Secondary & Further Education

Choose Outdoor Elements for Your Next Outdoor Activity Event

Outdoor Elements is a leading provider of outdoor activity days and team building in Lancashire, offering high-quality outdoor events for secondary schools, colleges and universities. Based in our private woodland site in Simonstone, we create unforgettable learning experiences to complement your induction programmes, enrichment opportunities and team building requirements.

Outdoor activities have powerful learning outcomes that allow pupils to build confidence, develop teamwork, resilience and essential life skills that support them both in their education journey and in everyday life.

With more than two decades of experience delivering outdoor activity programmes for the education sector across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and beyond, we have crafted the perfect events for inducting new students, offering enrichment opportunities and delivering team building programmes.

Why Choose Outdoor Elements?

Planning an education visit should feel exciting — not overwhelming. At Outdoor Elements, we make it easy for teachers and lecturers to organise a safe, inclusive and memorable day in the Great Outdoors!

Clear Safety, Risk & Supervision Information

Outdoor Elements is fully insured, risk-assessed and staffed by experienced instructors who work with thousands of students each year. Every activity is delivered by an instructor with clear safety briefings, age-appropriate challenge levels and strong supervision. We provide ready-to-use risk assessments to save you hours of admin!

Simple Booking Process

We know education staff are busy. Our booking process is designed to be quick and clear, with one point of contact from enquiry to arrival. You’ll receive a full schedule, kit list, timings, staffing ratios and all required paperwork in one place — no chasing, no confusion.

Fully Inclusive Activities for All Students

We work closely with you to plan the activity programmes in advance. Our instructors adapt activities to support SEND, mobility needs, anxiety and behaviour plans, ensuring every participant can take part confidently.

Weather-Proof Plans

Operating in the North-West of England as we do, the one thing Outdoor Elements cannot organise is the weather! We have covered areas for some activities, a covered picnic area and a large indoor classroom. We will take into account the time of year and the expected weather when suggesting activities for our customers, but sometimes July can feel like February!

We like to see this as all part of the outdoor experience, and Outdoor Elements continues to operate in all weather conditions, so we recommend dressing for the forecasted weather. In exceptional circumstances of severe weather events such as high winds or extreme snow, it may be necessary to offer an alternative activity or even postpone to another date. This happens very rarely. Outdoor Elements will offer advice on suitable clothing to wear within a kit list issued at the time of booking. Keep an eye on the weather.

Easy Transport & Arrival

Our woodland centre in Simonstone is easy to find and has safe coach access, clear signage and enough room for 2 large coaches. We provide arrival instructions, maps and timings so your day starts calmly and on schedule.

Transparent Pricing & No Hidden Extras

Our pricing is straightforward, with no unexpected add-ons. All equipment, instruction and activity delivery are included in the student price per head. We offer seasonal pricing, making us accessible all year round. And FREE tea & coffee is available for accompanying adults.

Small Groups, Big Results

Our typical instructor-to-student ratio is 1:10, and this allows for maximum activity time. All activities are instructor-led, and we request that each group be accompanied by at least one adult.

Sole Use of Outdoor Elements

For bookings of 30+ students, we guarantee that you will have sole use of our woodland outdoor activity centre.

Additional Info

• Outdoor Elements Activities Limited was established in 2001.
  • Registered centre at LCC (EV231).
• All instructors are fully trained/qualified in the activity, have been DBS cleared and first-aid trained.
• Outdoor Elements staff will provide all activity, safety and emergency equipment.
• We hold Professional Indemnity, Civil Liability & Employers Liability Insurance cover.
• We do not hold an AALS license. This is because none of the fantastic activities we offer to schools or groups of young people under the age of 18 (not accompanied by a parent/carer) come under current licensing regulations.