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Facility Improvements

Facility Improvements

| 20th April 2016 | 0 comments
We are always striving to improve and have been busy working on the facilities we offer to make staying here more comfortable and enjoyable. Whilst it’s great to have a number of large buildings and an extensive site it certainly takes some maintaining and can be complicated to improve – especially within the confines of a conservation area
Improvements
Facilities

Learning Outside the Classroom Conference

| 19th April 2016 | 0 comments
We are all set for our market place stand and to deliver a bouldering workshop for the Derbyshire County Council Learning Outside the Classroom conference tomorrow. If you are attending be sure to say hi!
Conference
Events
Teepee Village

Teepee Village

| 13th April 2016 | 0 comments
We have been putting the Teepee Village back together after the winter season!  We are even trialling some new ground matting for more comfort…come and try them yourselves!
Teepee
Facilities

Geographical Association Conference 2016

| 5th April 2016 | 0 comments
We are very much looking forward to having a stand at the Geographical Association conference on Friday and Saturday. If you are going come and have a chat to see what our beautiful Peak District location and years of experience in outdoor and environmental education can offer your group!  Plus we have an exclusive competition…
Conference
Events

InsideOut Bouldering Courses

| 22nd March 2016 | 0 comments
We are running InsideOut bouldering courses with the Climbing Works and the BMC throughout the year. The first course for anyone new to outdoor bouldering is the InsideOut Introduction which takes place at Burbage South, just 20 minutes drive from The Climbing Works. Participants will get to ‘grips’ with Peak Gritstone, learn safety and environmental
bouldering
Activities, Courses, Events
Sheffield Schools Bouldering Competition

Sheffield Schools Bouldering Competition

| 18th March 2016 | 0 comments
We have had a fantastic day at the Mini Works working with the Climbing Works and Links School Sport Partnership on the finals of the primary and secondary bouldering competitions for Sheffield schools.  The aim of the annual competition is to provide a day for Sheffield school children to experience a new activity in a fun and friendly environment
bouldering, primary, secondary
Activities, Events, Outdoor Education

PE, Swimming & Outdoor Learning – Annual Report 2015

| 11th March 2016 | 0 comments
We are part of the newly formed PE, Swimming & Outdoor Learning (PESOL) team within the Inclusion and Learning Services of Sheffield City Council.  We have released our annual report for 2015 that you can download below.  PESOL Annual Report 2015 (PDF, 3mb)
Report
Outdoor Education
Mountain Training Climbing Awards Review

Mountain Training Climbing Awards Review

| 10th March 2016 | 0 comments
Mountain Training are inviting you to give your opinion on their current administered climbing coaching awards in the hope that it will: Gain feedback on the content and scope of the awards. Identify the pathway of development for climbing instructors. Gain greater understanding on the use of the awards. Identify the challenges faced by climbing instructors in Mountain
Climbing, Courses and Training
Activities, Courses
Bespoke CPD for School Staff

Bespoke CPD for School Staff

| 8th March 2016 | 0 comments
We ran a few very successful OEAP Outdoor Learning Cards courses this March for Sheffield School staff. Look at how enthusiastic they look- ready for the orienteering and den building section of our 3rd course. Get in touch if you are interested in getting these fantastic resources in to your school to encourage learning outside the classroom
Courses, CPD, Learning Outside
Activities, Courses, Outdoor Education

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Casual Outdoor Education Instructor recruitment Oct 24

27th September 2024
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Job title: Outdoor Education Instructor Job type: Casual Salary: £30,825 pro rata Location: Great Longstone, near Bakewell, Derbyshire Closing date: 13 October 2024 Job details: Thornbridge Outdoors is Sheffield City Council’s outdoor learning centre located near Bakewell in the Peak District.  Our mission is ‘to widen the horizons of young people through real outdoor adventures

Outdoor Activity Instructor recruitment Oct 24

27th September 2024
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We’re excited to be recruiting a full time, permanent Outdoor Activity Instructor to join us providing outdoor adventures in the wonderful Peak District. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, empathetic and adaptable outdoor instructor to share their love of the outdoors with our clients on a permanent, full time basis. Job title: Outdoor

Discounted Hill & Moorland Leader and Lowland Leader Course Opportunities – March 23

20th December 2022
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We are an approved provider for Mountain Training’s nationally recognised Lowland Leader and Hill & Moorland Leader qualifications. To encourage new leaders to share their love of the outdoors with others, we are offering half price places on our March 23 courses: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th March – Lowland Leader training – £70 (down
A video of who we are and what we offer

A video of who we are and what we offer

19th November 2021
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We’ve put together a short video highlighting the main role of Thornbridge Outdoors – Widening the horizons of young people through read outdoor adventures in the Peak District. Please take a look and share it with your friends.

Back on track!

30th August 2021
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It’s exciting to have a refreshed staff team working with our first autumn school groups this week and feels like the right time for an update: Much needed school residentials Despite the sterling efforts of parents and school staff there’s no doubt that many children have missed opportunities during the pandemic.  We feel now, more

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Thornbridge Outdoors
Longstone Lane
Great Longstone
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1NY


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Email: thornbridgeoutdoors@sheffield.gov.uk


Phone: 01629 640491