Corporate / Other Activities - Active Learning Centres

Corporate / Other

Active Learning Centres are dedicated to getting your teams into the great outdoors and helping them to develop key skills, character and promote mental wellbeing.

Stunning facilities & locations

With Active Learning Centres, there’s no need to worry about finding inventive new team building ideas or team activities. We support you in creating an outdoor team building event like no other.

All our Active Learning Centres are suited to host your corporate event, training or team building day. We have worked with a range of companies and individuals to create itineraries and host special events that make the most of our stunning facilities and locations. Whether you’re looking for a corporate adventure day out or looking for venue hire, our teams are able to help.

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What’s different about Corporate / Other Activities at each of our centres

Let your teams go wild in the woodlands

If you’re looking to host a meeting to reconnect with your employees or if you’re looking to spend the day with your colleagues doing something fun and exhilarating we can create a bespoke Away Day for you at our Cuffley Active Learning Centre.

In the beautiful woodland setting of Cuffley Camp we have over a dozen activities for you to choose from. From firelighting to cooking your lunch or working together to jump off a 30 foot pole we have something for everyone!

These activities are designed to get you out into the wilderness, to support corporate team building and most importantly, have fun with your colleagues. We also have two state of the art meeting rooms and plenty of outdoor space for you to use to update colleagues or run training sessions during this corporate day out.

We have Wilderness Corporate Away Days that help:

Team Building
Employee Engagement
Wellbeing
Problem Solving

These skills will be developed throughout the day, as your team tackles new outdoor activities. Your corporate adventure day out can include a selection of the following activities:

Fire Skills
Shelter Building
Target Sports
Leap of Faith
Climbing
Postman’s Walk
Gladiator
Crate Stack
Low Ropes
Night Line
Orienteering
Meetings & Refreshments

At our Cuffley Outdoor Activity Centre, we have two state of the art meeting rooms which can hold up to 30 people.

Each day you’re on site, you will be provided welcome refreshments, hot or cold lunch, and afternoon refreshments. Speak to our team if you would like to arrange any changes to this.

We cater to all dietary requirements, and if you have any special requests let us know. We are happy to work with teams to create a bespoke itinerary including activities, specialist catering and timings.

Take business to the beach

At Sealyham Active Learning Centre we can offer everything from small team away days, to extended courses that give space to develop individual members or larger groups. Our beautiful Grade 2 listed mansion is the perfect venue for any corporate retreat, with newly renovated en-suite rooms for up to 100 guests. The accommodation is set among extensive grounds containing secluded woodlands and our own stretch of beautiful river. Located in stunning Pembrokeshire, you can take business to the beach or enjoy activities such as coasteering or climbing.

We have Corporate Away Days that help:

Team Building
Employee Engagement
Wellbeing
Problem Solving

These skills will be developed throughout the day, as your team tackles new outdoor activities. Your corporate adventure day out can include a selection of the following activities:

Fire Skills
Shelter Building
Target Sports
Surfing
Climbing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Low Ropes
Night Line
Orienteering

Each day you’re on site, you will be provided welcome refreshments, hot or cold lunch, and afternoon refreshments. Speak to our team if you would like to arrange any changes to this.

Have your meetings in the mountains

At The Towers we can offer everything from outdoor team building activities for small team away days, to extended courses that give space to develop individual members or larger groups. Having been recently renovated, our activity centre in Snowdonia, offers a comfortable bedroom accommodation for up to 70 delegates.

Our dedicated kitchen team will ensure you are well fed with great quality food that will give you the energy to take on the challenges set in our grounds and the local area. With some of the most spectacular mountains in Britain only a few minutes away, we can tailor your stay to include a number of great team building activities or just support you in your own explorations.

We have Corporate Away Days that help:

Team Building
Employee Engagement
Wellbeing
Problem Solving

These skills will be developed throughout the day, as your team tackles new outdoor activities. Your corporate adventure day out can include a selection of the following activities:

Climbing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Low Ropes
Mountain trekking
Local walks
Orienteering

Each day you’re on site, you will be provided welcome refreshments, hot or cold lunch, and afternoon refreshments. Speak to our team if you would like to arrange any changes to this.

Locations

With three unique locations, our Active Learning Centres offer a diverse range of natural environments, accommodation options and stimulating activities. Spanning from the coast, through the woods and up to the mountains, we have centres across the UK. Each centre shares the same belief in using outdoor adventures to create educational school trips that promote personal growth and wellbeing.

Cuffley

The Towers

Sealyham

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Cuffley

Cuffley, Cuffley, Potters Bar, UK

The Towers

Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0DR, UK

Sealyham

Wolf's Castle, Haverfordwest SA62 5NF, UK

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All the team was so encouraging.

It was so nice to have fresh, hot food and of a high standard. We particularly want to thank the chef who was such a happy lovely thoughtful guy, he really made such a difference to our stay.

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FAQs

Corporate

How can corporate groups use outdoor activity centres?

Corporate groups can use outdoor activity centres in several impactful ways, leveraging the natural environment and structured activities to enhance their organizational dynamics and overall well-being:

Team Building: Outdoor activity centres offer a variety of team-building exercises that help improve communication, collaboration, and trust among team members. These activities are designed to strengthen interpersonal relationships and foster a more cohesive and effective team.
Leadership Training: Many outdoor activity centres provide specialized leadership training programs. These programs involve challenges and scenarios that require participants to demonstrate and develop their leadership skills, such as decision-making, strategic thinking, and the ability to motivate and guide others.
Stress Management: Engaging with nature through outdoor activities can significantly reduce stress levels. The calming effect of the natural environment, combined with physical activity, helps employees manage stress more effectively and return to work refreshed and rejuvenated.
Problem-Solving: Activities at outdoor centres often involve complex tasks that require innovative thinking and problem-solving. These challenges help teams develop critical thinking skills and learn how to approach and solve problems collaboratively and creatively.
Retreats to Strengthen Workplace Relationships and Boost Morale: Corporate retreats at outdoor activity centres provide an excellent opportunity for employees to step away from the daily grind and focus on building stronger workplace relationships. These retreats boost morale, increase job satisfaction, and foster a positive and supportive company culture.

Overall, outdoor activity centres offer corporate groups a multifaceted approach to improving team dynamics, enhancing leadership skills, managing stress, developing problem-solving abilities, and strengthening workplace relationships.

What sort of outdoor learning activities take place on a corporate trip?

On a corporate trip, participants can engage in a variety of outdoor learning activities designed to enhance teamwork, leadership, and personal development. Some of the key activities include:

High Ropes: Challenge yourself and your colleagues on high ropes courses that test balance, coordination, and courage. These activities help build trust and support among team members while promoting individual confidence and resilience.
Low Ropes: Work together to navigate low ropes courses, which require close cooperation and effective communication. These team-building exercises focus on problem-solving and collaborative skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Target Sports: Participate in target sports such as archery or clay pigeon shooting, which hone focus, precision, and concentration. These activities provide a unique way to relieve stress and engage in friendly competition, enhancing group dynamics and camaraderie.
Climbing Wall: Take on the challenge of a climbing wall, where participants can test their physical strength, strategic thinking, and perseverance. Climbing encourages personal goal-setting and achievement, while also fostering teamwork as colleagues support and motivate each other.

These activities offer corporate groups a well-rounded experience that promotes personal growth, strengthens workplace relationships, and develops essential skills in a dynamic and enjoyable outdoor setting.

Other things to do

Immerse yourself in all that we do at our Active Learning Centres.

School Trips

From woods to coast to mountains, Active Learning Centres are dedicated to helping you develop essential skills, character and promote wellbeing through outdoor learning activities

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