DofE Gold Residential Programmes

REAL EXPERIENCES REAL ENVIRONMENTS

Five Days of Fun and Adventure. Experience the best of the Jurassic Coast or New Forest
Perfect for a DofE Gold Residential
  • The best way to explore our waterways.
    Big Canoeing The best way to explore our waterways.
  • Explore the shoreline with this coastal adventure
    Coasteering Explore the shoreline with this coastal adventure
  • Climb and abseil on the dramatic limestone seacliffs
    Climbing and Abseiling Climb and abseil on the dramatic limestone seacliffs
  • Explore the New Forest and Purbeck by mountain bike.
    Mountain Biking Explore the New Forest and Purbeck by mountain bike.
  • Explore the waterways, on our sit on top kayaks
    Kayaking Explore the waterways, on our sit on top kayaks
  • The Jurassic Coast makes a stunning backdrop
    Climbing and Abseiling The Jurassic Coast makes a stunning backdrop
  • Learn fire lighting, cooking and shelter building skills
    Fire Lighting and Bushcraft Learn fire lighting, cooking and shelter building skills
  • Team and personal challenges on our high ropes courses
    High Ropes Team and personal challenges on our high ropes courses

Three Unique Programmes at Stunning Venues

Brenscombe Outdoor Centre


Outdoor Activities Include: Canoeing in Poole Harbour, High Ropes and Mountain Biking. See the Brenscombe website to find out more or call 01929 481222.

Places available 
Easter and Summer Holidays 2025

Portland Outdoor Centre


Outdoor Activities Include: Coasteering, Sea Cliff climbing and Mega Sup challenges. See the Portland website to find out more or call 01303 822255


Places available 
May and Summer Holidays 2025

New Forest Outdoor Centre


Outdoor Activities Include: Bushcraft skills, Target sports and mountain biking. See the New Forest website to find out more or call 02380 284401


Places available Summer Holidays 2025


Three DofE Gold Residential Outdoor Activity Programmes  
One Quality Approach

  • Skilled and Experienced Instructors
  • Wide range of quality Outdoor Activity Experiences


  • Indoor accommodation in shared rooms
  • Self catering as a group as part of the programme

A programme you will never forget!

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"I thought it was a great week, loved trying out new activities and feeling like an 11 year old again. Great facilities and friendly staff"

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"All events were fun and exciting, no days were wasted"

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" Staff were fun, enthusiastic and knowledgeable at all times"

Activate Outdoors Ltd.  Leading in Outdoor Education since 1992