U.K. Activity

AVON TYRRELL

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Welcome to Avon Tyrrell, a leading outdoor learning venue dedicated to the continuous development of young people. Our unique heritage and beautiful site features a range of accommodation options, including a Grade I listed calendar house, lodges and camping areas. Through an extensive range of inclusive outdoor activities and tailored programmes, we provide the opportunity for everyone to ‘Experience, Learn and Develop’. Whether you are looking to book a residential, a short break or visit us for the day, we are accessible to all and our staff are committed to making your visit an unforgettable experience, the adventure starts here……

We are committed to being a fully accessible centre and strive to give everyone the same opportunities to experience, learn and develop through adventure and discovery. We understand the needs are different for everyone and for this reason we have specialised staff who are passionate about inclusion to ensure we can discuss your needs and understand how we can best accommodate them. If you have additional needs, there should be no holding you back. Our professional and friendly staff deliver high quality support in a safe, accessible environment. You can enjoy the outdoors and leave with amazing memories often having experienced something completely new. 

When we say the site is accessible, we mean it. All of our activities have additional equipment to support those that need it so you really can have a great experience, challenge yourselves and leave with a sense of achievement. The hoists and adapted equipment we have mean that you can zip wire across the lake, climb our climbing wall, take part in tree climbing, shoot an arrow in Archery or canoe/kayak across the water. Whether you are mobility impaired, visually impaired, hearing impaired or have learning difficulties you can get involved as our activities can be differentiated in their delivery for varying abilities. With over 40 activities available, you can choose what you want to do.

Accessible Activities:

• Archery (from your wheelchair)
• Bushcraft & campfire
• Canoeing & Kayaking
• Climbing & Abseiling
• Disco
• Discovery walk
• Forest walk
• Geocaching
• Mountain biking (inclusion & recumbent bikes & trikes available)
• Orienteering
• Shelter building
• Swimming
• Tree climbing
• Zip line

Equipment:

• Portable Hoist Oxford Midi 170 & Oxford Major 190: for use in the House or lodges
• Ceiling Hoist: Built in ceiling hoist that travels straight into the wet-room next door
• Locomotor Escort Hoist: Available for high lift in house and lodges
• Changing Bed and Bed Sides: This can be used in the House or the larger lodges
• Shower Chair & Shower Trolley:  Wheeled with brakes for use in wet rooms
• Pool/Lake Hoist Oxford Dipper 140: Assist users in and out of the lake or pool
• Oxford Voyager Portable A Frame Over Head Hoist: Transfers users in and out of boats
• Boma Wheelchairs: These electric wheelchairs can be used on all terrain
• Landeez All Terrain Wheelchair: Our All Terrain Wheelchair has large inflatable tyres
• Boathouse: Accessible changing & washing facilities
• Sit on Tops: Provides support while keeping your legs free
• Aquabacs: Provide additional postural support for the kayaks

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BENDRIGG TRUST

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For over 40 years, Bendrigg Trust has provided adventure residential courses for over 87,000 disabled & disadvantaged people throughout the UK. We provide a range of adventurous activities, led by highly qualified & experienced Tutors, for all ages and abilities. We are constantly developing our equipment, grounds and facilities, to ensure that everyone can access everything they would like to.

The residential experience itself helps to encourage independence but we also encourage people to do as much as possible for themselves. Our tutors work with individuals throughout the course to encourage them to make their own decisions, helping them to take ownership & responsibility. Through the safe provision of adventure activities, we gently support people to face their fears and get outside their comfort zones. Often this means achieving things they may have never thought were possible. This becomes a powerful tool for personal growth during their time at Bendrigg. It is the hope that this confidence is then transferable back home making a positive impact on their daily lives.

Bendrigg Trust’s specialist facilities allow everyone to enjoy an outdoor adventure experience. Our accessible accommodation including en-suite bathrooms, profile beds and ceiling-mounted hoists cater for even the most severe and profound disabilities. The Kinross Building houses our unique climbing wall, indoor cave, sensory room, sports hall and meeting facilities. All of this situated in 15-acres of beautiful grounds between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks.

