Stanley Head OEC

Stanley Head OEC

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Stanley Head is an Outdoor Education Centre based in the Staffordshire Moorlands on the edge of the stunning Peak District.

It is ideally located to provide a wide range of educational, challenging and adventurous activities. We’ve been the centre of choice for many schools and groups for almost 40 years, so have a wealth of experience to help make your visit a success.

Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 11/08/2026

A fabulous multi-activity day last week with Axe Throwing, High Ropes, Climbing, Abseiling and Archery - and what a great group of kids!

Still some summer activity places next week for 8-13 year olds:

Monday - Multi-activities
Tuesday - Going Underground
Thursday - Bushcraft and Survival Skills.

To book, follow the link in comments!

Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 07/08/2026

We reckon that after a day with Matt and Josh in the woods, these lot could probably survive months on a desert island (..... as long as there are blackberries, marshmallows and choccie biscuits 😂).

✅ Shelter Building
✅ Fire lighting (lots of different ways!)
✅ Foraging
✅ Jam making
✅ Bread baking
✅Tool making and stick whittling
✅ Smores of course!

If you think your child would love this, we still have a couple of places for our next Bushcraft day on Thursday 20th August - follow the link in comments to book on 👍

Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 07/08/2026

What could be more fun than exploring a very old abandoned lead mine in the Peak District!?!?

These youngsters had a fantastic time this week on Stanley Head's Going Underground day - we only have one more of these days left this summer on Tuesday 18th August, with a few spaces still available👍.

If you think your child (8-13 years) would love this experience, please follow the link in comments to book them on!

Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 31/07/2026

A great day spent at the Roaches yesterday with our Summer Activities day Rock Climbing, Weaseling and Bouldering!

Still a few spaces next week if you'd like to book your child in for some fun and adventure!

See comments for link to book...

Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 30/07/2026

We kicked off our summer activities on Monday with a cracking canal trip on the nearby Caldon Canal with some intrepid young explorers! Then back to Stanley Reservoir for some paddleboarding in the glorious sunshine ☀️.

Don't worry, you still have time to book your child for a day (or days) next week:

Monday - Bushcraft and survival skills
Tuesday - Watersports
Wednesday - Peak Rock (climbing and bouldering)
Thursday - Caving / Mine exploring
Friday - Multi-Activities.

All days open to 8-13 year olds, and all activities run by qualified, experienced and friendly instructors. Stanley Head OEC is a fully licensed, Gold Standard centre.

To book, follow the link in the comments. For all enquiries please call on 01782 503208 or email [email protected].

13/07/2026

Wondering how to keep your children entertained over the summer holidays? Look no further than Stanley Head's fun and exciting Summer Activity programme for 8-13 year olds!

Climbing, caving, kayaking, archery, abseiling, axe throwing, orienteering, rifle shooting, weaselling, crate stacking, high ropes, bushcraft - all on offer over a four week period!

9.30-4.00 every day, only £36 per child - all activities delivered by experienced and qualified instructors!

For more info, or to book, follow the link in the comments....



11/06/2026

Still places, so why not treat your children to a day, or a week, of activities, fun and fresh air!

Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 18/05/2026

We're thrilled to see the bookings coming in for this Summer's Activity Programme at Stanley Head OEC!

If you want to book your children on for anything from a single day to a week, or even more, please follow this link - https://shorturl.at/lHcCY.

Lots of activity day choices to choose from, for children from 8 to 13 years!




Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 08/05/2026

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER 2026 ACTIVITY DAYS AT STANLEY HEAD OEC!

See pictures for details of dates, prices and activities.

To book, click on the QR code in the picture or follow this link - https://shorturl.at/lHcCY

After a five-year absence, we can't wait to welcome everyone back again for an action packed summer of activities!



Photos from Stanley Head OEC's post 28/04/2026

It was great to get the water sports season back underway last week with the fabulous children!

You may notice we've added a bit of colour to the fleet as well, with a couple of lovely new canoes generously provided by a quiet benefactor ❤️.

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Location

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Tompkin Road, Stanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST99LY