Essex Outdoors Bradwell
Bradwell is a purpose-built coastal outdoor education centre, based on the River Blackwater Estuary. Offering water based sports and more to families, schools and businesses.
At a glance
Bradwell is a purpose-built, Royal Yacht Association (RYA) Training Centre and a leading provider of sailing, yachting and water sport activities for schools, groups, businesses and individuals on the East Coast of England.
For Families and Individuals
Enjoy exciting sailing and powerboat experiences, learn how to sail and gain your RYA qualifications On the Water. Discover exhilarating School Holiday Activity Days and Birthday Party packages at Bradwell-on-Sea.
For Businesses
Take your team on a thrilling adventure On the Water at Bradwell, a world away from the office. Conference facilities also available.
For Schools and Groups
Bradwell delivers outstanding outdoor education for schools and groups. Discover excellent waterside residential and day trip options for groups of up to 130.
For further information about Essex Outdoors Bradwell, please get in touch. hello@essexoutdoors.com or call on 0345 200 4220.
Activities
- Archery
- Boating trips
- Bridge Build
- Bushcraft
- Canoeing
- Coastal Discovery
- Crabbing
- Dinghy Sailing
- Drone Flying
- First Aid
- High Ropes
- Biking
- Orienteering
- Power Kites
- Powerboating
- Raft Building
- Problem Solving
- Team Challenge
Facilities
- Camping in patrol tents
- Self-contained accommodation building
- Dining room
- Classroom
- Games rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
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Where to find us
Featured events at Essex Outdoors Bradwell Centre
Essex Outdoors Bradwell: Sailing Experience Days
Take to the water in a keelboat to experience a day on the River Blackwater with your family.
- Dates:
- May 26, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- May 28, 2026
- May 29, 2026
- July 23, 2026
- July 24, 2026
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- Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
- Times: 10:00am - 4:30pm
- For the whole family
- Price: £250 for up to seven people (minimum age seven)
Essex Outdoors Bradwell: RYA Adults Sailing Weekend
Get ready to set sail from our Royal Yachting Association Training centre at Bradwell Waterside in Essex.
- Dates:
- July 18 - 20, 2026
- September 4 - 6, 2026
- September 5 - 7, 2026
- September 6 - 8, 2026
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
- Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
- For adults
- Price: RYA Adults sailing weekend Residential Package* (2 nights accommodation and all meals) £399 RYA Adults sailing weekend Day-based Package £299
Essex Outdoors Bradwell: RYA Youth Sailing Week
The coast is your host with the Royal Yacht Association Youth Sailing Week.
- Dates:
- July 27 - 31, 2026
- August 10 - 14, 2026
- August 11 - 15, 2026
- August 12 - 16, 2026
- August 13 - 17, 2026
- August 14 - 18, 2026
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- Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
- Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
- Teenagers
- Price: RYA Youth sailing week Residential Package* (four nights accommodation and all meals) £449 RYA Youth sailing week day-based Package £349
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