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Our Activities

The following is a selection of the activities we offer. It is not an exhaustive list as we are continually developing new activities, often in conjunction with visiting primary schools and groups.

Each year we tailor-make programmes to suit individual schools or groups so please, if you would like us to provide an experience that isn’t listed below, contact us to discuss your ideas.

Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Marshes & Rocks activity

Marshes, Dunes & Seals

A unique opportunity to spend a day with our marsh experts and discover the beauty and solitude of Blakeney Point.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Boats, Rivers & Lakes Activity

Boats, Rivers & Lakes

This is an ideal way to examine the habitat and examine the problems it faces from tourism.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - The Old Town Cromer visit

The Old Town

Cromer is ideal as a local history study with the activities being available as a full-day or half-day, depending on your requirements.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Alien Rescue Activity

Alien Rescue

This is a challenging and rewarding activity and a firm favourite with all those who have tried it.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Monster Trail activity

The Monster Trail

With clues, puzzles, cryptograms, anagrams and rewards for the successful, this is one of our most popular days.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Norwich A Fine City Visit

A Fine City

Your group will travel to Norwich to examine the development of the city through the centuries.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Pirates Activity

Pirates

The purpose of this day is the personal development of the individual child combined with team building.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Twilight Safari Activity

Twilight Safari

The Twilight Safari is an excellent and fun opportunity for children to experience the woods at night.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Medieval Shrine visit

Medieval Shrine

The pupils visit the priory ruins and explore the village and walk the route of the original pilgrims.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Rock Pools, Geology & Erosion Activity

Rock Pools, Geology & Erosion

The pupils will look at the rock formations, glacial deposits, erratics, fossils and the forest bed series.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - Woodland Fun Activity

Woodland Fun

This activity is an excellent means of stimulating pupil’s interest in the woodland habitat.

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Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Norfolk - Residential school visits - From Source to Sea Activity

From Source to Sea

Follow the River Glaven along its course from as near to the source as possible to the estuary at Blakeney.

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NEW ADDITION

The Ropes Course

Enjoy the views and build your sense of adventure with our exciting ropes course. Opened in 2023, the ropes course is a real Aylmerton ‘highlight’.

Each element tests your physical and mental resilience – including a wobbly bridge, see-saw, jungle ropes, tunnel and even a skateboard!

The SmartSnap safety system, harnesses and helmets ensure that you are always attached and safe, whilst our fully trained instructors provide instruction and encouragement.

A perfect introduction to life off the ground.

Customer Testimonials

It’s such a delight to bring our children here. Despite having visited so many times, we’re as enthusiastic as our first time.

Moulton CEVC Primary SchoolMarch 2025

As always, the food was delicious, the staff were amazing and the activities were wonderful. Thanks for the most amazing time.

St John’s Primary SchoolMarch 2025

The memories made will last a lifetime. It’s a special place and we are truly grateful for all the effort that goes into each and every day.

Castle Hill Primary SchoolFebruary 2025

As always, thank you for giving our children the best experience. We promise them they’ll never forget it, and you always deliver. An amazing learning experience.

Marden Primary AcademyJanuary 2025

Another amazing stay here at Aylmerton. Staff cannot do enough and go above and beyond to ensure the best residential experience.

Donington Cowley Endowed Primary SchoolOctober 2024

This is truly a very special place run by a first-class team!

Hamilton Primary SchoolOctober 2025

The care and attention you give is so appreciated and it makes for a trip that will stay with the children forever. We can’t wait to be back next year. It really is our happy place.

St Andrew’s SchoolSeptember 2025

Wow! What can we say? As always, our Year 6 trip is an absolute highlight of our year. Fantastic food and memorable experiences, but most importantly the people here “make it” for us.

Great Barton Primary SchoolJune 2025