Hall Place Outdoor Education Centre is part of the BCA (formally Berkshire College of Agriculture) in Burchetts Green, Berkshire. The centre utilises the 400 acre estate nestling in the Thames Valley offering a variety of opportunities from curriculum learning in an out of classroom setting to holiday day camps and birthday parties, skills courses and qualifications. We have range of outdoor activities including high and low ropes, archery, canoeing and kayaking, hill walking and climbing with opportunities to venture further afield to ensure opportunities to fully embrace the outdoors and everything it has to offer.
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| Hall Place Manor House |
The history of Hall Place can be traced back as far as 1234, the original house was demolished in 1728 and the current house was completed in 1735 with the avenue of lime trees lining the entrance drive dating back to 1690. During World War 2, it was requisitioned by the Government and became the offices of Trinidad Lake Asphalt the forerunner of tarmac. In 1948, Berkshire County Council acquired the land and the Berkshire College of Agriculture was born. Although no longer an agricultural college, BCA still offers a multitude of land-based courses alongside a diverse range of vocational courses and A Levels. Offering a diverse range of courses, with outstanding OfSTED recognition the college continues to grow and develop itself in a changing world.
The creation of Hall Place Outdoor Education Centre is an example of vision and commitment to utilising the land for the benefit of education, experiential learning and the environment.
Facilities includng our mobile climbing wall, bouldering room and after school clubs demonstrate our commitment to the local community and opportunities for all.
