The Wilderness Centre offers residential and activity packages for school groups. Specializing in delivering exciting outdoor activities and promoting the environment for students, while the activities are mapped against the National Curriculum and help developing key skills like decision making, teamwork and communication. The Wilderness Centre knows how to create educational and memorable school trips.
South West
Wilderness Drive, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0HA
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
AGE GROUPs
8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
SEN
Listed under: Curriculum Subject / Activity Type| Archery| Biology| Bushcraft| Climbing, High Ropes & Zipwires| Conservation| Cycling & Mountain Biking| Duke of Edinburgh Award| Ecology & Green Awareness| Enrichment Learning| Environmental Studies| Field Studies| Food and Nutrition| Geography| Geology| History| Orienteering| Outdoor Education| PE (Physical Education/Sport)| Safety Awareness| Social Skills| Special Educational Needs (SEN)| Team Building| Walking and Hiking| Water Sports| Wow Days|
What we offer on a school trip at our adventure activity centre

The Wilderness Centre is a beautiful location in the Forest of Dean. There are 25 acres of wildflower meadows and 5 acres of ancient woodland. The views across the River Severn are stunning.
We offer activity programmes suitable for Year 4 and above.
We have on-site activities that include high ropes, low ropes, archery, air rifles, tunnel trail, bushcraft, wildlife discovery and teambuilding.
Off-site activities are canoeing on the River Wye and mountain biking in the Forest of Dean.
What makes us a great choice for educational groups

Current customers say the Wilderness Centre is a calm and relaxing experience for students and staff. As well as the site having natural beauty, it’s secluded and private. On-site activities are no more than a 2-minute walk from the accommodation.
On site facilities
The list of facilities includes:
- High rope course
- Low ropes course
- Archery field
- Air rifle range
- Tunnel system
- Bushcraft area
- Camp fire areas
- Games field
- Games room/common room
- Reading room
- Problem solving course
- Replica Saxon House
- Marquee
- Pizza oven
- Drying room
- Free wifi
- Centre staff present 24/7
Group sizes
- Year 4 and above
- 60 is the maximum size
Risk assessment
Risk assessments are provided with the booking information, or available on request
Booking information
- Email info@wylderne.com
- Telephone 015945 42567
Pricing
- £36.00 (+VAT) per student (non-catering)
- Staff are free up to a ratio of 1:10
- £5.00 (+VAT) packed lunch
First Aid
Instructors and office staff are first aid trained
Catering options
- Fully catered, done by internal team
- Self-catered (using professional kitchen)
Accessibility
The site is semi-accessible, with wheelchair access downstairs and upstairs
Downstairs and upstairs disabled toilets/showers
Opening times
- Office hours are 09.00-17.00 Mon to Fri
- Outside office hours contact is possible by arrangement
Location information
In the beautiful Forest of Dean, between the rivers Severn and Wye
25mins from Gloucester
60mins from Bristol
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