Rock UK Frontier Centre

What makes us a great choice for education

At Rock UK we tailor our residential stays and day visits to meet the learning objectives of your school. Through inspiring outdoor adventures your students are guided by our expert instructors to develop growth mindsets, become more confident, better communicators, team players and innovators.

Your tailored programme will include a timetable of progressive activities and leave you free time for your own group-led activities.

Financial support is available. As a charity Rock UK believe that every child should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in confidence and that by doing this with their peers your school group will benefit as a whole. The Rock UK Bursary Fund is available and offers financial support to make sure that no child is left behind at home - because their family can’t afford the trip.

 “Without the bursary the children would not have been able to go on the residential trip which had such a positive impact on their learning, understanding and the development of essential skills.” Lucy, School Teacher – South Wales

Accreditation and Awards

• LOtC - Accredited
• AALA - all of our team are DBS checked.
• CR Net – members.

What is typically included on our school trips

• Above and beyond
• Abseiling
• Arial adventure
• Bushcraft
• Campfire
• Circus skills
• Climbing
• Fencing
• Inflatables
• Kayaking
• Mission impossible
• Mountain Biking
• Night hikes
• Open canoeing
• Orienteering
• Raft Building
• Search and rescue
• Team Development tasks
• The Maze
• Trading Trainers
• Walk the plank
• Large sports hall
• Self-supervised recreational facilities
• Large sports field

Group Sizes Catered For

From 6 – 239 people

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

No restrictions

Risk Assessment Details

https://rockuk.org/about-us/risk-assessments/

Pricing Information

1 Free leader place for every 10 full paying guests https://rockuk.org/offers/half-price/

Pricing will vary according to length of stay and activities booked.

Financial support is available. As a charity Rock UK believe that every child should have the opportunity to challenge themselves and grow in confidence and that by doing this with their peers your school group will benefit as a whole.

First Aid Information

There are first aiders on site.

Available Facilities

Large dining room for up to 150 people

Large sports hall for up to 300 people with indoor climbing wall

Meeting rooms

Large sports field

Rock shop

Fully catered

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Yes

Opening Hours & Information

Open seven days a week.

Testimonials

“I believe the teacher/ pupil relationships have grown and this is crucial for children to access the curriculum. Confidence in those children has already started to shine through within classroom setting. They feel more comfortable with their teacher to open up and share answers. We refer back to the activities and have an open mindset during all lessons, looking at how children felt about the challenge and how they pushed themselves.” Brookland School Teacher

“The abseiling really helped with my confidence. Also the raft-building because I am usually bossy and when I don't do something right I think I am a failure but this helped me realise that I can make mistakes and use teamwork when other people knew what to do” Lily, Pupil

“Can I just say how amazing the staff leading the activities were - honestly they really made the trip, they were absolutely fantastic. They were so encouraging, patient, enthusiastic, fun and genuinely interested in the children and we were so thankful for their hard work. What I really liked was how they offered a whole host of alternatives to the children to try to get them to access some of the tasks they were afraid of. All the members of staff I brought with me said the same thing and the children loved them. So a huge thank you"! Laura, Teacher

Other Information

Frontier Centre is owned by Rock UK, a Christian charity that since 1922 have had a passion to develop skills for life in young people. We welcome people of all faiths and none and provide a safe and friendly environment for young people to thrive and be themselves.

Location Information

Frontier Centre is set in Northamptonshire in the heart of England and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The centre has 122 acres of young-woodland, a river and lake for water sports and open grounds with stunning views across Stanwick Lakes nature reserve along the picturesque Nene Valley. Frontier Adventure Centre offers a range of over 25 instructed activities including: a brand new Aerial Adventure, kayaking, raft-building, open canoeing, abseiling, archery and fencing.

The residential centre is just 90 minutes’ drive from London and one hour from Birmingham, making it ideally situated for school trips.

Room Sizes and Facilities

Nine accommodation lodges split into three bands to suite all budgets

Premier

Whittaker Lodge – Four self contained wings with a total of 40 bedrooms. All bedrooms and leaders rooms are en-suite

Oak Lodge – 11 bedrooms, all en-suite

Willow Lodge – 4 bedrooms, all en-suite

Comfort

Rowan Lodge – Six en-suite bedrooms

Cherry Lodge – Four bedrooms with a bathroom and separate toilet

Budget

Pine cabins – Six log cabins with a bedroom and bathroom

Booking information

FRONTIER CENTRE
Addington Road
Irthlingborough
Northants
NN9 5UH
01933 654120
frontier@rockuk.org