Mill on the Brue
Located in a picturesque 24-acre river valley, this long-established centre (founded in 1982) provides a rich natural setting ideal for exploration, outdoor learning, and environmental discovery. Surrounded by nature, the site offers an immersive, hands-on experience that deepens students' connection to the environment.
With over 40 on-site activities to choose from, the centre delivers an impressive range of options tailored to each group. Programmes are designed collaboratively—leaders are asked about their objectives, and activities are selected to match the specific needs of the group. This flexible, personalised approach ensures that each visit is purposeful, engaging, and age-appropriate.
A standout feature of the centre is its dedicated instructor model. Every group is assigned a single instructor for the duration of their stay, allowing for meaningful connections, consistency, and a deeper understanding of each group’s dynamic. This continuity helps to bring out the best in every individual and supports a positive, supportive atmosphere throughout the trip.
Ideal for schools and youth groups looking for a memorable outdoor learning experience, this centre combines natural beauty, flexible programming, and passionate staff to create truly transformative residential adventures.
Set in its own river valley in Bruton, Somerset, Mill on the Brue offers a naturally beautiful and environmentally conscious setting. Once a 9-hole golf course, the site has been thoughtfully transformed since 1982. Rather than rewilding, the focus has been on making the land greener and more sustainable.
The founding family introduced a no chemical spray policy early on and began restoring the landscape by replanting trees and reinstating hedgerows. Today, those efforts have flourished, creating a rich, thriving environment that supports both wildlife and outdoor learning for visiting groups.
- Address: Mill on the Brue, Trendle Farm, Somerset BA10 0BA
- Nearest town: Bruton
- Nearest train station: Bruton
Monday
Arrival and Lunch. Icebreakers. Assault Course. Egg Drop. Evening activities
Tuesday
Breakfast. Tunnelling. Raft building. Lunch. Orienteering. Archery. Grass Toboggans. Dinner MoB led activities
Wednesday
Breakfast. Gun Run. Leap of Faith. Lunch. CLimbing. Challenge Track 2. Canoeing. Dinner. Evening Activities
Thursday
Breakfast. Low ropes. Crate stack. Lunch. Zip wire. Water slide. Save the River. Dinner. MoB led activities
Friday
Breakfast. Farewells and departure
The centre can accommodate 124 students sleeping in bunk-bedded rooms, with accompanying staff rooms nearby. All the Main buildings have doors with coded keypads. There is also a campsite which can sleep 60+ students from May – September at a cheaper rate.
The Campsite: 60 – 70 + 6 staff
• Students will sleep 5 to a tent. Each teacher has their own tent
• All tents have flooring, camp beds and solar lighting
• Nearby showers and loos are all in a camping block with solar panels heating the water.
• There is also a communal room fondly called the Lambing Barn, where there is a kettle, fridge, a safe, camping chairs. Plus a campfire area with plenty of seasoned wood.
• Drying racks are set up, and the Campers have their own drying room.
The Main House: 28 + 4 staff
• 3 bunk bedded rooms: Honeysuckle sleeps 12, Cherry 8 and Beech 8
• All bedrooms are on the first floor
• Teachers'/accompanying staff flat is on the second floor directly above the students’ room. There is a small kitchen, a spacious sitting room and 3 bedrooms.
The Club House: 50 + 5 staff
• 9 bunk bedded rooms over 3 levels.
• Ground floor: Chestnut, Hazel (both ensuite) sleep 6 students.
• First floor: Pine Cedar (sleep 6 students), Rowan and Hazel (sleep 4 students)
• Second floor: Holly, Ash and Larch (sleep 6 students), ensuite bathrooms.
• Staff bedrooms are on the first and second floors and all have ensuite facilities. There is also The Snug where staff can sit and have a tea or coffee.
The Garden Cabins: 12 + 2
• 3 bedrooms with 4 students per room
• Teachers bedroom
• All bedrooms have their own ensuite bathrooms
Rivermead: 33 + 4 staff
• 6 bunk bedded rooms, each with their own ensuite bathrooms
• Teachers or accompanying staff have three bedrooms near to the students bedrooms
• A fully equipped kitchen with a large dining room for breakfasts
We’re passionate about what ends up on every plate. All of the meals are home-cooked, hearty, and packed with the energy young people need for an active day. We believe good food should be tasty, nutritious, and plentiful—and that’s exactly what we deliver.
The menus are thoughtfully planned around the seasons, making the most of fresh, homegrown fruit and vegetables from our own garden. Students staying with us for four nights get to take part in our "Garden to Table" experience, learning where their food comes from and helping bring it to life.
The centre also runs Zero Hero competition throughout each stay, encouraging everyone to reduce food waste and think sustainably.
Here’s what a typical day of meals looks like:
• Breakfast: A familiar start with cereals, toast, and fresh fruit.
• Lunch: The main meal of the day—think Spaghetti Bolognese, Chicken Curry, or other hearty favourites, always served with a homemade pudding.
• Supper: A lighter evening meal such as toasties, jacket potatoes, or pizza, followed by yoghurt or fruit.
All of the meals are served in the Longhouse which sits up to 110 students.
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