Bawdsey Manor Adventure Centre nr Ipswich

About Bawdsey Manor

Our stunning new centre is located on the Deben Estuary and has panoramic views across the Suffolk Heritage Coast.The centre has over 140 acres of beautiful grounds, packed with a huge range of adventure activities to inspire and motivate your students.

Comfortable accommodation is provided for students and teachers and there is plenty of classroom space available for study sessions. Students enjoy a range of on-site facilities including an indoor sports hall/gym, games room and the amazing beach and coastline.

See Bawdsey Manor from the air in this recent video here

Take a look around Bawdsey Manor, Suffolk

Accommodation

Manor House

Dormitory-style rooms.

Students - Rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-10
(showers and toilets located close by)
Teachers - En suite twin rooms

Accommodation Blocks

Dormitory-style rooms.

Students - En suite rooms with bunk beds sleep 4-8
Teachers - En suite twin and single rooms

Tent Village

Chalet-style tents you can stand up in and with proper beds!

Students - 4-5 per tent
Teachers - 1 or 2 per tent

Showers and toilets are located close by with separate facilities for teachers.

Facilities are available nearby for teachers to charge mobile phones etc.

Facilities

Playing fields
Meeting rooms / classrooms
Sports hall
Shop
Teachers’ lounges
Beaches

Activities available

All activity sessions are led by our well trained, enthusiastic instructors who know exactly how to make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents.

Every evening there's a lively entertainment programme to enjoy, so everyone is kept busy right up until bedtime!

See the evening entertainment available at Bawdsey Manor.

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 Secondary Schools at Bawdsey Manor
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!