Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, the South West’s premiere Outdoor Education & Training facil

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre is a renowned non-residential outdoor adventure and education centre based on Exeter's historic Shipping Canal and River Exe. Utilising the natural surroundings of the centre for outdoor adventure and related education activities. The Centre has one of its sailing, windsurfing and power-boat venues based at Starcross Yacht Club on the Exe Estuary. Being an area of outstanding natural beauty, the estuary is famous for its Special Protection and SSSI status. The Exe Estuary is also a site of international importance for wading birds, wildfowl and other wildlife. Dartmoor, just a 30 minute drive away provides the ideal arena for land and water-based activities. Rock-climbing, caving and white-water kayaking and canoeing are just a few activities the centre offers within the National Park. The South Devon Coastline provides fantastic rock-climbing, abseiling, sea kayaking & coasteering opportunities and don't forget the South West Coast Path! It's about location, location, location, and this along with such a respected outdoor centre delivering such a professional service, why look elsewhere!

SUP snake coming through!
01/09/2026

SUP snake coming through!

A day we really look forward to. Truly a wonderful group of people.Looking forward to the next one.
13/08/2026

A day we really look forward to.
Truly a wonderful group of people.
Looking forward to the next one.

We have spaces available for 5-8 years olds for the following 5 weeks on our morning sessions. Look online! Link in Bio....
21/07/2026

We have spaces available for 5-8 years olds for the following 5 weeks on our morning sessions. Look online! Link in Bio.











We have two new week-long programmes available to book over the summer! Book online NOW. Link in Bio.
20/07/2026

We have two new week-long programmes available to book over the summer! Book online NOW. Link in Bio.











We're continuing for a 7th week! and these spots are available to purchase day-by-day. Link in Bio.
23/06/2026

We're continuing for a 7th week! and these spots are available to purchase day-by-day. Link in Bio.











Chris recently had a lovely day out at Buckingham palace, celebrating our wonderful The Duke of Edinburgh's Award studen...
17/06/2026

Chris recently had a lovely day out at Buckingham palace, celebrating our wonderful The Duke of Edinburgh's Award students from Exeter College who attended their Gold celebration and also marked 70 years of the DofE awards.

Well done to you all

We have more spaces available on our 8-14 year old week-long provision for all weeks! Book online using the link in our ...
17/06/2026

We have more spaces available on our 8-14 year old week-long provision for all weeks! Book online using the link in our bio.











Little Adventurer Summer 2026 half-day sessions for 5-8 year olds launches Thursday 11th June at 9am!
10/06/2026

Little Adventurer Summer 2026 half-day sessions for 5-8 year olds launches Thursday 11th June at 9am!











Address

Haven Road
Exeter
EX28DP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 9am - 10:30pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30pm

Telephone

01392 400150

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