East of England Activity Centres

Residential activities for schools

Grafham Water Centre
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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 residential school trips page has plenty more options in neighbouring regions.

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Popular school trip February 2026 !

Grafham Water Centre Residentials

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apple icon Subjects: Accommodation Only, Bushcraft, Geology, Physical Education, Team Building, Watersports


With over 50 years of outdoor education expertise, Grafham Water Centre offers exciting, inclusive adventures for schools and groups. From water sports to high ropes—discover a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience. Click to learn more!

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Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
map pin East of England

Our partners can deliver a number of Team Building activities such as boot camp and forest skills. For personal development we work with an incredible team at Spirit Forge, who focus on...
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Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
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Schools can enjoy a range of watersports and outdoor pursuits in our new activity centre, 11 miles from Norwich in East Anglia. As well as 37 acres of water, large indoor facilities provide a range of activities such as climbing, abseiling and more.
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Big School Camp North
Big School Camp North
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

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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Big School Camp South
Big School Camp South
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

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 Midlands
Big School Camp Midlands
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

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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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
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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The Bushcraft Company - 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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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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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Flatford Mill field centre
Flatford Mill field centre
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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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Grafham Water Centre Residentials
Grafham Water Centre Residentials
map pin East of England

Stay in comfort at Grafham Water Centre with purpose-built dormitories and accessible facilities—perfect for schools and groups. In summer, enjoy our cosy bell tent village for a unique outdoor experience under the stars. Ideal for adventure, learning, and making memories!
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Special Offers: East of England

Want to make your East of England activity trip even better value? Here are a few of the best deals currently on offer to schools visiting PlanMySchoolTrip!

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Tailored School Residential Visits: Shaping Unforgettable Experiences for Every Group
Residential School Trip Cambridgeshire

At Grafham Water Centre, we understand that no two schools—or students—are the same. That’s why we specialise in creating bespoke residential visits that are as unique as your group. Whether you're looking to focus on outdoor adventure, curriculum-linked learning, team-building, or personal development, we work closely with you to design a visit that meets your exact needs.

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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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