East of England Activity Centres

Residential activities for schools

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Activities & Residentials East of England

Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays



This page is designed to help you discover some of the best school activity centres dotted throughout the stunning East of England - perfect destination for your next school residential trip!

Maybe you are looking for the traditional multi activity adventure, filled with outdoor pursuits like zip lines, rock climbing or caving? Or would you prefer your stay to have a historical or environmental field studies focus? Whatever you are looking for, we have school group activities throughout Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

With expert instructors to help your children get the most out of their residential trip, you will see them grow in confidence, develop their teamwork skills, and make memories that will stay with them for many years.

Discover your next outdoor learning experience at one of the East of England's best activity centres!

Take a look at the venues below, or fill in the short form on this page. Our main school residential activity trip ideas page offers a wide range of options in neighbouring regions.

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aerial view of a church and some lakes
Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
map pin East of England

Stage 2: Winding Rivers Children can explore the physical geography of the local area and how this affects local people. They will develop an understanding of the characteristics of the river through...
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school children running in cuffley woods
The Bushcraft Company - Cuffley Woods
map pin East of England

Students work in smaller groups of around 15 students, aiming to encourage communication and inclusion. The activities are designed so the students work collaboratively to achieve the end goal and...
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three children learning to use a compass during duke of edinburgh training
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland

Approved Activity Provider offering Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions across the UK. Combining hiking, cycling and paddling, they deliver fully supported practice and...
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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
map pin East of England

The "London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War" tour, organized by Battlefield and History Tours, presents an extraordinary educational journey through pivotal military history sites in the UK, focusing...
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Image for a residential school trip at Flatford Mill Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Essex KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Flatford Mill field centre
map pin East of England

Flatford Mill field centre can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they...
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big school camp trailer and camping equipment
Big School Camp South
map pin London & South East, East of England, South West

1. Feral Science deliver Wildlife sessions based on curriculum Biology from Upper KS2 to GCSE outdoors 2. We use a range of outdoor skills and bushcraft to reveal the curriculum science behind...
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big school camp equipment
Big School Camp Midlands
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Big School Camps model to impacts greatly on each individual child's ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make appropriate choices about their physical health and...
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Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
map pin East of England

Designed for older students preparing for exams, our study breaks offer a balanced mix of focused study in well-equipped classrooms and energising outdoor activities. These weekends help boost...
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Special Offers: East of England

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+Adventure: Going beyond the expected - Q&A
Residential School Trip Suffolk

We talk to Matt Healey, Adventure Growth Lead at Field Studies Council about their new +Adventure residential trips.

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The Importance of Teaching Skills in the Outdoors
Residential School Trip Norfolk

As a teacher I reflect on both the good and bad learning experiences I have received to develop an effective learning plan when I teach.

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Supporting fieldwork and outdoor learning for all
Residential School Trip Suffolk

Top 5 ways The Field Studies Council are supporting teachers, schools, parents and children to benefit from fieldwork and outdoor learning.

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