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Discover Culmington Manor
Residential centre in Shropshire
Exceptional Shropshire
Residential Centre
Set within the rolling Shropshire countryside, Culmington Manor is where Manor Adventure began. Since opening in 1991, it has welcomed thousands of pupils each year, offering exciting outdoor adventures, curriculum-linked activities, and a safe environment where children grow in confidence. With four accommodation blocks, space for up to 300 pupils, and 24-hour duty staff, Culmington combines first class facilities with the personal, family-run approach that defines every Manor Adventure centre.

 

  • Boulding
  • Fencing
  • Rifle shooting
  • Canoe
  • Kayaking
  • Crate stacking
  • Climbing
  • Confidence course
  • Archery
  • Axe throwing
  • High ropes
  • Obstacle course
  • Outdoor swimming pool (water polo and swimming sessions)
  • Blindfold trial
  • Jacobs ladder
  • Low ropes
  • Zip wire
  • Camp craft
  • Aeroball
  • Vertical challenge
  • Grass sledging
  • Manor Olympics
  • Initiative exercises
  • Tug of war
  • Volleyball
  • Survival
  • Abseiling
  • Bike skills
  • Orienteering
  • Bivouac
  • Raft building
  • Underground maze
  • Evening walk
  • Hill walk
  • Nature walk
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Wide games
  • Compass skills

 

Two Night Stay
Monday-Friday
Weekend Adventures
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Culmington Manor offers high-quality accommodation tailored for schools. As our very first centre, we’ve reinvested year after year to keep facilities at the highest standard. The site accommodates up to 300 pupils across four separate en suite blocks, giving groups a more personal feel. Teachers are provided with en suite rooms, and premium accommodation options are also available. Every stay is supported by 24-hour duty staff for added reassurance.

 

 

Culmington Manor is set within 100 acres of beautiful private grounds in the Shropshire countryside, with woodlands, fields, and rivers creating the perfect environment for outdoor adventure. Located near Craven Arms and Ludlow, the centre is easily reached from the M5 and within two hours of Birmingham, Worcester, Hereford, and Cheshire.

Culmington Manor, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9BY

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One of the UK’s best centres
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4 Accommodation choices
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94% rebooking rate
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99% of bedrooms are en suite

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Why schools choose Culmington Manor
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  • Family-run ethos with a genuinely personal approach to every school visit
  • 100-acre estate in the Shropshire Hills, an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Over 35 outdoor activities – including the UK’s largest man-made caving system, canoeing, climbing, and high ropes
  • 99% en suite accommodation across four dedicated units for pupils and teachers
  • Mini farm on site with sheep, goats, chickens and more
  • Premium accommodation option also available
  • 93% rebooking rate – trusted by schools nationwide

 

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Courses at Culmington Manor

Schools can choose from three core residential options. Our two-night stay offers nine activity sessions packed into three days. The Monday-Friday residential, our most popular package, offers 19 expertly led activities. For schools seeking our most affordable option, our weekend residentials (Friday-Sunday or Friday-Monday) deliver up to 14 activity sessions. Each course offers activities from 9am to 8.30pm every day including evening outdoor pursuits.

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Teacher Reviews

B Swansborough
“Amazing food”
“Fantastically friendly and motivating staff, lots of brilliant new skills learned and amazing food!”
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K Pilgrim
“Will miss this place!”
“Brilliant place for water sports, children had a great time. Accommodation was clean and close to activities. Food was amazing, staff were helpful and catered for our needs.”
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C Eccles
“Once again we had an amazing time at Manor Adventure”
“The staff are amazing with the children and the facilities are great. The children had a great time and made many fantastic memories.”
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Mr E Evans
“I could not speak more highly of the team”
“We took a group of 83 children and every single one had an amazing time. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. The castle is beautiful and the accommodation for students (and teachers) is nothing like I have seen before.”
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E Ashton
“Thank you Manor Adventure”
“Excellent residential experience for our Year 5s and 6s. Staff were professional, fun and helpful. Facilities were clean and the setting was stunning.”
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Dordon Primary
“Great value for money”
“Well organised visit with excellent communication prior to arrival. Great value for money and the staff were excellent providing support and encouragement for all pupils. This visit provides independence for pupils within an incredibly safe environment.”
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B Swansborough
“Amazing food”
“Fantastically friendly and motivating staff, lots of brilliant new skills learned and amazing food!”
Read More
K Pilgrim
“Will miss this place!”
“Brilliant place for water sports, children had a great time. Accommodation was clean and close to activities. Food was amazing, staff were helpful and catered for our needs.”
Read More
C Eccles
“Once again we had an amazing time at Manor Adventure”
“The staff are amazing with the children and the facilities are great. The children had a great time and made many fantastic memories.”
Read More
Mr E Evans
“I could not speak more highly of the team”
“We took a group of 83 children and every single one had an amazing time. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. The castle is beautiful and the accommodation for students (and teachers) is nothing like I have seen before.”
Read More
E Ashton
“Thank you Manor Adventure”
“Excellent residential experience for our Year 5s and 6s. Staff were professional, fun and helpful. Facilities were clean and the setting was stunning.”
Read More
Dordon Primary
“Great value for money”
“Well organised visit with excellent communication prior to arrival. Great value for money and the staff were excellent providing support and encouragement for all pupils. This visit provides independence for pupils within an incredibly safe environment.”
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