Outdoor learning experiences for secondary schools
Hindleap Warren is the place for adventure. With high-octane outdoor activities, campfires and 300 acres of private woodland to explore, our centre is perfect for everything from Year 7 bonding trips to specialist adventure weekends.
Learn beyond the classroom
Bring the curriculum to life with our residentials and day trips, offering students experiences beyond the classroom. Designed to motivate, challenge and bring out the best in every young person, these trips make learning unforgettable.
Confident, prepared, ready for anything
Our residentials and activities focus on developing confidence, resilience, and teamwork. The goal is to empower students by providing a supportive environment where they can stretch themselves just beyond their comfort zone. With expert guidance, they’re encouraged to take on new challenges, building personal growth and strengthening their sense of achievement. This controlled environment helps students push their limits while feeling supported every step of the way.
Choose your experience
Rewarding residentials
From making new friends to discovering hidden strengths, our residentials at Hindleap help students grow through fun, challenging outdoor activities. With meals, accommodation and activities included, we create a memorable experience tailored to your group.
Adventurous day trips
Looking for a day packed with adventure? Our day trips are filled with exciting activities that help students develop leadership skills, build resilience and work together.
Revision breaks
Revision breaks are increasingly popular. Teachers can lead GCSE curriculum revision sessions in Hindleap’s classrooms that come equipped with tables and chairs, whiteboards and wifi. Hindleap’s instructors can then lead outdoor adventurous activities, providing balance and additional motivation to the weekend.
“Inclusive, supportive and very very enjoyable.”
Teacher
Learning outcomes
Our programmes are all about boosting confidence, teamwork and leadership skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. With hands-on challenges and plenty of opportunities to collaborate, students gain the skills to take charge, think on their feet, and truly discover what they’re capable of. It’s all about unlocking their potential, in a way that’s both exciting and rewarding.
Featured activities
High Adventure
Team Challenge
Watersports
FAQs for secondary schools
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? If you’re interested in learning more about how we can support your specific requirements, feel free to contact us. We’ll work with you to create the perfect experience for your students.
Yes of course, we’d be pleased to welcome you to Hindleap! If you’re a teacher, youth leader or booking lead, please send an email to hellohindleap@londonyouth.org and we’ll arrange a convenient time for you to visit.
You can download all of these documents, and more, on our Useful Downloads page.
Absolutely. We have lots of groups stay with us who run their own programme entirely. They make good use of the indoor break-out spaces. We can provide your group with projectors, screens and flip-chart stands too. If you have any specific requests, please do get in touch to discuss your requirements (hellohindleap@londonyouth.org).
We welcome all secondary school students.
Keeping you safe is the most important thing we do. Hindleap holds the AHOEC Gold Standard and AAIAC Adventuremark, is AALA registered and LOTC certified. This means you can be sure we provide the highest standard of care to all of our young visitors and are fully accredited by all the relevant regulatory bodies.
We accommodate all group sizes with 184 beds total – 164 for young people and 20 for leaders – across five accommodation zones. Shared bathrooms and en-suite rooms are available. We can also offer exclusive use of Hindleap. Hindleap is fully accessible, with lift access and accessible rooms and bathrooms.
We’ll work with the group leader to design a bespoke activity programme for the residential stay. A typical day starts with breakfast between 7:45am – 8:30am, followed by two morning activities, lunch between 12:00 – 1:15pm, two afternoon activities, dinner served between 5:00 – 6:00pm, and an evening activity which will finish at approximately 8:00pm – it’s a busy day!
Please send an email to hellohindleap@londonyouth.org or use the form on our Contact page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.