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School Residentials

Delivering exceptional outdoor activities for over 70 years in some of Somerset’s most beautiful locations, SSE Outdoors focuses on each student’s personal growth. Our individually tailored programmes allow them to safely challenge and explore their unique abilities whilst having a LOT of fun. Take a look to find out more…School Residentials

Family Day 2023 and our Holiday Camps and Courses

Family Day May 13th 2023! Our exciting and exhilarating holiday activity camps are open to all children between the ages of 8-14. Not only do they provide a superb childcare option, but they give children a chance to try fabulous outdoor activities and make new friends. Check out what’s currently on offer…Holiday Camps and courses

Conferences and Training

Kilve Court, Charterhouse and the ODC all have superb facilities and resources for you to hold meetings, training and conferences. Refreshments and lunches can also be provided. Take a look at each centre further…Conferences and Training

Team Building and Corporate Away Days

Teamwork is ingrained in all our activities. Our team building and corporate away days leave an empowered sense of resilience and achievement. In addition, the trusting relationships and aligned diverse skills acquired lead to faster and better shared goal results. Talk to a manager to discuss your personal team bonding experience.Contact Us

Private Hire

Whether you're planning a family celebration, an outdoorsy weekend with friends or are a special interest group needing a base for your event, our Charterhouse Centre and The ODC are perfect locations for your group. Both centres situated in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take a look at what each site offers…Private Hire

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Kilve Court Residential Centre

Charterhouse Front Exterior Summer 2020

The Great Wood Centre

Kilve Court Residential Centre

The Great Wood Centre

The Outdoor Centre

Our Centres

Four beautiful centres located on the spectacular Quantock and Mendip Hills, all situated in breath-taking ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and completely immersed in wilderness and tranquillity. Whether you opt for Jurassic coastline or the historic geology of Cheddar Gorge as your location, all our centres are delightful hubs where attention to detail matters.

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“Courage is not the absence of fear but the triumph over it…”

– Nelson Mandela

What our visitors say

“Excellent food that went down well with all. Plenty of it”

Badminton School

“A high value for money trip where children really gain from the experiences”

Westover Green School

“Excellent instruction and very supportive of children”

St Pauls CofE Junior School

“Kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed it. Perfect for our year 4s. Great centre with really nice atmosphere and very helpful staff.”

Bishop Canning School

“As always, the staff have been amazing all week. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable”

Redstart Primary School

“Big thanks to all the staff for a great trip. Everything was awesome!”

Rendcomb College Junior School

“Spotless, cleaner than own home, Kitchens routine excellent, felt like home straight away”

Ferndown Middle School

Our favourite activities Each of our centres provides a wide range of exciting activities both on and off site, If you can’t see an activity you are looking to experience please do get in touch as we will happily accommodate you if at all possible.

Climbing

Paddleboarding

Caving

Skating

Grass Sledging

Foraging

Rope swinging

Abseiling

High Ropes

Shelter Building

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Call to contact us 01278 741270 or send us a message

Download our brochure