Blackland Farm Outdoor Activity Centre Sussex

Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre is a 127 acre, independently owned centre in Sussex, situated between Brighton and London offering residential and day trips, as well as longer weekly accredited courses.

We stand for delivering fantastic outdoor experiences that help shape young people and adults into the best versions of themselves- through proactive programmes that develop respect, confidence, communication and resilience. We go above and beyond to give you the power to achieve your desired outcomes in a safe, relaxed, and fun environment at affordable prices, in order to ensure that everyone can have them.

We have over fifty adventurous activities on and off-site, ranging from watersports to roped sessions, land and target sports, as well as indoor and outdoor accommodation options for residentials, alongside day trips.

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We are a friendly, independent, locally owned outdoor centre, standing for delivering fantastic outdoor experiences that help shape young people and adults into the best versions of themselves- through proactive programmes that develop respect, confidence, communication and resilience. The team, led by Nic, Rachael, and Mark, don’t just pay lip service to quality outdoor provision and the impact it can have.

We go above and beyond to give you the power to achieve your desired outcomes in a safe, relaxed, and fun environment at affordable prices, in order to ensure that everyone can have them. We value our relationships with customers-well established, and new, treating everyone with integrity and respect to achieve our shared outcomes.

LoTC

AALA

Adventuremark

Paddle UK Delivery Partner

DofE Approved Activity Provider

AHOEC

National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme Delivery Partner Level 2

National Navigation Award Scheme Delivery Partner

Each visit is tailored specifically to the bespoke outcomes required of the group, although we can offer a variety of Environmental Science, Science, PE and PHSE Curriculum focused trips, ranging from calculating velocity on our zip wires, to learning about diversity and inclusion on our team building days.

Our three lodges can sleep 25, 30 and 38 respectively in Restrop Lodge, Wagtail Lodge and Weavers Lodge. Booked together they sleep 93.

Our campsites have capacity for around 2000 campers.

Our standard group activity size is 12.

Our activities are available from 4+ years, with roped activities from 6+ years.

Many of our programmes have been developed by our founder, Nic’s Dad, Chris (Batchelor of Education) from his experience as Head of PE and Outdoor Education at a large secondary school in Sussex. Chris sadly passed away in 2022, but his legacy remains with the team promoting his educational values in all we do. Amongst the team, we hold a variety of relevant qualifications, from Educational and Training Awards, PGCE certifications, bachelor degrees in Outdoor Education and many years of developing bespoke programmes with teachers.

Groups are permitted to take and hold media in line with their own data procedures and policies. Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre holds its own policies with regard to media and data.

Risk assessments can be found on our website here: https://blacklandfarm.org/schools/teacher-information/ or can be provided on request.

For all enquiries, email Kate at info@blacklandfarm.org

All visiting groups are offered the same pricing structure regardless of background, age or ability. We endeavour to create affordable, brilliant experiences accessible to all and are happy to discuss bespoke requirements. Our standard offer is (per person):

• Bronze Day Visit – 1 x 90 min instructed activity, 2 x 45 min self-led activities, £24
• Silver Day Visit – 2 x 90 min instructed activities, 1 x 45 min self led activities,
• £30
• Gold Day Visit – 3 x 90 min instructed activities, £38.40
• Gold Plus Day Visit – 3 x 90 min instructed activities, including watersports, £48

Adult / Teacher places are free of charge with an allocated group.

Any specific clothing related to activities is provided by the centre, however students will need to wear closed toe shoes and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities. For watersports, we recommend a change of clothing including footwear.

All of our staff are first aid trained, including 24/7 duty management, although group leaders are responsible for the administration of first aid to guests in the first instance.

Free wifi

CCTV

Onsite shop

Toilets and changing

Classrooms and meeting rooms

Indoor lodges

The centre is rural and comes with natural limitations for visitors with physical disabilities, though we aim to be as inclusive as possible to allow everyone the opportunity to access adventure. We have a selection of wheelchair accessible buildings and facilities.

We are well versed in a variety of SEN and additional needs. Whether you are an all-SEN group or have individuals that require additional support, we can offer inclusive programmes with our experienced instructors. In addition, we have created a stand alone programme designed to assist students with alternative needs or those displaying Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), allowing them to access outdoor education and activities through Learning Outside the Classroom in line with their mainstream core subjects. This programme has proved effective among young people from differing backgrounds, especially those who struggle to cope with generic classroom based learning. The programme can be tailored to suit any age group, ability, or requirement of the education establishment.

We are open 24/7, 365 days a year.

“This week has been flawless – mainly due to the support from your staff. Anything, big or small, has been considered and adapted to suit our group all the way through the week. Full recommendation for anyone else who is thinking about visiting.”- Will Brook, Ratton School

“We have had a great 4 days and the children have made memories to last a lifetime. Thank you to the amazing team. The campfire was amazing-” Telscombe Cliffs Primary School

“Can’t fault the experience at Blacklands! Super helpful and approachable staff. All the activities felt very safe and were very varied. The camping fields are big enough to feel like you’re fully immersed in countryside, but never too far away from a toilet block if nature calls! High recommend going for a walk around the beautiful reservoir as well.”- Alice Jowitt

Science teacher at school in SW London / Surrey. “Really great activities for the kids, and REALLY great kids staff that I was really impressed with. Teambuilding, fun activities, thought provoking – generally just great enjoyment in a nice and safe environment. Includes; abseiling, rock climbing, archery, tunnel crawling, teamwork, trampoline basketball….. 100% recommended”- James Karamath