Our standard arrival time is from 10am onwards, and our usual departure time is 13.45 on the day you leave. Once you’ve booked, you’ll find your exact arrival and departure times on your booking confirmation form. These are set to work with your activities and mealtimes.
Can I visit your centre before I book?
Yes! We welcome any school wishing to have a tour of the site prior to booking.
What are the minimum and maximum numbers for a Rootd Adventure?
We can accommodate group sizes of between 30 – 144.
What type of accommodation do you offer?
We offer a range of accommodation at our Phasels Wood activity camp. We have two bell tent villages, which are ideal for the summer months, and one pod village which is available all year round. Our bell tents sleep up to 6 children on bunk beds, and the tents are fitted with coir matting flooring, storage and outside lighting. Our …
Can we provisionally hold a date while we check with parents?
We can hold dates provisionally for up to 14 days, subject to demand and availability, to give you time to launch the trip to parents. We will send you a parents information guide to help launch the trip and can arrange to attend a parents presentation if this is helpful.
Is it possible to reserve a trip over a year in advance?
Yes, you can reserve a trip over one year in advance by paying a £750 holding fee. This will then be deducted from your first deposit, which is due 9 months before your trip.
Do you operate all year round?
Yes! With the unpredictability of the British weather, we often find that weather in Autumn and even Winter can be perfect for a Rootd Adventure. There are benefits to opting for a residential outside of the summer term, and our instructors tailor activities to suit the weather as much as possible. Our camping village is set up through April-October, and …
Are all members of the Rootd staff DBS checked?
Yes, all members of the Rootd staff hold a current and up-to-date enhanced DBS.
What is your payment procedure?
Once you have agreed your dates, you will have up to 14 days to complete and return your booking form, and on receipt of your completed form we will issue a deposit for 25% of the trip costs, to be paid within 14 days of receipt of your booking form. An interim payment of 25% is due 6 months before …
Will there be other schools on site when our school is there?
Whilst there may be other schools on site, particularly during the busier summer term, your school will have exclusive use of your bell-tent or pod village and facilities and use of the shower block will be allocated to your school at a specific time. The dining area will be booked and used separately by your school during your allotted mealtimes. …