Skern Adventure Appledore

What a brilliant first day at the Inspiring Leadership Conference yesterday. It was great to meet so many educators, employers, and learning professionals sharing how our residential programmes, apprenticeships, and development programmes help individuals build confidence and develop key skills.

We're looking forward to another inspiring day today, continuing conversations, making new connections, and exploring new partnerships in the education sector.

If you're attending, come and say hello – we'd love to chat!

Our traverse wall at Skern has changed a lot over the years, including the addition of a new roof & tunnel 👀

But one thing has always stayed the same: the determination to make it all the way across! 💪

Have you ever conquered this wall?👇✨

Happy Devon Day 🌊💚

We may be biased, but we think there's nowhere quite like it.

We've got dramatic coastlines, surf beaches, rolling countryside and unforgettable sunsets - just to name a few! And we're incredibly grateful to call Devon home 🙌

These landscapes have been the backdrop to adventures, friendships, challenges and memories made with Skern, and every day, we're reminded just how lucky we are to share this special corner of the country with the thousands of young people, schools and families who visit us each year!

Here's to Devon, and all the adventures still to come 💚

🌿 Celebrating the National Festival of Fieldwork this June! 🌿

There’s no better classroom than the great outdoors...

At Skern Adventure, we’re passionate about bringing learning to life through hands-on fieldwork experiences in some of North Devon’s most unique environments. Our programmes help students connect with the natural world while developing valuable fieldwork skills.

With access to a range of incredible local locations, including beaches, rocky shores, sand dunes habitats, woodlands and coastal villages, we can tailor experiences to support your curriculum and learning objectives.

📖 Find out more about Field Studies at Skern on our website: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vT7bb0

🌍 To learn more about the National Festival of Fieldwork and access free resources from the Geographical Association, visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vT7JP0

So great to have you with us last week The Nelson Thomlinson School - it was definitely a week filled with adventure, confidence building and LOTS of sunshine! 🌞

See you again next time 🙌

Although founded in 1976, Skern found its home at Watertown Farm in 1982 💙

Since then, thousands of young people, families and groups have passed through the gates, each with their own memories and stories to tell 🌊

We're excited for many more years of adventures at Skern Appledore 🙌

When was your first visit to Skern?👇✨

Don't forget about our Family Event coming up this Saturday! 🎉🎉

There's still time to book your place ➡️ https://bookings.skern.co.uk/en/product/skern-adventure-family-event-saturday-30th-may-2026/guests

We're very excited and can't wait to welcome you all! ✨

🎉 We’re turning 50 – and you’re invited!

Join us at Skern Adventure Appledore for a special Family Event as we celebrate 50 years of welcoming guests to North Devon.

📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
🕜 Drop in from 1:30pm
🎟️ Tickets just £5 per person

Expect a fun-filled afternoon of activities for all ages, plus our bar and tuckshop will be open for snacks and refreshments.

Make a weekend of it and enjoy 50% off overnight stays with code FAMILY50!

Come and celebrate with the community that’s been such a big part of our journey 💚

📍 Appledore, North Devon, EX39 1NG
👉 Book now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tXgv20

A huge welcome to the newest members of the Skern team: Jonas, Alex, Kimberley, Rebekah, Will and Zoe! 💚🙌

This week, they have been diving straight into training with our Senior Instructor, Archie - talking about life at Skern, taking on high ropes and climbing sessions, testing their aim in archery, getting to know the local area and lots, lots more! ✨

We're excited for the rest of the 2026 season! 🎉

Same water. Same challenge. 🛶

River kayaking on the Torridge continues to be one of our most popular activities, for schools, groups and families! With 50 years of building confidence on the water, who can spot any differences between then and now? 👀

Do you remember your first time kayaking at Skern? 👇✨