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Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre


Residential and non-residential Outdoor Activities for school groups

Description

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Thetford Forest, Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre offers a fantastic range of great value adventurous outdoor activity programmes (from 1 to 5 days) for primary schools, secondary schools, youth groups, FE colleges etc. We are open all year round and we pride ourselves on being able to tailor our activity programmes to the needs of your group.

Our modern facilities include a warm and comfortable 46-bed residential centre, Climbing tower, high ropes challenges, caves, water activities, mountain bike tracks, archery ranges, campfires and much more. Our friendly team of instructors will guide participants through a range of activities ensuring that everybody has fun and gets the most out of their experience.


Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
5.0
83 reviews


Excellent
 
96%

Very Good
 
4%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

Encouraged children to develop team working and communication skills, take responsibility for getting themselves organised and clean up after themselves. (April 2024 - Primary School)




(April 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School)




(April 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School)




(April 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School)




Personal Development (April 2024 - Primary School)




Great facilities and well organised/planned activities. The instructors were great with the children who had a fabulous time. No-one was forced to do anything, but everyone was encouraged to push themselves out of their comfort zone. (April 2024 - Primary School)




(March 2024 - Primary School)




(March 2024)




Team Building (January 2024)




team building, working together, resilenace (January 2024 - Primary School)




PSHE (January 2024 - Primary School)




The team at Thorpe Woodlands were yet again brilliant. They catered to the needs of the Year 6 class attending. A supportive approach was used with all activities and, as before, children's confidence grew across the three days. Communication was appropriate with children and staff found the right approach with our current class. The Pods were something different for our school this year and they really added to the trip, a first for some children staying away from home. (October 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2023 - Primary School)




(September 2023 - Primary School)




A really fantastic centre full of so many activities and populated by incredibly helpful, knowledgeable staff (September 2023 - Secondary School)




Excellent outdoor activities centre - very helpful staff. (July 2023 - Secondary School)




Great venue - great choice to use in future (July 2023 - Secondary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




(June 2023 - Primary School)




A fantastic venue for camping ,exploring the beautiful woodland areas, team building ,Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and to participate in outdoor learning (June 2023 - Secondary School)




See evaluation (May 2023 - Primary School)




(May 2023 - Primary School)




Use for Bronze Expedition DofE and very good - fit for purpose. (May 2023 - Secondary School)




(March 2023 - Primary School)




(March 2023 - Secondary School)




Excellent trip-children loved it and the staff at the center were fantastic (February 2023 - Primary School)




(October 2022 - Primary School)




Good for team building skills (October 2022 - Secondary School)




(September 2022 - Primary School)




(September 2022 - Primary School)




(August 2022 - Secondary School)




(July 2022 - Secondary School)




(July 2022 - Primary School)




An excellent venue with many different options for outdoor based teambuilding. (July 2022 - Secondary School)




PSHE, Team building, School values (June 2022 - Primary School)




(June 2022)




An amazing place, our children love visiting each year (June 2022 - Primary School)




(April 2022 - Primary School)




(March 2022 - Primary School)




(December 2021 - Primary School)




(December 2021 - Primary School)




Staff engaging, enthusistic and supportive. Good accommodation, exciting activities (November 2021 - Primary School)




(October 2021 - Primary School)




Was good day. All went smoothly. Group enjoyed it very much! (October 2021 - Secondary School)




(September 2021 - Primary School)




(September 2021 - Primary School)




very good as ever - clean facilities and lots of space. Fire pits for all sites (July 2021 - Secondary School)




Fantastic venue ,that fitted our Duke of Edinburgh needs perfectly. (July 2021 - Secondary School)




Excellent activities dekivered by excellent instructors. (June 2021 - Primary School)




(June 2021 - Primary School)




(June 2021 - Primary School)




(June 2021 - Primary School)




(May 2021 - Primary School)




Terrific - the team are really welcoming and fun. They put the children at ease. They guide and encourage and never force the children to participate. The social distancing measures are in place as much as possible but don't detract from the experience. (September 2020 - Primary School)




