With a diverse range of study environments along this coast and further inland on the Norfolk Broads, there are plenty of outdoor learning adventures to be experiences both on and off site.
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
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 and highly qualified instructors, Kingswood works with you to go beyond classroom teaching and textbook theory.
A great coastal location in Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding National Beauty, this Kingswood centre promises a picturesque seaside adventure
Kingswood will provide the perfect blend of excitement, creative learning and adventure at West Runton to meet your needs and requirements.
Kingswood West Runton Residential Centre Norfolk
What makes us a great choice for educational visits
Programmes can be matched to your learning outcomes of choice, and bushcraft, including shelter building and fire lighting tuition will support personal development and self sufficiency.
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
10-390.
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
Climbing, high ropes, Jacob’s Ladder, Leap of Faith and a 100 metre zip line provide plenty of excitement and challenges at this Kingswood location. Caving (featuring a WWII bunker) and the archery ranges are popular, and the beach location offers plenty of opportunity for rock pooling and exploration.
Dormitory style accommodation and party leader lounges provide a welcoming and relaxing environment at the end of a busy day!
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
An excellent experience, especially for our first time away from home children. The centre allowed children to develop their independence and team skills.
All Saints 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: Norwich: 45min, King’s Lynn: 1hr, Great Yarmouth: 1hr 15min, Cambridge: 2hrs, Peterborough: 2hrs, Colchester: 2hr 30min, Skegness: 2hr 30min, Lincoln: 2hr 30min, London North: 3hrs, London South: 4hrs
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