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AGE GROUPs
3 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
Naturesbase Residential Education Centre Wales hosts one school at a time, where your students can take on the team building challenges, cook over an open fire, or learn how to navigate at dusk.
The residential trips have something for everyone, perfect for enrichment experiences with real adventure and learning in wilderness environments. It is ideal for taylor made Primary school adventures, KS 3 investigations, field trips and many other courses. Teachers can choose from a range of exciting adventure or curriculum sessions to build their own trip.
What does your residential centre offer school trips
Naturesbase is an environmental education centre with a welcoming, family feel that has been consistent for years.
Nestled within acres of woodland and flower-rich meadows teeming with wildlife, Naturesbase provides an ideal setting for every child to gain new life skills and feel at home in nature.
This is so much more than a residential, schools are not just visitors to Naturesbase they become part of Naturesbase. By hosting one school at a time and being with you from breakfast until bedtime, you get our full attention and have exclusive use of the site, the facilities and the staff.
‘A year’s worth of awe and wonder’ Ex Ofsted inspector
We look forward to welcoming schools to Naturesbase where we offer exceptional outdoor experiences through challenge, inquiry, and creativity. From animal feeding and collecting eggs to creating organic art & craft, participating in team-building and leadership challenges, experiencing Celtic survival techniques, and learning about sustainable living, our unique program is designed to inspire children, boost their confidence, and enhance their self-esteem. We have a variety of over 25 engaging activities that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather.
With 30 years of experience, outstanding evaluations, and a 98% return booking rate, we strive to create a safe haven for learning and well-being within our rich and diverse natural landscape. Whether you are an A-level student, a practicing teacher, or a Year 3 pupil on your first residential trip, you will be an integral part of the Naturesbase community during your stay. We exceed in nurturing through nature and wilderness well being. Enabling visitors to grow and develop with the freedom that our natural setting offers.
‘I really cannot speak highly enough for what you offer at Naturesbase; the children loved it, the staff loved it and it was by a long way the best residential trip and experience I have been involved with in my teaching career.’ Deputy Head Warwick Prep School
To ensure personalized attention and a fully immersive experience, we accept only one school at a time. This approach allows us to dedicate our resources and attention to your group, making your time at Naturesbase unique and memorable.
Sustainability is at the core of our values. We are committed to responsible practices in every aspect of our operations, from the food we grow and consume to the buildings we inhabit, the energy we use, and the waste we manage. We are dedicated to nurturing the wildlife that surrounds us and fostering a sustainable future.
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What makes us a great group accommodation choice for a school trip or educational visit
Why Do Our Current Customers Choose Naturesbase?
Exclusive, Personalised Attention
At Naturesbase, we proudly distinguish ourselves by accepting only one school at a time. This exclusive approach enables us to dedicate all our resources and attention to your group, ensuring that your time with us is both unique and memorable. As part of our service, we will visit your school to assist in planning the trip, meet with parents and children, and answer any questions they may have
Immersive Educational Experience
Education at Naturesbase extends beyond structured activities. The same tutor is with you 12 hours a day enabling visiting schools to actively participate in everyday tasks, from collecting eggs and feeding the chickens to emptying the compost bucket before we start the formal activities. This hands-on involvement fosters a deeper connection to the environment and reinforces the lessons learned during their stay.
Home-Cooked, Nutritious Meals
We believe that good nutrition is the cornerstone of a great residential experience. Rather than a canteen, we have a dining room where children serve as waiters for the group. This redesigned mealtime experience promotes togetherness and conversation, creating a family-like atmosphere where everyone can bond over delicious, home-cooked meals.
Returning teachers eagerly anticipate the homemade chocolate brownies and the special pizza evenings, where children cook their pizzas in our earth oven.
7 great reasons to visit
Fully qualified, experiences and enthusiastic instructors are with you all day from 8am until 8pm
Exclusive accommodation and activities tailored for your school
A staff room for your team to relax in at the end of the day
Fresh food cooked every day from our kitchen
Acres of beautiful countryside and farmland to explore
A member of Naturesbase staff on-site 24 hours a day
The highest standards of health and safety
On site activities
Exclusive staff sitting room with wood burner, sofas, fridge and tea and coffee facilities, farm animals and growing area, bush craft camp, green trim trail, fire circle, orienteering route, games barn with table football, giant genga, skittles, giant chess & more, tyre swing, football pitch, puttocks pitch, hill fort to play on, pizza oven
Activities available to choose from:
Fieldwork
Bushcraft
Animal feeding
Fire Lighting
Shelter Building
Pizza making
Cooking
Crabbing
Leadership
Team Building
Whittling with knives
Felting
Hedgerow medals
Soap making
Crafts
Ecology
Environmental Studies
Geography
Organic art
Campfires
Theme parks for ants
Green trim trail
Orienteering
Outdoor Education
Puttocks ( Unique to Naturesbase)
Social Skills
Capture the flag
Weather recording
Sustainability
Farming
Village detective
Landscape poetry
Group sizes catered for
We have the capacity for 42 students in 8 beautifully crafted bunk bedrooms, with 3 or 4 twin / double staff rooms adjacent with adjoining bathrooms. There is central heating in all rooms with bottom sheets and pillow cases provided for students & thick cotton pillows, fluffy duvets & crispy cotton sheets for staff.
If your group is larger than 42 there is also a camping option, – large glamping tents with futon, duvets and hot water bottles for teachers and large 6 person tents for the children with toilets and showers close by.
Room types, sizes
Staff rooms are either double or twin. We have designed our beautiful bunk beds rooms for students to be homely, with single sex 4, 6 or 8 student to a rooms, with adjacent bathrooms.
Risk assessment
We pride ourselves in our care and attention to health and safety. Each school receives a comprehensive management safety plan and accompanying risk assessments prior to their visit.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Photos can be taken throughout the school trip with no copyright restrictions
Booking details
Gyles Morris
gyles@naturesbase.co.uk
Pricing
KS1 & 2 Prices per student based on a min of 28 children
3 days / 2 nights £160+VAT
4 days / 3nights £240+VAT
5 days / 4 nights £310+VAT
6 days / 5 nights £380+VAT
7 days / 6 nights £445+VAT
There is a free teachers place for every 7 children
For other age groups please enquire directly
First Aid
There is a first station and all instructors are outdoor first aid qualified. We carry a first aid pack at all times.
A member of staff onsite 24 hours, games room and social areas.
Catering options
We take great pride in offering delicious tasting, homemade, high energy and plentiful meals. One night of the week we bake pizzas in the earth oven whilst the home made chocolate brownies have become legendary with visiting teachers who come back year after year!
We also source as much of the produce from the local area such as:
Much of our meat comes from local farms, we supply our own eggs and some vegetables, and milk is from the local Welsh dairy. All our delicious cakes are freshly made every day.
If you have specific dietary requirements, it is not a problem! Our team has extensive experience catering to various dietary needs, including food allergies, religious restrictions, and health-related diets.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
We do have a wheel chair accessible toilet / shower and are experienced with SEN. We do our best to cater for all disabilities. However, it is best to discuss any requirements with us before booking.
