Residential Trips for Schools
Outdoor pursuits activity centres
Residential outdoor education has numerous benefits for school children and young adults alike. Team bonding activities, individual skills development, confidence building outdoor pursuits, plus the experience of living together 24 hours a day, all combine to ensure each and every student will benefit from a residential activity school trip.
Away from home, perhaps for the first time, school residential trips form such an important part of growing up and are the perfect opportunity for a valuable learning experience. Make your school's annual residential as stress free as possible by getting help with risk assessments, lesson plans, free inspection visits and places for teachers.
Search residentials in South West, South East, The Midlands, North of England, Wales or Scotland. Only looking for Group Accommodation? Towards the bottom of this page you will find our complete guide to choosing and planning your primary or secondary school's next residential activity holiday.
Conway Centres Tattenhall School Residential April 2018...
We are dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic education professionals who have the ability to differentiate, plan bespoke programmes and deliver high quality teaching. Our teachers understand young people and the current school environment and they work hard to deliver the best outcomes for them.
Tattenhall is a secure and familiar building, ideal for primary schools who are looking for single occupancy and a cosy environment.
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Featured Residential Trips
Anglesey Outdoors
Wales
Set in a prime location, Anglesey Outdoors is the ideal venue for real outdoor adventure, field studies or simply a place to set up base. Bespoke residentials provided by dedicated professional staff.
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Anglesey Outdoors
Share Discovery Village
Northern Ireland
Share Discovery Village is Ireland's largest residential activity centre, offering a range of over 30 activities onsite to both able-bodied and disabled people. SHARE is based on the picturesque shores of Upper Lough Erne.
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Share Discovery Village
Medina Valley Centre
London & South East
The Medina Valley Centre nestles on the banks of the River Medina, at the heart of the beautiful Isle of Wight. Our activities are centred in and around the river with a range of water, land and ropes activities; with a focus on personal development....
Medina Valley Centre
Plas Menai
Wales
Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Plas Menai is the National Outdoor Centre for Wales. Passionate about the outdoors we offer unforgettable experiences and activities to empower young people, developing confidence and communication skills.
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Plas Menai
Culmington Manor
West Midlands
Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular...
Culmington Manor
Field Studies Council - South West
South West
A choice of locations in Devon and Somerset offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Slapton Ley and Start Bay close to the beach in south Devon and Nettlecombe Court in beautiful countryside surroundings near Exmoor.
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Field Studies Council - South West
Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre
East Anglia
Based on the North Norfolk coast, Holt Hall provides a residential experience for up to 70 students and 8 staff on a private estate of 75 acres of woodland and gardens. It provides opportunities to learn outside the classroom and develop new skills.
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Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre
UKSA
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
London & South East
Using sailing, watersports and other outdoor activities we challenge, empower and educate young people. Over 6,000 school pupils come to our main waterfront campus every year. Bespoke packages include accommodation, food, kit and tuition.
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UKSA
The Gordon Brown Centre
London & South East
The GBC located of junction 5 of the M3 in the historic village of Rotherwick, providing residential and day visit opportunities for schools within its 25 acres set in a conservation area and benefit from a wealth of natural charms and designed facil...
The Gordon Brown Centre
First Hand Experiences
London & South East
Enrich your children's daily curriculum through this wonderfully creative and holistic approach. Inspired by their outdoor explorations children are guided by our passionate team to create & celebrate through whole food adventures and creative arts
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First Hand Experiences
Beaudesert Activity Centre
Midlands
Beaudesert Activity Centre located in Staffordshire, offers amazing residential trips for Schools. We've got nice accommodation blocks, we've got great activities, our food is all home cooked, but what really makes us worth a visit is our staff.
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Beaudesert Activity Centre
Snowdonia Adventure
Wales
Come and experience a School adventure with a real difference. Action packed activity days in the stunning Snowdonia National Park.
With a level of service we feel you will struggle to beat, our adventure trips really do have the Atlas Difference
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Snowdonia Adventure
Green Park
London & South East
Green Park, part of the ALF Villages Charity, has over 80 acres of beautiful Chilterns countryside filled with outdoor adventure activities. With residential blocks, lodges and camping and 18 activities every day can be an adventure.
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Green Park
Camp Hill
North
Set in over 300 acres of open parkland & woods, yet only 1 mile from the A1, the Camp Hill Estate have over 20 years experience in delivering outdoor activities and residential stays for children of all ages and abilities.
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Camp Hill
Conway Centres Delamere
North
Situated in a magical and inspiring forest environment our popular Delamere centre is a fantastic venue for woodland based activities, whether they be of an outdoor an adventurous, Arts or field studies nature.
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Conway Centres Delamere
Explore Outdoors Residential
East Anglia
Explore Outdoor offers adventurous activity days and residential opportunities to pupils within your school grounds. Fun, safe and cost effective overnight experiences for children of all ages.
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Explore Outdoors Residential
Encompass Training
South West
Set in the heart of rural north Devon, Encompass Training is a historic grade 1 listed manor house. Encompass Training focuses on providing quality outdoor education experiences with sole occupancy.
