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Welcome to the Wilderness Centre!

At the Wilderness Centre we offer a range of residential and day courses in Environmental Education, Outdoor Education and Personal and Social Development. Our aim is to meet the needs of all age groups in Gloucestershire and further afield.

Photo shows a Youth Group developing team skills on the Gorge Walk.
Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education Team provides team development, leadership and residential programmes with a variety of aims, based at our own centres or further a field.
 
Photo shows our Pond Dipping activity at Plump Hill Centre.
Environmental Education
The Environmental Education Team offers a range of programmes to cater for pre-school, schools, INSET training and Youthwork. For example, pond dipping at Plump Hill Centre.
 
The Wilderness Centre, located in a spectacular rural setting.
Gloucestershire Youth Service Outdoor Centres
The Gloucestershire Youth Service provides four facilities for the benefit of youth groups, schools and other organisations visiting the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons National Park.
 
Photo of two young sculptors learning the craft.
Entry to Employment
The Wilderness Work Experience and Training Programme is aimed at equipping young people with the confidence, self-esteem, and learning opportunities to enable them to be better placed to compete in the market.
 
A closer look. Photo showing an Animal Detective.
Environmental Education
'A Closer Look'. Environmental programmes link the natural environment to the National Curriculum at our centres or at your own location.
 
Photo shows a team working together to perform a Canoe Balance.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor adventure activities are designed to develop the personal and social awareness of young people while providing the satisfaction in facing and overcoming a challenge.
 
Photo of a group on an Anglo-Saxon Day.
Environmental Education
Live for a day as an Anglo Saxon in our Anglo Saxon hall. National curriculum links to QCA requirements.
 
Overcoming height, this photo shows a team building a Crate Stack.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education programmes offer a powerful and active educational experience, providing an opportunity to learn new skills. Our strength is in designing a programme based on your need which can draw on our breadth of experience.