Venue Description

Essex Outdoors' centre at Bradwell is a coastal outdoor education centre, based on the River Blackwater Estuary, a lovely stretch of sheltered tidal water on the east coast of Essex. Delivering high-quality residential and day-based outdoor education programmes, Bradwell is recognised as a leading provider of sailing and yachting activities alongside climbing and archery. Bradwell also offers a purpose-built residential unit with accommodation for up to 60 young people in comfortable bunk rooms, with separate rooms for staff, plus a lounge, dining room and games room. A small self-contained residential cottage is also available for groups looking for a little more independence. Essex Outdoors delivers a full range of activities to excite and inspire and can accommodate and cater for every need.

Accessibility

Access to the centre for wheelchair users is via lift to first floor rooms ~ accessible bedroom, shower/toilet room, dining area and lounge. The disabled suite consists of single bed and disabled shower/toilet room. A separate room for up to two carers has a connecting door. The accessible toilet and shower are located on the first floor of the building via an external lift.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.essexoutdoors.com/facilities_for_the_disabled.php

Awards List

Quality Badge (Learning Outside the Classroom), Adventure Mark, AALA

Toilets

The accessible toilet and shower are located on the first floor of the building via a lift.

Staff

Our staff have received disability awareness training and have a wide range of experience of working with those with a disability.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The centre is on the coast on a public footpath.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls and toileting areas for assistance dogs can be arranged.