We know that “accessibility” very much depends on peoples individual needs. When developing our accessible accommodation, we’ve listened to the people who really matter. That’s you, our clients! Onsite we have 2 seperate accommodation units –Bendrigg Lodge and Acorn House. Bendrigg Lodge building consists of a dining room, kitchen, lounge and bedrooms sleeping up to 40 guests over 3 floors. Accessible bedrooms are available on the ground and first floors, accessed via a ramp or lift. These rooms include ceiling-mounted hoists and profile beds. Acorn house is our newest accommodation unit and was completed in 2017. It can sleep up to 24 people across 10 en-suite bedrooms. It has it’s own central lounge, kitchen and dining area, as well as a games room. The special features and gorgeous views overlooking the woodlands, make it a tranquil and relaxing space for our groups.

The activities we provide during a residential are dependant on the aims for your course. For some people they just want to get away from the stress of everyday life to have lot’s of fun, for others it’s about overcoming fears to build self confidence, and for some it’s about being away from home and building their independence. We are perfectly located between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. With access to stunning local lakes, rivers, crags, fells and caves. We regularly take groups offsite in our accessible minibuses to experience activities such as : Canoeing, caving & climbing, Our extensive onsite facilities offer the opportunity for outdoor and indoor adventures with activities such as : Zip wire, indoor cave, progressive climbing wall, abseil & archery.

Accessible activities:

• Abseiling
• Archery
• Arts & Craft
• Bushcraft
• Campfire’s with outdoor pizza oven
• Canoeing: Off-site at numerous locations, accessible via A frame hoists & equipment
• Caving: Local wheelchair accessible large caverns with waterfalls or show caves
• Climbing: Offsite local crag or on-site purpose built accessible climbing wall
• Cycling: Bikes for all abilities including hand bikes, adapted trikes and tandems
• Fell & Gorge walking
• Play Area and Accessible Playing Field: Wheelchair Swing & Roundabout
• Progressive Climbing Wall
• Ropes Course: Wheelchair Accessible Route
• Sensory Swing
• Sensory Room
• Sports Hall: Boccia, Table Tennis, Curling, Skittles & Badminton
• Tube Slide
• Wetland area with accessible Bird Hide
• Woodland Walkway with accessible orienteering, sculpture trail & musical garden
• Zip Wire

Please find below a review from Euan’s Guide:

Bendrigg Trust – Outdoor Activities with Disabled Access – Kendal – Euan’s Guide

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CALVERT EXMOOR

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Calvert Trust Exmoor is a five-star accredited, award winning activity centre, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Calvert Trust Exmoor enables people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities to experience exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activities. We’re able to offer a range of experiences, breaks and holidays for families, groups, schools and individuals. Everything we offer is together on one fully accessible site, and our prices are inclusive of accommodation, activities and all meals. By focusing on challenging disability through outdoor adventure, a visit to the Calvert Trust is not just about fun, it’s about developing personal skills that can be taken into everyday life. Each visit provides the opportunity to try something new in a safe and caring environment. By pushing these boundaries with the support of our instructors, visitors feel more comfortable about trying new things at home.

Set around a secure and pretty courtyard, our comfortable accessible accommodation includes en-suite single, twin and triple rooms, and apartments. Our friendly chefs freshly prepare three delicious hot meals a day for you to enjoy, and specialise in meeting your dietary requirements. Self-catering is also an option. In the evening you can relax in our pool, Jacuzzi or sensory room, enjoy beautiful views from the Acland room veranda, or make use of the TV room. Our facilities are accredited by the Visit England National Accessible Scheme, and we have a wide range of adaptive equipment available to make your stay with us more comfortable. You can find lots more information about our accessibility on our website

Our fantastic activities are delivered by our specially trained, skilled and friendly instructors. ‘It’s what you CAN do that counts’ sums up our approach; our experienced instructors tailor the activities they are delivering to enable all of our guests to be able to take part. We are all about CAN! All of our breaks are built around a structured programme of activities, led by our qualified instructors and specifically designed and equipped to suit a wide range of abilities. One of the unique things about ‘The Calvert Experience’ is that your instructor will stay with you through all of your adventures for the duration of your stay, allowing our staff to get to know every individual and helping you make the most of your stay. All of our activities are on-site, giving you more time to enjoy everything the centre has to offer.