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Encompass Training
Scottish Adventure
Scotland
Come and experience a School Adventure with a real difference. A level of service we feel you will struggle to beat. From your first enquiry right through to getting back to School and beyond.
Our Adventures really do have the 'Atlas Difference'
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Scottish Adventure
Medina Valley Centre
London & South East
The Medina Valley Centre nestles on the banks of the River Medina, at the heart of the beautiful Isle of Wight. Our field study staff are experienced Geography and Biology teachers who love to teach in the Great Outdoors.
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Medina Valley Centre
Eaton Vale Activity Centre
East Anglia
Located in Norwich, Eaton Vale Activity Centre are an LOtC centre who are able to cater for your educational needs in a warm and welcome atmosphere at Norfolk's premier Activity Centre.
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Eaton Vale Activity Centre
Lake District Calvert Trust
North
With visitors from across the country and beyond, we cater for all disabilities; from those with mild learning difficulties but who are fully ambulant, to those with profound and complex conditions for which most outdoor centres cannot cater.
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Lake District Calvert Trust
Belchamps Scout Activity Centre
East Anglia
Belchamps is set in 30 acres of fields and woodland in the Essex countryside. We have a large range of exciting activities for all ages, and five indoor accommodation dorms to choose from to make the perfect residential or day visit for your class.
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Belchamps Scout Activity Centre
4th Dimension
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
London & South East
4th Dimension is an outdoor activities specialist with more than 25 years experience and a wide range of exciting activities are available at our Sussex centre. Your safety is of prime concern and our experienced staff are there to take care of you.
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4th Dimension
The Manor House
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
South West
Our team are passionate about creating quality, memorable and exciting experiences and activities from our lovely Manor House near Padstow. We offer full-board accommodation and sole-occupancy for our groups, many of whom return year after year!
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The Manor House
Field Studies Council - Scotland
Scotland
Two fantastic locations in Scotland offering Curriculum for Excellence linked fieldwork for all ages. Inspire your students at either Kindrogan, Perthshire, by the stunning Scottish Highlands, or Millport on the shores of the Isle of Cumbrae.
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Field Studies Council - Scotland
The Wingate Centre
North
The Wingate Centre offers fully-catered holiday accommodation with 23 twin bedrooms across two self-contained floors so children & young adults with disabilities (& those without too) can holiday in a safe and fun environment....
The Wingate Centre
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre
London & South East
Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre offers a wide range of challenging and exciting outdoor activities. Bespoke programmes can be designed to include accommodation, catering and choice of activities.
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Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre
YHA Edale
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Midlands
Outdoor adventures in the Peak District don’t get better than this! YHA Edale is a grand country house literally on the slopes of Kinder Scout, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Edale valley.
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YHA Edale
Letton Hall
East Anglia
Looking for the ideal base for your school residential in Norfolk? Look no further than Letton Hall - Sir John Soane's Norfolk masterpiece! Comfortable and flexible accommodation set in 10 acres of country gardens and woodland...
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Letton Hall
Cardiff City Sleepover
Wales
Located in the heart of Cardiff Bay and under the iconic roof of Wales Millennium Centre, we provide tailor-made stays for groups in order to ensure that your stay in the Welsh capital is jam-packed full of outdoor and indoor adventure.
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Cardiff City Sleepover
Ringsfield Hall EcoActivity Centre
East Anglia
We're an innovative Centre for Outdoor Learning and Nature Connection, with 14.5 acres of woodland and meadow, and a homely Victorian house on site. We'd love to welcome you and your students here!
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Ringsfield Hall EcoActivity Centre
JCA - Mill Rythe
London & South East
Mill Rythe in Hampshire is our island centre and offers a wide range of adventurous outdoor and indoor activities in line with the national curriculum.
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JCA - Mill Rythe
Wide Horizons Ty'n Y Berth and Bryn Coedwig Centres
Wales
Ty'n Y Berth and Bryn Coedwig Centres are situated on the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty, the perfect base for an inspiring range of Adventure Learning Activities, second to none!
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Wide Horizons Ty'n Y Berth and Bryn Coedwig Centres
Wild Survivor
Midlands
'Reconnect with Nature'... We are an elite team of military veterans on a mission to build teamwork, strength of character, resilience, determination and the ability to overcome any obstacle in any situation.
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Wild Survivor
Conway Centres Beeston
North
Situated less than a mile from Beeston Castle and within very private grounds this cosy and familiar centre lends itself to being used by primary groups. It offers opportunities for a variety of studies within the immediate environment.
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Conway Centres Beeston
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
North
An activity retreat in the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been making memories and developing skills for schools and youth groups since 1979.
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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Llangrannog, Cardigan Bay
Wales
Llangrannog is nestled on Ceredigion’s beautiful coastline, between the sea and the countryside. With over 20 indoor and outdoor activities waiting for you, from the dry ski slope to horse riding – everyone’s sure to enjoy a visit to Llangranno...
