Why choose us?

With over 30 years of experience providing safe, enjoyable activities for young people, Carlton Lodge is the ideal choice.

Situated just 10 minutes from the  A1 and less than ½ mile from the nearest Train station, Carlton Lodge is easy to get to from anywhere in the country.

Our standard or bespoke packages offer the maximum flexibility to meet your aims and more importantly your budget.

Carlton Lodge boasts a lake for water sports and its climbing wall. These two assets complement our other activities on our 12-acre site, meaning we can cater for any need from the adrenaline-fuelled 100m Zip Wire to the more relaxing Archery.

Our activities are run in a way that can be linked to the National Curriculum and meet its requirements.

With 3 separate, self-contained residential buildings you can be sure of individual attention in your own space. 

Carlton Lodge is licensed and inspected by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Service (AALS) and was one of the first outdoor centres in the country to gain the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (LOTC), in conjunction with approved supplier statutes from NYCs Educational Visits Advisor give you confidence that everything is in place to cover all your Health and Safety requirements.

Our staff also hold the relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification or complete our intensive in-house training for the relevant activities. We also ensure all our activity staff undertake basic youth work training to make sure the young people get the maximum out of their visit.

The facilities in conjunction with our high-quality activity staff make Carlton Lodge a fantastic venue to bring young people to what will be the experience of a lifetime.

Accommodation

We are now offering camping space for up to 36 people - a truly 'in tents' experience! 

You can bring your own tents or we can arrange to supply them for you. Camping groups will be allocated their own washing and dining facilities. 

Camping is a great value way to enjoy a residential activity programme, and itself offers additional opportunities for learning and personal development.

The sports complex can be booked on a fully- or self-catered basis and can accommodate a total of 36 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 12 beds.  

It has a combined dining and lounge area and is equipped with a stairlift for those with limited mobility.

The Lakehouse is our newest addition to the Centre completed in 2023, it has lovely views out over the Lake. 

 

Lakehouse building plan.

The Stables can be booked on a fully catered basis and can accommodate a total of 36 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 8 beds. 

The Stables feature a dining area and separate communal lounge, as well as 3 downstairs, wheelchair-accessible dormitories with adjacent accessible showers and toilets. 

FAQs

Sorry no - because of the training requirements and risk assessments we have to put in place we can't let you do your own adventorous activties. We do allow ball games, wide games and problem solving on the field during your down time but you will need to bring your own equipment. 

Carlton Lodge provides all bedding even for the self catered.The exception is those that are camping in their own tents.

Yes, risk assessments cover all aspects of our operations and a risk management summary is available for group leaders.

Yes we do. The Stables accommodation is fully accessible and all activities can be adapted to any need.

Yes. With prior warning the majority of special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Yes smoking is not allowed on site or in any Centre vehicles. 

Yes. We conform to UK national governing bodies codes of practice where applicable and the centre is licensed by AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority).

There are four activities per day. Start time 9.30am until 4.30pm with an hour for lunch. Each activity lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. We also offer inclusive packages which include evening activities between the hours of 7.00pm and 8.30pm.

Anyone. Our specailty is working with organised groups of young people. We recommend that minimum numbers should be eight but if you have less, please get in touch and we will do our best to help.