Adventure that sparks something more!
Description
Barnstondale is an inclusive outdoor education and activity centre. A visit to us can make a major contribution to physical, mental and environmental education and development. Methods used include skills-focused learning, problem solving, team building and self-reliant journeys and activities, with residential experience an especially valued feature.
Through successfully facing up to the challenges which outdoor activities provide, overcoming fears and apprehensions along the way, young people make major strides in confidence, with implications for all aspects of their development.
With activity areas, multi-use rooms, sporting facilities, dining room and services, we have all you need to make an unforgettable experience.
The Centre offers completely accessible facilities and accommodation – full-board or self-catering – for up to 175 people. Our large log cabins, nestled beside a wooded valley, provide an atmospheric and unique accommodation experience, with all rooms en suite and lift access to the upper flloors. As an alternative, we offer dormitory accommodation for those who prefer the group to be together.
Our residential packages start from one night (outside of our peak season), and our team are stood by to help and advise you through every step of the bookings process. You will be offered a pre-stay visit so that you can view the site, see our facilities and discuss your needs and aspirations for your stay in detail with our team.
Reviews
Overview
4.8
85 reviews
Excellent
76%
Very Good
22%
Average
1%
Poor
0%
Awful
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The staff are very attentive and experienced. The children learn new skills and develop in confidence. (November 2024 - Primary School)
(November 2024 - Primary School)
(November 2024 - Primary School)
When ever I take a group here they are always so good with them. Everything runs smoothly and the kids loved it, we will be back. (November 2024)
Resilience, stamina, teamwork, friendships and learning to be away from home - all of these were seen throughout the trip - a great experience for the children (October 2024 - Primary School)
Staff were very organised and professional. (July 2024 - Primary School)
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A wonderful centre with attentive staff who care about every child's needs. The accommodation is clean and the food is delicious. All catering needs were carefully prepared. (May 2024 - Primary School)
Teamwork and independence (April 2024 - Primary School)
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(March 2024)
Fantastic staff team. Very friendly and helpful. Activities run well and to schedule. (March 2024 - Primary School)
(February 2024 - Primary School)
A great outdoor activity centre for all. (November 2023 - Secondary School)
(November 2023 - Primary School)
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(July 2023 - Primary School)
excellent range of activities
staff friendly and welcoming to our pupils, asked us to teach them some sign to communicate with one child, managed well (July 2023 - Primary School)
accomodations were made for food related needs to keep our pupils safe, the rooms were clean and tidy. Additional things were found for us if needed, we were regularly checked in on during the day, and on-duty night staff were visible and helpful too. (July 2023 - Primary School)
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(May 2023 - Primary School)
Any subject could be delivered there but it would be the responsibility of the school to organise the sessions as it is an outward bound centre. (April 2023 - Secondary School)
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(November 2022 - Primary School)
Residential centre - outdoor activities are broad for UKS2 children. Rooms all on one corridor which helps with bedtime supervision. Wet rooms off each room rather than shower rooms. (October 2022 - Primary School)
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(July 2022 - Primary School)
The trip provides our children with the opportunity to develop their independence and social skills. For many of them this is the first time that they have stayed away from parents so staff are able to provide opportunities to enhance independence and self help skills. (July 2022 - Primary School)
Our children with special needs are given the opportunity to develop their independence and social skills whilst on residential. For many of our children this trip is the first time that they have stayed away from parents so it provides the opportunity to develop self help and independent living skills. (July 2022 - Primary School)
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(June 2022 - Primary School)
Highly organised venue with superb staff. (May 2022 - Primary School)
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(April 2022 - Primary School)
Also team building (April 2022 - Primary School)
Staff members were excellent. Organised, knowledgeable and very accommodating. (April 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent staff, accommodation, safety and food and activities very safe (March 2022 - Primary School)
(March 2022 - Primary School)
Great activities and friendly, responsible staff (February 2022 - Primary School)
(November 2021 - Primary School)
Barnstondale as a provider is ideal for our clientele and provides an excellent outdoor safe environment for our students to explore and take part in! (October 2021 - Secondary School)
Well organised, especially in the current climate (July 2021 - Primary School)
(June 2021 - Primary School)
Barnstondale had pleasant staff and we were well looked after. The instructors worked well with the children and were encouraging. The site has definitely improved since our last visit, and is secure. The organisation of parental drop off and pick ups was assisted by their staff and worked smoothly. The main reason it's 4/5 not 5/5 is that teh timetable we had been sent (with less than 36 hours to go) was changed while we were there , which then affected the places we'd been given on the site to use at designated times, which meant we then were left organising our time and location with the other schools present. (June 2021 - Primary School)
Very well organised - Covid secure. Activities were well planned and explained for the children (June 2021 - Primary School)
(June 2021 - Primary School)
Great opportunity for the children in caring surroundings. (November 2019 - Primary School)
(October 2019 - Primary School)
All staff interacted very well with staff and pupils. Centre was clean and suited for purpose. Resources were all appropriate to the tasks and accessible to pupils. Support was provided was excellent. (October 2019 - Primary School)
The centre staff are always welcoming and helpful. The facilities are perfect for the intentions of our visit.
As Barnstondale own the grounds behind the centre, it would be great if they could extend their boundary fence to include the woods, field etc as we always use these but there is always the potential for members of the public / dogs to using the area too. As we plan to take younger children in the future, it would be peace of mind to know these areas are more secure. (June 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
The children had an amazing time and enjoyed every minute of their stay. (May 2019 - Primary School)
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(December 2018 - Primary School)
Excellent time at the Centre. The staff are always extremely accommodating. The facilities are perfect for our needs and activities are well suited. (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Secondary School)
Centre is an excellent facility, staff are fantastic with our students and staff, nothing is too much trouble for them, I would fully recommend Barnstondale to any school looking for a safe secure nurturing environment to hold a residential visit to. our students loved every minute of their time there and haven't stopped talking about it since. (November 2018 - Secondary School)
(October 2018 - Secondary School)
Excellent venue and superb staff! Definitely worth the visit! :-) (June 2018 - Secondary School)
Excellent accommodation and friendly staffed. (June 2018)
As a repeat visitor we visit Barnstondale because of the excellent facilities; the well structured and organised activity days and the fact that our children thoroughly enjoy the experience. (May 2018 - Primary School)
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(May 2018 - Primary School)
Clean facilities, good outdoor access to local woods. The kitchen staff were very friendly and the food was tasty. Sleeping accommodation was very comfortable for the children. However, there could be improvements made to update the staff room. (April 2018 - Primary School)
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