Eaton Vale Scout & Guide Activity Centre

East England
7-16+
Geography, PE, PSHE/RSHE, Team Building
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What will students see and do?

Eaton Vale Activity Centre is a leading provider of outdoor learning experiences and educational visits in Norfolk.

Set on 13 acres of countryside, the centre is conveniently located just a few miles from the centre of Norwich. This Learning Outside the Classroom approved centre offers a range of exciting school trip ideas to meet Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curriculums.

Children can have a go at hitting a bullseye on the archery target or improving their map skills with an orienteering course. From climbing and hiking to learning to fire a catapult and using campfire cooking equipment in the woods, students will be challenged to broaden their horizons.

Eaton Vale also offers a range of fun team building activities that will encourage pupils to learn the importance of communication skills.

For an additional cost, your group could go off-site and spend a full day at the Norfolk Broads for boat trips along the water. If you fancy a trip to the woods instead, head to Thetford Forest for an extended session along the area’s mountain bike trails.

Looking for other places to visit near Norwich? The River Yare is just a short trip away, and Eaton Vale offers a three-hour river trip for children.

How does the trip link to the curriculum?

Camping in Norfolk at Eaton Vale offers students an exciting opportunity for outdoor play and learning. As well as catering for many of the sports in the PE curriculum, Eaton Vale provides a range of confidence-building activities for kids. For example, students can go on an adventure following scavenger hunt clues, learn how to master hitting an air rifle target, or head out to the go-kart track for a friendly competition.

Meanwhile, engaging team building exercises will teach students effective communication skills, as well as the importance of trust and planning. From canoeing in the Norfolk Broads and enjoying Thetford Forest walks to learning how to shoot with an archery bow, the centre’s hands-on outdoor activities for kids will challenge pupils to push themselves both mentally and physically.

Subjects covered

Geography

PSHE/RSHE

Team Building

Teaching resources provided

The centre can provide workbooks with worksheets and assessment pages for teachers as well as tests tailored to each group’s learning outcomes.

Minimum and maximum group size

For residential visits, groups can range from 20 to 70 students.

Details of risk assessment

School trip risk assessments for Eaton Vale’s activities are updated frequently and can be downloaded from the website.

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Facilities On-Site

Eaton Vale offers three types of accommodation.

Iceni House has accommodation for up to 57 people. The building includes ten rooms as well as a large kitchen, large main hall, dining room and snug.

Try glamping in Norfolk by booking Eaton Vale’s tented village. The site can sleep a total of 68 across five tents and two chalets. A marquee and kitchen facilities are also available.

The activity centre can accommodate up to 250 people across eight camping sites, which can hold 20 to 50 people each. The camping sites include shower and toilet facilities, and some have electric powered sheds with fridges and freezers.

All residential packages include full catering, including a continental breakfast, packed lunch and home-cooked dinner. The staff can cater for all dietary needs – please notify about this as far in advance as possible. Optional catering is available for activity days.

Opening Times

Call the team during office hours to discuss your visit.

Pricing

Residential packages start from £60 + VAT per person for one night’s camping, rising to £230 + VAT per person for four nights in Iceni House.

A value activity day costs £20 + VAT per person, rising to £30 + VAT for a full activity day.

Travel arrangements

By car: Located three miles from the centre of Norwich in the Norfolk countryside, the Eaton Vale Activity Centre is set just off the northbound A11. From the south by road, exit at Cringleford and follow signs to Eaton. Parking for cars and buses is available on site.

By bus: Certain bus routes stop a few metres away from Eaton Vale. Visit the Traveline website for details.