Outdoor Activities in Teesdale & the North East
​The Wilderness Company
Delivering outdoor activity experiences to schools, groups and individuals across the North East from Pabdllebaording in Yorkshire to Climbing in Newcastle and our incredible glamping residential trips for schools in the Durham Dales.
We are a family run outdoor activity company based in the Durham Dales, near Barnard Castle, we work with a range of groups to create memorable and adventurous experiences. Our focus has always been quality over quantity and with that ethos we see our wonderful customers returning year after year. For schools in particular we offer something very special with our residential Wilderness Camps, it's what we are immensely proud of and it's no surprise that schools return year on year.

Residential Glamping Camp

Our residential Glamping camp is our pride and joy, allowing us to provide children from across the region with outstanding outdoor experiences year on year. Located in the heart of the Durham Dales our camp can sleep up to 45 children and provides beautiful woodland accommodation with immediate access to a whole range of outdoor activities.
Don't just take our word for it, see the lovely thing people say about what we offer,
"Our workshop today was fabulous, the children were buzzing and engaged so much with the learning. Already rebooked for next year, can't wait!"
​St Marys RC Primary
"We had the most amazing day out with the team from Wilderness, they pitched the adventure just right and looked after our needs perfectly, highly recommended"
Joe, Sunderland
"We've had years or great residential trips with Wilderness, they offer something truly unique, the kids and staff are always buzzing about our time away with them."
Leconfield Primary School

Schools

From our unique residential provision through to our bespoke curriculum days. If you're a school click below.
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Groups

Whether a Hen group or a Manager looking for a team building event click there link below.
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Families

We offer a range of options for couples or family groups, from adventure camps in the holidays to coaching at our local climbing wall.

Events

We have a series of events running throughout the year for individuals, groups or families to book on.
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SOME OF OUR outdoor ACTIVITies available  in the North East

Archery

​Archery is fun for everyone, and is a great activity to sit alongside something more adventurous if looking for a full day or activities.
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Location : Teesdale or anywhere (School grounds).

Bell Boat

Bellboating offers a relaxing team challenge, working together to paddle across, or down lakes or rivers. Great for school groups!
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Location : Teesdale, Ullswater, Tees at Stockton, Ure at Boroughbridge

Mega Sup

​Mega Sup is an activity that has been hugely popular! Its super fun and is a great laugh for hen and stag groups as well as the schools we work with.
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Location : Teesdale, Ullswater, Tees at Stockton, Ure at Boroughbridge

Canyoning

​Canyoning has always been our most popular activity with all of our customers, it’s maximum adventure while been fun for all.
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Location : Teesdale & Yorkshire Dale
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Kayaking

​Kayaking remains a popular activity, whether looking for a relaxing river journey or a super fun activity for a hen group.
 
Location : Teesdale, Ullswater, Tees at Stockton, Ure at Boroughbridge

Bushcraft

​Bushcraft has always been a core activity, its about been at one with nature and learning to live in it, fire, Shelter, food & Water.
 
Location : Teesdale or any green space (School Grounds)

Abseiling

​Abseiling is an activity all about challenge and conquering those fears, its incredibly rewarding and a great group activity.
 
Location : Teesdale, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales

Rafting

​Raft Building is the go to team activity, it focuses on working together to firstly build the raft then paddle it to your objective.
 
Location : Teesdale, Ullswater, Tees at Stockton, Ure at Boroughbridge

climbing

​Rock climbing is a classic outdoor activity, both indoor and outdoor its physical and demanding but incredibly rewarding.
 
Location : Teesdale, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales
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