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 May 2026 half term holidays we are offering 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. Young people are eligible until the summer holiday of the year they turn 19 (if in full time education).
The activities are funded by Hertfordshire County Council Short Breaks but there is a small fee of £7 for each 2-hour activity session which is non-refundable. If young people stay for the full day (two 2-hour activity sessions plus a supervised 1-hour lunch break) the cost for the five hours is £17.50. Young people staying for lunch will need to bring their own packed lunch.
Families can book as many hours as they wish within their Short Breaks Local Offer (SBLO) hours allocation. If you are not registered for Short Breaks, please register here before booking.
All sessions are for a maximum of 12 people. Please note that we cannot offer one-to-one support for young people attending these activities so they will need to be able to take part without additional individual support.
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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.
Join us in the woodland for arts and crafts!
An art filled afternoon in the woods getting crafty using nature's materials as inspiration and getting creative!
All materials supplied, just bring your imagination!
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, explore and connect to nature in the beautiful woodlands of Hudnall Park!
An inspiring and fun nature trail walk, looking at the different habitats and wildlife along the way.
Address
Hudnall Common, Little Gaddesden
Berkhamsted
Herts HP4 1QN
These activities are funded by Hertfordshire County Council Short Breaks, and families 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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