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Frontier Centre


Transforming young lives with outdoor adventure since 1922

Description

Primary Schools
At Rock UK we focus on really making a difference to every child that visits us. Rather than numbers through the door, our goal is to provide quality educational school trips and memories that last a lifetime. Whether you are bringing Year One children for a taster one night adventure or your Year Six class on an action packed week away, we work closely with you to tailor all outdoor learning activities to be age appropriate.

For many children this is the first significant time they’ve spent away from home, but by the end of their school residential adventure trip their confidence will have grown massively. Our instructors are really good at working with young children and helping them overcome fears and challenges to bring out a completely different side, which teachers may not have seen before.

Secondary Schools
We know that it is important to get students out of their comfort zones. At Rock UK we tailor secondary school trips to include challenging outdoor education activities which help boost self-esteem.

A visit to one of our activity centres can cover many areas of the curriculum through outdoor learning including; PHSE, SMSC, maths, geography, science, RE and many more. Together we will tailor your experience to meet your learning outcomes, whether you come for a day visit or stay for a full week. Our aim is that students return to the classroom instilled with a sense of achievement and empowered to want to achieve more with a new appreciation for learning.

From team building fresher trips in Year Seven to exam revision breaks in Year Eleven, Rock UK centres across the country are ideal for secondary schools.


Reviews

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


Excellent
 
71%

Very Good
 
26%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
3%

Awful
 
0%

(February 2024)




(November 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(July 2023 - Primary School)




(July 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




An amazing venue and excellent facilities and staff. Nothing was too much trouble and all the staff were knowledgeable, professional and friendly. (June 2023 - Primary School)




(March 2023 - Primary School)




(March 2023 - Primary School)




(March 2023 - Primary School)




(January 2023 - Primary School)




A wide range of activities that the children enjoyed. Instructors were knowledgeable and engaged with the children well. Unfortunately, we had a major health and safety concern around a child being fed food they were allergic to which the site were aware of. This resulted in an serious allergic reaction and an emergency hospital trip. (December 2022 - Primary School)




(November 2022 - Primary School)




(November 2022 - Primary School)




(October 2022 - Primary School)




Very well organised and great activities. Safety is key for activities, catering and accommodation. (July 2022 - Primary School)




Our pupils had a fantastic time at Rock UK with a range of outdoor adventures featuring highly on their best moments. It is apparent that some of the equipment has been upgraded which is great but there are some areas that could also benefit from an update to make the centre even better. (May 2022 - Primary School)




(May 2022 - Primary School)




(April 2022 - Primary School)




Great accommodation and food. Friendly staff and all children had a wonderful time (March 2022 - Primary School)




(November 2021 - Primary School)




The staff at Rock UK Frontier Centre were excellent. They were so encouraging with the pupils and were skilled at involving everyone. The activities were exciting with a very high focus on safety. (November 2021 - Primary School)




A great centre with lots of open space and a good balance between instructor led activity and time for the children to relax and do their own thing as a group. Helpful and friendly staff. (September 2021 - Primary School)




Fantastic venue - accommodation could do with a little bit of updating. (July 2019 - Primary School)




A safe and well run activity centre. Activities were led well and the accommodation and food was very good. Not much to do if it does rain though. (June 2019 - Primary School)




Very good, but they do need to ensure they have a good supply of gluten free bread and cereal at all times. When we give a month's notice about food allergies I was concerned that they didn't have supplies in ready. (June 2019 - Primary School)




This experience was a valuable part of pupils personal development. Children developed their teamwork skills and growth mindset as well as building resilience.; some children were shown to be natural leaders and others demonstrated their empathy skills. The residential enabled children to have the opportunity to develop their independence. Many had never stayed away from home and successfully took responsibility for their own possessions as well as their personal grooming. All children enjoyed their time away and felt that they had benefitted from the experience; they were proud of challenges that hey had overcome and all they had achieved. (June 2019 - Primary School)




(May 2019 - Primary School)




(November 2018 - Primary School)




(November 2018 - Primary School)




Enthusiastic instructors, clean facilities, fab food and helpful staff. (October 2018 - Primary School)




Excellent facility with brilliantly qualified instructors and a fantastic range of activities available. (July 2018 - Primary School)




(May 2018)




An outstanding facility and the staff are welcoming and inviting. The activities challenge the children and push them well beyond their comfort levels. (April 2018 - Primary School)




Transforming young lives with outdoor adventure since 1922

Description

Primary Schools
At Rock UK we focus on really making a difference to every child that visits us. Rather than numbers through the door, our goal is to provide quality educational school trips and memories that last a lifetime. Whether you are bringing Year One children for a taster one night adventure or your Year Six class on an action packed week away, we work closely with you to tailor all outdoor learning activities to be age appropriate.

