The White Christmas at High Borrans has turned into a White New Year, as the centre is still looking like a magical winter wonderland. Staff have been walking and skiing into work to make sure the [...]
Thanks for a thrilling few days - I have achieved things that I never thought I would achieve. I don't want to go home (Sarah - George Stephenson High School)
Welcome to High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre
Our Centre is in a secluded location set amidst some of the Lake District's most spectacular scenery, and is only three miles from Windermere. We have been providing groups with high quality residential outdoor education packages for over 40 years, and with highly experienced Instructors, quality equipment and our own minibuses, we have tremendous flexibility to make the most of our surroundings and meet the needs of all course participants.
We have exclusive use of our own tarn which offers an excellent introduction to watersports, and our grounds are used for on-site activities such as orienteerings, ropes course and archery. We take groups out into the National parks for activities such as canoing on Windermere and Ullswater, caving in the Yorkshire Dales, rock climbing, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, and fell walking, as well as educational field work for A-Level and GCSE students.
Don't just take it from us that High Borrans is the place to be - here is a poem written by Chloe and Niamh during their visit with Wellfield Middle school in 2007:
High Borrans is so kwl
It is so fun
Gr8 activities to do
High Borrans roks
Best time of yr life
Or in the whole world
Respect each other
Respect the teachers 2
A good friend is a gr8 friend
No matter what
So when you go to High Borrans just have fun.
From the Blog
NEW - High Borrans Forum
22 July 2009
There have been more exciting developments at High Borrans this week with the introduction of our new Teachers Forum. You can use this to share and develop ideas about your stay at High Borrans, [...]
Modern day ICT arrives at Centre
23 June 2009
We've finally arrived in the 21st Century with new ICT being installed at the Centre! Not only do we have a new system for the office, we also now have 13 laptops for use by visiting groups, as well [...]
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New Conservatory
There have been many exciting building developments at High Borrans over the last year, and 2010 marks the continuation of the rennovation and improvement works. During January we are completing the construction of a new conservatory as well as a public access disabled toilet.
GOLD Standard Award
High Borrans is very proud to announce that the centre has achieved the very first GOLD Standard Award from AHOEC (the Association of Heads of Outdoor Centres). Please take a look at the press release below for further information.
Easter Family Fun
Every Easter we run special holiday courses for groups of family and friends.
New Email Address
High Borrans now has a North Tyneside Council email address:High.Borrans@northtyneside.gov.uk We are no longer using office@highborrans.co.uk
First Aid Training Courses
The next First Aid Course is 26th - 27th January 2010Bookings are now being taken - please call the office on 015394 42816 for more information.
Walking Group Leader Award Assesment 2010
This award covers the leadership of hill walking parties in hilly terrain such as uplands, moors or hills but not mountains. E.g. Northumberland, North Yorkshire Moors and Dales.Assessment Course:From 9am Saturday 16th - 5pm Monday 18th January 2010Course Director: James BumbyCourse Fee:Resident £220 (includes accommodation and meals)Non-Resident £170 (includes meals)
Mountain Leader Award (Summer) Assessment 2010
This award covers the leadership of hill walking parties under summer conditions in all UK mountain regions e.g. Lake District, Scottish Highlands, North Wales. Bookings now being taken.
Fees
Course Fees for Group Bookings 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2012 High Borrans Centre can be booked on a Per Head basis during the months of August to March inclusive. (minimum size is 12, and the minimum group size to guarantee sole occupancy is 25)From April to July inclusive we will only accept Full Centre bookings. Mixed adult/children groups will be charged on a pro-rata basis. The full centre booking period still applies.
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New Conservatory
There have been many exciting building developments at High Borrans over the last year, and 2010 marks the continuation of the rennovation and improvement works. During January we are completing [...]
Press Release - GOLD Standard Award
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GOLD Standard Award
High Borrans is very proud to announce that the centre has achieved the very first GOLD Standard Award from AHOEC (the Association of Heads of Outdoor Centres). Please take a look at the press release [...]