(January 2020 - Secondary School)




(January 2020 - Secondary School)




Excellent facilities and staff - always helpful and on hand. (September 2019 - Secondary School)




(September 2019 - Primary School)




(September 2019 - Primary School)




Excellent venue - never lets us down. (July 2019)




Wonderful, I booked for next year as soon as I got back to school. Staff were very accommodating and went at the pupils' pace. They were extremely supportive allowing many pupils to achieve beyond their own expectations. (July 2019 - Primary School)




Excellent staff and facilities- we had a wonderful day. (July 2019 - Primary School)




(June 2019 - Primary School)




The staff were very accommodating and were very adaptable to our children's individual needs. The accommodation was clean and tidy and the food was very nice. All activities were great and all the children had a fantastic time. (May 2019 - Primary School)




Our children (and staff) had an excellent few days at Thorpe Woodlands. The children were able to challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment and throughly enjoyed a memorable experience. (March 2019 - Primary School)




The team at Thorpe Woodlands were excellent and really supported the children as they challenged themselves with the activities. (March 2019 - Primary School)




(March 2019 - Secondary School)




Excellent provider! (February 2019 - Primary School)




Absolutely superb place. (October 2018 - Secondary School)




Excellent facilities. Outstanding staff. Exactly what we wanted and expected. (July 2018 - Secondary School)




Great Facilities for camping. Clearly very good full accomodation and eco pods available as well. A lot of options for outdoor/team challenges on and around site. (June 2018 - Secondary School)




Staff brilliant with the children, especially the children with challenging behaviour. (June 2018 - Primary School)




(May 2018 - Primary School)




Excellent facilities, pupils had a fantastic experience and it is likely that we will go back again in the future. (April 2018 - Secondary School)




(March 2018 - Primary School)




The centre was clean and they have new washing facilities. (February 2018 - Secondary School)




Contact

Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre
Shadwell
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2RX
LOtC

Pricing

We aim to provide the best value outdoor adventure residential packages in the industry - Please contact us for more details.

Opening Times

All-year round

Residential and non-residential Outdoor Activities for school groups

Description

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Thetford Forest, Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre offers a fantastic range of great value adventurous outdoor activity programmes (from 1 to 5 days) for primary schools, secondary schools, youth groups, FE colleges etc. We are open all year round and we pride ourselves on being able to tailor our activity programmes to the needs of your group.

Our modern facilities include a warm and comfortable 46-bed residential centre, Climbing tower, high ropes challenges, caves, water activities, mountain bike tracks, archery ranges, campfires and much more. Our friendly team of instructors will guide participants through a range of activities ensuring that everybody has fun and gets the most out of their experience.

Pricing

We aim to provide the best value outdoor adventure residential packages in the industry - Please contact us for more details.

Opening Times

All-year round

Contact

Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre
Shadwell
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2RX
LOtC

Reviews

The following reviews have been added by visit leaders using the EVOLVE system.
Overview
5.0
83 reviews


Excellent
 
96%

Very Good
 
4%

Average
 
0%

Poor
 
0%

Awful
 
0%

April 2024 - Primary School
Encouraged children to develop team working and communication skills, take responsibility for getting themselves organised and clean up after themselves.



April 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School




April 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School




April 2024 - Primary School & Secondary School




April 2024 - Primary School
Personal Development



April 2024 - Primary School
Great facilities and well organised/planned activities. The instructors were great with the children who had a fabulous time. No-one was forced to do anything, but everyone was encouraged to push themselves out of their comfort zone.



March 2024 - Primary School




March 2024




January 2024
Team Building



January 2024 - Primary School
team building, working together, resilenace



January 2024 - Primary School
PSHE



October 2023 - Primary School
The team at Thorpe Woodlands were yet again brilliant. They catered to the needs of the Year 6 class attending. A supportive approach was used with all activities and, as before, children's confidence grew across the three days. Communication was appropriate with children and staff found the right approach with our current class. The Pods were something different for our school this year and they really added to the trip, a first for some children staying away from home.