For many children this is the first significant time they’ve spent away from home, but by the end of their school residential adventure trip their confidence will have grown massively. Our instructors are really good at working with young children and helping them overcome fears and challenges to bring out a completely different side, which teachers may not have seen before.

Secondary Schools
We know that it is important to get students out of their comfort zones. At Rock UK we tailor secondary school trips to include challenging outdoor education activities which help boost self-esteem.

A visit to one of our activity centres can cover many areas of the curriculum through outdoor learning including; PHSE, SMSC, maths, geography, science, RE and many more. Together we will tailor your experience to meet your learning outcomes, whether you come for a day visit or stay for a full week. Our aim is that students return to the classroom instilled with a sense of achievement and empowered to want to achieve more with a new appreciation for learning.

From team building fresher trips in Year Seven to exam revision breaks in Year Eleven, Rock UK centres across the country are ideal for secondary schools.

Opening Times

Bookings Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm
Centre Open: All year round!

Contact

Frontier Centre
Addington Road
Irthlingborough
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN9 5UH
LOtC

Reviews

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


Excellent
 
71%

Very Good
 
26%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
3%

Awful
 
0%

February 2024




November 2023 - Primary School




October 2023 - Primary School




October 2023 - Primary School




July 2023 - Primary School




July 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School
An amazing venue and excellent facilities and staff. Nothing was too much trouble and all the staff were knowledgeable, professional and friendly.



March 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Primary School




January 2023 - Primary School




December 2022 - Primary School
A wide range of activities that the children enjoyed. Instructors were knowledgeable and engaged with the children well. Unfortunately, we had a major health and safety concern around a child being fed food they were allergic to which the site were aware of. This resulted in an serious allergic reaction and an emergency hospital trip.



November 2022 - Primary School




November 2022 - Primary School




October 2022 - Primary School




July 2022 - Primary School
Very well organised and great activities. Safety is key for activities, catering and accommodation.



May 2022 - Primary School
Our pupils had a fantastic time at Rock UK with a range of outdoor adventures featuring highly on their best moments. It is apparent that some of the equipment has been upgraded which is great but there are some areas that could also benefit from an update to make the centre even better.



May 2022 - Primary School




April 2022 - Primary School




March 2022 - Primary School
Great accommodation and food. Friendly staff and all children had a wonderful time



November 2021 - Primary School




November 2021 - Primary School
The staff at Rock UK Frontier Centre were excellent. They were so encouraging with the pupils and were skilled at involving everyone. The activities were exciting with a very high focus on safety.



September 2021 - Primary School
A great centre with lots of open space and a good balance between instructor led activity and time for the children to relax and do their own thing as a group. Helpful and friendly staff.



July 2019 - Primary School
Fantastic venue - accommodation could do with a little bit of updating.



June 2019 - Primary School
A safe and well run activity centre. Activities were led well and the accommodation and food was very good. Not much to do if it does rain though.



June 2019 - Primary School
Very good, but they do need to ensure they have a good supply of gluten free bread and cereal at all times. When we give a month's notice about food allergies I was concerned that they didn't have supplies in ready.



June 2019 - Primary School
This experience was a valuable part of pupils personal development. Children developed their teamwork skills and growth mindset as well as building resilience.; some children were shown to be natural leaders and others demonstrated their empathy skills. The residential enabled children to have the opportunity to develop their independence. Many had never stayed away from home and successfully took responsibility for their own possessions as well as their personal grooming. All children enjoyed their time away and felt that they had benefitted from the experience; they were proud of challenges that hey had overcome and all they had achieved.



May 2019 - Primary School




November 2018 - Primary School




November 2018 - Primary School




October 2018 - Primary School
Enthusiastic instructors, clean facilities, fab food and helpful staff.



July 2018 - Primary School
Excellent facility with brilliantly qualified instructors and a fantastic range of activities available.



May 2018




April 2018 - Primary School
An outstanding facility and the staff are welcoming and inviting. The activities challenge the children and push them well beyond their comfort levels.