Outdoor Education for All
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre is a not-for-profit activity, outdoor learning and residential centre in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. The Centre is owned and operated by Community First. Community First also manages Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre in partnership with The Blagrave Trust.
Oxenwood and Linkenholt Centres are the perfect setting for school, club or youth group residentials and day trips. We offer a bespoke package of curriculum enrichment, outdoor education and adventure activities, led by our friendly and experienced Outdoor Education Instructors.
Get in touch to find out more and start designing your day or residential programme:
Outdoor Education Offer
Whether you are a school, youth group or club, we can design a package that best suits your needs. This could be a residential stay with adventure activities, a school trip with a curriculum enrichment day or a team-building activity.
Oxenwood Centre
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre is located in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with excellent links to local geography, wildlife and landmarks including Kennet and Avon Canal, Fosbury Iron Age Hillfort and Wilton Windmill.
The Centre is fully equipped for day and residential groups with a catering kitchen, toilet and shower facilities (including disabled access), washing and drying facilities, a main hall, staff room and playing field. We also have a fully equipped classroom, with video and audio equipment.Â
Oxenwood has a 38 bed capacity in four dormitory rooms for residential visits. The Centre also has an additional six bed capacity for group leaders in two rooms. During your stay, your group will have exclusive evening access to the Centre and facilities.
Groups can select from fully catered, part catered and self-catered options. Nutritious, home-cooked food is prepared on the premises by our fantastic chef Les. For more information about the range of food on offer at Oxenwood including specialist diets and a sample menu, please visit Les’s Kitchen.
Linkenholt Centre
Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre is available for schools, clubs and groups who are looking to camp overnight. The Centre is open between March-September each year. Linkenholt is also available for day groups of up to 50 people.
Accreditation
We are committed to providing safe, accessible and high-quality outdoor learning and adventure activity instruction at Oxenwood and Linkenholt Centres. We are registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.
We are also registered with the following accrediting organisations:
Archery GB
British Canoeing
LEAPS
National Small-bore Rifle Association
Mountain Bike Instructors Award
Mountain Training Association
More information
For more information about Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre and Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre, please download our brochure for schools, youth clubs and community groups.Â
Our Instructors
We have a team of qualified and experienced Outdoor Education Instructors to provide expert support with activities during your visit.Â
Mo
Ed
Ross
Geoff
Feedback from Schools, Clubs and Groups:
News and Updates
Latest News
Alternative Provision at Oxenwood and Linkenholt – New Offer for Wiltshire Schools
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre and Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre are approved providers of Alternative Provision for schools in Wiltshire.
Freelance Instructors for 2025 Season
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre is looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated freelance instructors to deliver high quality outdoor sessions for the 2025 season as we expand our existing instructor team.
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