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Today were at Edge Hill University, talking about careers with the Field Studies Council

Weve been taking photos of signs of Spring using these macro lenses, finding details that we wouldnt have seen before.

You could try using your phone as it is, or getting lenses like these to try yourself.

Environmental Science Students at the University of Liverpool have come for their field course.

This group are using submersable microphones as a method to observe the ecosystem below the surface.

We just finished a fantastic week of Science Lab Camp.

We still have spaces on our Easter holidays courses for Science Lab Camp.

And between the 26th and 30th of October, we have spaces on:
- Science Lab Camp
- First Aid and Adventure Leadership

Search:
Find under "Experiences for young people" on our web page

Looking back at sunnier days🔆

Some fantastic pictures of our centre from back in springtime 2025.

We've got some absolutely beautiful outdoor spaces for our adventure and education groups to explore and spend time in.🌳⛰

Maybe we could be seeing you and your group sometime in the new year?

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A fresh lick of paint!🎨👨‍🎨

Here at Castle Head we've been creating new murals and displays throughout our centre! Scroll through to see what what's new!

Our displays show off our values, help students learn more about outdoor opportunities, and provide guidance for if they want to continue their environmental studies!

We've also added some more wildlife to our larger Castle Head Wildlife Wall!



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Great to have geographers from Les Quennevais here in the Lake District, definitely more hilly than Jersey!

A visit to cathedral quarry and a summit of the old man of coniston, all whilst braving some tough weather conditions!

Adventure activities at Castle Head!

Whether you’re planning an educational trip, adventure camp or a team-building session, Castle Head offers a wide selection of outdoor activities in the Lake District. Our qualified instructors lead safe, exciting experiences that challenge and inspire visitors of all abilities.

Some of our most popular activities include:

Raft building and canoeing on nearby lakes and rivers
Ghyll scrambling through stunning mountain streams
High and low ropes courses set in our beautiful woodland
Obstacle courses, bushcraft, and team challenges
Climbing Tower – A 7m mobile climbing wall with four auto-belay routes of varying difficulty, ideal for agility, and problem-solving.
Canoeing – Paddle along local waterways in rafted or individual canoes, promoting teamwork and outdoor exploration.
Hill and mountain hikes to explore the iconic peaks the nearby Lake District

All of our activities make the most of our unique surroundings, from the coastal inlets of Morecambe Bay to the glaciated hills and tranquil lakes of the Lake District.

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Castle Head is full of Wildlife 🐝🐦🐁

Take a scroll through our photos and videos and have a peek at what we've seen recently!

These animals are often part of our learning here, as pupils look at the local wildlife in our 'curious creatures' sessions.

We cheated slightly and also included a video of one of our Axolotls, Hiccup, being fed 🤫

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As promised, here is a really helpful guide, created by the RSPB on how to make your very own 'Dead Hedge'!🐦

We've done the very same here at Castle Head and it's a hit with the local wildlife!
It's also a great way to use up any tree or bush trimmings!🌿🌿

Why not give it a try at home in the garden, or as a project at school!