Activities
Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre, set in 4 acres of grounds, provides a comprehensive range of activities taught by qualified and experienced staff in an exciting and challenging environment. Each programme is tailored to meet individual needs and abilities within the group.
Outdoor Learning Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals through outdoor learning, fostering a deep connection to nature, promoting personal growth & wellbeing. We are dedicated to providing experiential education that encourages environmental stewardship, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
Challenge & Adventure
• The Simonsbath House Challenge! Team Building/ Group Development
• Mini Assault Course
• Mini Assault Course Team Challenge
• Mountain Biking
• Land Rafting
• Climbing Traverse and Boulder
• The Great Wall
• Stream Scramble
• Shelter Building
• Campfire Survival - use of flint & Steel, whittling, and cooking
• Orienteering
• Brilliant Bearings
• Woodland Ramble, Games & Scavenger Hunt
• Parachute Games
• Nightline blindfold challenge
Off Ground Explorer
• Climbing Wall
• Tree Climb
• Gladiator Challenge High Ropes Activity
• Zig-Zag High Ropes Activity
• Crate Stack High Ropes Activity
• Indiana Jones Bridge and Zip Line
Creative
• Circus Workshop & Slack Lining
• Art Attack - day light photography, leaf printing
• Natural Art - creating structures and patterns
Local
• Treasures and Tales of Simonsbath House (history)
• Visit to Simonsbath Sawmill
Target Sports
• Archery
• Axe Throwing
Environmental
• Barle Valley River Ramble: Covering Rivers and Streams
• Prayway Head Wildlife Walk
• Habitat Investigation
• Invertebrate or Tree Study
• Getting to know Plants
• Climate
• Rocks and Soils
• Pond Dipping
Evening Activities (AD—Additional Cost)
• Orienteering, Circus Workshop, Parachute Games
• Nightline Blindfold Challenge
• Woodland Ramble, Shelter Building
• Kite Making, Art Activities & Brass Rubbings
• Tug of War Competition
• Board Games, Quiz
• Indoor Puzzlers
• Camp Fire
• Film Night
• Exmoor Dark Skies Ranger AD
• Exmoor Zoo AD
• Morris Dancing AD (Single class size only)
• Drumming and Percussion or Ukulele Workshop AD
• Beachcomber AD
• Indoor Climbing at a local climbing centre AD
• Quinces Soft Play Area AD
• Roller Skating AD
• Ice Skating AD
• Bowling AD
OFF SITE (additional cost)
• Source to Sea: Hillsford Bridge to Lynmouth Walk
• Surf, Sea & Sand (Can be combined with Wildlife Park or Watermouth Castle)
• Multi Watersports Day
• Team building, High Ropes and Raft Building
• High Ropes - Leap of Faith & Climbing Wall with Aqua Splash Pool
• Coasteering, Coastal Rafting, Rock Pooling & Coastal Study
• Ultimate High Ropes with Big Sheep Attraction
• Beachcomber
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Source comparison - Exe Head to Pinkery Pond along the McMillan Way
• Dunkery Beacon Walk and Star Gazing Activity (time of year dependent)
• South Molton Town Study, Market and Quince Honey Farm
• Dunster Medieval Castle
• Combe Martin Wildlife Park
• Ilfracombe Sea Life Aquarium, Wildlife Sea Cruise, Beach and infamous Damien Hurst Verity Statue
• Watermouth Castle
• Coastal Study
• Bogtastic - investigation into plants and wildlife of the Exmoor Bogs
We are also able to arrange visits to local attractions from the Centre such as Minehead Steam Railway, National Trust Historic Houses, Lynmouth/Lynton funicular railway and flood disaster museum, Barnstaple Pannier market, Croyde Bay, Woolacombe Bay and The Eden Project (further details of these and other attractions are available on request).
Each activity timetable is planned carefully with the group leader to ensure all course aims and objectives are met. Please see the sample activity timetable as a guide for a 5-day programme. Equipment and facilities are also available for leaders wishing to run their own environmental activities.
Day visiting groups are welcomed throughout the year. Full day brochure available on request.