Who we are
The Deanfield Outdoor Centre is a residential outdoor education centre based at Parkend in the Forest of Dean. We are owned and operated by the council's Trading with Schools Service.
What we offer
- Outdoor Learning Activities including Outdoor Pursuits and Environmental Field Studies
- Courses for primary schools, secondary schools and corporate groups
- CPD and Inset Courses for Teachers
- Residential courses for up to 84 students and 10 visiting staff
- Day visits for up to 108 students at a time
- Mobile events in schools specialising in team building and peer mentoring
- Conferencing and meeting room facilities
- Self-catering or catered options for weekend and holiday groups
Our accreditations
This is a list of our quality accreditations:
Activities
All course are bespoke and tailor made to meet the needs and desired outcomes of the group.
Length of Course can vary from a day visit to a 3 or 5 day residential.
We have a range of Outdoor Learning activities that schools and other organisations can chose from including the following:
- High Challenge Activities including, Zip Wire, Climbing Tower, Crate Stack, Jacobs Ladder, High Ropes Traverse and Leap of Faith
- Other Instructor led activities such as Bushcraft, Canoeing, Coracle Building & Relay Racing, Archery and Axe Throwing
- Surrounded by the Forest of Dean with local Forest and Stream Walks, Treasure Hunts, Orienteering Courses and Shelter Building.
- In grounds Tunnels System, Team Challenges and Low Ropes Course
Watch our Deanfield trailer that gives a flavour of our of the activities we offer.
Costs
Courses represent excellent value for money and are priced according to time of year, length of stay, group size and activity programme.
A fully inclusive 3 day course starts from £132 per hour and 5 day course from £240 per hour.
Contact and booking
If you would like to discuss any arrangements for your course or have any other enquiries contact either Ian Healey, Centre Manager, or Debbie Ashwood, Operations Manager. The centre is available throughout the year.
Our contact hours are: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Telephone: 01594 562 444
Email: dfsc@bristol.gov.uk
Address: Deanfield Outdoor Centre, Parkend Nr Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4JA
Where we are
We are less than an hours drive from the centre of Bristol and less than 40 minutes from Gloucester.
Our blog
Deanfield Outdoor Centre Blog: a behind the scenes look at our developments and changes