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Pinkery Outdoor Residential Learning Centre Exmoor

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Dave Huxtable

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Areas served:

South West

Pinkery Centre for Outdoor Learning Simonsbath,, , Somerset, TA24 7LL

MONTHS OPEN

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

AGE GROUPS SERVED

PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University

Pinkery is Exmoor National Park’s centre for Outdoor Learning. Built as an upland farmhouse, the original building has been expanded to create a unique moorland residential centre.

What we offer on a school trip

We can put together a programme that suits you. With a focus on activities, outdoor education or a mix of both.
Outdoor learning

Pinkery is ideally located for you to explore and learn in the unique environment of Exmoor National Park. Whether investigating the Bronze Age, studying our varied habitats, wildlife and conservation projects or data collection and analysis all the way up to Geography or Science GCSE or A Level, our Education team can ensure that you get the most out of a visit and meet your learning objectives.

What makes us a great choice for education?

Adventure Activities
We can offer activities on site including our low ropes course, mountain biking and archery, or within a short drive you can participate in rock climbing and coasteering on the dramatic Exmoor Coast, horse riding on the moors or water sports at the well-equipped Wimbleball Lake. We are Europe’s first official Dark Skies reserve, with opportunities for an evening of breath taking star gazing.
John Muir Award
This is an environmental award scheme that encourages people to connect with, enjoy, and care for wild places like Exmoor. It’s non-competitive, inclusive and accessible. You can use this award as the framework for your weeks visit as you discover, explore and conserve the National Park. Students gain a real sense of achievement from working with us to achieve their certificate.
Study Retreat
Pinkery is great as a place to bring groups to study and interact away from the distractions of the normal school environment. This could be to develop self-confidence and teamwork, or for revision sessions to drive results improvement in key subjects.

Accreditation and Awards

What is typically included on our school trips?

A Sample Programme;

	09:30-10:45		11:15-12:30	13:15-14:30		14:30-15:45	16:00-17:15	19:30-21:00
Monday	In school/In Transit			Arrive at Pinkery 14:00		Pinkery Pond Walk		Team Building
Tuesday	Bushcraft	Mountain Biking		Archery		Low Ropes Course	Free Time	Campfire
Wednesday	Coasteering with seashore safari and Packed Lunch					Mountain Boarding	Stream Dipping	Shelter Building
Thursday	Climbing at Castle Rock and Cliff Railway					Conservation Activity		Talent Evening
Friday	Depart for Wimbleball Lake		Stand Up Paddleboarding		Raft Building		Return to School