Our approach is simple - “What do you want your group to achieve?”
Description
Proudly part of Sandwell Council, the Frank Chapman Centre is set in 90 acres of beautiful ancient oak forest, creating an adventurous setting for exploring and learning in the outdoors.
The centre was purpose-built to provide high quality residential visits and in recent years has seen investment in a climbing wall, high ropes and a fabulous glamping village.
We provide a unique range of residential and day visit learning experiences for groups of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Reviews
Overview
4.9
73 reviews
Excellent
92%
Very Good
7%
Average
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Poor
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We went for a river study and orienteering, which were resourced and covered the curriculum needed. (April 2024 - Primary School)
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Students have the most amazing experience. Promoting team building and confidence. (December 2023 - Secondary School)
Fantastic weekend, very accommodating staff. (November 2023 - Secondary School)
(November 2023 - Primary School)
Excellent venue for experiencing life outdoors whilst in a safe environment. Staff are caring and knowledgeable whilst being supportive of all visiting pupils and staff. (September 2023 - Primary School)
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Frank Chapman is a Sandwell Outdoor Adventure Centre, every year we take a group of young people year 5 to year 11 for a weekend. Our group comprises of vision and hearing supported young people who attend mainstream schools. All activities are appropriate for our young people and the staff go above and beyond to make sure everyone can join in. We choose to camp or glamp, cooking our own food but breaks can be catered for and dormitories are available inside the main building. Something for everyone in beautiful Bewdley. (September 2023 - Primary School & Secondary School)
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Fantastic experience for all of our children. Staff are friendly and helpful. Would recommend to others (March 2023 - Primary School)
(November 2022 - Primary School)
Social and emotional too as it helps students to over come barriers (November 2022)
It is an outdoor activity centre so great for all outdoor aspects of teaching. (November 2022 - Primary School)
The children really enjoyed the day, especially making the shelters and throwing their weapons. (November 2022 - Primary School)
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I chose English for the communication and reading elements. Geography - we did a lot of geocaching and orienteering. (June 2022 - Primary School)
Centre staff are among the best in the country. (May 2022)
Fantastic staff and activities (March 2022 - Primary School)
Staff were brilliant once again! (November 2021 - Primary School)
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Great organisation and safety is a priority. (October 2021 - Primary School)
Excellent as always (October 2021 - Primary School)
The children had a great time and the centre staff were amazing. (October 2021 - Primary School)
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(July 2021 - Primary School)
Staff are so welcoming and friendly whilst maintaining professionalism. The activities and itinerary for the day were pitched perfectly for the group we took. (June 2021 - Primary School)
(April 2020 - Primary School)
Excellent Staff and a good week was had by all, with the activities they had arranged. (March 2020 - Secondary School)
Staff were extremely helpful and accommodating for a range of needs. The centre was well run, all dietary requirements were dealt with and children had a range of things to choose from. (February 2020)
Year 2 class.
Outdoor learning following trails and paths. Children fully engaged and excited with the activities. All participated and successfully completed the trail.
(December 2019 - Primary School)
We gained everything we went there for teamwork (September 2019 - Primary School)
Fantastic (September 2019 - Primary School)
From the day we booked with Debbie the organisation ran very smoothly. When we requested additional pre visits and advice on routes to walk the staff were very helpful. We camped and used the additional kitchen building to cook our own food, all equipment well maintained and everything you needed was there. We will be booking again but not sure whether on Frank Chapman field or on the excellent Cooper's Mill site a few miles away. (September 2019 - Primary School & Secondary School)
(July 2019 - Primary School)
Frank Chapman Centre, is a fantastic outdoor education centre, who have a full range of different outdoor learning and adventure activities. (June 2019 - Primary School)
well maintained. (May 2019 - Secondary School)
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Fantastic staff and activities! (April 2019 - Primary School)
(March 2019 - Primary School)
Excellent provision for our pupils, well fed, well cared for and well taught. Super! (March 2019 - Primary School)
(February 2019 - Primary School)
Matt and Cat met us off the coach, they were friendly and great with the children. They had a great day planned for us, which we were able to do despite the weather. (December 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic! (October 2018 - Primary School)
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