Accessible Activities:

• Abseiling: Outdoor wall suitable for all
• Archery: Numerous types of bow including a trigger release bow
• Bushcraft
• Canoeing: On the reservoir, Hoists & accessible pontoon allow easy access
• Challenge Course: A range of accessible obstacles including a rope course & see-saw
• Climbing: Indoor & outdoor climbing walls, wheelchair users can be hoisted to the top
• Crate Stack: Accessible with adapted hoists and safety ropes
• Cycling: Tricycles, Handcycles, Recumbents, Tandems & Wheelchair cycles
• Giant Swing
• Horse & Carriage Riding: Wheelchair users can drive onto the carriage & take the reigns
• Orienteering
• Sailing: On the reservoir, Hoists & accessible pontoon allow easy access
• Sensory Room
• Surfing: Off-site at Croyde beach using adapted boards
• Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi: Both accessible via a hoist
• Zip Wire: Adapted harnesses and supports

Please find below some reviews from Euan’s Guide:

Calvert Trust Exmoor – outdoor activities cantre with Disabled Access (euansguide.com)

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CALVERT KIELDER

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Calvert Kielder is located in the stunning Kielder Water & Forest Park, home to the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe, the largest working forest in the UK and the largest area of protected dark skies in Europe. In daylight look out for roe deer, moles, foxes, ospreys and other birds of prey, and at night marvel at the stars and planets in the inky black sky. We offer challenging, exciting and fun activities and a range of accommodation types to suit everyone, in an awe-inspiring environment. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie and want to climb, swing and zip, or relish the tranquillity of a buggy ride through Kielder Forest and sailing on the beautiful Kielder water, we have just what you are looking for.

We are delighted to welcome families, groups, organisations and individuals for the day or for a longer stay in ensuite centre bedrooms or our choice of self-catering chalets. Our fully accessible accommodation is on-site and includes; access to free WiFi & use of the hydrotherapy pool. Chefs will cater for your dietary needs and enjoy your favourite tipple at the bar before dinner. But that’s not all; we have a special goal – to promote integration and inclusivity to enrich the lives of all our guests and visitors. With the encouragement of our dedicated instructors, and whatever your ability, taking part in our challenging outdoor activities, will help to improve your self-confidence and self-belief.

Enjoy time out from everyday life in a supported environment where you can try new challenges and experiences, meet new people and make new friends. We have over 25 years’ experience of providing personal care and supporting people with our ‘can do’ approach to life. We provide holidays for disabled adults in a fun holiday environment with a range of activities and packages to suit everyone. Experience the ups and downs, twists and turns of the Kielder ZipCoaster, Europe’s 1st AvatarOne™, dare to fly on the King Swing, relish the confidence that comes from mastering the 15 metre High Ropes Course or learn to paddle and sail on the stunning Kielder Water. Our facilities are exceptional, our instructors first class and our reputation second to none.

Accessible Activities:

• Abseiling
• Archery
• Axe Throwing
• Bushcraft
• Canoeing: Accessed via a hoist on the pontoon
• Games Room: Giant versions of Scrabble, Connect Four and Jenga.
• Geocaching
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Kayaking: Sit on top Kayaks accessed via a hoist on the pontoon
• Kielder ZipCoaster
• King Swing
• Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting
• Motor boating
• Orienteering
• Sailing: Accessed via a hoist on the pontoon
• Zip Wire
• Swimming: Indoor hydrotherapy pool with hoist

Please find below some reviews from Euan’s Guide:

Calvert Trust Kielder – Activities with Disabled Access – Euan’s Guide

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CALVERT LAKES

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The Lake District Calvert Trust has been welcoming guests with disabilities to our dedicated centre, so that they can enjoy the benefits of outdoor activities in a safe and accessible, yet challenging environment. Although part of the Calvert Trust family, with other centres in Exmoor and Kielder, the centre in the Lake District was the first to open and retains a unique feel and approach. Set in a stunning location overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake, our main centre is fully accessible throughout, with us also having our own stables and boathouse at separate nearby locations.   We endeavour to run as many activities as possible out in the wider Lake District so that our residents also get to explore one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Prices include fully catered accommodation (cooked breakfast, lunch and 3-course evening meal) all activities and associated transport during your stay.

