Grangewater Outdoor Education Centre

Description

Grangewater Outdoor Education Centre in South Ockendon is a year-round adventure hub set across 70 acres of woodland, lakes, and open countryside. It’s designed for schools, families, and groups to explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and enjoy safe but exciting activities. With accommodation available, it’s ideal for both day visits and longer stays.

Activities include abseiling, climbing, high ropes, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, paddleboarding, bushcraft, and orienteering. Team challenges and youth-focused sessions like Wiggly Bugs (for ages 18 months–5 years) make it a family-friendly choice. With expert instructors and natural surroundings, it’s a great way to build confidence and teamwork while having fun.

Prices start from £12 per activity. Party packages are also available, starting at £210 for up to 10 children, with options for one or two activities, use of equipment, instructors, and an indoor space for food and celebrations.

With its wide range of outdoor challenges, beautiful setting, and supportive staff, Grangewater Outdoor Education Centre is a fantastic place to get active, learn, and celebrate. Whether you’re climbing, paddling, or exploring nature, it’s an adventure-filled experience for all ages.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Abseiling: Test your nerve by lowering yourself over the edge and descending one of our exciting abseiling experiences.
  • Archery: Shoot for gold on this rewarding and exciting activity. Each participant will take turns on the range and shoot for the targets positioned up to 10 metres from the line.
  • Bushcraft: Learn to live outdoors without even a tent! Building waterproof shelters from natural materials.
  • Canoe Rafting: A team activity that involves the joining of two canoes using ropes and straps to make a craft capable of holding up to 10 participants.
  • Canoeing: This activity is ideal for mixed ability groups. Participants split into pairs and learn the basic paddling stokes.
  • Climbing: Using Grangewaters custom-built climbing tower participants will climb in small groups.
  • High Ropes: We have 4 different activities on our high ropes.
  • Kayaking: As an Olympic sport kayaking is increasing in popularity and Grangewaters can offer a wide range of sessions.
  • Longboat Sailing: A boat designed to hold and sail up to 7 participants.
  • Mountain Biking: Riding a mountain bike off road on small trails and hills on a supervised session is hugely enjoyable and fun.
  • Orienteering: Orienteering allows for a competitive application of navigational skills, which is quick and easy to learn.
  • Paddleboarding: Stand Up Paddle boarding is fast becoming one of the most popular watersports in the UK.
  • Raft Building: Using barrels, poles and ropes design the best raft you can to keep you afloat.
  • Sailing: You can enjoy sailing for leisure or take part in one of our sailing courses.
  • Wiggly Bugs: Nature based activity session for children aged 18 months to 5 years.
  • Team Building: Using your skills in communication, planning and teamwork to solve the challenges.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking is available at the site.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

All Activity satrts from £12. 

Pricing URL: https://www.grangewaters.co.uk/activities

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

We would be happy to host a special birthday party at Grangewaters for your child. Our celebration package includes:

  • a 90-minute activity for up to 10 children
  • all activity and safety equipment provided
  • a fully-qualified instructor for your group
  • use of shower and changing facilities
  • access to our indoor space for an hour - bring your own food, drinks and birthday cake!

Celebration groups - 1 activity, 1.5 hours: £210

Celebration groups - 2 activities, 3 hours: £370

The centre is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and for pre-booked activities at weekends.

Address: Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre, South Ockendon, UK

Post Code: RM15 6RS

Council: Thurrock

County: Essex

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