Barton Hall Adventure Centre, Devon

About Barton Hall

At the heart of the English Riviera with views to Torquay, blue flag beaches and Dartmoor close by, it’s easy to see why Barton Hall adventure centre is so popular with primary schools.

There’s a heated outdoor pool, a watersports lake for a raft-building adventure and many other inspiring activities that will encourage your pupils to grow in confidence as they help and support each other.

Take a look around Barton Hall, South Devon

Accommodation

Main House and Surrounding Chalets

Pupils - En suite rooms sleep 4-10 in the main house and 4-6 in chalets
Teachers - Single or twin en suite rooms

Facilities

Indoor activity zone
Lake
Outdoor heated swimming pool
Meeting rooms
Teachers’ lounge
Bar
Shop
Classrooms

Explore the facilities, accommodation and activities in our virtual tour (opens in new window):

Activities available

All activity sessions are led by our well trained, enthusiastic instructors and are specially designed to motivate, build confidence and encourage development in pupils.

The full list of activities available at Barton Hall is featured below. Each evening there'll be a lively entertainment programme to enjoy too.

See the evening entertainment available at Barton Hall.

Select an activity for a full description

Food

Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food
Our meals are freshly cooked, balanced and will give your pupils plenty of energy to keep them going throughout the day.

Hot and cold meals with vegetarian options
Homemade soup every day
Self-service salad bar
Fresh fruit with every meal
Allergies, intolerances and special diets catered for - see our Teacher Guide
Support for fussy eaters - see our Parent Guide

View our sample menu

Sample Day

Sample day for Primary Schools at Barton Hall
Schedule	Activities
07.00 - 09.00	Get up, get ready and fuel up for the day ahead
09.15 - 12.30	Morning activities - usually 2 sessions with a 15 minute break in-between
12.30 - 14.00	Dry off & clean up. Time for a fresh & tasty two-course hot lunch
14.15 - 17.30	Afternoon activities - 2 exciting sessions with a 15 minute break in-between
18.00 - 19.00	Time to eat again - a different menu each day
19.00 - 21.00	Talent shows, campfires, quizzes and more. The evening entertainment programme keeps you laughing until bedtime.
21.00 / 21.30	Bedtime. Catch up on some zzz's and prepare to do it all over again tomorrow!