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Participants gain new perspectives that challenge existing ways of working and lead to real change in the workplace.
You will experience increased self-awareness and self-belief, and be equipped with new tools for personal, team, and organisational growth.
Development programmes are designed to help individuals and organisations build the skills, knowledge, and positive mindsets to thrive in the current business environment and beyond.
Evaluation is integral. Effective programmes require a deep understanding of the needs and goals of the organisation and it's people. GWC will collaborate with you to design programmes that meet their specific objectives and deliver measurable results.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
All our packages can be tailored to your needs. Your visit can have an emphasis on any of the following development routes:
Individual Development Team Development Leadership Development Well-being and Resilience Enjoyment and Reward
When you contact us regarding your visit, our specialist team will guide you through the type of visit that will suit your team.
Don’t want activities and just need a beautiful outdoor area to host meetings? No problem! We have indoor lounges with projectors, and smart TV’s.
MEETING SPACES
Why continue meeting in an office or online? Hire a lounge at Grafham Water Centre and enjoy the outdoors whilst you do it!
We offer different size lounges and we can set up the rooms however you require to facilitate your needs!
Each room is equipped with a smart TV and projector.
INDOOR
MARQUEE/OUTDOOR
MEETING SPACES
As well as indoor meeting spaces, we have two sizes of marquees available to hire.
The marquee provides a larger, more informal setting.
If you book activities only for your visit, this will be your base for the day unless requested otherwise.
BUILD YOUR PACKAGE
We have five customisable packages for you to choose from:
1. Meeting space hire; Tea and Coffee included (minimum 20 people)
2. Meeting space hire with tea, coffee and lunch (minimum 20 people)
3. Meeting space hire with tea, coffee and lunch with half day activities (3 hours)
4. Full day activities (6 hours) with lunch. A communal area is included
5. Offsite activities; we can come to you for team building activities
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you so much to the catering team for looking after us so well, our expectations were exceeded and the customer service was better than I have received before in high end hotels, at a fraction of the cost. I would highly recommend as a venue for team meetings and events.
Emma
Little, Huntingdonshire District Council
Just wanted to say thanks to you and your team for a great day. Everyone had fun, and definitely got to know each other. Mission accomplished!
Ali Teague, British Atlantic Survey
We have been working with Grafham Water Centre team for several years and have built a great business relationship. The team delivers great team building activities for our clients. The team is professional, and they always make it fun. Our clients take away ideas and knowledge they can implement.
Jeanette
Wassersleben, Lifeplus
ACTIVITIES
We have a range of activities suitable for adults at Grafham Water Centre to develop your team’s skills, or just for enjoyment!
WATER
Sailing
Kayaking
Paddle Boarding
Canoeing
Raft Building
Powerboating
LAND
Archery
Climbing
High Ropes (4 to choose from)
Mountain Biking
Pioneering
Problem Solving (indoor and outdoor)
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR ACTIVITIES
INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
All of our activities can be adapted to all individuals! We want everyone, no matter their ability to be able to participate and enjoy the outdoors! Find out more!
OUR KIT
We have kit to support everyone getting involved in our activities;
All terrain manual wheelchair
Hoist system for high ropes and climbing
Archery string grip support and archery
shooters that do not require the bow to be held
Paddle retainers for support in holding the paddle
Stable watersport craft; sailing keel boats and canoes
Posture aids to be used across all activities
Hoist to support getting into the water craft
Sailing disability club onsite 1 day per week during summer
NEED ACCOMMODATION?
We have indoor dormitories and our new Bell Tent Village to stay in! Click here to see more information about accommodation.
All bedding and pillows provided INDOOR ACCOMMODATION
Some suitable accommodation depending on number of guests
Communal lounge facility
BELL TENT VILLAGE
Fully functional kitchen
Toilets and shower facilities including disabled facilities
Large communal lounge marquee with benches
Comfy mattresses and camp beds provided New camping pods available from 2024
CAMPING
If you have your own camping gear and want to use our top field to camp, get in touch to find out more
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
We want everyone to be able to enjoy outdoor adventurous activities and stay with us.
ROOMS
We have one fully functional room on site which is fully equipped with lowering sink, hoisted shower, lowering bed and hoist; there are other student beds in these rooms so that individuals are not excluded SPECIALLY ADAPTED
TOILET FACILITIES
The toilet in the room is fully accessible with a hoist system from the bed to the bathroom
Our sports hall also has a hoist system and shower facilities
LIFTS
We do not have lifts in the accomodation blocks To reach the accomodation and dining hall there are small steps but we have wheelchair lifts for both of these areas
CATERING OPTIONS
What we offer:
OPTION 1
Tea and Coffee only
OPTION 2
Tea and Coffee
Afternoon Tea - scones, mini sandwiches etc
OPTION 3
Tea and Coffee
Lunch - choose between a hot or cold lunch prior to your visit
OPTION 4
Tea and Coffee
Lunch - choose between a hot or cold lunch prior to your visit
Dinner - if you are staying all day we can add dinner to your booking
ALLERGENS AND DIETARY NEEDS
The Grafham Water Centre Hospitality team can provide meals for a wide variety of dietary requirements.
WE CATER FOR:
Vegan/Vegetarian/Pescatarian
Gluten Free/Coeliac
Soya
Lactose/Dairy
Halal
Nuts
Egg Fish
Multiple/Other allergens - if any participants have any additional allergies we can also cater for them.
We do have a nut free policy for our Centre; for the safety of others, please do not bring any food items that contain nuts to our Centre.
OUR AREA
Why not make the most of the trip, after your visit to us! Find out what is around!
GRAFHAM WATER CENTRE
Water and land activities
Site of Special Scientific Interest
One of the UK’s Largest Reservoirs
FLY FISHING HARBOURVIEW
WILDLIFE TRUST
Wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands and wetland areas full of birdlife. Grazing animals (April-November)
THE RESERVOIR
FISHING LODGE
Fly fishing experience Harbour View Café
HIGHLAND COWS
AMAZING BIRDS
DRAGONFLY POND
Beautiful plants and animals including 16 species of dragonfly and damselfly
PONDS
RUMBLE LASER TAG
Live action gaming
Outdoor laser tag! Use respawns, ammo boxes, medic packs and special weapon upgrades
9MILELOOP
GO SOLO TEAM UP
VIEWS
RUTLAND CYCLING
Explore the beautiful Grafham Water by Bike Perfect 9 mile loop through stunning countryside
VISITOR CENTRE
Enjoy a coffee and lunch by the reservoir
Play mini golf
WILDLIFE
MINI GOLF
SLUDGE LAGOONS
Water treatment lagoons, thriving in wildlife
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