Freedom to flourish outside the classroom
Description
Ufton Court is a leading provider of history and outdoor learning trips in South East England for primary schools, voluntary and community groups for children. We offer a wide range of exciting and immersive History school trips, from day visits to 1-4 night school residential trips, that are linked to the KS1 and KS2 history curriculum, as well as a range of both day visits and residential Outdoor Learning trips.
Set in 44-acres of ancient woodland, the grounds of Ufton Court include a Viking long ship, Celtic settlement, medieval ponds and Tudor Manor House complete with secret priest holes, which support our emphasis on hands-on, creative and interactive learning. On Ufton History school trips, children are immersed in the past. Whether exploring the Grade 1 Tudor Manor House, learning about Boudicca in the Celtic Roundhouse or curing a cursed field as a Saxon, all our activities use the unique resources at our disposal to inspire and engage your group.
Each historical programme follows its own story line – perhaps your children will become part of the Saxon Readingas settlers or a Tudor Petty Constable investigating strange goings on at the allegedly Catholic Manor.
As well as high-quality historical education, schools can also book our Ufton Outdoors day visit and residential trip programmes including Bushcraft Adventures and Outdoor Challenge. Ufton Outdoors programmes have been designed to help children build skills such as team-building, leadership and confidence, develop their knowledge of and care for the natural world and the environment, whilst experiencing the benefits of being outdoors on their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
We harness exciting and engaging activities, which can be encompassed within a historical programme or formed into a stand-alone visit, to ultimately inspire a sense of awe and wonder for the natural world around them.
Reviews
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(November 2024 - Primary School)
(November 2024 - Primary School)
I would also recommend for Forest School and residentials, based on what we saw other schools doing. (November 2024 - Primary School)
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Brilliant staff and accomodation. Food was so good and children were able to have a great time. We will definitely be revisiting next year! (June 2024 - Primary School)
The staff were fantastic with our childnre and kept them engaged for hte whole day. They were quick to recognise which childnre might need more support and which ones needed extra input. (June 2024 - Primary School)
(June 2024 - Primary School)
Great for team building and alternatives to formal education - looking after animals, coppicing, fence building etc. Not a registered AP venue but great for regular visits and they can complete AQA Unit Awards there. (May 2024 - Secondary School)
Friendly, knowledgeable staff and great facilities (May 2024 - Primary School)
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(November 2023 - Primary School)
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An Excellent few days. Very well organised and delivered. (November 2023 - Primary School)
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A great way for deepening the understanding of History with elements of RE. The group leaders are well prepared and show great understanding of the subject being taught. (April 2023 - Primary School)
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Very well run centre with a range of different activities (March 2023 - Primary School)
Another excellent visit that the children loved. (March 2023 - Primary School)
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(December 2022 - Primary School)
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An excellent range of activities to support the childrens' history unit on Vikings. (June 2022 - Primary School)
(June 2022 - Primary School)
Absolutely fantastic trip (May 2022 - Primary School)
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(May 2022 - Primary School)
Excellent venue and facilities - well managed and resourced. All children and staff enjoyed the visit - have already recommended it to Y4 who are studying the Anglo Saxons. As group leader, I was also given a thorough 20 minute healthy and safety briefing on arrival. (May 2022 - Primary School)
(April 2022 - Primary School)
The sessions were delivered very well by extremely knowledgeable staff. We were very well accommodated and the children had an engaging and fulfilling experience with excellent resources. (April 2022 - Primary School)
Highly professional and very well-run. Accomodation and food were great, Risk Assessment covered all activities (March 2022 - Primary School)
Clean, staff knowledgeable and accommodated for allergies (March 2022 - Primary School)
(February 2022 - Primary School)
Fun, interactive and informative visit. Engaging staff and sessions, which meant that all children participated well and achieved the learning objectives. (November 2021 - Primary School)
A fantastic learning experience for the children. The staff were attentive and the trip well-organised and Covid secure. (September 2021 - Primary School)
(August 2021)
Excellent leadership and resources. The children had a brilliant time and it was rich in learning. (July 2021 - Primary School)
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(July 2021 - Primary School)
A really welcoming team who supported all the needs of the group and engaged fantastically with all the children. The activities were interesting and the leaders showed clear knowledge of the subject areas. (June 2021 - Primary School)
A really welcoming team, who supported all the needs of the group and engaged fantastically with all the children. The activities were interesting and the leaders showed clear knowledge of the subject areas. (June 2021 - Primary School)
A very well organised provider that really immersed the children in the learning. Staff were knowledgeable and engaging throughout. (May 2021 - Primary School)
(January 2021 - Secondary School)
Well organised programme and well resourced. Delivery was excellent and well matched to the children's age. The activities were active and engaging. We had a great day with lots of new stimulating learning. (October 2020 - Primary School)
Very knowledgeable staff (Charlotte) and really fun and engaging activities. Children had the opportunity to learn things in a way that they would not have been able to at school. (October 2020 - Primary School)
(February 2020 - Primary School)
A really positive educational experience for all of our children. While simultaneously developing their independence and personal organisation skills, the children were immersed in a historical setting and learnt through experience about Viking life. They especially loved 'living' the battles between the Viking and Anglo-Saxons. Although the building itself is Tudor, having the chance to stay there provided the children with the chance to experience history in a way they never had before. (February 2020 - Primary School)
Excellent and engaging workshop activities linked to current topic Saxons and Vikings.
Friendly staff.
Accommodation and food good. (January 2020 - Primary School)
It was a fantastic experience for all adults and children involved. A great success, very well organised and full of activities to enrich the curriculum and develop the children's learning, linking very well to their prior learning about the Vikings and Saxons. (January 2020 - Primary School)
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(November 2019 - Primary School)
Welcoming, child-centred, hands-on, interactive, informative. (November 2019 - Primary School)
(September 2019 - Primary School)
Staff were fantastic with our SEN children, activities were exciting and engaging. (September 2019 - Primary School)
Absolutely without a doubt the best school trip we've been on. The Ufton Court staff were fabulous and particularly brilliant with more challenging children. Amazing day. (June 2019 - Primary School)
(June 2019 - Primary School)
We had a brilliant stay which was organised perfectly and every child gained experiences and confidence. The accommodation was great for our stay. (May 2019 - Primary School)
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Great venue. Good activities. (December 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic educational visit venue. The staff are incredible, very knowledgeable, friendly and cannot do enough to make the trip successful and fun for everyone involved. (November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
(November 2018 - Primary School)
The activity day was extremely well organised. (August 2018 - Primary School)
Fantastic staff and site (August 2018 - Primary School)
Excellent staff and site (August 2018 - Primary School)
(June 2018 - Primary School)
I have been on many trips to Ufton Court now and I cannot recommend it enough. Their staff are highly trained and excellent communicators. They work well with all children and continuously focus on helping children improve themselves as well as enjoying the activities. (March 2018 - Primary School)
(February 2018 - Primary School)
(February 2018 - Primary School)
An exceptional trip. The children were completely engaged and the staff were extremely well prepared. Facilities and accommodation were fantastic too! We can't wait to go again! (January 2018 - Primary School)
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