all weather sports pitch

Camping space

BBQ and campfire areas

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Yes

Opening Hours & Information

Open seven days a week.

Testimonials

“I believe the teacher/ pupil relationships have grown and this is crucial for children to access the curriculum. Confidence in those children has already started to shine through within classroom setting. They feel more comfortable with their teacher to open up and share answers. We refer back to the activities and have an open mindset during all lessons, looking at how children felt about the challenge and how they pushed themselves.” Brookland School Teacher

“The abseiling really helped with my confidence. Also the raft-building because I am usually bossy and when I don't do something right I think I am a failure but this helped me realise that I can make mistakes and use teamwork when other people knew what to do” Lily, Pupil

“Can I just say how amazing the staff leading the activities were - honestly they really made the trip, they were absolutely fantastic. They were so encouraging, patient, enthusiastic, fun and genuinely interested in the children and we were so thankful for their hard work. What I really liked was how they offered a whole host of alternatives to the children to try to get them to access some of the tasks they were afraid of. All the members of staff I brought with me said the same thing and the children loved them. So a huge thank you"! Laura, Teacher

Other Information

Carroty Wood is owned by Rock UK, a Christian charity that since 1922 have had a passion to develop skills for life in young people. We welcome people of all faiths and none and provide a safe and friendly environment for young people to thrive and be themselves.

Location Information

Carroty Wood residential centre is situated just outside Tonbridge, Kent in the heart of the Garden of England.

The activity centre is enclosed in 58 acres of mature woodland with plenty of natural habitat and wildlife.

Carroty Wood is just 20 minutes from the M25, making it the perfect location for a school trip.

Room Sizes and Facilities

Four self contained buildings with accommodation for up to 168 people (132 Oct – Apr)

The accommodation is split into three bands to suit all budgets. Camping space is also available during the warmer months of May – September for groups choosing Chestnut Loft.

Premier – Hornbeam House

12 en-suite bedrooms

Two ground floor bedrooms with disabled access

Main meeting/  dining room

Smaller breakout room

Comfort – Woodland Lodge

11 bedrooms each with a basin and shower

One bedroom is located on the ground floor for disabled access

Main meeting / dining room

Small breakout room

Economy – Chestnut Loft

8 bedrooms and camping capacity in the warmer months

Separate male and female communal bathrooms with showers, wash basins and toiles

Several separate shower cubicles on the ground floor

Main meeting / dining room

Economy – Woodpecker Ranch

7 bedrooms with separate male and female communal bathrooms

Meeting room / dining room

Booking information

CARROTY WOOD

Kent
carroty@rockuk.org
01732 361361