Outdoor and adventure at Tile Barn Centre
Our most popular residential programme
One of our most popular residential programmes, Outdoor and Adventure packages feature a wide mix of adventurous and teambuilding activities. The programme provides experiences and opportunities for students to learn and develop a range of skills to meet a variety of outcomes such as developing teamwork skills, resilience, and confidence.
Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, in the heart of the New Forest, offers a countryside escape to nurture individuals’ independence, confidence and resilience.
Learning through adventure
Each day is packed with engaging activity sessions. Some activities, like climbing, abseiling, and archery, focus on individual challenges that build personal confidence and determination. Others, such as low ropes courses and problem-solving tasks, emphasize teamwork and communication. We tailor the activities to align with the specific goals and objectives of your group, ensuring a customized and impactful learning experience.
Year round excitement
Throughout the year, our diverse range of land-based activities keeps the excitement alive, offering continuous opportunities for development and discovery. Whether it’s mastering a new skill or forging stronger team bonds, every activity is designed to deliver meaningful outcomes and lasting memories.
From April to October, students can dive into the thrill of watersports, adding an extra splash of fun and learning to their adventure (added cost incurred).
Tailored programmes
We are experts in tailoring programmes to suit all needs and all budgets, so if you cannot see anything which meets your requirements, then please reach out to our team who will be happy to create a bespoke programme for you.
Example timetable
This programme is for illustrative purposes; actual timetable may differ.
Monday
Lunch
Woodland walk, instructor led
Dinner
Field games (self-led)
Tuesday
Breakfast
Problem solving
Lunch
Dinner
Wednesday
Breakfast
Climbing and abseiling
Archery
Lunch
Nightline
Dinner
Thursday
Breakfast
Lunch
Mountain biking
Dinner
Friday
Breakfast
Lunch
What's included?
Meals and accommodation starting from dinner on day of arrival to lunch on departure day
1 free group leader place for every 10 participants booked
A course director to support the smooth running of the trip
Access to our evening activity resources for school self-led activities
75% of the day programme delivered in small group to a maximum of 1 instructor to 12 students.
25% dedicated to larger group activities up to 36 students to one instructor
Learning outcomes discussed to ensure a tailored programme to meet school’s aims and objectives
Pricing
Low season
4 night weekday packages from £317.60
2 night weekend packages from £158.80
High season
4 night weekday packages from £372.40
2 night weekend packages from £185.90
Outcomes
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Teamwork
Teamwork
Good teamwork means working and communicating well with others. Everybody has an important role to play in a group and everyone should be involved.
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Self-confidence
Self-confidence
Taking part in a broad range of learning and activities, rising to new challenges, and staying away from home with their peers, helps participants become more adaptable and self-assured, skills critical to their ongoing development.
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Communication
Communication
Communication skills are at the heart of social interaction, participation, building relationships, making friends, and making sense of the world around you.
Why choose us?
- We’re all about young people growing and gaining life enriching experiences
- Our prices are transparent with no hidden extras
- We are quality focused, and safety assured
- We have experience and have been operating since 1964
- We offer support to young people who need additional financial assistance
