Ogwen Cottage is part of the Outdoor Learning Service. The centres of the OLS offer a surprising range of learning experiences which  provide stimulating, exciting and unusual opportunities to support both the education and personal development of young people and adults alike

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Based in Birmingham, the BOEC has over thirty years experience working with young people and adults. Using highly qualified and experience staff and  venues in and around the city, BOEC is ideally placed to support many educational and development needs for all types of groups.

Owned by Birmingham since 1964, Ogwen combines the best of tradition with modern developments and is ideally located to provide inspirational outdoor learning opportunities which are aimed at encouraging participants to achieve and aspire.

Stansfeld is situated on the outskirts of Oxford in 17 acres of private grounds near the Shotover Country Park. It offers residential experiences for all types of groups and provides for A level and GCSE students as well as Primary aged pupils. The centre welcomes enquiries from other groups.

Bell Heath centre runs courses for children to experience the outdoors, in a safe, fun and educational way. The centre is situated in 5 acres of woodland and meadows, with it’s own stream fed ponds. We are just off the M5 Junction 4.

Bockleton Study Centre provides outdoor and environmental activities for groups of all kinds. We welcome enquiries from Birmingham and non-Birmingham schools, youth and other organisations seeking an active residential or camping experience.