Outdoor Education Service

Dorset County Council's Outdoor Education Service offers a wide range of tailor-made learning experiences at four diverse centres. Further opportunities can also be provided at your venue through a visit from the mobile team. The centres offer day visits and residential courses to groups and individuals of all ages from Reception to GCSE and A-level fieldwork, universities and adult groups.

You can kayak along the Jurassic Coast, sail in the 2012 Olympic waters, camp in beautiful woodland, spend the night in a Grade II listed manor house or experience life from the past in a Viking Longhouse.

Opportunities with the Outdoor Education Service

All our Centres are often on the lookout for appropriately qualified and experienced tutors to join our team of casual staff. If you would like to be considered for this work please contact us at any time.

Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC) and Paddlesports Academy
Come for an adventure on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Carey Outdoor Education Centre
Carey Outdoor Education Centre is a day and residential centre open all year round to schools and groups of all ages. Situated on the edge of Wareham Forest in sheltered woodland, the site is ideal for camping and the grounds provide an attractive setting for environmental studies and outdoor activities.
Leeson House Field Studies Centre
Leeson House Field Studies Centre is situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also within easy walking distance of classic field study localities and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
The Ancient Technology Centre
Take a step back in time and experience the realities of daily life in the past. Learn ancient skills in an authentic landscape, from building ancient structures to blacksmithing and fire-making.