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Helping young minds meet the world, our high quality courses, connect junior students worldwide.

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Outdoor Education Experiences
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From woods to coast to mountains, Active Learning Centres are dedicated to helping young people develop essential skills and more.

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A leading provider of outdoor education, The Bushcraft Company gives students a real outdoor adventure.

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SuperCamps offers a wide range of activity and specialist programmes providing holiday provision and activities catering to all tastes.

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Camp Wilderness provides back to basics overnight camps, helping children to unplug and rewild during the summer holidays.

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School Trips
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University Groups

University groups can embark on trips filled with activities that foster teamwork, confidence building, and more.

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Scouts & Girl Guides

Excitement, teamwork, and loads of fun experiences await for Scouts, Cubs, Brownies and Guides.

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Youth Groups

Thrilling adventures await during your Youth Club and Trust residential trip at our outdoor activity centres.

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Corporate

Get your team into the great outdoors to promote teamwork and co-operation on our corporate group trips.

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Our Centres
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Cuffley
Cuffley

Over 100 acres of beautiful woodland wilderness, easily accessible from London.

Based in Hertfordshire, the picturesque woodland setting of Cuffley Active Learning Centre promotes development and growth through engaging outdoor activities.

With the option of staying in our Pod Village or camping in Bell Tents, groups blend into the trees in their own exclusive camp with no crowds or queues.

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Sealyham
Sealyham

A magnificent coastal centre, delivering unique outdoor adventures.

Based in Pembrokeshire, Sealyham Active Learning Centre is an outdoor paradise, encouraging confidence and personal development through a comprehensive range of coastal-based and inland activities.

Premium accommodation, expert staff, and high quality locally sourced food, create remarkable learning experiences.

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The Towers
The Towers

An exceptional mountain-based centre, providing highly tailored learning experiences

Situated in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, The Towers Active Learning Centre delivers an exemplary standard of outdoor activities and instruction.

The outstanding high-quality accommodation provide a modern and comfortable base that teachers and students adore.

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Adventure Experiences
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DofE Gold Residential

We offer a multi-activity residential course designed specifically for Gold DofE.

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ALC International

The home of Adventure English for international students, in partnership with Ardmore Education.

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Camp Wilderness

If you’re looking for a summer holiday adventure for your child at one of our centres, head over to Camp Wilderness.

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Facility Rental

Rent out self-catering accommodation for up to 16 people, including plenty of parking on the grounds of The Towers.

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About Us
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About Us

Our overarching goal is to elevate standards of outdoor learning.

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Meet the Team

Meet the people who make Active Learning Centres what we are.

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Learn more about current opportunities and search current vacancies.

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Learn more about ALC and the importance of outdoor learning.

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DofE Gold Residentials 

Looking for an amazing Gold DofE residential? Choose our Active Learning Centre Gold Residential and meet like-minded people and learn new skills with our experienced instructional team. Suitable for anyone aged 16 – 25 years.

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Discover real adventure at The Towers 

Our beautiful Towers centre is a perfect base camp in the heart of Snowdonia. You will be welcomed by our friendly team of outdoor experts, and meet peers from all over the UK for an adventure of a lifetime.

Activities include:

Gorge scrambling

Mine exploration

Climbing and abseiling

Mountain treks and much more

Dates:

21st – 25th July 2025

4th – 8th August 2025

27th – 31st October 2025

Ages

16-25

Price

£390

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Feel the power and beauty of the sea at Sealyham 

Our Sealyham centre is right on the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline – the home of coasteering in the UK. You will dive into exhilarating coastal activities and make friends for life.

Activities include:

Coasteering

Surfing

Canoeing & kayaking

Paddleboarding and much more

Dates:

28th July – 1st August 2025

11th – 15th August 2025

27th – 31st October 2025

Ages

16-25

Price

£390

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Get back to nature at Cuffley 

Our centre is nestled in the heart of stunning woodlands. With an exciting range of outdoor activities to get stuck into amongst the branches, you’ll have an adventure of a lifetime.

Activities include:

High ropes

Assault course

Zip line

Climbing wall and much more

Dates:

27th – 31st October 2025

Ages

16-25

Price

£390

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Why choose Active Learning Centre?

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  • Fully modernised accommodation
  • Fantastic full-board food, prepared fresh on site by our chef
  • Meet like-minded young people from across the UK
  • Friendly, helpful, and experienced staff
  • Breathe taking activities and experiences
  • Brand new, top spec equipment
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Rest areas

High speed wifi and comfortable social spaces

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Rest areas

Beautiful dining area and amazing views

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Outdoor areas

Outdoor patios for relaxing

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Bedrooms

Bunk bed rooms for 2 – 8 people, with some ensuite rooms

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Facilities

Purpose built facilities to accommodate everyone’s gear and kits

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READY TO BOOK?

Please follow the below link to book your Gold DofE Residential. This link will take you through to the website of our sister company Camp Wilderness, which hosts our booking platform and includes instructions of how to book your residential. If you need any more information, please use our contact details below.

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Brochures and Information

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The Towers Information Pack
Sealyham Information Pack
Cuffley Information Pack
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An overview of information for Gold DofE residentials at our centres The Towers in Snowdonia and Sealyham in Pembrokeshire.

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The Towers Information Pack
The Towers Information Pack

A deeper dive into Gold DofE residentials at our centre in Snowdonia, The Towers.

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Sealyham Information Pack
Sealyham Information Pack

Discover more information about residentials at our centre in Pembrokshire, Sealyham.

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Cuffley Information Pack
Cuffley Information Pack

Learn more about our Gold residential adventures at Cuffley, Hertfordshire.

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Booking information
Booking information

In order to comply with the DofE guidelines for Gold Residentials the course must have a minimum of 5 people to be viable. If 1 month prior to the course we have not reached that capacity we will contact you and offer:

  • An alternative course location
  • Alternative dates
  • Full refund

Please follow the below link to book your Gold DofE Residential. This link will take you through to the website of our sister company Camp Wilderness, which hosts our booking platform and includes instructions of how to book your residential.

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Contact Us
Contact Us

If you are interested in completing your DofE Gold Residential at Active Learning Centres and have any further questions please contact us:

The Towers email: thetowers@activelearningcentres.co.uk

Sealyham email: sealyham@activelearningcentres.co.uk

Cuffley email: cuffley@activelearningcentres.co.uk 

Active Learning Centres phone number: 01348 840307

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What is the DofE Gold Residential? 

To complete your Gold DofE you must undertake a residential, for this section you need to undertake a shared activity or specific course with people you do not know, in a residential setting away from home and in an unfamiliar environment.

This section offers a high degree of flexibility but it must be done with an organised group. You must join it individually and not with an existing group of friends or as part of a school or youth group trip.

Your activity can be anything that provides you with an opportunity for broadening your interests and experiences. It is ideal for trying something new.

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In order to comply with the DofE guidelines for Gold Residentials the course must have a minimum of 5 people to be viable. If 1 month prior to the course we have not reached that capacity we will contact you and offer:

  • An alternative course location
  • Alternative dates
  • Full refund
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