Avon Tyrrell UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre Hampshire Day
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Areas served:
South East
Bransgore, Christchurch, Hampshire, BH23 8EE
MONTHS OPEN
DAYS OPEN
AGE GROUPS SERVED
Listed under: Day Trip Destinations | Duke of Edinburgh Award | Enrichment Learning | Adventure Activity Centre | Residential School Trips | Wildlife and Nature Reserves | Water Sports | Team Building | Technology | Picnic Areas | Outdoor Pursuits | Outdoor Education | Ecology & Green Awareness | Curriculum Subject / Activity Type | Climbing, High Ropes & Zipwires | Cycling & Mountain Biking | Bushcraft | Accommodation & Residential | Science | PE (Physical Education/Sport) | Geography | Design and Technology | Citizenship | Art and Design
What we offer on a school trip
We offer an extensive range of adventure and field studies activities that are linked to the National Curriculum and are independently quality assured.
Our Grade I listed calendar house offers full board accommodation and combines historic charm with modern facilities such as key coded locks, Wi-Fi and separate leaders rooms. We also offer accommodation in our lodges and have an on call person available at all times when the offices are closed.
Whether you enjoy our adventure, environmental activities, or a mixture of both, all our sessions are carefully reviewed by trained staff to ensure that individuals experience outdoor learning and can take something away from their visit, as well as have a brilliant session/stay. With different package options individually tailored to meet the demands of your group, our outdoor learning opportunities contribute significantly to raising standards and improving student's personal, social and emotional development.
What makes us a great choice for education
The school market is our core market and as a Learning Outside the Classroom provider, everything we do looks at how we can contribute to a young person’s physical, personal and social development.
Avon Tyrrell ticks so many boxes - National Park, History and Heritage, Outdoor Learning linked to the National Curriculum, Experiential Learning, Personal and Social Development - Avon Tyrrell has it all!
Our slogan ‘Experience, learn, develop’ really captures the concept of what Outdoor Learning is. We provide informal opportunities for young people that ignite a sense of achievement and inspiration, helping them reach their full potential, develop character, build resilience and have the opportunity to mature in a unique and unrivalled environment.
What is typically included on our school trips
Whilst we tailor each visit to individual needs and required learning outcomes, all sessions are linked to the National Curriculum and support continued learning and development back in the classroom. Whether your group is here for one session, a day or a full week residential, we will create a bespoke programme for you to ensure you get the most out of your visit. You can view more about the National Curriculum and links to the outdoors here: https://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/national_curriculum.html
Group Sizes Catered For
Our grade I listed house can accommodate up to 110, and our lodges, ranging from 6-14 berth can accommodate up to 62 people. Each booking is dealt with individually, and we can provide for all age groups and budgets.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
We have a range of resources for teachers which are all available from the website before your visit -https://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/teachers_resources.html
These include documents to help you plan your visit, research and classroom resources.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Yes, we would encourage guests to record their experiences but would ask that any pictures, video or audio be taken of their own group or the site.
Risk Assessment Details
Risk assessments for all the activities are available from the Teachers Resources on the website - https://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/planning_your_visit_.html
Education Officer Information
We do have an education officer however all initial enquiries should go through our Customer Services Team.
Pricing Information
We can be flexible and work with teachers to their budgets and desired outcomes, making the visit completely bespoke to their student's needs and outcomes. This allows us to offer affordable and bespoke rates on day visits throughout the year.
Please contact our Customer Experience team for more information.
Clothing Requirements
A suggested kit list can be found in the teachers resources section of our website here: https://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/planning_your_visit_.html
First Aid Information
All of our activity staff and a large proportion of our office-based staff are first-aid qualified so there will always be someone on-site to deal with any first-aid incidents. We also have an on-call person available at any time throughout your stay. Should you wish to take part in any self-led activities or will be doing any off-site visits or trips, we would advise that you bring a first-aid qualified leader with you.
Available Facilities
Schools can have access to our floodlit sports courts for tennis and basketball as well as a grass football pitch. We also have a campfire site for use in the evenings and an on-site shop for snacks and small souvenirs and gifts. There are facilities to eat a packed lunch and a marquee is available for additional socializing space.
The house has a canteen, dining area, games room, library, drawing room to watch a DVD and a bar for leaders in the evening.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Avon Tyrrell is a fully accessible site with adapted facilities and specialised equipment, to ensure all guests have the same opportunities. The main house has wide access doors, wheelchair ramps and a lift and we have additional equipment including shower trolleys and hoists.
An accessible pathway leads down to the lake where our Boathouse holds a disabled wet room and toilet facility. Hoists can be fitted at the lake and swimming pool and extra harnessing equipment is available for the at height? activities.
For a full list of our current access equipment, please visit http://www.avontyrrell.org.uk or speak to our customer services team for more information.
Having run a number of weekends specifically for the disability community, we have the knowledge and expertise to work with a variety of disabilities and give everyone the same opportunities to experience, learn and develop.
Opening Hours & Information
The Centre is open all year round.
Should you wish to visit the site us the site is open 7 days a week from 08:30-17:00.
Our Customer Experience Team work Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00
Testimonials
“Avon Tyrrell is the best school trip we have ever been on!”
“Thank you so much for giving us an opportunity to do something we never thought we would do.”
“We are always hugely appreciative of the great working relationship we have built up with you and also of the staff that run our programmes. The quality of the estate; the constant improvements, the professional and friendly activity staff, as well as the positive and upbeat staff attitude, is way above anyone’s expectations.”
“Both groups thoroughly enjoyed their stays and we had a great time. It has been extremely worthwhile and has created great and positive memories for the pupils.”
“Firstly a massive thank you to all the instuctiors whi ran the activities abd helped us overcome our fears. Everyone was extremely supportive and you made every activity really fun. Secondly, thank you to all the other staff who made our stay even better. We had a really great time and hope we can come back another day.”
