Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre Somerset

What makes us a great choice for education

The school groups can do all the activities onsite which means they have a very full and varied programme with at least five activities in a day taken by experienced and qualified instructors who stay with the same group for the whole visit. This we believe builds a bond between instructor and their group. The meals are delicious, with much of the fruit and vegetables grown organically in the gardens, and the bedrooms are comfy and warm. The welcome and help they receive from all our staff is much appreciated. We have had schools returning for over 25 years. Because we are not a large Centre many teachers say that it is like coming home and they are delighted to see familiar faces every year.

Our return rate is over 90%.

Also, we can sleep 124 in buildings and 50+ camping.

Accreditation and Awards

We hold a current AALA license, also the Lotc quality badge and are founder members and inspected by the British Activity Providers Association. We are also long term members of the Institute of Outdoor Learning.

What is typically included on our school trips

We write individual programmes for each group in conversation with the party leader, asking what their aim is and what they would like included. There are various categories including team building, communication, decision making, leadership, a history and river project, and environmental topics including a sustainability tour.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We provide teachers packs.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Yes, no restrictions.

Risk Assessment Details

We provide risk assessments for the teachers.

Pricing Information

January, February, November and December is £349 per student for Monday - Friday For two nights it is £188 per student

March, April and October is £407 per student Monday to Friday. For two nights it is £221 per student.

May - September it is £499 per student Monday - Friday. For two nights it is £283 per student.

Clothing Requirements

Old clothes, water proofs and wellingtons or walking boots.

First Aid Information

All our staff our first aid qualified and a duty instructor on site 24 hours.

Available Facilities

Dining Room, two sitting rooms, cellar room used for reviewing, two barns, two drying rooms, environmental centre the Applestore, tuck shop. There are facilities to eat packed lunches. Children don?t really need to bring any pocket money unless they want to spend some in the shop on postcards, souvenirs or sweets.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Ramp to dining room, disabled toilet.

The venue is not suitable for wheel chairs because of the hilly nature but perfectly suitable for other disabilities.

Opening Hours & Information

Open all year except Christmas fortnight. Hours vary depending on the agreed length of the visit.

Testimonials

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