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Get on the water at Essex Outdoors Bradwell

Bradwell is our specialist RYA powerboat and sailing training centre in Essex

Bradwell is a Royal Yacht Association (RYA) Training Centre and a leading provider of sailing, yachting and water sport activities for schools, groups, businesses and individuals on the East Coast of England.

A purpose-built outdoor centre, Bradwell is situated on a magic spot on the River Blackwater Estuary, a lovely stretch of sheltered tidal water with panoramic views and stunning sunsets. Essex Outdoors Bradwell small waterside site packs in a lot: a full suite of residential and overnight facilities with new Nomadic bell tents, and dedicated toilet and shower block.

And with our new family experience days on the water, the world is your oyster.

For Schools and Groups

Bradwell delivers outstanding outdoor education for schools and groups. Discover excellent waterside residential and day trip options for groups of up to 130.

For Families and Individuals

Enjoy exciting sailing and powerboat experiences, learn how to sail and gain your RYA qualifications On the Water with us. Discover our exhilarating School Holiday Activity Days and Birthday Party packages.

For Businesses

Take your team on a thrilling adventure On the Water at Bradwell, a world away from the office. Conference facilities also available.

At a glance

Location

Coastal / Rural

Travel times

London 1.5 hours – Norwich 2.5 hours
Nearest station – Southminster
Nearest airport – Stansted or Southend

Size and capacity

130 residential – 130 activity

Accommodation

Residential centre, Safari tents

Facilities

Dining room, classroom, games rooms and wheelchair accessible

Activities

Sailing and over 10 further activities, see full list below.

Accommodation

Residential centre

The main building's first floor accommodation is fully accessible by lift and also offers a specialist accessible bedroom with connecting carers room. We also have some en suite rooms suitable for staff.

We offer an excellent catering service for all our residential groups in the main building, and can also provide catering for day groups, meetings and conferences.

Pewet Tent Village

Our tent village - named after the nearby Pewet island - is located in the Bradwell centre grounds and is available from May-September; the perfect option for groups of 14-45 (excluding group leaders). Our large and comfortable bunkhouse-style frame tents all have hard-standing floors, bunk beds and lighting. Group leader tents benefit from additional lighting, single beds, storage and power points. During your stay you'll also have exclusive use of a large marquee which can be used as a break-out space for games and evening activities.

Camping

We are also able offer camping for large or small groups; either in clients’ own small tents, or in our tents. Toilet and shower facilities are provided within the main residential building and via a separate block on site. Catering can be provided form the main dining room or in a large marquee.

Facilities and catering

Large classroom, small classroom with tea and coffee making facilities, games room, lounge with TV & DVD, dining room as well as drying rooms for wet clothing.

We offer an excellent catering service for all our residential groups of up to 62 in the main building, and can also provide catering for a day groups, meetings and conferences.

What Bradwell offers for…

Schools and Groups

From day trips to residentials and field trips to sailing schools, we have outstanding value trips to suit every school – and every appetite for adventure.

Primary schools
Secondary schools
Colleges and FE
Youth groups
National Citizen Service (NCS)

RYA Courses

Take to the water and learn the ropes on our RYA sailing powerboat or shore based courses

RYA Sailing courses
RYA Youth sailing week
RYA Powerboat courses
RYA Shore based courses

Families and Kids

Follow your passion – with thrilling courses and activities for both individuals and families.

Family sailing and powerboating days
Kids summer sailing camp
School holiday activities
Birthday parties and celebrations

Businesses

Want your team to work better together? Our activities show them a new way to identify and amplify their strengths.

Conference facilities
Team building

Why Essex Outdoors?


Find out why 85% of visitors keep coming back – and why 90% happily recommend us.

Find out more

“Thank you for making our trip to Bradwell an amazing experience. The accommodation was superb, the food was amazing and the activities have left us with experiences that have made a lasting impact which we won’t be forgetting for a very long time. The students have returned with a sense of maturity and team camaraderie, which was the aim of our trip and this was facilitated and supported by your team”


Andrea White, Director of Inclusion, Redded Court School

Activities

Our tried and tested residential trips for young adults can include these amazing activities,
all delivered to ensure your group gains the most from their experience with us

*Illustrative price is for a 1 night catered stay with 3 meals, staying in tents with 4 x 90 minute activity sessions, based on groups of 10

**1 free leader place per 10 young people

Bradwell image gallery

Some photos to give a flavour of what it’s like at Essex Outdoors Bradwell

How to find us

Essex Outdoors Bradwell, Waterside Road, Bradwell Waterside, Southminster CM0 7QY

Tel: 01621 776256