Residential and Outdoor Activity Centre South Yorkshire
Dearne Valley is a unique blend of nature, adventurous activities, and contemporary purpose built eco-accommodation.
About
School Trips, Team Building and More
Formerly the Earth Centre, one of the millennium commission projects, Dearne Valley was transformed into a state-of-the-art activity centre in 2012. Dearne Valley is our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels and an on-site water treatment plant.
With fantastic indoor and outdoor activity facilities surrounded by the beautiful countryside of South Yorkshire, a purpose-built water sports lake and access to the adjacent River Don, Dearne Valley offers something for everyone.
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Residential trip
Our Experience Experts will be on-hand throughout your experience. Get in touch today!
Facilities at our
South Yorkshire Outdoor Centre
Outdoors: State of the art activity park with challenging apparatus including high and low ropes, zipwire and climbing
Indoors: Giant indoor sports hall for climbing, fencing, archery, sport and team building activities, plus a laser zone
Water sports: Purpose-built water sports lake and adjacent River Don for raft building, kayaking and canoeing
Gift shop: Our on-site shops sell snacks and drinks, as well as postcards, souvenirs, games and mementoes
Other facilities: Diner, chill-out areas, party leader lounges, indoor and outdoor classroom spaces, natural water treatment plant, outdoor amphitheatre
Team &
Management
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Accreditations
Inspirational Team
Programmes
We provide a broad range of activity packages to ensure you have an adventure that best suits your group. Your programme will act as the core theme of your group visit, matched with learning outcomes of your choice. Explore our options below:
NCS Skills4Life
This fully-funded 5-day residential adventure is designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood by boosting social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.
NCS Boss It
A 5-day, fully-funded programme for 16-17 year olds to find their feet in the world of work through adventure activities and workshops.
Skills4Life Higher Education
Accredited by Skills Builder Partnership (level 3), this programme combines essential life skills with teambuilding challenges and activities.
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Skills4Life 11-15 Yrs
Using the outdoors as a vehicle for learning and personal development; enhancing social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.
Sports Experiences
A range of sport and adventure opportunites to build confidence and team skills.
French Discovery
In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.
Environmental Field Studies
Give your students an outstanding field work experience at Kingswood.
English in Action
Students build in confidence and skill with our immersive English language and adventure experiences
Corporate Packages
A unique experience to develop as a team, get out of the office and boost company wellbeing
Adventure for International Students
Immersive language programme with breath-taking activities.
Adventure
A perfectly pre-built activity programme delivering confidence, resilience and life-skills
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Extras
A selection of additional extras, that may be available depending on the centre you visit. Get in touch to find out more!
Dearne Valley
Food & Drink
Each day there is a carefully balanced and nutritional meal plan, offering three meals, desserts and snacks. We are able to accommodate dietary requirements, just let us know.
Accommodation
Dearne Valley
Dearne Valley has standard dormitory-style accommodation. Rooms range from 4 to 16-bed dormitories, some en-suite, with gender-separated bathroom and shower facilities and party leader rooms close by.
Adventure Lodges are also available for the ultimate adventure experience, or you could try our brand new Eco Pods! Sheets, duvets and pillows are provided for all guests.
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Facilities for
Party Leaders
Our recently refreshed party leader bedrooms are complete with contemporary furnishings, tea and coffee making facilities and a radio-alarm. All teacher rooms are close to student dormitories and contain en-suite bathrooms.
Frequently asked questions
We offer programmes to groups of all ages, from primary school to higher education and team-building trips. We offer age-appropriate activities and accommodations to ensure every child has a memorable experience.
Yes, we have a lost and found area where we collect and store items left behind by campers. Parents can ask about lost items and we'll do our best to reunite campers with their belongings. To avoid losing items, we recommend writing names on the labels of children's clothing.
During your school residential trip, your group will enjoy three meals a day. These meal schedules will be detailed in your activity program, which you will receive four weeks prior to your arrival. If you require specific meal times before your arrival, feel free to contact us closer to the time and we'll be happy to provide you with the information you need.
At Kingswood Dearne Valley, we offer three nutritious and balanced meals a day to suit the children's’ needs. We have on-site dining facilities that can also cater to dietary requirements. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if there are any dietary requirements we need to be aware of.
We recommend packing comfortable clothing that is suitable for taking part in outdoor activities. This includes appropriate footwear, waterproofs and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. They should also bring toiletries and any other personal items they may need. Be sure to check our packing guide on our website for more details.
Safety is our utmost priority at Kingswood. All our instructors are rigorously trained to recognise each individual child’s own capabilities and will teach them at their level and pace. Each centre is also independently inspected by the British Activity Providers Association (BAPA)and we conduct internal health and safety audits. During the residential trip,most activities ensure children are placed into groups of no more than 15, andour strict supervision policy ensures children are always accompanied by Kingswood instructors. You can find out more about the safety measures at Kingswood with our handy guide.
All activities and meals are included in the cost of thetrip. However, guests may wish to purchase snacks and souvenirs from the shop.We would recommend bringing spending money of £10. Card machines are also available at Dearne Valley.
All activities and meals are included in the cost of the trip, however guests may wish to purchase snacks and souvenirs from the shop. We would recommend bringing spending money of £10. Card machines are available at Colomendy, Dearne Valley, Grosvenor Hall, Isle of Wight, Overstrand Hall and West Runton.
Book your
Residential trip
Our Experience Experts will be on-hand throughout your experience. Get in touch today!