October 2023 - Primary School




October 2023 - Primary School




October 2023 - Primary School




October 2023 - Primary School




October 2023 - Primary School




September 2023 - Primary School




September 2023 - Secondary School
A really fantastic centre full of so many activities and populated by incredibly helpful, knowledgeable staff



July 2023 - Secondary School
Excellent outdoor activities centre - very helpful staff.



July 2023 - Secondary School
Great venue - great choice to use in future



June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Primary School




June 2023 - Secondary School
A fantastic venue for camping ,exploring the beautiful woodland areas, team building ,Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and to participate in outdoor learning



May 2023 - Primary School
See evaluation



May 2023 - Primary School




May 2023 - Secondary School
Use for Bronze Expedition DofE and very good - fit for purpose.



March 2023 - Primary School




March 2023 - Secondary School




February 2023 - Primary School
Excellent trip-children loved it and the staff at the center were fantastic



October 2022 - Primary School




October 2022 - Secondary School
Good for team building skills



September 2022 - Primary School




September 2022 - Primary School




August 2022 - Secondary School




July 2022 - Secondary School




July 2022 - Primary School




July 2022 - Secondary School
An excellent venue with many different options for outdoor based teambuilding.



June 2022 - Primary School
PSHE, Team building, School values



June 2022




June 2022 - Primary School
An amazing place, our children love visiting each year



April 2022 - Primary School




March 2022 - Primary School




December 2021 - Primary School




December 2021 - Primary School




November 2021 - Primary School
Staff engaging, enthusistic and supportive. Good accommodation, exciting activities



October 2021 - Primary School




October 2021 - Secondary School
Was good day. All went smoothly. Group enjoyed it very much!



September 2021 - Primary School




September 2021 - Primary School




July 2021 - Secondary School
very good as ever - clean facilities and lots of space. Fire pits for all sites



July 2021 - Secondary School
Fantastic venue ,that fitted our Duke of Edinburgh needs perfectly.



June 2021 - Primary School
Excellent activities dekivered by excellent instructors.



June 2021 - Primary School




June 2021 - Primary School




June 2021 - Primary School




May 2021 - Primary School




September 2020 - Primary School
Terrific - the team are really welcoming and fun. They put the children at ease. They guide and encourage and never force the children to participate. The social distancing measures are in place as much as possible but don't detract from the experience.



January 2020 - Secondary School




January 2020 - Secondary School




September 2019 - Secondary School
Excellent facilities and staff - always helpful and on hand.



September 2019 - Primary School




September 2019 - Primary School




July 2019
Excellent venue - never lets us down.



July 2019 - Primary School
Wonderful, I booked for next year as soon as I got back to school. Staff were very accommodating and went at the pupils' pace. They were extremely supportive allowing many pupils to achieve beyond their own expectations.



July 2019 - Primary School
Excellent staff and facilities- we had a wonderful day.



June 2019 - Primary School




May 2019 - Primary School
The staff were very accommodating and were very adaptable to our children's individual needs. The accommodation was clean and tidy and the food was very nice. All activities were great and all the children had a fantastic time.



March 2019 - Primary School
Our children (and staff) had an excellent few days at Thorpe Woodlands. The children were able to challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment and throughly enjoyed a memorable experience.



March 2019 - Primary School
The team at Thorpe Woodlands were excellent and really supported the children as they challenged themselves with the activities.



March 2019 - Secondary School




February 2019 - Primary School
Excellent provider!



October 2018 - Secondary School
Absolutely superb place.



July 2018 - Secondary School
Excellent facilities. Outstanding staff. Exactly what we wanted and expected.



June 2018 - Secondary School
Great Facilities for camping. Clearly very good full accomodation and eco pods available as well. A lot of options for outdoor/team challenges on and around site.



June 2018 - Primary School
Staff brilliant with the children, especially the children with challenging behaviour.



May 2018 - Primary School




April 2018 - Secondary School
Excellent facilities, pupils had a fantastic experience and it is likely that we will go back again in the future.



March 2018 - Primary School




February 2018 - Secondary School
The centre was clean and they have new washing facilities.