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.

CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk



Basecamp is a unique adventure based residential activity programme nestled in the heart of rural Suffolk. It is meticulously designed to strengthen confidence, teamwork and a build wider understanding of the world around us.
CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk

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!

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.

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.

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.

Caldecotte Xperience
Buckinghamshire
With some of the best facilities in the region, we offer school activity days or residential visits with a wide variety of outdoor activities for schools to choose from, on land and water and even some indoors.

Activity and Watersports Trips to Spain with Equity
Devon
Home to breathtaking beaches and a beautiful climate and culture, groups can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities along Spain's Costa Brava coastline including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding and more.

CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk
Suffolk
Basecamp is a unique adventure based residential activity programme nestled in the heart of rural Suffolk. It is meticulously designed to strengthen confidence, teamwork and a build wider understanding of the world around us.
Special Offers: East of England
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