Llangrannog, Cardigan Bay
Scout Adventures - London South East
London & South East
Scout Adventures helps young people learn the character skills they need to succeed - leadership, teamwork, resilience and initiative. With our expertise in informal, outdoor learning we have encouraged and inspired generations.
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Scout Adventures - London South East
In2action Gaveston Hall
London & South East
In2action are passionate about creating exceptional and unforgettable activities and adventure courses for young people, enabling your pupils to learn outside the classroom.
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In2action Gaveston Hall
Conway Centres Anglesey
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Wales
With direct access to the Menai Strait the venue offers both challenging Outdoor Activities & Creative/Performing Arts opportunities. Set in 169 acres there are an extensive range of on-site activities that last 3hrs so are as productive as possible....
Conway Centres Anglesey
Dragon Activity Guides
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Wales
Set in the incredible Pembrokeshire National Park, we run high quality, bespoke educational programs for KS2 and above. We give young people the opportunity to discover, explore, and learn about the natural environment through adventurous activities...
Dragon Activity Guides
Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre
South West
Based on the edge of a SSSI nature reserve and the picturesque Christchurch Harbour, we offer bespoke trips for Field Studies and Outdoor Activities with highly qualified instructors fully accredited by AALA.
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Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre
The Bushcraft Company - Hatfield Woods
London & South East
We offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget. We pay meticulous attention to the details, making sure our pastoral care is second to none, ou...
The Bushcraft Company - Hatfield Woods
YHA London Thameside
London & South East
A warm welcome awaits you at our purpose-built hostel, based in the docklands area of London. With a coach drop-off just outside the door getting here is easy. Inside you’ll find great social spaces, full meals service and places to study.
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YHA London Thameside
Forest Camp Activity Centre
North
This large wooded camp can accommodate over 750 in a range of sites from large open fields to small clearings. The toilet blocks have hot water and showers, and are equipped with special needs facilities.
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Forest Camp Activity Centre
The Bushcraft Company - Penhurst Place
London & South East
We offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget. We pay meticulous attention to the details, making sure our pastoral care is second to none, ou...
The Bushcraft Company - Penhurst Place
Scout Adventures - North England
North
Scout Adventures helps young people learn the character skills they need to succeed - leadership, teamwork, resilience and initiative. With our expertise in informal, outdoor learning we have encouraged and inspired generations.
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Scout Adventures - North England
Glan-llyn, Snowdonia National Park
Wales
Glan-llyn is an outdoor education centre situated on the edge of Llyn Tegid and sits within the spectacular Snowdonia National Park. With the mountains, lake and breathtaking scenery – what better backdrop is there for a fun-filled adventure?
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Glan-llyn, Snowdonia National Park
Grittleton Manor House
South West
Grittleton Manor House is ideal for school groups wanting secure residential accommodation, set in acres of parkland and playing fields, on the edge of the Cotswold National Park. Access to Bath and Bristol is just half an hour away!
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Grittleton Manor House
ACUK Whitemoor Lakes
Midlands
Whitemoor Lakes is the perfect outdoor activity centre for adventurous school residential trips. Covering 25 acres of grassland, purpose built activity equipment and a 40 acre lake so there's plenty of space for adventures with fabulous hospitality.
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ACUK Whitemoor Lakes
Kingswood - Northumberland
North
Set on a stunning fell side, just minutes away from the leafy suburbs of Hexham, this picturesque centre offers a ‘home away from home’ environment. Fly through the air on our 3G swing or get closer to nature and build a shelter in the woods.
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Kingswood - Northumberland
Field Studies Council - Midlands
Midlands
Our fantastic Midlands locations are Preston Montford in Shropshire and Bishops Wood in Worcestershire. Both offer fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. The locations are easy to reach while offering access to beautiful countryside....
Field Studies Council - Midlands
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre
Wales
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre based in the heart of Snowdonia delivering bespoke High Quality Outdoor Learning to schools and groups across a wide range of environments and adventurous activities.
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Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre
Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre
Midlands
We are located in a superb rural setting in an attractive village. The surrounding countryside provides a wide variety of contrasting landscapes and habitats which make the area ideal for the study of Geography, Science and Environmental Studies.
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Everdon Outdoor Learning Centre
Arvon – Totleigh Barton, Devon
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
South West
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – Totleigh Barton, Devon
The Bushcraft Company - Cholmondeley Castle
North
We offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget. We pay meticulous attention to the details, making sure our pastoral care is second to none, ou...
The Bushcraft Company - Cholmondeley Castle
The Kepplewray Centre
North
Kepplewray is a residential Outdoor Activity centre set in the Lake District National Park which offers a very wide range of outdoor activities for schools. All are designed to overcome fears, build confidence improve team-working as well as learning...
The Kepplewray Centre
Safestay Edinburgh
Scotland
Based in the heart of the Old Town off the Royal Mile, some of the city's most famed sights such as, Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood are only a stone throw away!
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Safestay Edinburgh
In2action Newland Park
London & South East
Newland Park School Adventure Centre, is located in the heart of the countryside, next to the 17th Century Newland Manor with all the facilities and activities a Primary School could wish for. Its enviable location is close to Amersham.
