Learning without limits

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Break free from the classroom for a fun outdoor adventure, enrichment day, end of year celebration, or school trip. Nuclear Essex has been awarded the Quality badge by the Council For Learning Outside The Classroom (LOTC).

Get out of the classroom and into the outdoors...

A trip to Nuclear Essex is a perfect for developing student’s focus, resilience, confidence, motivation, determination, teamwork, communication, friendship for all fitness abilities & from ages 6yrs+.

We’re proud to have achieved the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) Quality Badge, recognising our commitment to safe, high-quality educational experiences that inspire learning through adventure.

Our staff are neurodiversity awareness trained, ensuring every student feels supported, included, and empowered to take part at their own pace. With qualified instructors, detailed safety procedures, and excellent facilities, your students are in safe hands every step of the way.

Activities tailored to your school's needs

Full day, morning or afternoon or after school session availability. If you’d like to add to your day’s agenda with activities from all or some of our facilities. Many schools choose to make a full day of it, combining multiple activities — we can organise timings as required. With one point of contact from first enquiry to your visit on the day – our experienced team will do everything to make your event well organised & memorable.Teachers go free, and our experienced team is here to help tailor your visit to your group’s goals, size, and abilities.

Nuclear Wild Forest

Climb, crawl, splash, and laugh your way through an unforgettable outdoor adventure at Nuclear Wild Forest. This world-class obstacle course is all about teamwork, resilience, and confidence — encouraging students to get active, face challenges, and celebrate success together.

Perfect for groups of up to 300 students, sessions are led by qualified instructors and tailored to suit age, ability, and curriculum links. From rope climbs and mud pits to water crossings and group problem-solving, it’s the perfect blend of fun and learning in the great outdoors.

All safety equipment and buoyancy aids are provided where needed, ensuring a secure and fully supervised experience for everyone.

What's Included

Nuclear Adventures

Take learning to new heights at Nuclear Adventures. With three levels of High Ropes, exhilarating Zip Treks, and exciting Axe Throwing zones, students can test their balance, bravery, and teamwork skills in a safe, fully managed environment.

Designed for groups of up to 60 students, each session is delivered by qualified instructors who provide full safety briefings, equipment, and guidance throughout. It’s a brilliant choice for enrichment weeks, reward trips, or confidence-building activities that get everyone cheering each other on.

What's Included

Secret Nuclear Bunker

Step underground and into history at the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker — one of Britain’s most fascinating Cold War sites. Students explore original rooms, government offices, and living quarters while discovering how the bunker would have operated during a nuclear emergency.

Ideal for history, politics, and science groups, visits include self-guided tours with handsets, or even overnight stays inside the bunker for an unforgettable educational experience. Our knowledgeable staff bring the past to life in a way that sparks curiosity and critical thinking.

What's Included

DOWNLOADS AND CERTIFICATES

English ‘Poetry in Motion’ (KY1&2)

English ‘Poetry in Motion’ (KY3&4)

English ‘Wild Imagination’

Maths ‘Time to add up’ (KS1&2)

Science (KS1&2)

Neurodiversity Awareness and Strategies for Instructors Training

Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge

We took a 240 year 7 students

I couldn’t recommend Nuclear Wild Forest enough! We took a 240 year 7 students and all the students LOVED the experience! It was great to see all the students really getting stuck in and using great teamwork to complete all the activities! The organisation from the Wild Forest team is amazing, getting all students involved even if they are feeling slightly nervous. The students really enjoyed all the activities, especially the water ones! It was a great time had by all!

Molly (St Albans Girls’ School)

The Nuclear Bunker was eye-opening and really interesting- and so secret that we almost walked past it!

Both students and staff had the most brilliant day at Wild Forest. This is our 5th year of bringing our new Year 12 cohort as a team building and bonding away day and it absolutely delivers on all counts. The staff are fantastic and the opportunities available to the students to push themselves to their muddiest limits both personally and working alongside their peers is brilliant to see!
High Ropes pushed our students to their highest limits- literally! Focus and determination was needed to navigate through the different levels.

Southend High School for Girls

This was our 4th consecutive year

This was our 4th consecutive year of taking all our Year 7s to Wild Forest and yet again it did not disappoint. We took just over 230 students to the Wild Forest with the aim to spend time with their new tutors and to build on their early friendships they have made. Sam makes the organisation so easy for us as a school and this is one of the reasons that I keep bringing back our students. Her team of staff we have got to know over the years and student safety and enjoyment is their priority at all times. There has been improvements in the provision of indoor space to have lunch afterwards which has really helped if the weather is rainy. Recently we have had older students talk about their best times at Mayflower and this trip is always featured in their highlights, the photos of their faces speaks for themselves!

Mayflower High – Year 7

The experience we had was phenomenal!

As part of our end of year activities we took our year 9 students to the Nuclear Wild Forest and participated in the obstacle course and death slide. Sam and her team were ready for us as soon as we arrived and from start to finish they were everything we could have asked for – professional, safe, firm but fair and most importantly, fun. Our students were challenged physically, emotionally and mentally. The feedback from ALL of our students was resoundingly positive and we will definitely be going back again.

Claremont Senior School – May 2024

Our Brands

Step out of the routine and into the thrill of award-winning obstacle course action at Nuclear Races.

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Challenge yourself with Nuclear Fit, an outdoor fitness race that tests your strength, stamina, and determination.

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Get muddy with Mud Tribe, a 5k obstacle course run which is suitable for all abilities.

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Uncover Cold War secrets at the iconic Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker.

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Take adventure to new heights at Nuclear Adventures, featuring high ropes, zip lines and thrilling target sports.

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Get outdoors and challenge yourself at Nuclear Wild Forest with thrilling obstacle courses and axe and knife throwing.

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Benefits

What to expect

Activities available for Key Stage 1 – 2 and Key Stage 3 – 4.

Visits can be organised to fit into a school day, as twilight session and we are happy to offer exclusive hire.

Group minimum from 10 to 200 participants for Nuclear Adventures and up to 250 participants for Nuclear Wild Forest.

Activities

Tackle the obstacle course of Nuclear Wild Forest, including some of the award-winning obstacles from Nuclear Races.

Hit the heights and explore our vast tree-top ropes course.

Test your nerve on the Big Drop, zip-wire or climbing wall.

Learn to use the proper technique shown by our trained experts at Axe Throwing or Rifle Shooting.

Facilities

Venue facilities include large car park, outdoor showers at Nuclear Wild Forest, seating and picnic area.

The knowledge and guidance of our expert team to tailor your visits to your needs.

Learning Outside of the Classroom and SEND qualifications.

Everyone welcome

Our programs are designed for all abilities and open to anybody aged 6 and above.

We are committed to inclusivity, providing accessible programmes where possible.

Large Groups

We can accommodate from small groups of 10 to larger groups of 250+

Free large car parking area

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessments are available on request. Safety is at the heart of all our activities and comprehensive risk assessments are conducted for all activities. The controlled environment at Wild Forest ensures a secure yet adventurous experience for all participants and gives teachers the peace of mind during their visit.