About Dallam

Dallam is located 5 miles south of Kendal in Cumbria and is one of the country’s leading providers of Outdoor Education courses. We have been running for over 14 years and now boast a provision spanning educational, recreational and qualification courses as well as exciting and adventurous expeditions. We are particularly well known for our specialist courses for adults though now have outdoor provision to meet virtually all needs. We also provide an extensive children's Summer School programme for well over 400 children per summer.

The Outdoor and Environmental Education department is a free-standing part of Dallam School which usually has over 700 customers, of all ages, across the threshold ever year. Though it is part of the school, the department has separate administration which handles all customer queries, enrolments, payments and paperwork.

Some adults may be put off by the idea of their course being in a school environment – there is no need to worry. Dallam is one of the very few remaining split site schools and has bases at Milnthorpe and at Heversham. The vast majority of the 11 to 16 teaching takes place at the much larger Milnthorpe campus leaving the quiet Heversham venue for the boarding house, the 6th form and for Outdoor and Environmental Education. The site dates back to the 17th century and has a relatively tranquil and collegial atmosphere conducive to study.

Outdoor and Environmental education is housed in a separate building comprising two very large classrooms, offices, a library and stores. Broadband internet access has been installed for staff and students alike. In addition to this there are further stores holding a huge array of contemporary, specialist equipment for all activities along with two minibuses and four assorted trailers.

We have expert staff and excellent resources all dedicated to providing the highest quality and most practical courses on offer anywhere – so, what are you waiting for?

Please note: If you can’t find the course you want please phone and talk to one of our staff. We are able to advise on, quote for and deliver virtually any outdoor provision you may need.