Description

Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre established in 2005 is set in 4 acres of land overlooking the Barle Valley in the heart of Exmoor National Park. The Centre is part of the first house built within the Royal Forest of Exmoor and its wealth of history and excellent location makes it an ideal base for Environmental and Outdoor Education.

The Centre is just 7 miles from Watersmeet on the East Lyn River and picturesque Lynmouth with the cliff side railway connecting the town to Lynton.
The centre offers en-suite, centrally heated dormitory accommodation for students and their leaders plus indoor facilities including a large dining room and common room and a fully equipped classroom. The centre also has a small souvenir shop and washing and drying facilities.
The safety and welfare of the residents is of paramount concern and the Centre Manager liaises with the Local Education Authorities and National Governing Bodies to ensure the Health and Safety Policy conforms to meet current requirements. SHOC meets all criteria required by LEA’s to ensure the safety and well being of pupils visiting the centre. The Centre has a Code of Practice by which it operates, containing Risk Assessments, Policy for Positive Behaviour and Discipline, Emergency and Accident Procedures, Fire and Evacuation Procedures, staffing training and licensing agreement with the National Park. All activities are run by qualified and experienced staff and the centre holds £5 million public liability insurance.
Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre provides a wide range of activities taught by qualified and experienced staff in an exciting and challenging environment. Each programme is tailored to meet the group requirements and take into consideration individual needs and abilities within the group.
We actively support the delivery of the curriculum and assist all groups with their programme of personal and social development and delivery of the citizenship agenda. We encourage students to learn through the outdoor experience to discover more about themselves their peers and adults working with them.

Courses include:-
Curriculum studies in Science, Geography, History and Environmental Science plus a wide range of Adventurous Activities

• Habitat investigation, Woodland ecology, Invertebrate studies,
• Rivers and streams including Lynmouth flood disaster, Rocks and soils
• Weather and seasonal change, Numeracy, Literacy and the Arts, Conservation management Outdoor
• Barle Valley River Ramble with rivers and streams study,
• Mountain Biking, Archery, Mini Assault Course and team challenge
• Grass Sledging, Shelter building, Map and Compass Work
• Evening Birds of Prey talk from Exmoor Forest Birds, Stream Scramble
• Traverse/Boulder & Great Wall, Climbing Wall & Tree Climb, Zip line, Gladiator and Zig Zag High Ropes Challenge, Indian Tracker, building fires and outdoor cooking, Parachute Games, Circus Workshop
• Simonsbath House Team Challenge Problem Solving, Moorland Walking & Exploration
• Bear Hunt with Survival Game, Woodland Art and Camouflage Games
• Evening Drumming& Percussion workshop, Orienteering, Mountain Boarding
• Surfing and visit to Combe Martin Wildlife Park

The chef savours his reputation for good food, providing a wide and varied menu using local produce catering for both vegetarians and those on special diets.

FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL VISITS (per person)
Charges are levied on a daily basis (exclusive of VAT) and include accommodation, evening meal on day of arrival to lunch on day of departure, use of classrooms and field study equipment and a range of taught activities as negotiated with the visiting group leader.
DEPOSIT
A fixed amount NON REFUNDABLE deposit is required from the school upon confirmation of the booking.
FINAL NUMBERS
Groups are required to provide their final numbers, information on dietary requirements and arrival and departure times on a pre-printed form 3 weeks before their stay.
BALANCE OF FEES
Once the final numbers form has been received the group leader will be sent an invoice for the balance of fees.

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