The Bushcraft Company Penshurst Place Kent

What makes us a great choice for education

Our Adventures are available for students aged 7 to 14, at a number of woodland sites across the UK.

With The Bushcraft Company, students become immersed in the natural world and leave with a real appreciation for and understanding of it. Whether they are cooking river salmon over an open fire, building shelters to sleep in, or learning how to navigate through dense woodland, our outdoor adventures are as real as you can get.

Accreditation and Awards

As an organisation that works with young people, we are inspected by, and are members of a number of governing bodies, including:

British Activity Provider Association (BAPA).

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC).

Adventuremark.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL).

What is typically included on our school trips

• Bushcraft
• Fire Lighting
• Shelter Building
• Scenario SOS
• Salmon Pannassing
• Camouflage & Concealment
• Tomahawk Throwing
• Games
• Trap Making
• Cooking
• Cutting Tools
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Archery
• Crafts
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Geography
• Geology
• Orienteering
• Outdoor Education
• PE
• Personal Development Mentoring
• Safety Awareness
• Social Skills

Group Sizes Catered For

We can cater for a minimum group size of 30 and a maximum group size of 540.

(Normal sized groups range from 30 to 270.)

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

We have no restrictions on our camps for photography, filming, and audio. However, this will be purely for teaching staff.

Risk Assessment Details

As a company, we complete extensive Risk Assessments and detailed Health & Safety policies, which are regularly monitored and reviewed. Please get in touch to request a copy.

All programmes comply with Local Authority Safety Guidelines and all activity equipment is regularly inspected and used for its intended purpose.

Food is procured from reputable sources and stored safely. Food hygiene is controlled by trained staff, and our kitchens are also inspected by the food hygiene agency.

Comprehensive First Aid Kits and Emergency Medical Kits are nearby on all courses and any incidents are managed through a detailed incident, emergency, and communication plan.

Pricing Information

Prices depend on dates and student numbers, but average prices are:

• 2 day residential £115+VAT per student
• 3 day residential £175+VAT per student
• 5 day residential £340+VAT per student

*Indicative prices given based on a minimum number of 30 students

First Aid Information

On each camp, there will be at least one qualified First Aider and many of our staff are trained to FPOS level.

In case of an emergency, the Estate Manager will assist transportation to the nearest A&E department.

Throughout the season, we have a dedicated 24-hour line to handle any incidents and relevant emergencies.

If you’re a parent, emergency contact details can be requested from your school.

Available Facilities

Our camping toilets are the most hygienic and environmentally friendly toilet facilities to be used in a remote environment. Students will be given instructions on how to use the toilet at the start of the camp.

There will be plenty of water and sanitizer gel accessible so that students can clean their hands at any time.

A female member of staff will brief all girls on sanitation and be on hand to deal with any issues.

All necessary facilities will be available, including showers in an emergency.

On our five-day camps, there will be hot showers available to all students.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

We do our best to cater for all disabilities. However, it is best to discuss any requirements with us before booking.

Opening Hours & Information

Our offices are open Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.

Testimonials

Please follow the link to see our testimonials:

https://thebushcraftcompany.com/blog-posts/

Location Information

Penshurst,

Tonbridge,

TN11 8D

Room Sizes and Facilities

On a Bushcraft Camp, the students will sleep in single sex tent groups, in our large safari-style bell tents.

Two members of our staff will always be on duty throughout the night and will be located at a central point on the camp with a lantern for visibility. They will also help with the bedtime and morning routine.

All our bell tents are custom made, with a canvas inner and a waterproof cover, so students will stay warm and dry. Spare blankets will be available if the weather turns cold.

School teachers will sleep in allocated Teacher Tents, within viewing distance of the students.

Booking information

We’d love to talk to you about booking one of our adventures.

Please contact us on trips@thebushcraftcompany.com to discuss your plans and our team will be able to draw up a programme to suit your students.