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Educational & Outdoor School Trips in Essex

Outdoor Learning for School Students

Nuclear Essex provides exciting, instructor-led school day visits designed to build confidence, teamwork and resilience through outdoor learning. Activities are delivered in a safe, structured environment and tailored to suit different ages and abilities.

Students can enjoy the award winning obstacle course at Nuclear Wild Forest and Nuclear Adventures offers a high ropes and zip trek activities. Also on site take a visit to the Secret Nuclear Bunker for a unique educational experience.

Suitable for small and large school groups up to 300 students, Nuclear Essex offers flexible day-visit options, making it an ideal choice for teachers planning engaging and memorable school trips in Essex.

Venue Name: Nuclear Essex
Operating Period:
All Year Round

Venue:
Kelvedon Hatch
Essex
CM15 0LB
United Kingdom
Opening Times:
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00

Our Brands

Nuclear Races

Nuclear Races

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

Nuclear Fit

Boost fitness and fun together with exciting team challenges at Nuclear Fit.
Mud Tribe

Mud Tribe

Get muddy, creative, and active with the wild obstacle adventures of Mud Tribe.
Secret Nuclear Bunker

Secret Nuclear Bunker

Explore the hidden history and secrets of the UK’s most famous nuclear bunker.
Nuclear Adventures

Nuclear Adventures

Experience exciting outdoor adventures and challenges with Nuclear Adventures.
Nuclear Wild Forest

Nuclear Wild Forest

Discover fun, wild, and adventurous activities in the heart of nature at Nuclear Wild Forest.

Tailored Activity Days

Sessions are available as full-day, morning, afternoon or after-school visits, with the flexibility to combine activities across one or more facilities. Many schools choose to create a full-day experience by taking part in multiple activities, with timings arranged to suit their schedule. From initial enquiry through to the day of your visit, you’ll have a single point of contact, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Our experienced team will work closely with you to tailor the visit around your group’s objectives, size and abilities, delivering a well-organised and memorable experience.

Student group on High Ropes Challenge

Nuclear Wild Forest

Duration: 2 hours per group | Ages: 6+
 
Get ready to climb, crawl, splash and laugh during an action-packed outdoor adventure at Nuclear Wild Forest. This exciting obstacle course encourages teamwork, builds confidence, and helps students develop resilience while having an unforgetable experience.
 
Designed for groups of up to 300 students, every session is led by qualified instructors and tailored to match different ages, abilities, and curriculum goals. From rope challenges and muddy trails to water crossings and collaborative problem-solving, it’s a perfect mix of fun and learning in the fresh air.
 
All participants are fully equipped with necessary safety gear and buoyancy aids, ensuring a secure, supervised and unforgettable experience for every student.

Nuclear Adventures

Duration: 2 hours per group | Ages: 6+
 
Take learning and adventure to new heights at Nuclear Adventures. With three High Ropes levels, thrilling Zip Treks, and dynamic Axe Throwing zones, students can challenge their balance, courage, and teamwork in a fully supervised and safe environment.
 
Ideal for groups of up to 60 students, sessions are led by qualified instructors who provide safety briefings, all necessary equipment, and guidance throughout. Perfect for enrichment weeks, reward trips, or confidence-building activities that get every student involved and cheering.
 
What's Included:
Student on Rope Challenge

Secret Nuclear Bunker

Duration: 1-2 hours tour | Ages: 6+
 
Descend underground and uncover history at the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker, one of the UK’s most intriguing Cold War sites. Students can explore original government offices, living quarters, and operational rooms while learning how the bunker would have functioned in a nuclear emergency.
 
Perfect for history, politics, and science groups, visits can be self-guided with handsets or extended to include overnight stays for a truly memorable educational experience. Knowledgeable staff bring the site to life, encouraging curiosity, discussion, and critical thinking.

What’s Included:

  • Coach parking and meeting spaces
  • Flexible packages to fit your school timetable
  • Toilets
  • Handset-guided tour
Army vehicle on adventure

Day Itinerary*

Nuclear Essex

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

Transport

Nuclear Essex is located in Brentwood, Essex just 15 minutes from the A12, M25 and M11. We’re just 15 minutes drive from Brentwood station (on the mainline from Liverpool St or Elizabeth Line) or 15 minutes from Epping Underground station.

Cost

Please make an enquiry below to obtain a quote.

Testimonials

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

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 Alban's Girls School

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About This Provider (Nuclear Essex)
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Head Office: Nuclear Essex, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, CM15 0LB

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

Capacity and Group Sizes
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We can cater for groups up to 300 students.
Available Regions
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Locations in England
Essex

Available Facilities
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  • On-Site Parking
  • Toilets
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