Longtown Outdoor Learning

We are very excited to announce that construction of our new 80-seater dining room and commercial kitchen is about to get underway! This has taken many years of planning and preparation, and we are thrilled that the project can now become a reality.

This development will replace the building that currently operates as our kit stores and will significantly enhance our facilities and the experience we are able to offer our guests. One of the biggest improvements will be our ability to accommodate larger groups together in one space, something that has often been difficult with our current dining arrangements. The new facilities will also provide a more spacious, comfortable and efficient environment for everyone who visits us.

The new building has been designed and will be built by . TG Escapes specialise in bespoke, sustainable, timber-framed modular buildings that are designed to emphasise connection with nature and operate to net zero.

Watch this space for updates!

Free Summer Activity Sessions for Herefordshire Children!

We’re offering free activity sessions this summer holiday for Herefordshire children aged 8–14 who receive benefit-related free school meals, through the Herefordshire HAF programme.

We have sessions are available from Wednesday 12th August to Friday 21st August, giving children the chance to get outdoors, try something new and have an adventure — completely free of charge.

Free transport is also available from The Oval in Hereford, making it even easier for children to get involved. We provide a packed lunch, snack and cooked dinner daily.

There’s a fantastic range of activities to choose from, including: climbing on our on-site tower, canoeing, archery, woodland activities, including pizza making, low ropes, caving and mega stand-up paddleboarding.

It’s a great opportunity for children to have fun, get active, build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy some outdoor adventure during the summer holidays.

To book and to find out more about our Easter HAF sessions, go to:
https://eequ.org/book/haf-at-longtown-outdoors-with-longtown-outdoor-learning-centre-2386

To find out more about Longtown Outdoors, go to:
https://www.longtownoutdoorlearning.co.uk/

As our school groups head off for the summer holidays, we're delighted to be welcoming a variety of charities and support organisations to our centre over the next six weeks.

This Thursday, we're excited to welcome Our Second Home for a youth residential. They support young refugees and asylum seekers by creating opportunities to build friendships, develop leadership skills and simply enjoy being young in a safe and welcoming environment.

At the end of July, we'll be hosting the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, whose work inspires young people to believe in a brighter future while living through and beyond cancer.

In early August, we'll welcome Support 4 Independence, an award-winning care provider offering accessible, inclusive support for people with a wide range of needs.

We're incredibly proud to host these inspiring organisations. During their stay, many of these groups will be out and about in our local area, and we know our community will extend its usual warm welcome.

We believe that spending time with people from different backgrounds, abilities and life experiences enriches us all, and we're looking forward to sharing our corner of the countryside with them.

Please join us in wishing all of our summer guests a wonderful stay!

Looking for something fun and exciting for your child to do this summer holiday? Our activity days for 8 to 14-year-olds are packed with adventure and unforgettable experiences - all set in the stunning surroundings of the Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and on our beautiful 16 acre site.

We have four activity days taking place in the summer holidays. Monday 24th and Wednesday 26th August will be action-packed onsite days and include a selection of paddleboarding, climbing, sky trek, leap-of-faith, challenge course and zip wire. Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th August will take the adventure offsite for canoeing and gorge scrambling.

Each day is an opportunity for children to have fun, unplug from screens, build confidence and create lasting memories - all while being guided by qualified, experienced instructors.

The cost is £45 per day. Pick-up and drop-off is from our base in Longtown, Herefordshire, HR2 0LD.

To book a day or find out more click on the link below:
https://eequ.org/book/summer-adventures-with-longtown-outdoors-with-longtown-outdoor-learning-centre-15832

We are celebrating our anniversary of being a Living Wage Employer!

We’re proud to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and committed to paying a wage that reflects the real cost of living. As a charity dedicated to creating positive experiences for young people, we know that investing in our team is just as important as investing in the children and communities we serve.

Over the past year, this commitment has helped us support and value the incredible staff who make our work possible every day. Thank you to our team for their passion, dedication and hard work.

Here's to continuing to create a fair, supportive and rewarding workplace for everyone.

What a fantastic week we had with Irchester Primary School at Longtown Outdoor Learning last week!

They shared this lovely feedback:
'Another incredible week at Longtown - the kids have had a fantastic time'

We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and loved seeing the photos from your visit. Thank you for choosing Longtown, we're looking forward to having you back with us next year :)

We’d like to give a huge shout-out to Riley, one of our amazing Outdoor Learning Tutors, for creating these fantastic signs for our Base Camp. Riley has hand-painted 12 unique signs – one for each tent – each featuring a bird species that can be spotted in the UK. We absolutely love them and think they add something really special to Base Camp!

We are a busy outdoor residential centre in Longtown known for its warm, friendly atmosphere and clean, welcoming facilities.

We are looking for a part-time housekeeping assistant / cleaner to join our team.

The Role:

· Ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout our guest accommodation and public spaces.

· Cleaning bedrooms, toilets, showers and communal areas.

· Assisting with laundry and linen management.

Hours:

· Approximately 10 hours per week

· Monday and Friday mornings

· This could be a term time only contract if preferred

What we are looking for:

· A strong attention to detail

· A positive, can-do attitude

· Reliable and able to work independently

· Previous experience is helpful but not essential

Pay: £13.45 an hour

To find out more please contact: [email protected] or call us on 01873 860225.

A really wonderful week with Bedford Greenacre Independent School! Confidence and resilience gained, much fun had, and many memories made.

Our bell tents are officially up and ready for the summer season!

A huge shoutout to our amazing team who worked tirelessly to get everything set up—on the hottest day of the year so far!

We can’t wait to welcome our campers for a stay full of fun, challenge, and adventure. From building confidence to developing resilience, it’s going to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Let the summer begin!