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.
Family open day
Monday 29 July
10am to 3pm
£5 per person, payable on the day, cash only
Minimum age 6+
Under 16’s must have a parent / guardian in attendance
Celebrating 60 years of Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre, previously known as the Youth Activity Centre, with bunting, BBQ food and adventurous activities.
Sign a consent form then join a queue for a 20-minute flavour of your activity of choice. Test your head for heights on the climbing tower, your balance on the low ropes, or your love of dark spaces in the tunnel system. Maybe you’ve always wanted to be Robin Hood and shoot some arrows, or you might be more of a Bear Grylls and decide to put your fire lighting skills to the test. Either way, simply join the queue for an activity and have a go!
No need to pre-book just turn up on the day.
There is no guarantee as to how many activities you will be able to try, but you’ll be sure to expend some energy and make some lasting memories.
Whilst on-site, take a look around our hireable facilities, and talk to the group leaders about our birthday party packages and how to do more of what you’ve enjoyed at the event.
Beach day
Saturday 15 June
10am to 3pm
Free
Minimum age 8+, with a parent / guardian on the beach
Find us at the charity pitch next to the Beach Office and book a free 20-minute go on our Mega stand up paddle board. Buoyancy aids provided, but you’ll need to bring swimwear, water shoes and a towel.
A great opportunity to talk to the team about our range of activities on offer, from after school and holiday activity clubs, though to birthday parties with a difference. Maybe you would like to book some rock climbing or coasteering as a team building activity or end of term treat.
Check back soon to also pre-book a fun and free water safety activity for children, called SwimSafe. The educational program is created by Swim England and the RNLI.
Summer Solstice Paddle
Friday 21 June
8:30pm to 10:30pm
£25 per person
Minimum age 8+
All under 16’s to be accompanied by a participating parent / guardian
Join us for a midsummer evening paddle tour in and around Sandsfoot Castle. You will head onto the waters in sit on top kayaks, lit up with glowsticks to explore Portland harbour by dusk. Enjoy the opportunity to marvel at the sunset as it dips over Chesil Bank, before heading back under the starry sky (clear sky permitting).
Kayak taster session
Selected Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm
4 May, 1 June, 22 June, 14 September
£20 per person
Minimum age 8+
All under 16’s to be accompanied by a participating parent / guardian.
Try our sit on top kayaks in the sandy shallows of Sandsfoot Beach 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+. 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 party session that might be better suited.
Paddleboard taster session
Selected Sundays, 10am to 12pm
12 May, 9 June, 7 July, 15 September
£20 per person
Minimum age 8+
All under 16’s to be accompanied by a participating parent / guardian.
Test your balance on our inflatable stand up paddleboards 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+. All under 16 year olds must be joined by an accompanying and fully participating adult. This is not a child focused session, but we can offer party session that might be better suited.
Coasteer taster session
9am to 1pm on selected summer holiday dates
July 25, August 7, August 22
£50 per person
Minimum age 12
All under 16’s to be accompanied by a participating parent / guardian
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.
