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 summer 2026 school 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.
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.
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.
The activities are taking place every Tuesday during the 2026 school summer holidays: 28 July to 25 August 2026.
The morning sessions will run from 10am to 12pm, and the afternoon sessions will run from 1pm to 3pm.
28 July
4 August
11 August
18 August
25 August
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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.
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-through 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 and use a bow independently.
Join us for a summer-themed scavenger hunt!
You will learn orienteering and navigation skills to find your way back to base camp.
This activity will involve lots of supervised walking and exploring across Hudnall Park, including woodland and grassland.
Fun group games
Our Outdoor Adventure Games are designed to bring young people together, build confidence and most importantly - have fun!
Activities focus on teamwork, communication and friendly competition, making the most of the park’s natural outdoor space. Sessions may include a mix of classic and creative games such as:
Whether working together or competing in small teams, the emphasis will be on participation, enjoyment and positive group experiences.
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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