Joining Instructions
Guidance to ensure you have the best possible experience at our Outdoor Learning Centre
Welcome to our Outdoor Learning Centre
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We're looking forward to welcoming you to our Outdoor Learning Centre. To ensure you have the best possible experience with GRA, please read the guidance below which covers the following:
✔ How to find us
✔ Travel instructions and parking
✔ Dress code and kit list
✔ Challenge by choice
✔ Dietary requirements
✔ Dogs on site
How to Find Us
By Car
Our centre is situated within the grounds of the 250 acre De Vere Wokefield Estate, just 10 minutes from J11 of the M4. To get to our Corporate Outdoor Learning Centre simply follow the instructions below:
• Exit the M4 at Junction 11 and turn on to the A33, signposted Basingstoke
• On the A33, go through the first set of lights and turn right at the second
• Immediately take the first exit towards Grazeley and Mortimer
• After approx. 2.5 miles and a sharp right hand bend over a railway bridge, you will see the entrance to Wokefield Estate on the right
• Proceed down the long drive through the golf course. At the first roundabout take a left towards the Wokefield Place Conference Centre (a big modern building with a silver water feature at the front)
• Follow the road around the building to the right and then to the left, keeping the Wokefield Place building on your left. You will drive past a large open lawn area on your right. Continue down this road towards the woods and the lake. You will find us at the bottom of this road
Look out for our blue directional signage that features our dolphin logo. These are posted all along the main entrance driveway to help you.
By Rail
Reading Station is located 7 miles from Wokefield Estate. There are hourly trains from Reading that connect with Mortimer Station. Mortimer Station is a 5-minute drive from Wokefield Estate. There is no taxi rank at Mortimer Station, therefore taxis will need to be booked in advance.
By Air
Wokefield Estate is 36 miles (30-40 minutes drive) from London Heathrow Airport.Parking
Car parking is very limited directly at our Outdoor Learning Centre and only available for staff, therefore we ask that you leave all cars in the hotel car park and make the short walk down to our Centre. Staff will be at hand on the day if you are unsure where to go. If you have mobility needs that mean that you require parking closer to the venue, please let us know and we can arrange this for you.
Dress Code and Kit List
- 1 pair outdoor trousers (preferably not denim, sportswear or activewear is best)
- T-shirt/jumper/hoodie (layers if cold weather)
- Sturdy trainers or outdoor shoes with good grip/thick soles (no wellies, crocs, plimsoles, flipflops etc. You do not need walking boots/shoes)
- Coat or jacket if cold weather (lightweight waterproof is best)
- Water bottle (these can be filled at the venue)
- Sunglasses, hat/cap and sunscreen (if hot weather)
Waterproof jackets and trousers as well as gloves and sunscreen will be provided if you don’t have your own. Water machines are available at the venue.
Challenge by Choice
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Dietary Requirements
Please advise us as soon as possible if you have any specific dietary requirements by emailing us.