Releasing Potential in All
Description
The warmest of welcomes awaits you at the Pioneer Centre.
ACUK’s Pioneer Centre is one of the UK's most premier recognised specialist venue for superb adventure activity holidays and conferences.
Situated in stunning countryside on the edge of the Wyre Forest, we are within easy reach of Birmingham and the national motorway network. Together with ACUK the Pioneer Centre has a combined experience of over 55 years in inspiring and motivating people, groups and organisations.
Pioneer Centre offers unrivalled en-suite accommodation under one roof for groups of 12 to 320 seeking 'best value' for their residential event. The 7 en-suite accommodation wings also allow a number of smaller groups to remain separate, secure and individually cared for whilst enjoying Pioneer Centre’s rural location and facilities.
Welcoming nearly 20,000 guests each year the 25 acre Canadian themed site is perfect for school & youth adventure / training / curriculum residential / conferences or group holidays.
We have been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge and are AALA licensed to deliver a full range of activities - from a single instructed activity session to a full-on adventure to remember.
We are now a proud holder of the AHOEC Gold Standard which recognises the dedication and quality of the Pioneer Centres provision and facilities.
Reviews
Overview
4.8
75 reviews
Excellent
77%
Very Good
23%
Average
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Outdoor activities (June 2024 - Primary School)
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A great place to take children for outdoor and adventure activities. (May 2024 - Primary School)
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(December 2023 - Primary School)
The venue was well organised, clean and staff were welcoming. (December 2023)
(October 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
Staff were amazing always making sure our needs were met. Food was great and staff attentive to make sure we were all happy with the food and if not happy they would cater in case we needed. Overall it was amazing! (August 2023 - Secondary School)
Excellent for personal development, team working, challenge and communication skills. Good value for money. (July 2023 - Primary School)
Fantastic centre with helpful staff and a range of activities. (June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
(June 2023 - Primary School)
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(December 2022 - Primary School)
(October 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent facilities and excellent staff leaders too. (July 2022 - Secondary School)
Team building, problem solving, co-operation etc. (July 2022 - Primary School)
(July 2022 - Primary School)
Really fabulous visit. Staff there are excellent. (June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
Very well organised and really enjoyable for the children. (May 2022 - Primary School)
(March 2022 - Secondary School)
(March 2022 - Primary School)
Everything good except for the food. (March 2022 - Primary School)
The children had an amazing time using the outdoor adventure equipment and learning group skills (December 2021 - Primary School)
Children had an amazing time using the outdoor adventure equipment and learning group skills (December 2021 - Primary School)
Year 6 pupils really enjoyed this experience. Team building activities helped to improve confidence and the chance to be out and about with friends was a real treat after the recent lockdowns. (December 2021 - Primary School)
Tremendous organisation. Clear outcomes met. (September 2021 - Primary School)
(September 2021 - Primary School)
Very successful trip during a very difficult year. (September 2021 - Primary School)
Just fabulous! The children were amazing on all activities, helping and encouraging each other and working together brilliantly. Center staff were absolutely fabulous. (February 2020 - Primary School)
(February 2020 - Primary School)
Centre was welcoming and accomodating especially with the diatary requirements of the group. The activites were popular with the group especially the inflatable challenge.
(December 2019 - Secondary School)
A good choice and range of activities which have been recently improved upon. Trainers were enthusiastic with children and encouraging. They led activities safely and with good knowledge. Bedrooms were clean and food was good. (December 2019 - Primary School)
(November 2019 - Primary School)
I have taken many incarnations of WSCB to the Pioneer Centre and have always been delighted with the facilities, staff and general atmosphere of the place. I would highly recommend the centre to any youth group. (November 2019 - Secondary School)
A very good few days with good instructors who dealt with the children very well. The more able group were not challenged as much as they could have been. (September 2019 - Primary School)
Brilliant place - definitely go back again. (July 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School)
A great place to visit for a school residential. appropriate for Year 4 pupils and children of all needs and abilities. (July 2019 - Primary School)
A great place for outdoor activities. (June 2019 - Primary School)
Activities are great with a wide range, instructors are good at encouraging unsure children. Food is plentiful, but basic, child-friendly, fare (chips, beans, sausages, etc). Salad/pasta bar is really good. Accommodation basic, but clean and comfortable enough for a short stay. Admin/Reception are really helpful and friendly. (June 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019)
(June 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School)
very well organised as always (May 2019 - Primary School)
very well organised. Instructors very good with the children. Equipment and activities of a high standard. Excellent accommodation. Good value for money. Great for year 4 children. (April 2019 - Primary School)
(April 2019 - Primary School)
Very welcoming and accommodated the needs of our pupils well. (March 2019 - Secondary School)
Excellent activities. Safe environment, engaging staff. Achieved the objectives. (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
Excellent facilities (October 2018 - Primary School)
The children had an excellent time and enjoyed various outdoor pursuits and this all helped towards peer bonding (October 2018 - Primary School)
(September 2018 - Primary School)
Brilliant day, well organised, well trained staff, good explanations on safety procedures and expectations. (July 2018 - Secondary School)
(July 2018 - Primary School)
(July 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
Activities provided are enjoyable, and the children learn a lot from them. Catering isn't as good as it has been previously (although still healthy and plentiful), and the accommodation is beginning to look a little tired and in need of refurbishment (although it is still perfectly adequate for the needs of the guests). Some staff are more confident and out-going than others. Overall, the children enjoyed it. (June 2018 - Primary School)
Brilliant provider, took care of all of our extra needs. Made sure all students were engaged and happy. Good relationships with students and staff in a very short period of time. (May 2018 - Secondary School)
Excellent place for children (February 2018 - Primary School)