Our main centre, which also houses all our catered accommodation and hydrotherapy pool, is fully accessible throughout via a combination of ramps and lifts. We can take up to 60 residents at any one time with us able to cater for profound and complex disabilities. Our rooms are mainly twins, with a few triples (single and bunk beds) and a quad room (2 singles and a bunk bed). Larger rooms are available on request or for use by large groups. Our bedrooms are all en-suite with level entry wet-room and toilet facilities. A number of the bedrooms also feature electric raisable beds which can be allocated if required. In rooms we can also place portable electric hoists, free-standing shower-chairs and medical fridges, with our intention being that with the exception of wheelchairs*, you don’t need to bring any specialist equipment.

Taking advantage of the amazing Lake District landscape, we run as many of our activities as we can away from the Centre, with all groups enjoying a variety of single and multiple instructor led activities.   Each Activity Group has a dedicated instructor with them for the duration of their stay, allowing our staff to get to know every individual and helping you make the most of your stay. Activities on our multi-activity programmes are designed by our expert instructors and take all levels of disability into account. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver a meaningful, fun and adventurous programme of activities suited to our visitors’ confidence and abilities. We structure our programmes depending on the nature of the group and number of participants.

Accessible Activities:

• Abseiling: Outdoor Bowderstone Abseil is accessible to all
• Bushcraft
• Canoeing: Hoist access at the boat house and supportive equipment
• Cycling & Hand biking: Takes place on flat ground at a local nature reserve
• Games Room: Table Tennis/Football, Snooker/Pool, Disco & Film nights
• Horse & Trap riding: Indoor & outdoor arenas. state of the art lifts & hoists
• Lakeland Walks
• Orienteering
• Rock & Rope Climbing: Located on and off site and adaptable for all
• Sailing: Hoist access at the boat house and supportive equipment
• Sensory Room
• Swimming: Indoor Hydrotherapy pool with hoist access
• Trapeze & Swing: Located in the Sports Hall and fully accessible to all
• Wheelchair Challenge Course: An accessible low ropes assault course
• Zip Line

Please find below some reviews from Euan’s Guide:

Lake District Calvert Trust – Outdoor with Disabled Access – Euan’s Guide

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THE KEPPLEWRAY CENTRE

We host residential and day events for lots of disability and carer groups, and with the wide range of activities available for children and adults alike we can tailor-make a programme to meet your needs.  Our aim is to give all guests a happy and rewarding experience. Our equipment can help with activities, including mobile hoists which can be used by the lake or up in the hills, and sliding boards/sheets to specialist harnesses and wheelchairs for climbing and abseiling.  Our expert instructors have a real “can do” attitude and approach with the sensitivity to listen and help enable all to achieve. The Kepplewray Centre in Cumbria is providing grants of up to 90% to get financially disadvantaged young people, and anyone living with disability or other barriers back into the great outdoors!

Housed in a large Victorian mansion on the edge of the historic market town of Broughton-in-Furness, the centre at Discover@Kepplewray can accommodate up to 70 guests in 15 bedrooms.  Each room  sleeps between one to 14 in single or bunk beds. Several rooms are en-suite and all others are very close to bathrooms. There are plenty of accessible facilities on hand. If there’s one thing people love about Discover@Kepplewray it’s the fantastic homely venue and home cooked food with a top five-star hygiene rating.  Menus can be tailored to your specific requirements. All guests eat at the same time in the dining room for breakfast and dinner time.  We also provide the makings of packed lunches for groups out doing activities.  Alternative arrangements for lunch can be accommodated as can special dietary needs at any time during your stay. 

You certainly won’t be stuck for places either to play or curl up with a book in this large Victorian mansion.  Discover@Kepplewray boasts three lounges, a recreation room with a pool table and table football and a conservatory with a table tennis table The fully accessible, extensive grounds has a pond and sunny seating areas amongst the flower beds.  They are also used for several on-site activities including tree climbing, team challenges, crate stacking and archery.