A unique approach, creating quality outdoor experiences that connect people to each other and the landscape
Genuine hospitality, a desire to create a programme that really meets your needs and a belief that through our work we connect people positively to the natural world in a way that stays with them for life.
The New Forest Outdoor Centre is small and personal, experienced in delivering quality work and benefits from additional resourcing and support from our wider organisation. We work with one group at a time, enabling personal focus and the ability to be really flexible on the day should your plans or the weather need to change anything.
Our Venue & Accommodation
Shepherd’s huts, glamping & sleeping under the stars
Our Approach
Our values define your experience
- Outdoor activities are fun and meant to be enjoyable.
- Outdoor experiences create the environment for growth and development, particularly when they are engaging, interactive and meaningful.
- Being active outdoors is good for mental and physical wellbeing. Being with others in this environment is even better.
- By having positive experiences in the outdoors, people appreciate natural spaces and are more likely to value them and respect them.
- People may need support and appropriate progression to have the best experiences outdoors.
Real experiences in real environments, for groups led by our professional team
- Experiences that are safe, fun, supportive and where appropriate, challenging.
- Flexibility in our sales process to design programmes to meet our clients needs.
- Flexibility in our delivery, so that the instructors can match the needs of the group on the day with the activity and programme.
- Great hospitality to support people to have the best outdoor experiences we can deliver.
Operate safely and professionally, balancing wellbeing, fun and learning appropriately
- Operate sustainably so we can have the right resources in place.
- Form trusted and ongoing relationships.
- Minimise our impact on the environments we work in.
- Blend in and be part of our communities.
- Be ready to change and adapt.
New Forset Location
Embracing the local landscape
Many of our outdoor experiences take place on Minstead Manor Estate where we are based. Being in the heart of the National Park we benefit from low levels of light pollution giving star watchers a treat on overnight programmes.
Distances between activities are relatively small giving flexibility for us to combine activities in different ways. There is extensive woodland on the estate for orienteering and team challenges.
The picturesque lake forms our location for raft building activities. Our activities are all located in separate natural spaces allowing uninterrupted experiences. We utilise the wider New Forest National Park for walks and bike rides.
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Meet our Team
The team is full of people with a keen passion for the outdoors
The New Forest Outdoor Centre is looked after by our centre manager supported by the company owners, staff from our other outdoor centres and a strong pool of regular freelance staff. This flexible approach enables staff with the best fit of skills to be selected for each programme.
Rob
Matt
Sam
Our Sister Centres
Different locations, shared values
We have the benefit of running two other outdoor centres on the south coast. They have a shared approach of connecting people with the natural environment through activities. All three centres embrace their local landscapes and so offer different experiences.
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre has an unrivalled position situated on the edge of the Purbeck Heath National Nature Reserve. With access to Poole Harbour for canoeing, the Jurassic Coast Sea cliffs for climbing and the stunning Purbeck Hills in between it is an outdoor lover’s paradise.
01929 481222
info@brenscombeoutdoor.co.uk
Our Portland site is based on the northern edge of the island and looks straight over the harbour, made famous by its use in the 2012 Olympics as the sailing venue. The quick access to the Jurassic Coast path and subsequently the cliffs allow for fantastic Rock Climbing, Abseiling and Coasteering not to mention all of the Watersports on the doorstep.
01305 822255
info@portlandoutdoor.co.uk