Rock UK Frontier Centre in Northamptonshire is an outdoor adventure centre and is passionate about developing young students by bringing adventure into learning in the outdoors. The activities are offered all year round to schools and educational groups.
East Midlands
Addington Rd, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough Northamptonshire, NN9 5UH
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays
AGE GROUPs
5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
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SEN
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What we offer on a school trip
Frontier Centre is a unique adventure centre with a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets with the capacity to welcome groups both small and large.
The centre has 122 acres of young-woodland, a river and lake for water sports and open grounds with stunning views across Stanwick Lakes nature reserve along the picturesque Nene Valley.
Frontier Adventure Centre offers a range of over 25 instructed activities including: Aerial Adventure, kayaking, raft-building, open canoeing, abseiling, archery and fencing.
What makes us a great choice for education
At Rock UK we tailor our residential stays and day visits to meet the learning objectives of your school. Through inspiring outdoor adventures your students are guided by our expert instructors to develop growth mindsets, become more confident, better communicators, team players and innovators.
Your tailored programme will include a timetable of progressive activities and leave you free time for your own group-led activities.
Financial support is available. As a charity Rock UK believe that every child should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in confidence and that by doing this with their peers your school group will benefit as a whole. The Rock UK Bursary Fund is available and offers financial support to make sure that no child is left behind at home – because their family can’t afford the trip.
“Without the bursary the children would not have been able to go on the residential trip which had such a positive impact on their learning, understanding and the development of essential skills.” Lucy, School Teacher – South Wales
Accreditation and Awards
- LOtC – Accredited
- AALA – all of our team are DBS checked.
- CR Net – members.
What is typically included on our school trips
- Above and beyond
- Abseiling
- Arial adventure
- Bushcraft
- Campfire
- Circus skills
- Climbing
- Fencing
- Inflatables
- Kayaking
- Mission impossible
- Mountain Biking
- Night hikes
- Open canoeing
- Orienteering
- Raft Building
- Search and rescue
- Team Development tasks
- The Maze
- Trading Trainers
- Walk the plank
- Large sports hall
- Self-supervised recreational facilities
- Large sports field
Group Sizes Catered For
From 6 – 239 people
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
No restrictions
Risk Assessment Details
Pricing Information
1 Free leader place for every 10 full paying guests https://rockuk.org/offers/half-price/
Pricing will vary according to length of stay and activities booked.
Financial support is available. As a charity Rock UK believe that every child should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in confidence and that by doing this with their peers your school group will benefit as a whole.
First Aid Information
There are first aiders on site.
Available Facilities
Large dining room for up to 150 people
Large sports hall for up to 300 people with indoor climbing wall
Meeting rooms
Large sports field
Rock shop
Fully catered
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Yes
Opening Hours & Information
Open seven days a week.
Testimonials
“I believe the teacher/ pupil relationships have grown and this is crucial for children to access the curriculum. Confidence in those children has already started to shine through within classroom setting. They feel more comfortable with their teacher to open up and share answers. We refer back to the activities and have an open mindset during all lessons, looking at how children felt about the challenge and how they pushed themselves.” Brookland School Teacher
“The abseiling really helped with my confidence. Also the raft-building because I am usually bossy and when I don’t do something right I think I am a failure but this helped me realise that I can make mistakes and use teamwork when other people knew what to do” Lily, Pupil
“Can I just say how amazing the staff leading the activities were – honestly they really made the trip, they were absolutely fantastic. They were so encouraging, patient, enthusiastic, fun and genuinely interested in the children and we were so thankful for their hard work. What I really liked was how they offered a whole host of alternatives to the children to try to get them to access some of the tasks they were afraid of. All the members of staff I brought with me said the same thing and the children loved them. So a huge thank you”! Laura, Teacher
Other Information
Frontier Centre is owned by Rock UK, a Christian charity that since 1922 have had a passion to develop skills for life in young people. We welcome people of all faiths and none and provide a safe and friendly environment for young people to thrive and be themselves.
Location Information
Frontier Centre is set in Northamptonshire in the heart of England and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The centre has 122 acres of young-woodland, a river and lake for water sports and open grounds with stunning views across Stanwick Lakes nature reserve along the picturesque Nene Valley. Frontier Adventure Centre offers a range of over 25 instructed activities including: a brand new Aerial Adventure, kayaking, raft-building, open canoeing, abseiling, archery and fencing.
The residential centre is just 90 minutes’ drive from London and one hour from Birmingham, making it ideally situated for school trips.
Room Sizes and Facilities
Nine accommodation lodges split into three bands to suite all budgets
Premier
Whittaker Lodge – Four self contained wings with a total of 40 bedrooms. All bedrooms and leaders rooms are en-suite
Oak Lodge – 11 bedrooms, all en-suite
Willow Lodge – 4 bedrooms, all en-suite
Comfort
Rowan Lodge – Six en-suite bedrooms
Cherry Lodge – Four bedrooms with a bathroom and separate toilet
Budget
Pine cabins – Six log cabins with a bedroom and bathroom
Booking information
FRONTIER CENTRE
Addington Road
Irthlingborough
Northants
NN9 5UH
01933 654120
frontier@rockuk.org
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