Outdoor activity centres

Dorset County Council's Outdoor Education Service offers a wide range of tailor-made learning experiences at four diverse centres. Further opportunities, including a mobile climbing wall, 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.

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.

"Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, abilities or circumstances." - Manifesto for learning outside the classroom

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 the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. We offer a wide range of day and residential courses to people of all ages.
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.
Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC)
Fun + Learning + Challenge + Adventure
Mobile climbing wall
We can bring the thrill of climbing to you! Our mobile climbing wall provides a high profile activity that will act as the focus of your special event. Available for hire by schools, youth groups and businesses for corporate events or anyone.
Neos Unit
The Neos Unit is an electronic game that encourages memory retention, hand eye co-ordination, physical strength and endurance. Its fun for all ages and abilities!