Cumulus Outdoors

school trips 2026/2027

Cumulus Outdoors have been delivering a range of outdoor adventure activity residentials for school and youth groups since 2015.
We are able to offer bespoke school residentials which include a range outdoor adventure activities, educational field study sessions to meet curriculum and exam requirements or simple fun-filled activity days as an end of term treat.
We are an approved activity provider for the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, delivering closed expeditions for school and youth groups at bronze, silver and gold levels and the gold residential.
We are located on the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Dorset and can deliver residentials from February until November at our purpose-built residential centre in Swanage or May until July at our stunning tented villages on the shores of Poole Harbour.
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Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
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Our exciting range of land and water based outdoor adventure activities take place at some of Dorset's most iconic coastal locations and offer the unique opportunity to explore the stunning Jurassic Coastline whilst trying something new.
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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
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Tailored adventure residentials on the Dorset coast at our residential centre in Swanage, can include activities such as Coasteering, Climbing, Mackerel Fishing, Field Studies, and Bushcraft, delivered by our highly qualified instructors.
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Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
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We run exciting and fun filled Adventure Activity Days on the Jurassic Coast for schools and youth groups. These outdoor activities are designed to improve self esteem, confidence and support learning outside the classroom.
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Featured Articles by Cumulus Outdoors

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How Cumulus Outdoors Helps Anxious Pupils Emotionally Prepare For Residential Trips

A school residential should feel exciting for pupils and reassuring for families, yet it is completely normal for some children and parents to feel nervous in the lead up to the trip. At Cumulus Outdoors we understand this anticipation and work hard to create a safe, supportive and predictable environment long before pupils arrive on site. Our goal is simple. We want every child to feel ready for the adventure, every parent to feel at ease, and every school to trust that their pupils are in capable hands. Below is an in depth look at how we prepare anxious pupils and reassure parents.
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Creating Lasting Memories: Affordable School Trips with Cumulus

As teachers and parents, we all remember our own school trips and we want the same for our own children.
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Young People Love Learning When Learning Is So Much Fun!

Research supports the fact that children learn faster and more effectively when they are engaged in enjoyable and playful activities.
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Why the outdoor experience is so good for the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Outdoor experiences provide an opportunity for young people to discover, explore and appreciate the natural world.
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You're in good hands with Cumulus Outdoors

Preparation and planning is key to providing the high quality of activities and experiences across both our Residential Centre in Swanage an
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New and improved facilities for 2023 at Cumulus Outdoors

We are improving the facilities at Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre and Tented Villages. Here is a sneak peak at our plans for 2023.
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Helping Young People to Learn Without Walls

Outdoor adventure and learning activities provide students with the opportunity to become physically confident.
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Residential programme plans for 2022 and beyond

Read how Cumulus Outdoors met the challenge of 2021 and their residential programme plans for 2022 and beyond.
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New Accommodation at Cumulus Outdoors

Cumulus Outdoors discuss their new hard top accommodation for 2020 and their exciting residential programmes.
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