What makes us a great choice for education

Set amongst forests, mountains, lochs and coastal waters, Benmore is an ideal location for a variety of outdoor pursuits.  With our experienced team, we are able to make the most of the surrounding countryside to offer memorable and often life-changing residential experiences to children and young people.

Accreditation and Awards

Benmore Outdoor Centre is a  member of the Institute of Outdoor Learning, SAPOE, AHOEC & AALA.

What is typically included on our school trips

Onsite at Benmore Centre we have high and low rope courses and a climbing wall; however most activities take place off site in the wild and rural national park area to optimize the experience for young people. 

Our activities can take place on foot, on wheels, on water, on the edge, and in the field.

Group Sizes Catered For

At Benmore we can accommodate up to 126 people across 4 wings.  Bedrooms range from dorm style quarters sleeping 6-10 in bunks, to twin rooms, some with en-suite facilities.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Photography is allowed with appropriate permissions and protocols. 

Risk Assessment Details

Risk Assessments are available for centre run activities 

Pricing Information

Pricing depends on customer needs, we can offer a variety of competitively priced packages at Benmore. From self catered to fully serviced - with or without activities or hybrid.  We set prices annually for 4 night full residential experiences.

We can build a bespoke week based on your budget and may have late availability offers. Supervising adults go free on a 1 to 10 supervision or 1 on 1 needs. For pricing enquiries please contact us with your estimated numbers and time of year and we will be happy to provide a tailored quote.

Price to be agreed on late availability opportunites:

https://www.experienceoutdoors.org.uk/outdoor-learning-overview/residential/residential-late-availability

First Aid Information

Staff are first aid trained and emergency medical facilities are within easy commute of the centre. 

Available Facilities

A souvenir shop, 2 dining rooms and commercial catering kitchen, common room with projector screen and lights/speakers for discos, lecture room with games, library, field studies room with classroom facilities, smart screens located throughout ground floor of building, WIFI, enclosed outdoor recreational space, purpose build drying rooms, secure entry system.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

At Benmore we have one accessible twin room with an adjacent accessible bathroom on the ground floor of the building.

Staff are trained and experienced in SEN awareness and have specialized outdoor equipment and access to additional inclusive resources.

Opening Hours & Information

Benmore is operational 7 days a week all year round.

Other Information

Benmore is exclusively for schools midweek term time however accommodation, facilities and activities can be booked for catered/serviced group activity packages during school holidays and weekends. All income is reinvested in our core purpose of delivering Outdoor Learning.

Location Information

We are located within Benmore Botanic Gardens, 15 minutes drive from the Victorian seaside resort town of Dunoon in Argyll.

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Room Sizes and Facilities

Bedrooms range from dorm style quarters sleeping 6-10 in bunks, to twin rooms, some with en-suite facilities.  Accommodation totals 126 across 4 wings.

Booking information

benmore@experienceoutdoors.org.uk