Runway’s End Outdoor Centre
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What will students see and do?
Runway’s End sits beside Basingstoke Canal and boasts a wide range of environmental and adventure activities on land and water.
Nestled in the woodlands of north Hampshire, the site offers a range of accommodation, from traditional camping to heated camping pods, or the use of the fully equipped bunkhouse, Forge Lodge.
School groups can enjoy both residential visits and day trips, involving numerous outdoor adventure learning opportunities.
The site offers archery, bushcraft, climbing, high ropes, low ropes, artificial caving, air rifle shooting, canoeing, kayaking, raft building and more!
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How does the trip link to the curriculum?
Schools can choose between a variety of tailored programmes to suit all needs, budgets, specific aims and objectives.
Whether you want a curriculum-focused trip, a team-building-focused residential to encourage communication between students, or a challenging week designed to develop resilience, Runway’s End can deliver it all.
The amazing instructors not only deliver safe and fun sessions but also take the time to review each activity to reflect on the learning and development that has taken place, taking into account your pre-agreed aims and objectives.
New! The environmental programme at Runway’s End offers a powerful solution to environmental learning while being full of fun and excitement. The programme bridges the gap between theory and practice, immersing students in a captivating woodland setting where environmental education comes to life.
Subjects covered
Teaching resources provided
Runway’s End offers teaching resources for on-site sessions and free downloadable resources for each subject; teachers can download and use these in classroom before and after their group’s trip.
Minimum and maximum group size
Runway’s End can accommodate up to 126 people, with 86 people in Forge Lodge (indoor building) and 40 people in camping pods. Groups staying in either accommodation block will be given exclusive use of that facility.
Forge Lodge is a self-contained building and has 12 bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, a large dining hall, fully equipped kitchen, drying rooms and a central courtyard.
There are 10 camping pods in total, each of which can sleep four. They have underfloor heating, electrical charging points and a small veranda, and are located a short walk from the toilet/shower/washing-up facilities.
Details of risk assessment
Risk assessing processes at Runway’s End are rigorously checked by external providers and internally through Hampshire County Council departments. As Runway’s End is an approved supplier through the Evolve system, you can rest assured that all procedures and policies are thoroughly analysed.
Taking guidance from the Outdoor Education Advisors Panel and other industry boards, Runway’s End provide a risk summary instead of activity-specific risk assessments.
However, if you do have any queries, the bookings team will be on hand to provide support.
Don't miss our downloadable A-Z guide on completing a risk assessment
Facilities on-site
- Forge Lodge accommodation
- Camping pods accommodation
- Camping accommodation
- Climbing/abseil tower
- Artificial caving system
- Archery range
- Air rifle shooting range
- High ropes course
- Low ropes course
- Nightline course
- Kayaking and canoeing facilities
- Woodland for bushcraft skills and orienteering
- Facilities for problem solving/team challenges
- Accessible toilets and shower block
- Heated drying room
- Classroom with smartboard
- Outdoor amphitheatre/campfire
Opening times
The site is open year-round, and opening times are suited to whichever groups are on-site.
If you’d like a guided tour, please get in touch at bookings.hoc@hants.gov.uk or on 02380 884 930.
Pricing
Prices vary per visit, based on your requirements and the time of year that you’re looking to visit, with significant reductions during the winter months.
Get in touch at bookings.hoc@hants.gov.uk or 02380 884 930 to discuss your requirements, and the team will be happy to give you a price.
Travel arrangements
Runway’s End Outdoor Centre is located 10 minutes from the M3 between Farnborough and Aldershot.
Address
1 Laffan's Road
Aldershot
Hampshire
GU11 2RE
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