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In2action Newland Park
Naturesbase
Wales
Wilderness Adventures, stunning farm location, only one school staying at a time, field studies, bush craft, farming, bat detecting, crab fishing,stone age day, beautiful accommodation, home cooked meals, lovely caring setting, experienced staff team...
Naturesbase
Avon Tyrell - The ukyouth Outdoor Activity Centre
London & South East
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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Avon Tyrell - The ukyouth Outdoor Activity Centre
Galloway Activity Centre
Scotland
We’re a friendly family run outdoor activity centre that’s been operating since 1988 and caters to a wide range of children’s groups all year round. From the smallest group sizes to over 100 and from day trips to week long residential holidays....
Galloway Activity Centre
In2action Whitemead Forest Park
South West
In2action are passionate about creating exceptional and unforgettable activities and adventure courses for young people, enabling your pupils to learn outside the classroom.
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In2action Whitemead Forest Park
Field Studies Council - East Anglia
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
East Anglia
Flatford Mill in Suffolk offers fieldwork for all ages from its fascinating, historic location. Day and residential trips available at this Field Studies Council location.
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Field Studies Council - East Anglia
Woodrow High House
London & South East
At Woodrow, we offer your school a bespoke programme of exciting activities, focusing on self-development and learning whilst having fun. This charming 17th century manor is situated within 24 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Chilterns. ...
Woodrow High House
YHA Ambleside
North
Perched on the edge of Lake Windermere, with views out across stunning mountain vistas, YHA Ambleside offers an unforgettable location for a Lake District getaway. This well-equipped hostel is perfect for activity breaks for walking and watersports.
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YHA Ambleside
Bentley Copse Activity Centre
London & South East
Primary and Secondary schools as well as Colleges and Special Groups choose Bentley Copse year on year for our excellent residential adventure activity programmes.
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Bentley Copse Activity Centre
Oaker Wood Leisure
Midlands
Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleeps up to 60 in each village. Wooden Glamping Pods sleeping up to 8. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting...
Oaker Wood Leisure
Kingswood centres - The Midlands
Midlands
There are three Kingswood residential adventure centres within easy reach of the Midlands – the original Kingswood Staffordshire centre; Peak Venture, with the beautiful Peak District on its doorstep and Dearne Valley, set in the former Earth Centr...
Kingswood centres - The Midlands
Marwell Activity Centre
London & South East
Marwell Activity Centre specialises in providing great value, exciting and adventurous residential experiences and day trips. With a package that includes flexible accommodation options and a wide range of fun and challenging activities.
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Marwell Activity Centre
Open Door Adventure
Wales
Open Door Adventure provides action packed adventure in North Wales. Our centre provides twenty Adventure Activities - Team Building/ life Skills on our 25 Acre Site (no Travel)
Dolben Mansion Hall provides accommodation for 40 people. AALS Licenc...
Open Door Adventure
Allnatt Isle of Wight
London & South East
With our wide variety of activities and action packed courses we can provide quality outdoor learning experiences for all. Our Key Stage range is designed to challenge and stimulate every age group.
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Allnatt Isle of Wight
Real Adventure - Lake District
North
Outdoor education makes lasting impressions on young people that instill skills for life through building strong relationships with peers & leaders, increase confidence, self-awareness & motivation which enhances their learning & outlook on life.
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Real Adventure - Lake District
Safestay York
North
Safestay York is nestled in the city walls of the Micklegate, the elegant Georgian townhouse is the perfect base for groups to explore this magical city.
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Safestay York
Wide Horizons Townsend Centre
South West
Wide Horizons Townsend Centre overlooks the charming landscapes of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast in Swanage. We welcome you with a superb location, jaw-dropping views and a comprehensive range of adventure activities covering all subjects.
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Wide Horizons Townsend Centre
YHA Eden Project
South West
YHA Eden Project is the only onsite accommodation provider for the Eden Project, the most famous education attraction in Cornwall. Ideal for that magic combination of fun and learning, the Eden Project provides a breath-taking environment for pupils....
YHA Eden Project
Inspired Outdoor Adventure Centre
London & South East
Would you like a bespoke Outdoor Learning Package designed for your school needs, ranging from 1 hour to a few days, encouraging outdoor skills & team building? We provide all equipment for activities such as canoeing, raft build, zip line building
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Inspired Outdoor Adventure Centre
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Midlands
Forest-based adventurous activity and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. A range of accommodation includes the main centre, "glamping" pods, and a cottage in the wilds. All programmes are tailor-made. ...
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Habitat Study Trips
London & South East
Enjoy a curriculum linked day of hands -on habitat study with surveys of pond, woodland,rare chalk grassland and meadow. Use sweep nets and pond nets, observe creatures under magnification and discover and identify predator and prey in a food chain. ...
Habitat Study Trips
Vikings
London & South East
Experience daily life as an Anglo Saxon, including living in a roundhouse and hands on farming. Re enact a viking raid starting in our life size longboat, hear the viking myths told around the fire.
