Set in un-spoilt countryside for inspiring outdoor learning opportunities. Compact centre particularly suited to younger people.
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
AGE GROUPs
8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
What we offer on a school trip
Kingswood offers a complete educational and adventure activity programme for young people across the UK and around the world; an experience that aids personal development, teaches key life-skills and helps build confidence and self-belief.
With stimulating environments, state of the-art facilities, archery and highly qualified instructors, Kingswood works with you to go beyond classroom teaching and textbook theory.
A beautiful location, overlooking the picturesque Wrekin and Clee Hills, this Kingswood centre was purpose-built for school residential trips and all facilities are close at hand.
Kingswood will provide the perfect blend of excitement, creative learning and adventure in Staffordshire to meet your needs and requirements.
Kingswood Staffordshire Residential Centre
Outdoor residential Centre West Midlands
Outdoor education West Midlands
School day trips West Midlands
What makes us a great choice for educational visits
Indoor classrooms for focused learning as well as indoor spaces for problem solving and team challenges.
Accreditation and Awards
Quality Badge awarded by Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
British Activity Providers Association.
Association of Language Travel Organizations.
British Educational Travel Association.
Adventure mark.
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.
Institute for Outdoor Learning.
What is typically included on our school trips
We tailor make all our programmes to fit with the needs of the group, please visit our website at http://www.kingswood.co.uk to find out more about the programmes we offer.
Group Sizes
10-270.
Materials, Resources & Keystage Info
Kingswood, in partnership with Enrich Education, provide visitors with pre- and post-trip activity packs. These include a selection of activities that support PE, English, Maths, Science and Geography curricula, taken from the Enrich School Orienteering and Outdoor Learning Digital Hub. Each activity links with one of the six Kingswood curriculum categories (Challenge, Play, Explore, Discover, Social, Reflect). All activities include a teacher’s plan and children’s resource sheets where required.
In addition, Kingswood offers schools a unique ‘confidence tracker’ tool, created in partnership with insight specialists, Spike, and with counsel from Dr Alice Jones Bartoli and Professor Justin Dillon, to enable them to evidence and evaluate the success of a trip.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Please speak to our team regarding any photographic or AV requirements.
Risk Assessment
Policies page – Risk management arrangements for each of the Kingswood centres.
Pricing
All our programs are tailor made to suit each school’s individual needs. For more information or a personalised quote, please call us on 0800 655 6564 or email: sales@kingswood.co.uk
Clothing Requirements
All requirements for your trip are explained in the pre-visit packs.
First Aid
There is always a fully qualified first aider on site for any medical emergencies.
Available Facilities
A challenging low ropes course as well as zipwire and abseiling are available here. Archery is also a popular choice at this compact and well designed centre, perfect for primary school visits.
Dormitory style accommodation and party leader lounges provide comfortable areas for rest and relaxation.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Please get in touch as this is assessed on a case by case basis, please call us on 0800 655 6564.
Opening Times
Centres are open 7 days a week all year round.
Testimonials
The complete package is perfect for us. The visit has become an integral part of our Year 4 programme, and we look forward to many more years to come!
Oakthorpe Primary School
Booking Details
Please contact us regarding further details and availability:
C: 01237 880028 or E: sales@kingswood.co.uk
Location Details
Key travel times by road: Wolverhampton: 30min, Birmingham: 1hr, Derby: 1hr 30min, Stoke-on-Trent: 1hr 30min, Leicester: 2hrs, Liverpool: 2hrs, Manchester: 2hrs, Bristol: 2hr 30min, Cardiff: 3hrs, London: 4hrs
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