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Scout Adventures Hawkhirst


Description

Scout Adventures Hawkhirst is perfect for those looking for an amazing outdoor experience, especially if you want to make the most of being on the water.

Set in 70 acres of coniferous forest within Kielder Forest, Scout Adventures Hawkhirst is situated on the edge of Kielder Water, a magnet for water sports enthusiasts from the UK and beyond.

Scout Adventures Hawkhirst offers not only a range of exciting water-based activities, but also many land-based activities perfect for any type of group.

Our specialist instructors are skilled at working with group leaders and organisers to plan the perfect visit to our centre. With options including self or full programme, where our staff will work with you as little or as much as you need, you can be assured that your visit will suit perfectly your group’s requirements, objectives and skill levels.

What's new? The Sunley Hostel has been refreshed with new bathrooms, en-suite leader bedrooms and a lounge area.


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
15 reviews


Excellent
 
67%

Very Good
 
33%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

The centre provides outdoor learning opportunities and adventurous activities for the group. (April 2023 - Secondary School)




Excellent activities, staff and food. However, the camping was hard work in September and as it was the start of the year the children were more homesick than ususal. (September 2022 - Primary School)




(June 2022 - Primary School)




(May 2022 - Primary School)




Excellent location with superb range of activities and first rate staff! (March 2020 - Primary School)




(December 2019 - Primary School)




Staff were were very patient and understanding of the needs of our students. Excellent instruction and organisation of all activities.All staff were prepared to be flexible. A very enjoyable, safe and fun experience for our students. (June 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School)




(March 2019 - Primary School)




(December 2018 - Primary School)




(September 2018 - Primary School)




Extremely well organised and professional staff (September 2018 - Primary School)




Fantastic trip - the children thoroughly enjoyed it (July 2018 - Primary School)




The facilities, activities and staff were brilliant every child and adult had a fantastic time. (May 2018 - Primary School)




well staffed, appropriate activities. great fun! (March 2018 - Primary School)




Exceptional group of staff, superbly managed within a philosophy that seeks to provide a first-rate experience in a stunning setting. Couldn't recommended highly enough. (March 2018 - Primary School)




Contact

Scout Adventures Hawkhirst
Kielder Water
Hexham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1QZ
LOtC

Pricing

https://www.scoutadventures.org.uk/prices

Opening Times

Office hours: 09.00 - 17.00

Centre manager and volunteers on site throughout.

Description

Scout Adventures Hawkhirst is perfect for those looking for an amazing outdoor experience, especially if you want to make the most of being on the water.

Set in 70 acres of coniferous forest within Kielder Forest, Scout Adventures Hawkhirst is situated on the edge of Kielder Water, a magnet for water sports enthusiasts from the UK and beyond.

Scout Adventures Hawkhirst offers not only a range of exciting water-based activities, but also many land-based activities perfect for any type of group.

Our specialist instructors are skilled at working with group leaders and organisers to plan the perfect visit to our centre. With options including self or full programme, where our staff will work with you as little or as much as you need, you can be assured that your visit will suit perfectly your group’s requirements, objectives and skill levels.

What's new? The Sunley Hostel has been refreshed with new bathrooms, en-suite leader bedrooms and a lounge area.

Pricing

https://www.scoutadventures.org.uk/prices

Opening Times

Office hours: 09.00 - 17.00

Centre manager and volunteers on site throughout.

Contact

Scout Adventures Hawkhirst
Kielder Water
Hexham
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1QZ
LOtC

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
4.7
15 reviews


Excellent
 
67%

Very Good
 
33%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

April 2023 - Secondary School
The centre provides outdoor learning opportunities and adventurous activities for the group.



September 2022 - Primary School
Excellent activities, staff and food. However, the camping was hard work in September and as it was the start of the year the children were more homesick than ususal.



June 2022 - Primary School




May 2022 - Primary School




March 2020 - Primary School
Excellent location with superb range of activities and first rate staff!



December 2019 - Primary School




June 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School
Staff were were very patient and understanding of the needs of our students. Excellent instruction and organisation of all activities.All staff were prepared to be flexible. A very enjoyable, safe and fun experience for our students.



March 2019 - Primary School




December 2018 - Primary School




September 2018 - Primary School




September 2018 - Primary School
Extremely well organised and professional staff



July 2018 - Primary School
Fantastic trip - the children thoroughly enjoyed it



May 2018 - Primary School
The facilities, activities and staff were brilliant every child and adult had a fantastic time.



March 2018 - Primary School
well staffed, appropriate activities. great fun!



March 2018 - Primary School
Exceptional group of staff, superbly managed within a philosophy that seeks to provide a first-rate experience in a stunning setting. Couldn't recommended highly enough.