East of England Activity Centres
Residential activities for schools
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.
Flatford Mill field centre
School Trip East of England
Subjects: History, Celts, Georgian, Romans, Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Team Building, Wildlife
Visit Flatford Mill field centre for fun residential geography and biology trips at all ages. The centre was our first field study centre set up during the 1940’s, set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk.
Flatford Mill field centre
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
Grafham Water Centre Residentials
Cambridgeshire
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!
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
Flatford Mill field centre
Suffolk
Visit Flatford Mill field centre for fun residential geography and biology trips at all ages. The centre was our first field study centre set up during the 1940’s, set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk.
London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
Suffolk
Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. London and Ipswich are filled with history and visits that bring studies to life. A time of spies, propaganda, espionage, mistrust and bluff.
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
Norfolk
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.
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
Special Offers: East of England
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