Opening Hearts
and Minds
Austerfield Study Centre is a dedicated outdoor education centre and social enterprise located in Austerfield near Doncaster. We providie hands-on environmental learning for schools and community groups.
We are situated next to a 100-acre nature reserve, which offers day visits and residential trips focused on nature studies, team building, and outdoor
Initiatives and Adventures
Discover, connect, belong - in every leaf and lesson
Our policies, procedures and facilities are all inspected bi-annually by the Council forLearning Outside the Classroom, through whom we have been accredited since 2016.
School and Group Trips
In this digital age, the need to connect with nature is especially important.
Our programmes link to the national curriculum & include a range of fun activities to promote well-being, team building and problem-solving skills.
All activities are led by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors.
We supply detailed risk assessments for your visits, and encourage pre-visits for those wishing to complete their own for overnight stays.
Community and Care
Community and care sit at the heart of every thriving community centre, shaping it into a place where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
Austerfield Community Centre is more than a building — it’s a welcoming hub where care shows up in the small but powerful gestures: a place to play, explore and learn for all ages.
Together, community and care create an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered, and where collective wellbeing becomes a shared priority.
Nature and Nurture
Nature and nurture come together powerfully at Austerfield Study Centre, creating an environment where curiosity, confidence, and connection can flourish.
Surrounded by woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife, the centre offers children and young people the chance to explore the natural world firsthand — discovering how ecosystems work, how living things depend on one another, and how their own actions shape the environment.
At the same time, the centre’s nurturing approach ensures every learner feels supported, encouraged, and valued. Through guided activities, hands‑on learning, and gentle challenge, Austerfield becomes a place where personal growth is just as important as outdoor discovery, helping each visitor build resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the world around them.
Connecting Hearts and Opening Minds
Building a better future through compassion
The centre is based in a woodland setting alongside a 100 acre nature reserve. This was donated in 2000 by Hanson Aggregates and is managed by The Mosaic Trust who maintain and protect the varied wildlife habitats for future generations to enjoy.
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