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The National Trust outdoor activity and learning Centre on the Norfolk Coast

More about this place

Children kayaking at Brancaster Activity Centre, Norfolk

Support the Brancaster Bursary Appeal 

In memory of Caroline Gundle, the Brancaster Bursary Fund helps provide financial support to enable more children to experience the great outdoors at Brancaster Activity Centre in Norfolk.

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Learning

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Residential Visits 

Bring your school to Brancaster Activity Centre for a memorable and exciting stay. Choose from our extensive list of fun and educational activities and design your visit to suit your school's requirements delivered by our friendly and experienced staff. **Special offer** 20% off school residential visits in October, November 2017 and February to April 2018. Call 01328 738088 for more information.

a group of children standing together in muddy waterproofs with muddy faces

Day Visits 

Want to just visit for the day? We offer day visits too! Choose from many of our popular outdoor activities and experience a memorable visit tailor-made to your school's requirements and student's needs.

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Places to stay

cosy snug room with sofas and a woodburner

Self-Catering Group Stays 

Looking for somewhere to stay? Our Grade II listed flint cottage offers self-catering accommodation for 22 to 48, in 9 newly furbished dormitory bedrooms, of different sizes and with ensuite facilities.

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History

Old painting of Dial House when it was the victory pub with sailing ship in the background

The history of Brancaster Activity Centre 

’Built in the seventeenth century, Dial House has had a varied history before becoming Brancaster Activity Centre in 1998. Following the flooding in December 2013, the centre was refurbished and then re-opened in June 2015.

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Get involved

children being helped to build a raft made of blue barrels and rope
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Volunteering at Brancaster Activity Centre

We offer 2 full-time volunteer roles - these lucky people will be an integral part of what we do at Brancaster Activity Centre – working with our school groups, delivering our '50 Things' activities to the families who visit, supporting our centre with practical help and much, much more. If you are interested in this unique and exciting opportunity, please contact us. Part-time and occasional volunteers are also welcomed onto our team.

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Our work

Eight people posing for a photo with litter pickers with blue skies behind

Meet the team at Brancaster Activity Centre 

We pride ourselves on experienced and qualified instructors who will help you achieve your learning outcomes and get the most out of your stay. Here you can learn more about the team at Brancaster Activity Centre.

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Join or give

Children kayaking at Brancaster Activity Centre, Norfolk

Support the Brancaster Bursary Appeal 

In memory of Caroline Gundle, the Brancaster Bursary Fund helps provide financial support to enable more children to experience the great outdoors at Brancaster Activity Centre in Norfolk.

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