EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW WINTER
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We strive to inspire all of our customers to try something new, develop existing skills and reach their full potential whilst having fun in the great outdoors!
We offer a wide variety of land and water based activities during winter, including powerboating, bushcraft, problem solving, keel boat sailing, rafted canoeing, climbing, archery, mountain biking, and high ropes.
In all this, we make links to the wellbeing and therapeutic benefits of challenging yourself in a safe and inclusive outdoor environment.
We can’t wait to welcome you to GWC to start your adventure. In this brochure you will find out about our activities, catering, accommodation and much more.
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STUDENTS PER YEAR DEVELOPING WITH US!
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CUSTOMERS AGREED THAT OUR BOOKING PROCESS WAS CLEAR, EASY AND EFFICIENT
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8 OF CUSTOMERS AGREED THAT THE ACTIVITY PROGRAM MET THE AIMS AND DEVELOPED THEIR STUDENTS
14,000 OF CUSTOMERS AGREED THAT OUR SITE IS GOOD QUALITY & FIT FOR PURPOSE
ADVENTUROUS WINTER ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM! WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND SO THERE IS PLENTY TO DO!
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FAQ’S
Find our frequently asked questions here
Q. DO YOU PROVIDE BEDDING AND PILLOWS?
A. Yes. For all internal accommodation we provide bedding including pillows. We do not provide these for bell tents bookings.
Q. CAN SESSIONS BE ADAPTED FOR DISABLED PARTICIPANTS?
A. Yes. Most of our activities are able to be adapted for all abilities and disabilities. We have accessible kit for these participants. Please see our accessibility page on our website.
Q. CAN I COME FOR A TOUR?
A. Yes. This must be organised with reception. Students and parents are welcome but must be accompanied by a teacher.
Q. DO WE PROVIDE WELLIES?
A. No. We unfortunately do not provide wellington boots, although we do have a few spares
Q. HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN BE IN EACH GROUP?
A. Maximum of 12 students per group, at least one teacher needs to accompany a group.
Q. CAN I HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR RISK ASSESSMENTS?
A. No, but our Risk Management Summary and Health and Safety Policy are found on our website in the 'Leaders Hub’.
Q. WHAT TIMES ARE THE SESSIONS?
WINTER: Morning Session- 09:30-12:30, Afternoon- 13:30-16:30, Evening 18:30-20:30
Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SESSION DURATION?
A. Sessions are 3 hours long that involves one activity and a split session involved two 1.5 hour activities
Q. WHAT IF MY GROUP GETS COLD?
A. We have the option to move inside to do alternative activities and take regular breaks to get warm. Activities can be discussed on the day with group leaders if the weather is bad.
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TESTIMONIALS
Our last two residential visits to GWC for our year 5 and 6 pupils have been in December. The range of usual activities are still on offer with children getting out on the water canoeing even in the winter!
Laura Penrose, Petersfield C of E Primary School
Brilliant just brilliant! What a team! Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and all the team! The students had a great day of enrichment. This opportunity developed their independence, teamwork and social skills.
Gordy Baines, Cambridge Regional College
The children enjoy working alongside such enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors, who took into account the aims and objectives of our visit, ensuring the children were challenged to go push themselves a little bit more, whilst also having fun with their friends!
Andrew Hastings, Colville Primary School
WHY CHOOSE WINTER?
It isn’t always easy to pick the cold option but we think there is no reason it should be any different!
THEMED VISITS
Primary Schools
Rocks, Fossils and Soils
Habitat Adventure
Personal development days
Secondary Schools
Adventure revision
Geography and Science related trips
GCSE assessment days
Alternative provision
Colleges and Universities
Educational visits to a historic and SSSI site
Enjoyment sessions
People development sessions
OR JUST COME FOR ACTIVITIES
BESPOKE OFFER
We know it’s colder and there are less water activities, that’s why we make it cheaper in the winter!
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WINTER ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM! 1 7
TO OUR SITE WITH QUIET SPACES FOR GROUPS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS.
WHY NOT BOOK A HOLIDAYS THEMED VISIT?
Gift yourself an early present and book your end of year celebration with us!
Enjoy a christmas dinner as well as holiday themed activities to round up the festive period.
DAY VISITS
Don't miss out on our amazing adventurous activities and the opportunity for young people to develop their skills in the great outdoors
We offer day visits that can all be tailored to your needs; this includes your arrival, departure times and activities
Choose a 3, 5 or 6 hour activity day
Choose from our 26 activities
RESIDENTIAL VISTS
We offer 2, 3, 4, or 5 day residential visits.
Decide if you would like to stay in our Bell Tent Village (AprilOctober) or one of our indoor accommodation buildings.
Choose from our 26 activities and let us tailor your package!
All your food and accomodation is included in the price! We book up quickly so don’t miss out!
THEMED VISITS
Our outdoor learning packages provide a wider educational experience whilst still enjoying the great outdoors
We currently offer a Rocks, Soils and Fossils and a Habitat Adventure themed visit. The visits have been designed using the National Curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2 to create an educational experience for your learners.
