Facilities & Activities
Enjoy the unique experience and atmosphere at Hilltop. Hilltop is a small, high quality outdoor centre set in the countryside of North Norfolk. We cater for up to 140 children a week. We are ideal for those first trips away from home.
The centre is modern, centrally heated and fully equipped. Staff bedrooms are interspersed with children's bedrooms that accommodate 2-8 children.
We offer tailor made day and residential courses.
Learning through Enjoyment, Activity, Achievement, Reflection and Discover
A balanced programme can be selected from the many activities available to suit your school’s needs and the demands of the National Curriculum.
A teachers pack for preparation and follow up work is available.
Challenge by Choice
Important words at Hilltop
Studies
- Woodland
- Freshwater/ponds
- Rivers
- Coastal Erosion
- Flooding / protection
- Longshore Drift
- Sheringham Town
- Seashore Life
Adventure
- All Terrain Bikes
- Archery
- Assault Courses
- Low Ropes Courses
- High Ropes Courses
- Aerial Runway
- Sling Shot
- Power fan
- Super 3G Swing
- Orienteering
- Hikes and Journeys
- Climbing
- Bouldering
- Abseiling
- Team Work Tasks
- Tree Top Trail
- Bridge Complex
- Crate Stacking
- Cowtails Course
- The Big Zipper
- Trust Exercises
Coastal Walk- Woodland Hike
- Ball Games
Visits
- Blakeney Point
- Steam Railway
- Shire horse Centre
- Local Churches
- Local Museums
- Splash Tropical Pool
- Felbrigg Hall
- The Norfolk Broads
- Pensthorpe Nature Reserve
- Dinosaur Adventure Park
Swimming sessions are available in our heated pool (open from May to September).
Full Evening Activities Programme including:
Dark Walks, Games Night, Mad Hatters, Owls and Mice, Circus Skills, Enchanted Forest and Coastal Walk.
Facilities
- Accommodation – up to 75 pupils at the Outdoor Centre and up to 70 pupils at the Development Centre
- Twin rooms for staff (most ensuite)
- Modern buildings – set in 31 acres of woodland
- Childrens bedrooms - carpeted and many ensuite
- Full equipped study rooms & games rooms
- Japanese Zen Garden
- Quiet room, TV lounge, easy chairs and tuck shop
- Family style dining room
Staff and Safety
- Permanent staff with relevant national qualifications
- Internal training and on going appraisal systems
- Staff selected for care and commitment to educational goals
Hilltop takes safety very seriously. We have extensive risk assessments, comprehensive systems for procedures, maintenance, training and operating plans.
Clients are welcome to inspect these systems.
Risk assessments are available for schools to download or view on this website.
“Activity”
Hilltop is purpose built to ensure high levels of participation and activity. Field studies are designed to be active rather than “look and see”.
Small groups:
- 1:8 on activities
- 1:15 on studies
Most activities are within our grounds – little time is spent travelling or waiting turns! Instructor led sessions are held morning, afternoon and evenings.