Join us for a series of fun and engaging activities at Hudnall Park, designed to inspire and empower young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Hudnall Park is Services for Young People's outdoor activity centre set in 85 acres of beautiful parkland, private woodland and meadows, five miles from Hemel Hempstead in the west of Hertfordshire.
We offer tailor-made programmes of activities designed to develop young people’s social, emotional and physical skills in a safe and supportive environment.
During the February 2026 half term holidays we are offering free adventurous outdoor activities to young people aged 13-19 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The activities are funded by Hertfordshire County Council Short Breaks and young people are eligible up to the year they turn 19 if they are in full time education. You don't need to register for Short Breaks to attend.
All sessions are for a maximum of 12 people. You can book as many activities as you wish. Young people taking part in both morning and afternoon activities on the same day are welcome to stay for lunch – please provide them with a packed lunch.
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Learn archery techniques and compete in fun games!
Using our outdoor archery range you will be coached in the technique of shooting arrows safely using a recurve or shoot-though bow. Throughout the session you will be helped to shoot with increasing accuracy. Games and competitions between small teams will be used to make the session fun and enjoyable.
Participants will need to be able to follow safety instructions.
Enjoy balancing and climbing on our low ropes course!
Have fun working as a team to complete the course, supporting each other with balance, building trust and developing problem-solving skills.
This activity involves an approximately half mile walk over rough and undulating terrain to reach the activity site. Participants need cognitive ability to understand risk. Helmets must be worn.
Tackle fun physical challenges with your team!
We will engage you in a variety of fun exercises working through challenges including problem solving, climbing, balancing, jumping and crawling to the finish line. Young people will be fully supported to navigate the challenge course.
This activity involves an approximately 800 metre walk over rough and undulating terrain to reach the activity site. Participants need the cognitive ability to understand risk. Helmets must be worn.
Discover and explore nature in the beautiful woodlands of Hudnall Park!
An inspiring and fun session looking at the different habitats and wildlife that has visited the woods and film that has been captured on our trail camera. Other activities may include:
This activity involves an approximately 800 metre walk over rough and undulating terrain to reach the activity site. Participants will be asked to follow safety instructions and will require the cognitive ability to understand risk.
Enjoy the thrill of our high-level zip line!
You will be safely harnessed to the 30 feet high zip line. Just relax and enjoy the view!
This activity involves an approximately half mile walk over rough and undulating terrain to reach the activity site. Participants will need the core strength to maintain their body in an upright position and be able to walk up a slope to assist with retrieval following their descent.
Address
Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden
Berkhamsted
Herts HP4 1QN
These activities are funded by Hertfordshire County Council Short Breaks, but you don't need to register for Short Breaks to attend. Short Breaks offer disabled children and young people the chance to spend time out with others socialising and doing fun activities, giving their families a break and providing them with the confidence their child is well supported by a trained worker.
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