Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre

We offer a transformative approach to education—one that takes learning beyond the classroom walls and into the outdoors, where children thrive. Outdoor learning isn’t just about fresh air and exercise (though there’s plenty of that!); it’s about creating meaningful, hands-on experiences that improve children’s health, ignite their curiosity, and deepen their understanding of the world around them.

By engaging with nature, children become more active, alert, and motivated to learn. We build critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving—all through exploration and play. Whether it’s navigating a forest trail, investigating minibeasts, or building shelters together, children learn to communicate, collaborate, and think more deeply.

Our approach supports not only academic growth, but also emotional wellbeing. Learning outside the classroom gives space for wonder, discovery, and joy—core elements of a happy, healthy childhood. It nurtures a lifelong connection with nature and a strong foundation for personal development.

Put simply: we help children grow—not just in knowledge, but in confidence, character, and curiosity.

Outdoor Activity Centre East Midlands
Education Centre East Midlands
Day trip destination East Midlands
special educational needs East Midlands

Having all our activities onsite allows us to pack a lot of different experiences into one day. Our range of activities are ideal for teachers who are looking for an introductory activity or a progressive developmental programme for their students. Each of our activities can be linked to the programmes of study for the National Curriculum.

We use our resources and activities to create opportunities for people to develop as individuals, catering for young people, people with disabilities and other hard to reach groups. We provide risk assessments for all our activities and our Instructors are fully qualified and experienced.

Whether you are looking to visit us for one day, or want to arrange a multi activity week or a series of progressive sessions, Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre can cater for your needs and provide high quality Outdoor Education at a low cost.

Accreditations include:

AALA License

AHOEC Gold Standard

Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge

AAIAC Adventure Mark

Paddle UK Delivery Partner

Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Provider

OFSTED Registered

NICAS Awarding Centre

ERCA Certified

Archery GB Delivery Partner

We mostly offer multi activity days and residentials, offering a range of activities that will stimulate, educate and motivate young people. Fulfilling the outdoor adventure part of the national curriculum, and supporting children to develop and grow confidence and social skills.

We also offer specific curriculum focused days including:

Key Stage 2

• Stone Age Day
• Materials Day
• Living Things in their Habitats
• Vikings Day

Key Stage 3

• Living Things
• Measurements, Shapes and Space

Key Stage 4

• GCSE Climbing
• How the Body Works

Most activities are suitable for children aged 8+, however there are a selection of activities suitable for a child 5+.

We will generally split groups up into a maximum of 10 or 12 participants depending on the activity. We can cater for approximately up to 150 students on site.

All safety and activity equipment is provided, along with any specific educational resources needed to complete the relevant learning outcomes.

No restrictions

Risk assessments can be found on our website along with other useful documents such as our liability insurance. 

https://www.lopc.co.uk/about-us/useful-downloads/

Hayley Smitham-Hopewell

Education and Development Manager

Email – hayley@lopc.co.uk

Phone – 0116 2681426

Prices are generally calculated on a per group basis and differ depending on the time of year and length of the activity sessions. Supervising adults are not included in the prices.

Quotes can be sent out following contact, you can email info@lopc.co.uk for a quote.

Recommended clothing and kit is sent out with confirmation upon booking.

All instructors are first aid qualified.

Toilets in main building and as a stand alone block, there are male, female and gender neutral toilets.

Accessible toilets

Nappy changing table

Changing rooms and showers

Changing Places Facility

Car park

Coffee machine

Kitchen facilities

Wifi (for customers)

Camping village

Pizza oven

BBQ

Two outdoor classrooms and one small outdoor classroom

Sports Hall

Meeting Room

One small classroom and one medium sized classroom

Projector and screens

We are DDA compliant, most of the site is wheelchair accessible. Where possible activities have been adapted to meet the needs of people with physical impairments, including a wheelchair abseil tower, hoist for getting on and off boats, equipment to aid people who find it difficult to grip paddles or archery bows and others.

There is a Changing Places facility, that supports a charity who regularly use the centre.

Staff frequently work with a variety of different participants including:

• Neuro-divergent
• Emotional difficulties
• Special educational needs
• Children who have experienced trauma

Typical opening hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm, however variations are made where needed for customers’ needs.

“All the instructors we encountered were of a high quality.” 

Nigel Pierce, Meadowdale Primary School 

“Instructors were great with the year 10 students that we brought. Some of whom can be challenging” 

Terri Black, Humphrey Perkins School 

https://www.lopc.co.uk/education/

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre also offers a variety of packages for Home Education groups

They also provide activities for:

• Youth and community groups
• Private parties
• Corporate team building
• Families
• Anyone who wants to take part

We also provide childcare through our school holiday scheme packages.