Day Visits
Discounted Price £30pp instead of £40pp
Residential Visits
Discounted Price £100pp instead of £128pp
Offers are valid falid from/to: on visits from 1st November – 31st January 2025
Why are these offers fabulous for school trips?
Schools can take advantage of our reduced rates during the off-peak season, making outdoor learning more affordable. This makes it easier to include all students, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, ensuring that no one misses out on enriching learning experiences due to budget constraints.
During the off-peak period, fewer groups visit the Centre, which means school groups get more personalized attention. With smaller group sizes, students receive more one-on-one instruction and supervision, allowing for a more tailored learning experience.
The colder, shorter days present a different kind of challenge for students, building resilience and adaptability. Taking part in outdoor activities during the winter pushes students outside their comfort zones, helping them develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and perseverance in real-world conditions.
Working in more challenging conditions requires greater teamwork and leadership from students, further enriching the learning experience.
Certain activities, like orienteering, shelter-building, and survival skills, take on a new dimension in colder weather, allowing students to test their endurance and resourcefulness in unique settings.
Visiting the Anderton Centre in the winter allows students to see nature in a new light. The beauty of the changing seasons—frost-covered trees, crisp air, and serene landscapes—creates a peaceful backdrop for reflection and learning. It fosters a deeper connection to the environment and an appreciation for nature’s cycles.
Winter can sometimes lead to feelings of isolation or inactivity, especially when days are shorter and colder. By getting outside and engaging in active learning at the Anderton Centre, students benefit from the physical and mental health advantages of spending time outdoors. Fresh air and physical movement can significantly improve focus, mood, and overall well-being during the winter months.
With fewer competing academic pressures during the winter term, schools can use this quieter period to focus on outdoor learning. It’s a great time to integrate environmental studies, personal development, and physical education into the school curriculum without conflicting with exam seasons or other core academic requirements.
After engaging outdoor sessions, students can return to the comfort of our warm, well-equipped indoor facilities. Our en-suite rooms, lounge areas, and hearty home-cooked meals provide the perfect environment to relax and recharge. The combination of outdoor adventure and indoor comfort creates a well-rounded experience for all participants.
In essence, the winter off-peak offer provides schools with affordable, high-quality outdoor education at a time when students can benefit immensely from the challenge and beauty of the season, making it a memorable and valuable learning experience.
More about the listings:
https://www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/anderton-centre-outdoor-learning-activities-centre-lancashire/
https://www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/anderton-centre-outdoor-learning-and-activities-residential-centre/