Hilltop offers a superior, high quality and unique experience
Description
Hilltop Outdoor Centre in Sheringham is a high quality, family run, independent Outdoor Education Centre.
Set in 26 Acres of picturesque woodlands overlooking the Norfolk coastline, Hilltop offers modern & comfortable facilities for schools delivering educational visits including engaging and inspiring discovery sessions such as Coastal erosion, bush craft etc, and an array of challenging Adventure Activities such as Climbing Walls, High Ropes Courses, Zip Wires, Air Jump, Archery and much more!
Reviews
Overview
4.9
186 reviews
Excellent
92%
Very Good
8%
Average
0%
Poor
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Awful
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The centre is ideal for developing PSHE curriculum. (September 2024 - Primary School)
(September 2024 - Primary School)
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(September 2024 - Primary School)
Hilltop provides an all-round personal challenge experience. (July 2024 - Primary School)
(July 2024 - Primary School)
PSHE
Teambuilding (July 2024)
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(June 2024 - Primary School)
(June 2024 - Primary School)
Fabulous residential as always (June 2024 - Primary School)
(June 2024 - Primary School)
PSHE, team work, communication and much more. (June 2024 - Primary School)
(June 2024 - Primary School)
Another superb stay at Hilltop even though the weather was nothing short of horrendous! The centre as always was well kept, with welcoming staff and a great range of activities. Having visited many activity centres over the years, Hilltop offers a far more personalised experience than many of the 'big brands', with a 'home from home' feel. The range of activities was good and although the centre does not offer watersports like some, this did not matter at all. We loved the 'challenge by choice' approach which enabled all children to feel safe and secure that they would not be forced to do something that they did not wish to. We can't wait to return next year! (June 2024 - Primary School)
(June 2024 - Primary School)
Super environment to encourage resilience. (May 2024 - Primary School)
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(March 2024 - Primary School)
(March 2024 - Primary School)
Challenge and choice and Team building
(March 2024 - Primary School)
Team work and social skills (March 2024 - Primary School)
Centre was fantastic and very well organised. Staff well trained and activities ensured that all children were involved at all times.
Two children (CSM and HK) with additional needs demonstrated some behaviours that could potentially mean it is unsafe to take them on future visits if the risks cannot be managed. These included:
CSM- difficulty regulating demonstrated by screaming and shouting, aggression towards others, inability to listen to and follow instructions.
HK- Refusals to engage, inability to follow instructions and absconding which required Team teach to manage.
In addition to having 1:1 support, we were able to keep them safe at this centre by providing safe spaces to regulate, time away from activities, vehicle transport back to base during the off-site activity and adaptations to timings eg early bedtime, ability to leave the dining room once they finished eating, showering whilst others were on activities etc.
(February 2024 - Primary School)
Fantastic venue for developing personal skills, team work, social skills (February 2024 - Primary School)
(February 2024 - Primary School)
(February 2024 - Primary School)
(December 2023 - Primary School)
(December 2023 - Primary School)
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(November 2023 - Primary School)
(November 2023 - Primary School)
(November 2023 - Primary School)
(November 2023 - Primary School)
(October 2023 - Primary School)
An amazing outdoor adventurous centre. The staff were experienced and knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. The activities and equipment were of a high standard as was the selection of food! The children have not stopped talking about what a fantastic time they had. We will definitely book again! (October 2023 - Primary School)
Great place for Adventurous education activities. (October 2023 - Primary School)
(October 2023 - Primary School)
(October 2023)
Brilliant venue with extremely attentive and friendly staff! (September 2023 - Secondary School)
(September 2023 - Primary School)
(September 2023 - Primary School)
(September 2023 - Primary School)
(September 2023 - Primary School)
(August 2023 - Primary School)
(August 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
Fantastic Venue (July 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
as well as leadership camps (July 2023 - Primary School)
(July 2023 - Primary School)
(July 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023)
oustanding experience. Wonderful instructors, great facilities and lovely food. (June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
Team building, social interaction. (June 2023 - Primary School)
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(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023)
Brilliant venue. Great activities and group leaders. Highly recommended. (May 2023 - Primary School)
(May 2023 - Primary School)
This is very good for personal and social development. (May 2023 - Primary School)
(May 2023 - Primary School)
(April 2023 - Primary School)
(April 2023 - Primary School)
A good venue for developing PSHE skills and team building. (April 2023 - Primary School)
In addition to curriculum links, the trip has a strong ethos of challenge through choice with a key driver of teamwork and communication. (March 2023 - Primary School)
(March 2023 - Primary School)
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(December 2022 - Primary School)
More adult support would be beneficial for downtime and evenings. (November 2022 - Primary School)
More adult support would be beneficial in the evenings and during down time. (November 2022 - Primary School)
(November 2022 - Primary School)
(November 2022 - Primary School)
(November 2022 - Primary School)
(October 2022 - Primary School)
(October 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent establishment that is well organised and meets all expectations of our residential visit. (September 2022 - Primary School)
(September 2022 - Primary School)
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(August 2022 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(August 2022 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent range of well-led activities and skilled and enthusiastic staff to lead these. (July 2022 - Primary School)
The site is very well run and accommodation was very good also. (July 2022 - Primary School)
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(June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
Any outdoor activity (June 2022 - Primary School)
(May 2022 - Primary School)
(May 2022 - Primary School)
(May 2022 - Primary School)
A brilliant venue with some fantastic facilities. The staff were also extremely professional and helpful in all areas. (April 2022 - Primary School)
(April 2022 - Primary School)
Clean and safe; suitable accommodation; excellent staff. (March 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent (March 2022 - Primary School)
Hilltop is an excellent choice for those interested in a challenging and varied outdoor experience. The different activities are designed for different age groups, the instructors are friendly and approachable and safety is priority. (March 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent in every way. (March 2022 - Primary School)
(March 2022 - Primary School)
Friendly staff, although some a little inconsistent with their support. Good range of activities (February 2022 - Primary School)
Incredibly professional with a huge focus on children's safety and wellbeing. All children were included and given the chance to achieve. (November 2021 - Primary School)
The residential was a great success. The children embraced all the activities planned and enjoyed meeting the children form the other schools. This will undoubtedly prepare them for High School and the transition to the next phase. Hilltop lodgings and food were just perfect. Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the experience. (November 2021 - Primary School)
The children thoroughly enjoyed their activities and the motto 'Challenge by choice' was something that all participants followed.