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Vikings
Field Studies Council - North of England
North
3 fantastic locations across the Lake District and Yorkshire offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Discover the mountain scenery of Blencathra, adventurous grounds of Castle Head or lakeside location of Malham Tarn.
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Field Studies Council - North of England
In2action Belsey Bridge
East Anglia
In2action are passionate about creating exceptional and unforgettable activities and adventure courses for young people, enabling your pupils to learn outside the classroom.
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In2action Belsey Bridge
Safe and Sound Outdoors
Wales
If you are looking for a school residential, an activity day at your school, a short break or a full on wilderness adventure then this is the place to find it all.
We have 15 years experience booking school trips.
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Safe and Sound Outdoors
YHA Cardiff Central
Wales
YHA Cardiff Central has a 5-star rating and everything you need to explore the vibrant Welsh capital. This former hotel is packed with mod cons and has excellent facilities for school trips and groups.
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YHA Cardiff Central
Lockerbie Manor
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Scotland
Lockerbie Manor offer outdoor residential school trips during term time, and all inclusive family activity holidays during the summer holidays. Activities take place in the extensive Manor house grounds or at ...
Lockerbie Manor
The Island Classroom
London & South East
Do you like the idea of teaching your curriculum while your students minds are wide open? When better for them to learn than during the fun of your school trip? We are the Island Classroom, where you can combine fun with education in a unique way.
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The Island Classroom
Weardale Adventure Centre
North
We are a provider of high quality adventure activities and outdoor adventure education. We tailor our programmes and activities to your requirements whether residential or day visitors. We have facilities to accommodate 80 residential guests.
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Weardale Adventure Centre
Countryside Education Trust - Field Studies
London & South East
We are based on a farm, in a forest, by a river and near the sea, so the array of habitats is vast! We have residential accommodation at our farm and wonderful treehouse classrooms based in ancient mixed woodland nearby.
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Countryside Education Trust - Field Studies
Abernant Lake
Wales
Abernant Lake is an outdoor pursuits activity centre on the edge of the Breacon Beacons National Park. Our self contained 55 acre site gives schools the opportunity to experience a range of activities in a safe and caring environment.
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Abernant Lake
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
Midlands
Ingestre Hall - a historic setting for the only dedicated Arts Residential Centre in the UK. Managed by Sandwell Council, Ingestre has been delivering high quality residential Arts programmes for schools and youth groups for more than 55 years.
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Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
London & South East
YMCA Fairthorne Manor has been providing memorable experiences for children and young people for over 50 years in a welcoming and inspiring environment deep in 111 acres of Hampshire countryside, nestled beside the River Hamble.
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YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Lower Treginnis
Wales
At Lower Treginnis, Farms for City Children works in partnership with organic farmer Rob Davies, who keeps 850 sheep and a small herd of Hereford X calves on the surrounding land. In addition the children help look after poultry, horses, donkeys, mil...
Lower Treginnis
Scout Adventures - Wales
Wales
Scout Adventures helps young people learn the character skills they need to succeed - leadership, teamwork, resilience and initiative. With our expertise in informal, outdoor learning we have encouraged and inspired generations.
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Scout Adventures - Wales
International Baccalaureate Diploma
All UK Regions
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.
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
Conway Centres Tattenhall
North
Located in the beautiful village of Tattenhall just 7 miles from Chester the centre offers a peaceful haven and a base for wide range of Outdoor Activities and the Arts. It's proximity to many schools makes it ideal for day courses too.
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Conway Centres Tattenhall
Walton Firs Activity Centre
London & South East
Walton Firs Activity Centre is perfectly located in 36 acres of beautiful Surrey woodland, yet inside the M25 making it both a great venue for conducting on-site activities, and as a base for exploring London and the wider region.
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Walton Firs Activity Centre
Edgmond Hall
Midlands
A converted Georgian farm (with small animals)in fabulous grounds, with friendly full-time staff, offers a wide range of outdoor creative "learning adventure" activities to provide a special learning experience. KS1, lower and upper KS2 specialists. ...
Edgmond Hall
Ravensbourne Group Accommodation House
London & South East
Ravensbourne Group Accommodation House has 11 en-suite bedrooms, semi commercial kitchen and dining room, private garden and drive, wi-fi throughout. Unique space in London for groups, schools and colleges.
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Ravensbourne Group Accommodation House
Shortenills
London & South East
Shortenills Environmental Centre offers a dynamic and creative approach to learning in a diverse and beautiful setting. Well equipped classrooms, dining area and dormitories with new programmes for a day visit or residential deliverin great learning....
Shortenills
Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
East Anglia
We are a small family-run centre in beautiful North Norfolk. Managed by teachers and led by wonderful, experienced instructors, we offer a range of outdoor learning activities, linked to the curriculum, but with our own indefinable special something....
Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre
Ufton Court
London & South East
Grade 1 Elizabethan Manor House set within 16 acres of historical grounds and woodland. Specialist teachers offer living history topics on Romans, Vikings, Tudors and much much more. We also do bushcraft activities too.
