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Bewl Water Outdoor Centre

Water and land-based outdoor centre for residentials, activity days, courses for groups, individuals and family fun.

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre is our fantastic centre in Kent for water-based and land activities. It is set alongside the largest inland water in the South East offering access to 800 acres of outstanding lake and countryside for outdoor learning.

At our Centre you will be able to book onto the wide selection of courses that we run here at Bewl Water Outdoor Centre. We run an extensive programme of courses for individuals which includes courses in dinghy sailing, windsurfing, powerboating, stand up paddle boarding (SUPing), kayaking, canoeing and climbing. Courses are run for all levels from complete beginner to instructor level.

We offer a wide range of safe, exciting and educational adventurous activity days and residential programmes for schools, youth groups and other organisations.

We have excellent equipment and a team of caring, friendly and highly qualified professionals.

Our Centre also provides accessible accommodation for up to 40 young people plus staff.

Courses

Schools

Youth & community groups

Families & individuals

Activities available

Our fantastic team are here to help you get the most from your visit and can build an experience to suit your wants and needs, whether that be a first time go at something new or building on your skills and knowledge on a particular topic. We have a large range of activities available on the water and also on dry land, and also offer private tuition for certain activities. 
For more information please visit our FAQ page or contact our friendly team.

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Visiting as a group?

We will work closely with each visiting group to ensure we:

  • fully understand the purpose of your visit
  • provide a programme tailored to your needs
  • adapt our delivery style and content to meet your outdoor learning objectives
  • provide resources to assist you in measuring the impact of the outdoor learning undertaken
  • are confident you can achieve your outcomes
  • use the natural landscape whenever possible
  • provide open and transparent two way feedback across our service
  • regularly evaluate our work to ensure we deliver the best quality and value
  • provide a supportive environment where you can challenge your perceptions of your own ability
  • take the opportunity for transferable and reflective learning throughout our delivery.

Bewl Water Outdoor Centre
Bewl Bridge Lane
Lamberhurst
Kent
TN3 8JH

Tel: 03301 651 050
Email: [email protected]

You will be busy for the entire day with only a very short break for lunch. You will probably get wet and muddy but you will also have an amazing day especially if you get completely involved, push your limits and try your hardest.

The clothes you are wearing – they need to be sufficient to keep you warm even if it pours with rain and the wind is blowing from the North Pole. Brrrr!
Footwear that is suitable for being out in the countryside.
A packed lunch
A change of clothing and footwear – if you are going on the water you will get wet and you will need a change of clothes. You also need footwear that you can wear in the water and that will stay on your feet (NOT wellies, crocs or flip flops).

A list to guide you:

  • lunch & snack for afterwards
  • water bottle
  • any medication you might need
  • 1-2 fleeces or sweatshirts
  • 1-2 pairs of trousers - not jeans
  • shorts – depending on weather
  • 1-2 t–shirts
  • sun cream (SPF 15 or higher)
  • swimwear and towel
  • hat (to keep the sun off if it is hot or to keep you warm if it is cold)
  • waterproofs (inc. trousers if possible)
  • spare trainers/soft sole shoes - barefoot is NOT an option. (No Wellingtons, Crocs or Flip Flops)
  • a plastic bag for soggy, wet kit!

Please bear in mind that the water in the reservoir is always a little chilly, and that the weather can be a little variable. So when packing your bag remember 'better to take too much than too little'.
Specialist equipment will be supplied (ie buoyancy aid, etc.).

Feedback and testimonials

My partner and I attended an axe throwing taster course run by Matt at Bewl Water Outdoor Centre. I have to say Matt had great person skills and was patient and pleasant and is a great benefit to your organisation. I would ask you to pass on my compliments on to him for the wonderful way he treated us.

Bryan
Axe-throwing course attendee

I just wanted to write and thank you and your instructors for providing such great courses during half term - in not entirely lovely weather!

My son just completed his stage 3 with Elliot and he loved the course! Despite the weather, Elliot did a great job in keeping enthusiasm up and my son really enjoyed it. Being plied with hot chocolate helped a lot too!

It was a very well run course, with a great instructor who conveyed his enthusiasm and love of sailing really well to the kids. They always came in smiling and my son certainly wanted to keep going back for more. Role on stage 4!

Victoria
Parent of child attending RYA Stage 3 sailing course

He's so sad he's not been able to finish the club and has had such a lovely time. Thank you so much to all the staff who've made him feel so welcome and who encouraged him out of the car on the first day. He's already said he's desperate to come back if you run a club again.

Emma
Parent of child attending the HAF holiday club