(November 2021 - Primary School)
(October 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent centre. The facilities are very good. The staff are amazing and take time to get to know the children so they know how far to challenge them. (October 2021 - Primary School)
Hilltop is a regular trip for our year 4s , as always it was an enjoyable experience for the children with plenty of opportunities for challenge and choice. (September 2021 - Primary School)
(September 2021 - Primary School)
Great place to visit - not too far and well run. (August 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent experience and a fantastic place to go for a residential trip. (July 2021 - Primary School)
Always amazing. The staff, from the office to the activity instructors to the catering and housekeeping teams are all friendly and patient. The instructors give the children confidence to try things out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in a supported way. We have been visiting Hilltop for over twenty years and have a great time every year. It's a fab place for a school residential. (July 2021 - Primary School)
Couldn't have been better. Facilities great, staff fab. (June 2021 - Primary School)
An excellent trip for our year 8 pupils. The activities were challenging at the correct levels and the 'Challenge by choice' very much in evidence. The staff at the Centre were excellent and had the pupils all fully engaged throughout the trip (June 2021 - Secondary School)
Excellent organisation, great safety talks, respectful staff, amazing food (June 2021 - Primary School)
(June 2021 - Primary School)
Trip leader said the children were encouraged to give everything a go, the staff were very professional and luckily the sun shone. (May 2021 - Primary School)
A really wonderful venue, with extremely professional staff who really encouraged the children. (May 2021 - Primary School)
Visit leader said it was a fantastic day, very well organised, the staff were very professional and the children loved every minute of it. (May 2021 - Primary School)
(May 2021 - Primary School)
An outstanding provider. the care and encouragement the instructors give to the children is amazing. (May 2021 - Primary School)
(March 2020 - Secondary School)
Fabulous setting, activities and staff. (March 2020 - Primary School)
A great safe and secure place for children to try new experiences. (March 2020 - Primary School)
Hilltop is a great residential trip for KS2 children. The staff go to great lengths to cater for everyone, ensuring that we all have a brilliant time. (March 2020 - Primary School)
Pupils were encouraged with every challenge and the experience was extremely positive. (February 2020 - Primary School)
Amazing centre! Great experience for staff and students (February 2020 - Secondary School)
The centre was superb with our group. They were very understanding of the students needs and good at adapting sessions to best fit their needs. The catering was incredible. The accommodation again brilliant very clean and suited to our needs. (February 2020 - Secondary School)
(December 2019 - Primary School)
(November 2019 - Primary School)
Amazing three days! (November 2019 - Primary School)
A wonderful experience; the children absolutely thrived in this challenging but nurturing venue. As the teacher of the Year 6s I went with it was an awesome opportunity to really get to know them as children, and enjoy their company outside of the classroom! (November 2019 - Primary School)
Another successful visit to Hilltop. As professional and approachable as usual. (November 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
The trip went well (October 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
The Hilltop Centre met our expectations and requirements fully. (October 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
Excellent and vry helpful (September 2019 - Primary School)
An excellent 2 night residential, children challenged themselves and had a wonderful experience (September 2019 - Primary School)
(September 2019 - Primary School)
Excellent organisation of accommodation and meal times. Activities were well-planned and led; motivating leaders and great time keeping. (September 2019 - Primary School)
(August 2019 - Primary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
Fantastic day of very well organised activities. The staff were friendly and supportive. They pushed children to reach the best of their abilities without pushing them too far. Venue went above and beyond and we will be returning. Thanks (July 2019 - Primary School)
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(June 2019 - Primary School)
(May 2019 - Primary School)
(May 2019 - Primary School)
(May 2019 - Primary School)
An extremely well run outdoor activity centre (May 2019 - Primary School)
(April 2019 - Primary School)
(April 2019 - Primary School)
Brilliant as always (March 2019 - Primary School)
The children all thought it was great and rated it 11 out of 10. The zip line was really well - liked, but also the tree top trail and the air jump were hugely liked too. The wet, cold weather was not so enjoyed by the children however. All the children would like to return again some time.
Miss k. (March 2019 - Primary School)
Fantastic! (March 2019 - Primary School)
Hilltop is always a great trip and the staff do their utmost to make it as enjoyable as possible. (March 2019 - Primary School)
A great trip that was enjoyed by all. (March 2019 - Primary School)
(January 2019 - Primary School)
(January 2019 - Primary School)
Hilltop is a first class centre.
(November 2018 - Primary School)
(October 2018 - Primary School)
(October 2018 - Primary School)
An excellent place for a residential ... safe, well organised, clean and well run with excellent procedures and instructors. (September 2018 - Primary School)
(September 2018 - Secondary School)
Staff very knowledgeable and friendly, well trained and ensured the safety of the children at all time. All organised very well. (July 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
Very well run and well organised. The children and staff had a great time. (June 2018 - Primary School)
Centre was great, good accommodation, staff helpful and food really good. (June 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
(May 2018 - Primary School)
(March 2018 - Primary School)
(January 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic instructors and facilities. (January 2018 - Primary School)
