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Latest News from Essex Outdoors

All the latest exciting news and information about upcoming events across Essex Outdoors centres

Harlow day trips

Find out what a difference a day can make, with an exciting program of outdoor activities at our Harlow centre

Set Sail at Bradwell-on-Sea

Our Bradwell centre is a leading provider of sailing and powerboating trips for schools and groups, nestled among the magical creeks and marshes of the Dengie peninsula, on a charming stretch of sheltered tidal water on the east coast of Essex.

Build their confidence

As children struggle to rebuild their social skills and mental wellbeing post-pandemic, discover how Essex Outdoors can help your school.

Teacher Taster Days

Try a hand-picked range of our activities and find out about our outstanding outdoor educational offer and residential trips – all for free!

Harlow High Adventure Competition for Schools

Win a free session for your class on the new Harlow High Adventure Course worth £360

Win a family session on our new High Adventre at Harlow

Reach a new high point this year with the Harlow High Adventure at Essex Outdoors.
Win tickets for your family worth £50!

Danbury cabin makeover

As the premium provider of outdoor education in the county we believe it’s important to continue to invest in new facilities and activities for our customers.

Essex Outdoors centres to reopen in August 2020

We’re pleased to announce our centres will reopen during August

Get to know Dan

In the latest of our series of articles meeting members of our team, Dan tells us about his role as a Service Development Officer for Essex Outdoors and life during lockdown…

Get to know David from Bradwell

In the latest of our series of articles meeting members of our team, David tells us about his role as a Senior Instructor at Essex Outdoors Bradwell and life as a new Dad during lockdown…

Get to know Christine

In this week’s installment of our series of articles meeting members of our team, Christine tells us about her role as a Senior Instructor at Essex Outdoors Mersea…

Get to know Jim

In the this weeks installment of our series of articles meeting members of our team, Jim Harris shares a little of life behind the scenes at Essex Outdoors Harlow and the Lock, during lockdown…

Get to know Paul

In the this weeks installment of our series of articles meeting members of our team, Paul Stokes shares a little of life behind the scenes at Essex Outdoors Danbury, during these unprecedented times…

Essex Outdoors centres extend closure due to COVID-19

Updated information about Essex Outdoors centre closures due to covid-19 (coronavirus)

Meals on wheels

Stepping up to help the vulnerable citizens of Mersea and beyond…

Get to know Paul

In the latest in our series of articles meeting members of our team, Paul Button shares a little of life behind the scenes at Essex Outdoors Mersea, during these unprecedented times…

Essex Outdoors centres announce closure due to COVID-19 threat

Information for Essex Outdoors customers about covid-19 coronavirus

Essex Outdoors Covid-19 Coroanavirus update

Information for Essex Outdoors customers about covid-19 coronavirus

Stepping it up

From baby steps to giant leaps – find our about the progressive outdoor education programmes we offer

Building resilience

Discover how we can help build resilience in your pupils

Get to know Rachel

In the first in our series of articles meeting members of our team, Rachel shares a little of life behind the scenes at Essex outdoors, climbing mountains and the joys of owning rabbits…

Wonderful winter residentials

Our centres are open all year round – discover how a winter residential could be your best trip yet

New camping pods

We’re excited to announce the arrival of our new glamping accommodation at our Danbury and Mersea centres…