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Ufton Court
Prehistory Residential Trips
London & South East
Immerse your pupils in Prehistory as you journey from Neolithic Hunter Gatherers to Iron Age Warriors and experience the thrill of sleeping in roundhouses at Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
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Prehistory Residential Trips
The Iron Age Experience
North
Visit our replica Iron Age round house & archaeological dig to learn more about the culture, art and farming from the Iron Age. Pupils will be fully immersed in the era & experience hands on activities and journeys into the ancient hillfort landscape...
The Iron Age Experience
YHA Stratford
Midlands
There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips, boasting a restaurant and bar.
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YHA Stratford
BF Adventure
South West
BF Adventure has over 25 years experience of delivering multi activity days and residential packages for schools and groups. Set within 60 acres and 3 beautiful water filled quarries we provide exciting, fun activities and unforgettable experiences
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BF Adventure
Allnatt Swanage
South West
Quality Outdoor Learning Experiences. We are specialists in field work and outdoor adventurous activities in harmony with the Seashore, Coast & Woodlands.
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Allnatt Swanage
Romans
London & South East
Prepare for the threat of a Roman invasion before meeting a Roman citizen and discover Roman customs and inventions. The session ends with a lively re enactment of the story of Boudicca.
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Romans
Safestay London
London & South East
Safestay has two fantasic properties in London. One located inside the beautiful Holland Park in West London and the other in Elephant and Castle within travel zone 1 of the city. Both properties are ideal for groups of all ages and sizes!
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Safestay London
Govilon Activity Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★
Wales
Govilon Activity Centre
For exhilarating, memorable experiences for your school with exciting activities in the great outdoors.
These valuable and enjoyable experiences learnt when we are young often stay with us for life.
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Govilon Activity Centre
Blackwell Adventure
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Midlands
Our main aim is to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors, to achieve personal goals and learn new skills. Our residential, camping and adventure facilities are among the best in the Midlands and are enjoyed by more than 20,000 people a year.
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Blackwell Adventure
Hesley Wood
North
Hesley Wood, set in beautiful surroundings awaits you to have an adventure!
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Hesley Wood
Real Adventure - Yorkshire Dales
North
Outdoor education makes lasting impressions on young people that instill skills for life through building strong relationships with peers & leaders, increase confidence, self-awareness & motivation which enhances their learning & outlook on life.
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Real Adventure - Yorkshire Dales
Field Studies Council - Wales
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Wales
4 fantastic locations across North and South Wales offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Discover the mountain scenery of Rhyd-y-creuau, gorgeous coastlines of Dale Fort and Orielton or wonderful parkland surrounding Margam...
Field Studies Council - Wales
Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre
South West
Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre specializes in offering fun packed, mixed programs of outdoor and environmental courses aimed at giving pupils a taster of challenging, exciting and interesting activities that will shape their future memories.
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Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre
Arc Adventures
Wales
Real Locations, Real Activities, Real Experience - forged from myths and legends. We do things a bit differently at Arc Adventures, all our residential trips follow a storyline so your young people can really immerse themselves in an adventure.
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Arc Adventures
YMCA Winchester House
London & South East
Flexible residential group accommodation in a stunning cliff-top location in Shanklin. The rich history & geology of the beautiful Isle of Wight make it the perfect venue for your educational school trip. Discounted ferry fares for our guests.
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YMCA Winchester House
JCA - Condover Hall
Midlands
Condover Hall in Shropshire is JCA's flagship centre and offers a wide range of adventurous outdoor and indoor activities in line with the national curriculum.
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JCA - Condover Hall
Discovery Package
All UK Regions
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
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Discovery Package
The Sustainability Centre Residentials
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
London & South East
The Sustainability Centre offers residential trips, day visits, forest school, farm visits and alternative education within our stunning 55 acre woodland with access to beautiful countryside in the South Downs National Park.
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The Sustainability Centre Residentials
Sealyham Activity Centre
Wales
Residential outdoor activities in the stunning surroundings of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. AALS licensed centre, catering for up to 100 students + teachers.
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Sealyham Activity Centre
Kingswood
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
North
Successful outdoor residential experiences provide challenge, build confidence and increase pupil engagement and attainment back in class. We offer a wide range of activities at our nine outdoor activity centres in the UK and one in France.
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Kingswood
Allnatt School Camps
All UK Regions
We will provide you with your very own tented village in your school grounds. No camp is complete without your very own flag, which we provide for you to decorate. Choose form 3 programmes CAMP CRAFT, TEAM CAMP or STONE AGE CAMP
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Allnatt School Camps
Elemental UK
South West
We run two Cornish adventure centres and offer a range of activities that bring you face to face with the elements.
Our aim is to help you get the most from the coast by immersing yourself in the challenges and thrills of the natural world – al...
Elemental UK
Wide Horizons Margaret McMillan House
London & South East
A large residential centre located in the stunning countryside of rural Kent on the North Downs and conveniently near to London, Margaret McMillan House has 26 acres of superb grounds to explore including woodland, ponds and a large camping area.
