Outdoor Learning Centres

Residential | Camping | Activities

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Blackwell Court

Full of thrilling land-based activities that will encourage any age or ability to reach new accomplishments, Blackwell Court inspires all. Home to a historically charming Manor House, a range of traditional camping amenities and glamping Podded Villages, all within over 50 acres of beautiful greenery.

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Pikes Pool

From traditional camping to the equipped Bell Tented Village, Pikes Pool boasts a rural and rustic experience for all. Take part in adventurous land-based activities, paired with water sports on our natural lake, and soak in over 50 acres of countryside. Fully immerse yourself with nature and the great outdoors.

Adventurous Outdoor Activities

3G Swing

Abseiling

Archery

Bushcraft

Campfire

Caving

Crate Stack

Disc Golf

Fan Descender

Giants Ladder

Grass Sleds

High All Aboard

Indoor Climbing

Junior Tree Trek

Kayaking

Laser Tag

Leap Of Faith

Multi Scramble

Night Line

Obstacle Course

Outdoor Climbing

Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool

Pedal Go–Karts

Pioneering

Raft Building

Stand Up Paddle Boards

Standard & Butterlfly Orienteering

Team Challenge

Tomahawk

Tree Climbing

Tree Trek

Zip Wires

Scouts, Guides & Groups

Scout and Guide camping is at the heart of what we do. The centres have been owned by the Birmingham Scout Association for over 50 years so have plenty of Scouting heritage. Whether it be a small patrol camp, or a large-scale Jamboree, we can accommodate all.

Schools & Colleges

Through our residential and activity day experiences, we strongly believe that the activities we have here enhance, and grow young people’s confidence and help develop key life skills.

Corporate Team Building

Challenge your team to a bespoke activity package that caters specifically for your business needs and learning outcomes. We offer meeting days that are catered with delicious home cooked food; includes projector, wifi and stunning views as standard.

Friends and Families

Great birthday parties should be the ones you remember for a lifetime and as ours are so popular, it will no doubt be an occasion that will be spoken about for years to come.

TESTIMONIALS

What our visitors say

“Staff were excellent, very professional, knew what they were doing and went above and beyond to maximise the experience for everyone in the group. The kids really enjoyed the activities, especially the Crate Stack! They got a lot out of it.”

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Simon

School group

“Staff very helpful with the booking and arrangements for activities so all our groups could do everything. Everyone was really professional and friendly and any questions we had they addressed straight away.”

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Michelle

Girl Brigade group

“Really lovely staff. The conversation flows, they make an effort to find out about your child’s interests to arrange the very best personalised and special birthday experience.”

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Natasha

Birthday party

"This was a wonderful experience for us. Our Scouts called it Glamping. Everything was so clean and comfortable. We all loved it."

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Margaret

Scout group

"Welcomed as we arrived, friendly throughout. Staff loved the activities especially the laser tag and were all really happy with the morning."

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Harry

Corporate group

"Really easy to book. Great communication with booking agent who was very knowledgeable. Great staff, really friendly, fun with the young people."

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Emma

Youth group

"Really easy to book. Great communication with booking agent who was very knowledgeable. Great staff, really friendly, fun with the young people."

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Neil

Scout group

"Staff recognized some children from previous residentials which made them feel really special. Really supportive staff on all of the activities. Offered a wide variety of both high adrenaline and simpler activities."

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Amanda

Youth group

"My daughter had the best birthday party at Blackwell Adventure supported by super friendly and supportive staff throughout. Thanks for helping to make it so memorable."

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Richard

Birthday party

"Staff were particularly supportive in working with us to ensure appropriate adjustments for our KS1 children with complex SEND needs. Thank you."

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Elspeth

School group

"Efficient booking service, excellent accommodation, super food, amazing group leader, knowledgeable and approachable activity leaders. All in all, the perfect residential!"

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School group

"The booking process was incredibly easy, and we were grateful to be able to come and visit the site beforehand too. Super impressed with the size and spaciousness of the bedrooms in the Manor House!"

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Rachel

Girl Guide group

"Brilliant accommodation and the Roberts Podded Village was lovely, including the mega pod which helped us have a separate room for event organisers and to help us cook. The camping fields and facilities were all well-kept and what we required for the event."

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Hannah

Youth group

"We were so impressed with all the staff we dealt with from support getting groceries to the village, to checking on use throughout the weekend. Nothing was too much trouble. Every single member of staff we dealt with was friendly, professional and approachable."

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Rachel

Girl Guide group