Urban Saints Westbrook is much more than just a beautiful place to stay. We offer a wide range of sports and adventure activities at the Centre too, whether you are staying with us or visiting with your group just for the day.
There's so much to try...why not add one or more of our exciting activities to your programme?
All of our activities have been fully risk assessed and we pride ourselves on our high standards of compliance and low accident record. Our staff are fully trained and follow Urban Saints' good practice guidelines which comply with current youth and children’s work legislation.
For a Booking Form and price list please email us at westbrook@urbansaints.org or phone us on 01983 811 118.
After an important safety briefing you will be shown how to use the equipment and then you will compete with the rest of your group to see who can strike gold first! Our instructors will also give out various archery challenges to challenge your skill level!
Group size 6 min, 15 max. Session duration 90 minutes. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
You will be shown how to use the equipment safely and then you will compete with your friends shooting biodegradable clay pellets at various targets as well as tackling various challenges set by your instructors.
Group size 6 min, 20 max. Duration 60 minutes. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
We have various orienteering/scavenger hunt activities available, suitable for different age groups and levels of experience. Groups can be shown the options available after arrival and then choose the one best suited to their group.
Allow 60 to 90 minutes per session. Group size 10 min, 40 max. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Our woodland games are a great way for young people to connect with the natural world in a mindful and engaging way. This is a great activity for developing teamwork and breaking the ice as well as helping participants to reconsider their relationship with nature.
Group size 10 min, 40 max. Duration 1.5 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Enjoy an exploratory walk through our magnificent woodland and meadows where you will learn all about Westbrook’s fascinating habitats, wildlife and sustainability projects. If you are lucky you will see our resident Kestrels, Buzzards and red squirrels! If suitable for your group, the Ecology Walk can incorporate Biblical connections and reflections.
Group size 6 min, 30 max. Duration 1.5 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Learn how to strip, boil and weave natural woodland fibres into ropes and slings, and learn about knots and their uses. This activity is only available in the spring and summer.
Maximum group 30 per session. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
No animals will be harmed in this session! Creep through the undergrowth and discover the marks left by a wide range of local wildlife that visits our woodland site, as well as learning different hunting techniques from around the world.
Group size 6 min, 30 max. Duration 2 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Basic Bushcraft
An engaging introduction to the world of bushcraft outlining some of the basic principles and core skills.
Basic Shelter Building & Fire Lighting
A perfect introductory course for those new to bushcraft. Learn some basic survival techniques including team shelter building and fire lighting with flint and steel.
Group size 10 min, 30 max per session. Duration 1.5 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Basic Shelter Building, Fire Lighting & Water Filters
A more detailed introductory course with the addition of making water filters.
Group size 10 min, 30 max per session. Duration 2 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Advanced Bushcraft
Our advanced bushcraft activities are ideal for those who have already mastered the basics and are seeking a more in-depth experience.
Advanced Shelter Building
Split into groups and try out some of the different styles of shelter that can be built in a woodland using the resources around you as well as basic man-made items. Learn some of the most useful knots and get creative putting them to use to see how strong you can make your structures.
Group size 10 min, 30 max per session. Duration 2 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Advanced Fire Lighting
Beginning with our neolithic ancestors, learn the many ways humans have made fire throughout history using natural materials and chemicals. Discover all the natural types of tinder available around us and try your hand with fire-making tools such as the bow drill.
Group size 10 min, 30 max per session. Duration 3 hours. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Advanced Bushcraft - Half and Full Days
HALF DAY: Advanced Fire Lighting & Campfire Cooking
After exploring the journey of humankind’s history with fire, you will assist with the building of a communal campfire which will be used for campfire cooking. Then enjoy a light meal cooked on the fire (e.g. vegetable soup, the ever-popular ‘bread-on-a-stick’, baked apples) to finish off the session.
Group size 10 min, 30 max per session. Duration 4 hours. The activity will begin at about 9am, with campfire cooking providing a light meal for group later in the morning. Campfire cooking menu is subject to change based on group’s dietary requirements and season. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
FULL DAY: Advanced Fire Lighting & Campfire Cooking + afternoon Bushcraft activity of your choice
The morning will consist of fire lighting and campfire cooking as above, followed by one the following afternoon activities for the group: Woodland Mindfulness Games, Ecology Walk, Advanced Shelter Building or Natural Cordage (season dependent).
Group size 10 min, 30 max per session. Duration dependent on afternoon activity. The activity will begin at about 9am, with campfire cooking providing a light meal for group later in the morning. Campfire cooking menu is subject to change based on group’s dietary requirements. One adult per 10 children required for supervision.
Our heated 19m swimming pool is open throughout the year and features a moveable enclosure to enable it to become an outdoor pool in the summer! There is plenty of space for spectators pool-side and with onsite changing rooms/showers and a team of local, fully-trained lifeguards on hand, our pool is a hugely popular attraction for residential groups, swimming clubs, school and children's pool parties.
Please enquire about availability and pricing by emailing us at westbrook@urbansaints.org or phoning on 01983 811 118.
We have several campfire areas around the site for different group sizes. We build your fire for you in advance using various types of wood found on the site, and our team will light the fire for you and make sure it is safe before leaving you to enjoy your time there with your group. For a small additional charge we can also supply marshmallows for toasting and hot chocolate.
Instead of golf clubs and balls, you will be given a set of special frisbees designed to fly in different ways for long throws or short ones - just like using irons and putters in golf! Instead of a hole, you have a net that the frisbee must land in when you reach the green. Frisbee golf is safe and fun for everyone, whatever their skill level.
Allow 30 to 60 minutes per session. Maximum number of players 20, with 2 adults required to supervise and/or participate.
Become the next 'King or Queen of the Jungle' after completing our Low Ropes course. Scale the Rock Wall, traverse the Burma Bridge and fly along the Zip Wire. Our low ropes course can only be used by under 18s if supervised by adults.
Allow 15 to 30 minutes per session. Maximum participants 1, with 2 adults required to supervise.
When booking your next visit, why not think about adding some activities to your programme? If you wish, we can tailor an activities package for you that fits around your itinerary – just ask and we'd be happy to help!
All the activities above can be made available to non-residential day visitors too – including use of the swimming pool. We also offer room hire for meetings, parties and other events.