The Benefits of Residential Trips: Why Avon Tyrrell is the Perfect Choice

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Residential trips offer students invaluable opportunities to develop essential life skills beyond the classroom. At Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre, these experiences are thoughtfully designed to enhance teamwork, resilience, and confidence through a diverse range of outdoor activities.

The Benefits of Residential Trips
Engaging in residential trips allows students to immerse themselves in new environments, fostering personal growth and social development. Key benefits include:

- Teamwork: Collaborative activities require students to work together, improving communication and cooperation skills.
- Resilience: Facing and overcoming challenges in a supportive setting helps students build perseverance and adaptability.
- Confidence: Successfully navigating new experiences boosts self-esteem and encourages students to step out of their comfort zones.

Outdoor educational trips help young people build resilience and have a great time while they're at it. A recent teacher who visited us said;
‘Our students had such an amazing experience. As always, they’ve achieved more than they ever thought they would and went home with happy memories and confidence that they could do it again.’ - Cold Ash School
Why Choose Avon Tyrrell?
Nestled in the New Forest National Park, Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre offers a unique setting for experiential learning. Their 'experience, learn, develop' approach ensures that activities are not only enjoyable but also educational, aligning with the national curriculum.

Activities That Develop Essential Life Skills
Avon Tyrrell provides a wide array of activities designed to cultivate key competencies:
- High Ropes: Navigating elevated courses challenges students to trust their peers and build confidence.
- Archery: Enhances focus and patience, while fostering a sense of achievement.
- Canoeing: Promotes teamwork and communication as students coordinate their movements on the water.
- Climbing and Abseiling: Encourages goal-setting and resilience as students push their limits.

These activities are facilitated by experienced instructors who prioritize safety and personal development.

Accommodation and Facilities
Avon Tyrrell offers various accommodation options to suit different group needs:
- The Manor House: A Grade I listed calendar house with dormitory-style rooms, accommodating up to 109 people.
- Lodges: Self-contained forest lodges providing a more independent stay, sleeping between 6 to 14 individuals.
- Camping: For a fully immersive outdoor experience, groups can opt for pre-pitched tented villages.

All facilities are designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring an inclusive experience for all students.


Residential trips at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre offer students transformative experiences that foster teamwork, resilience, and confidence. Through a carefully curated selection of activities and supportive accommodation, Avon Tyrrell provides the perfect environment for young people to develop essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

If you are interested in hearing a bit more about how Avon Tyrrell can help you with planning your next school visit then why not get in touch here.

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Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is located in the stunning New Forest National Park and offers an extensive range of site activities, all linked to the National Curriculum as well as various accommodation options for organised groups.
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