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Wide Horizons Margaret McMillan House
Wick Court
South West
Small-scale livestock farm, sheep, beef cattle, pigs & poultry with a busy stable yard, where the children help care for ponies & horses. To illustrate the contrast in farming styles, the children also work at a neighbouring commercial dairy farm
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Wick Court
Pro-Active Adventure Broad Haven
Wales
In Pembrokeshire, Pro-Active Adventure offer some of the most spectacular activity venues in South Wales. We have a full range of activity programmes that are developed to meet the individual needs of your pupil group. Programmes last from 1 - 5 days...
Pro-Active Adventure Broad Haven
Hindleap Warren
London & South East
Set in 300 acres of private woodland in the Ashdown Forest, Hindleap offers a wide range outdoor adventurous activities, including; high ropes courses, bushcraft, canoeing & kayaking, rock climbing, obstacle course and team building challenges.
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Hindleap Warren
Arvon – The Hurst, Shropshire
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Midlands
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – The Hurst, Shropshire
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
East Anglia
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....
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
Countryside Education Trust
London & South East
We are based on a farm, by a river, in a forest, near the sea! Lots of wonderful activities are available from bushcraft to looking after our farm animals to visiting historic sites. Oh, and children rate our food 5/5!
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Countryside Education Trust
Outdoor Military Experiences
London & South East
Engage and develop your students with a unique outdoor experience that introduces them to military ethos and values. They'll be guided by ex-military instructors who'll blend education with inspiration and challenge. Clothing and equipment provided!
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Outdoor Military Experiences
Arvon – Lumb Bank, Yorkshire
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
North
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – Lumb Bank, Yorkshire
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
All UK Regions
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.
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Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Mount Cook
Midlands
Mount Cook is a new not-for-profit Adventure Centre dedicated to providing exciting outdoor adventurous activities and outdoor learning opportunities for children and young people in the heart of the Peak District.
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Mount Cook
Wide Horizons Bryntysilio Centre
Wales
With almost 11 acres of beautiful grounds, Wide Horizons Bryntysilio Centre is set above the picturesque town of Llangollen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get ready for an unforgettable adventurous experience by the River Dee and Horseshoe Falls!
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Wide Horizons Bryntysilio Centre
YHA The Sill at Hadrians Wall
North
Brand new for 2017 – this state-of-the-art hostel is an exciting £14.8 million initiative created in partnership with the Northumberland National Park Authority. It is the ideal base for exploring the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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YHA The Sill at Hadrians Wall
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
East Anglia
Hilltop Outdoor Centre in Sheringham on the North Norfolk Coast is a high quality, family run independent Outdoor Education Centre offering an array of Adventure Activities, Field Studies & Team Building Challenges.
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Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Pro-Active Adventure Conwy
Wales
Our activity centre is just outside the medieval walled town of Conwy. A great location with beaches, activity locations and sites of special interest close by. Full activity programmes specifically designed to meet your needs.
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Pro-Active Adventure Conwy
Multi-Activity Package
All UK Regions
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities.
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Multi-Activity Package
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Midlands
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits centre is a Charitable organisation providing Outdoor Adventurous activities for all. Our activities are designed to stimulate, educate and motivate all participants at affordable prices throughout the year.
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Walesby Forest
Midlands
Walesby Forest is an Outdoor Educational Activity Centre with over 40 adventure activities and offers a wide range of accommodations in its extensive forest woodlands and two hundred and fifty acres situated in the heart of Sherwood forest.
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Walesby Forest
The Swanage Centre
South West
The Swanage Centre offers high quality full-board accommodation for a variety of educational and recreational purposes. With excellent facilities and a convenient location, The Swanage Centre is a perfect base for field trips, outdoor activities, spo...
The Swanage Centre
Field Studies Council - London South East
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
London & South East
Five fantastic locations in the South East offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. The choice of day and residential centres include a huge range of excellent urban and rural field sites from Box Hill to Bushy Park.
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Field Studies Council - London South East
YHA York
North
Ideal for history lovers, this super-equipped hostel offers the ideal base for school trips in the fabulous city of York.
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YHA York
Nethercott House
South West
Nethercott House is a huge, Victorian manor house, with beautiful grounds and amazing views towards Dartmoor. Situated just outside the village Iddesleigh, close to the River Torridge, it is twenty minutes north of Okehampton.
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Nethercott House
Outback 2 Basics
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Midlands
A fantastic way to get the children really immersed in the wilderness. Interactive and hands on workshops.You can even sleep out in your own shelters to truly get back to basics. Bring the Stone Age alive or Learn Bushcraft and survival skills!
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Outback 2 Basics
Conway Centres Burwardsley
North
Located in the picturesque village of Burwardsley our centre offers opportunities unique to it's location. The surrounding countryside provides further possibilities for historical and environmental studies.
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Conway Centres Burwardsley
Skern Lodge
South West
North Devon's premier outdoor centre. Fantastic friendly staff, exciting activities in wonderful locations and tasty, wholesome food in great surroundings. Makes Skern Lodge the ideal destination for your next residential or day trip.
