Rockley Adventure Point Residential Centre in Dorset offers exciting adventure trips to suit needs of your school group. Rockley Centre is located on the stunning south coast in Poole, Europe’s largest natural harbour. The harbour is considered to be one of the UK’s safest and most idyllic sailing waters, making a school residential trip beautiful and safe.

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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What does your residential centre offer a school trip


Rockley Point Activity Centre is our flagship centre, founded in 1976. Based in beautiful Poole Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour, the centre uses some of the UK’S safest and most idyllic sailing waters and provides ample opportunity for young people to try new activities, immerse themselves in new experiences and embrace life on the water.
Rockley Lodge is a purpose-built accommodation situated at the top of Rockley Park and is a 5 minute walk down the beach at Rockley Point.
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On site activities


Our Rockley led activities at the centre consist of the following:
- Dinghy Sailing
- Catamaran Sailing
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Windsurfing
- Raft Building
- Team Games
- Evening Entertainments Activities
Group sizes


Our residentials at Rockley Point can cater for a maximum of 60 young people.
Room sizes, types


Our rooms consist of bunked bed’s and sleeps 6-8 people, each room has its own bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Doors are lockable with a unique code.
Risk assessments


We do provide risk assessments
Photography, filming & audio restriction


None. Groups can take pictures and videos whilst on site! We encourage capturing the moment for memories.
Booking details


Please contact us here at Rockley via telephone or email. We have a very helpful sales team here to assist with any enquiries, please ask to speak with either Ross, Sara, Jack or Courteny.
Phone: 01202 677272
Email: adventure@rockley.org
Pricing


As our trip pricing is seasonal, we can provide full quotations for Rockley Point upon enquiry dependent on availability. New organisations could receive up to a £100 discount per person in 2025. Please contact our sales team on 01202 677272 or on adventure@rockley.org to discuss your new adventure. Visits are all inclusive and include 1 free adult per 10 children, transport can also be included.
First aid


All instructors at Rockley are first aid trained.
Available facilities


On site facilities at Rockley Point:
-Shops
-Beach café
-Green area
-Social area with television
-Wi-Fi
-Dining
-Beach
-Marquee
-Lockable rooms
-Showers
-Toilets
-Changing
-24 hour duty staff
Catering options


All of our residential trips are all inclusive, we provide healthy nutritious freshly made meals and cater to dietary requirements. Breakfast and dinner is hosted at the Rockley Lodge, lunch is served down at the beach centre.
Opening times


Our sales team at Rockley can be contacted Monday – Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm for any residential enquires, this includes bank holidays.
Our season for adventure trips begins in April and finishes at the end of October.
Testimonials


Trips testimonials: https://rockley.org/school-trips
Location information


Our original centre founded in 1976, Rockley Point is based in beautiful Poole Harbour – Europe’s largest natural harbour. Possibly the most highly regarded sailing centre in Britain it uses some of the UK’s safest and most idyllic sailing waters.
Further information


Rockley Adventure offers a safe, secure and happy setting for young people to experience a residential trip away from home. Young people develop independence and bond with their peers and teachers in informal settings. We offer diverse learning experiences which empower young people to take on new challenges and succeed outside the classroom. As well as offering a fantastic experience for young people, our team are here to support the trip organisers throughout the entire booking process.
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