HIGHER EDUCATION
It isn’t all for Primary and Secondary Schools. We have packages to suit higher education and businesses.
Our residential courses can be designed to focus on:
Improving performance, self awareness, confidence, taking responsibility as well as working with others
Problem solving, planning, leadership, creativity
We are flexible in our themed visits, please let us know if you would like us to run alternative sessions!
Outdoor Education Studies to support what students are learning in the classroom environment
WINTER ACTIVITIES
All of our activities can be adapted. We want everyone no matter their ability to be able to participate and enjoy the outdoors!
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KEEL BOAT SAILING
Learn the basics of sailing as a group. The keel keeps the boat steady to stay dry!
RAFTED CANOEING
We raft the canoes for stability! Learn the basics of paddling all year round.
GRAFHAM BOAT TRIP
Drive a powerboat, learn facts about the reservoir and play games.
ARCHERY
Learn how to shoot, play games and develop core skills.
BUSHCRAFT
Develop knowledge about how to survive and thrive in the environment.
CLIMBING
Be challenged on our indoor 10m high climbing wall! Only go as high as you want!
CRATE STACK
Stack the crates with your team to climb the highest!
ALL ABOARD
Reach the top of a totem pole and attempt challenges!
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TRIANGLE
Solo activity - your 'go ape' style high ropes.
PIONEERING
POWER KITING
Complete the 9 mile loop, cycle 2 miles round or try our bike track!
Building activity - e.g. build a tower or a bridge across a pond.
LOW ROPES
Play games to improve balance and coordination!
ORIENTEERING
Our course tests groups’ navigation and teamwork!
Learn the basics of flying power kites!
PROBLEM SOLVING
Combination of tasks and games to involve the whole team.
Explore the SSSIs around the reservoir and discover amazing wildlife on route.
MINI GOLF
Add it to your program today! Why not split this with mountain biking?
LASER TAG
Get a lift across the reservoir and enjoy outdoor laser tag in the forest!
FLY FISHING
Learn a new skill and try fly fishing on the reservoir. Lead by Anglian Water Fishing Lodge
WHY VISIT US?
Choose your length of visit. Come for the day or a multi-activity residential visit.
Primary school, secondary school, college and university tailored packages.
For every group of 10 students , one visiting leader is free of charge!
Curriculum based educational themed visits including rocks, fossils and soils for primary schools and GCSE assessment days for secondary schools.
Our instructors are fully qualified in our activities to make sure everyone is safe but also to support in the development of your participants.
Every visit is tailored with our team to meet your needs, with support every step of the way!
Everyone that visits will have an assigned instructor to support you during your visit.
For all visits specialist equipment for all activities are provided e.g. harnesses and helmets.
ITINERARY EXAMPLES
Residential based on one group of 12 but program would be the same for more groups, the order of activities would change but all participants would complete the same activities during their stay with us! DAY 1
DAY 2 DAY 3
AFTERNOON EVENING ARRIVE AND WELCOME BUSHCRAFT TRIANGLEHIGH ROPES
MORNING
CLIMBING AND ARCHERY MOUNTAIN BIKING DEPATURES AND GOODBYE
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MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKING LASER TAG LUNCH PACK LUNCH 6 HOUR DAY VISIT PACK LUNCH AFTERNOON LASER TAG MOUNTAIN BIKING
CATERING DURING YOUR VISIT
We do not provide lunch for day groups unless specifically requested. All residentials include breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay apart from breakfast and lunch on your arrival day and dinner on your departure day.
OUR FOOD
All our food is prepared onsite by our dedicated catering team. We take special care when designing our menu to be as child friendly as possible to ensure everyone gets the fuel they need to enjoy their action-packed adventure! We encourage a healthy active lifestyle. We have a 5* hygiene certificate and fully trained staff dedicated to supporting child health.
We cater for dietary needs and allergens.
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OUR ACCOMMODATION
We have indoor dormitories and our new Bell Tent
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INDOOR ACCOMMODATION
Endurance and Mayflower Block
Bunk bed accommodation sleeping 2-6 people per room
Communal lounge facility in main building
All bedding and pillows provided (year 3 and above will make their own beds on arrival)
Specially adapted hoist room
Endeavor Block
Bunk beds sleeping 2-6 people per room
Lounge facility upstairs in accommodation
Ground floor accessible rooms
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
We want everyone to be able to enjoy outdoor adventurous activities and stay with us
SPECIALLY ADAPTED ROOMS
We have one fully functional room on site which is fully equipped with a lowering sink, hoisted shower, lowering bed and hoist. There are other student beds in these rooms so that individuals are not excluded.
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
We also have a disabled toilet in the middle of the site however this is not equipped with a hoist but does have a lowered shower
LIFTS
We do not have lifts in the accommodation blocks To reach the accommodation and dining hall there are small steps but we have wheelchair lifts for both of these areas
