Your residential school trip to Holme Pierrepont offers your students the exciting opportunity to have a go at water sports at the National Water Sports Centre!
The National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont in Nottingham is the venue for Team GB’s flatwater canoe and kayak team selection, as well as a number of national and international water sports events. There is a world-class, purpose-built 700m white water course with Grade 3 white water rapids. And at the heart of the venue is the 2km regatta lake.
On your Activities Week school trip to Holme Pierrepont, your group will have the opportunity to try kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and rafting. And they’ll be able to test their courage to the max with the Water Wipeout inflatable obstacle course. Plus, a raft building exercise will help your students to improve their teamwork skills.
You’ll stay onsite at the venue’s own lakeside accommodation, so you’ll be close to all the action. And we can also add an excursion to Alton Towers – the perfect way to end this adrenaline-fuelled Activities Week school trip.
Suggested Itinerary (3 days, 2 nights)
Day 1/3
Morning
Board coach for departure
Afternoon
Arrive at Holme Pierrepont
Half-day activity session (kayaking or stand up paddle boarding)
Walk to accommodation and check in
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 2/3
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Full-day activity programme - group to rotate between X Runner and Water Wipeout
Afternoon
Sky trail and raft building
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 3/3
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Rafting activity
Afternoon
Begin transfer home
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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2 nights' full-board accommodation
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3 days' executive coach hire and driver throughout
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Detailed info pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:10
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Itinerary planning service
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Itinerary planning service
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VAT
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White water rafting session
Cultural activities and visits
Alton Towers
The UK’s biggest theme Park with tonnes of fun and thrilling rides and attractions to enjoy. We can also arrange… Read More
Kayaking at Holme Pierrepont
Invented by the Inuit thousands of years ago, kayaking is very similar to canoeing, except that the paddler sits with… Read More
Raft Building at Holme Pierrepont
Your students will have the opportunity to put their problem-solving and teamwork skills to the test by attempting to build… Read More
Sky Trail at Holme Pierrepont
The Sky Trail at Holme Pierrepont is a fantastic introduction to climbing. Sessions usually last around 45 minutes following a… Read More
Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Holme Pierrepont
Stand up paddle boarding as we know it today originated in Hawaii in the 20 th century, but forms… Read More
Water Wipeout at Holme Pierrepont
Take on this exciting inflatable obstacle course on the lake – which of your students can complete the course in… Read More
Accommodation
Stay at the heart of the action at the National Water Sports Centre's Lakeside Accommodation.
The 34 single and 20 twin hotel-style rooms all boast en-suite bathroom facilities.
And if you're staying at the Lakeside Accommodation you will have free access to the gym (please note that gym users must be 14 years and above and 14-16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).
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1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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3 After you've booked
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4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Lucas — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
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