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Skern Lodge
Legge House
South West
The old Victorian village school for fifty years has been welcoming experienced and‘first time away from home’ school children. Whether you want to extend a local day visit to places like Avebury to include an evening meal and camp fire or to sta...
Legge House
ACUK Pioneer Centre
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Midlands
ACUK Pioneer Centre offers superb residential trips for schools, covering a huge range of different activities including climbing, fencing, orienteering and much much more.
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ACUK Pioneer Centre
Magdalen Farm
South West
Set on a working organic farm Magdalen provides a unqiue base for students, children and adults to explore the great outdoors. A range of tutor led activities are tailored to you and we provide high quality accommodation with homecooked meals.
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Magdalen Farm
Longridge
London & South East
Outdoor Activity Centre in a beautiful Thameside location offering a complete range of land and water activities with a selection of flexible dining and accommodation solutions and its own Swallows and Amazons island in the Thames.
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Longridge
Scout Adventures - South West
South West
Scout Adventures helps young people learn the character skills they need to succeed - leadership, teamwork, resilience and initiative. With our expertise in informal, outdoor learning we have encouraged and inspired generations.
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Scout Adventures - South West
Path Hill Outdoors
London & South East
We specialise in embedding the National Curriculum through an exciting style of delivery and themed days. Based in Oxfordshire within 800 acres of magical woodlands adjacent to the River Thames and on a working farm.
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Path Hill Outdoors
Conway Centres Oaklands
Wales
We offer High Quality Outdoor Education in a residential setting in The Snowdonia National Park.
Our activities are adventurous, and challenging and support the curriculum you deliver in school.
Experience it for Real at Oaklands, bespoke adventure...
Conway Centres Oaklands
Primary School Groups
For many primary school children, the school residential may be their first time away from home. For such an important life experience, finding an activity centre that will give your pupils a challenging but safe experience is vital. Primary aged children will benefit most from lots of new activities and experiences, allowing them to grow in confidence and learn some new skills. A good residential activity centre will employ instructors who have the ability to work with primary school groups to make each activity session valuable for every child.
Secondary School Groups
Secondary school groups will have slightly different learning objectives when it comes to a residential activity holiday. Teachers may be looking to cement relationships within a new year group by allowing students to work together in teams, or the trip may be an opportunity to give soon to be school leavers some key skills before they enter the work place. Whatever the objective, a secondary school residential is a good way to mix curriculum linked learning with outdoor fun and adventure.
Residential Field Studies
If your school group are looking for an environmental field studies based residential trip then we can help with that too! We have a great choice of teacher led, accommodation only centres, as well as those that specialise in multi day fieldwork trips for all key stages of the curriculum. For geography or science based residential study trips, take a look at the following page: Field Studies
How to Choose a Residential Centre
Local authority managed Outdoor Education Centres have been providing outdoor learning experiences for school children since the 1950s. In recent years the number of council run centres has been in steep decline, as public spending is slashed and service provision is shifted to the private sector. Thankfully for schools wishing to book a residential activity week, there are still plenty of specialist centres available to offer adventurous activities to your students. With so many residential activity options for teachers to choose from, how do you choose between them and what is most important?
Cost - for the majority of schools who ask us to help them find a good residential activity centre, cost is a one of, and in many cases, the single most important factors. Schools cannot afford to pay the full cost of the trip, so will ask parents for a voluntary contribution. Clearly the lower the cost of the trip, the more children will be able to attend. Getting quotes from a number of activity centres is something every school should do. You can also look at additional sources of funding too. Think about how far ahead you book your trip - lots of schools leave organising their residential until the last minute. This can work in their favour if they are looking at off-peak times of the year, which centres are starting to offer discounted late availability, but for popular weeks, booking early is recommended if you want to get the best prices. While cost is important, we don't think it should always be the deciding factor.
Safety - safety is important for every year group. A well run, professional residential centre will have a number of industry standard badges, awards or certificates to show that their management practices, staff and safety procedures are up to scratch. Some examples of these include the LOtC, AALA, and Adventure Mark. The instructors will be responsible for the children's safety, though most activities will include tuition so that students can take some responsibility themselves.
Planning - organising your school residential holiday involves a fair bit of planning, but most activity centres know how to make the job easier by providing help in the form of kit lists, meal request sheets, and travel arrangements. General advice is to give yourself as much time as possible when booking your school residential, if nothing else it means the more popular venues are less likely to be already booked up for your preferred week.
Inspection - An inspection visit will allow you to see the facilities on offer and make it much easier to judge whether the centre is a good fit for your school. Brochures and websites can give a good indication, but seeing first hand is always preferable if you can spare the time. While you are visiting, make sure you take a list of prepared questions that cover any issues or concerns you may have.
Outcomes - Learning outcomes is one of the biggest buzz words when it comes to school trips. Enjoyment of the experience itself is great, but ideally you want to be able to demonstrate that your students will benefit from participation, teamwork, physical and competitive achievements, learning new skills, and a whole host of other key benefits.
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