Action-packed activities at Outdoor Education Centres

Worcestershire County Council's Outdoor Education Centres at Upton Warren near Bromsgrove, and Malvern Hills are running a packed programme of activities to keep families entertained this spring.

From bushcraft and survival skills, archery and climbing, to canoeing and kayaking - families can take part in a range of activities from as little as £7.50 per session.

The spring months are a great time to introduce people to new experiences and the Outdoor Education Centres' facilities offer the perfect answer for families looking for adventure on their doorstep.

Head of Centres, Phil Ascough, said: "Keeping young people entertained can sometimes be challenging. We are opening our centres to local families to give them the opportunity to try something new together. Parents can leave their children with our experienced staff for a couple of hours, or they can stay and watch, or even better – have a go themselves!"

Upton Warren is holding activities over the last weekends in February and March and Malvern Hills is opening its doors for families on the first Sunday of the month - 4^th March and 1^st April. All sessions are dependent on numbers so advance booking is essential.

Please call the centres directly for more details and booking information. Upton Warren OEC can be contacted on 01527 861426, Malvern Hills OEC 01684 574546.

Worcestershire County Council's three outdoor education centres: Upton Warren, Malvern Hills and Llanrug in North Wales, offer a huge range of activities for school and youth groups, individuals, families and organisations looking for team-building opportunities.

Malvern Hills and Llanrug are also able to offer bunk house style accommodation to walking groups and other adventurous organisations – a great alternative to camping!

Find out more by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/outdoors