Family activities at Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC)

Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC) is situated on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It benefits from easy access to a variety of high-quality watersports and climbing venues. Within 8 miles you'll find:

• sheltered harbours and bays
• the fleet tidal lagoon
• tidal races
• Portland crags
• sea caves

Our experienced coaches and tutors are on hand to provide a safe, enjoyable and exhilarating experience, be it your first time at the sport or desire to enhance a specific skill.  

We offer a range of taster sessions, guided paddles, and courses to meet your desired outcomes, including bespoke tuition for individuals or small groups. 

To book, email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 

Kayak taster session

Event details

The Kayak taster session is:

• Saturday afternoons
• 1:30pm to 4:30pm
• 6 September and 20 September
• £30 per person, per session
• suitable for ages 8 and over

Try our sit on top kayaks in the calm waters of Portland Harbour or Weymouth Bay with an experienced and friendly instructor to help guide you.

These sessions are aimed as your first-time introduction to the sport. A gentle, short, and enjoyable experience where you can explore options to take the sport further.

We welcome both adults and families, including children aged 8 and over. All under 16 year olds must be joined by an accompanying by a fully participating adult. This is not a child focused session, but we can offer a party session that might be better suited.

To book, email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 

Climbing taster session

Event details

The climbing taster session is:

• Saturday mornings
• 9:30am to 1:30pm
• 26 July, 2 August and 23 August
• £55 per person, per session
• suitable for ages 12 and over

Test your head for heights on the rock faces of Portland. You'll be shown the ropes and encouraged to embrace the challenge of finding your hand and foot holds as you make your way to the top of the climb before being lowered down. Go as high as you feel comfortable, with a variety of climbing routes for varying ability. 

These sessions are aimed as your first-time introduction to the sport. A gentle, short, and enjoyable experience where you can explore options to take the sport further.

We welcome both adults and families, including children aged 12 and over. All under 16 year olds must be joined by an accompanying by a fully participating adult. This is not a child focused session, but we can offer a party session that might be better suited. We also offer adult only climbing evenings as an alternative option. 

To book, email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 

Coasteer taster session

The Coasteer taster session is:

• Wednesday 13 August 9am to 1pm
• Friday 22 August 5:30pm to 9:30pm
• suitable for ages 12 and over
• under 16's to be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian
• £55 per person

Celebrate the summer holidays with a splash, as you explore the rocky features of Portland Bill by water! This is an adrenaline fuelled session that requires a good level of water confidence and physical strength. Test your head for heights as you jump off, swim to and scramble around some iconic Jurassic coastal features, such as sea caves, ledges, and rock stacks. You’ll see limpets in action as well as marvelling at ammonites, which were shelled cephalopods that died about 66 million years ago.

All equipment and minibus transport included. Small group size and in the capable hands of two experienced team members, led by a qualified National Coasteer Charter guide.

Summer full moon paddle - Fully Booked

Event details

The summer full moon paddle is:

• Friday 8 August 
• 7:30pm to 10:30pm
• £35 per person

Minimum age of 10 years. All under 16’s to be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.

Take to the water under the shimmer of bright full moon, and lit only by glowsticks. You will be guided as a group around Portland Harbour in sit on top kayaks, by a team of qualified instructors.

To book, email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk