Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
ScotlandRock UK is a Christian charity so we can teach Christian values through practical hands-on activities. For groups that choose, we can incorporate Christian themes into some of the activity sessions,...
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Newlands Adventure Centre
North West Ghyll Scrambling:
Come rain or shine, there's no better way for everyone to bond at Newlands than descending down the Ghyll together - the ultimate wet and wild descent down a mountain stream! Leap...
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YHA York
YorkshireOnly a 15-minute riverside walk from a city packed with history and culture, YHA York offers the ideal base for school interested in a history-focused residential.
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Buzz Active Bushy Wood
London & South East We offer a great location to explore all aspects of forest School, and bushcraft/ fire craft. With an abundance of material for backwoods skills and bushcraft creativity. Bushy Wood has all you need...
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Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
East of EnglandOur partners can deliver a number of Team Building activities such as boot camp and forest skills.
For personal development we work with an incredible team at Spirit Forge, who focus on...
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Fallow Fields Lathe Barn
London & South EastLathe Barn is ideally positioned close to both the North Downs and Canti Way with good transport links and ample paring for leaders.
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Grittleton Manor House
South WestGrittleton House Adventure Centre 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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Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
West MidlandsOur delivery combines a learning outcome with a theme that acts as a stimulus. With a theme of your choice, the participants will explore a topic and create something original based on (for example) British Values, or a set of school values.
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Ackers Adventure Residential centre
West MidlandsIf you would like to include Maths as an outcome then why not Measure and calculate the length of our Ski slope or Zip wire then calculate the speed of descent, Alternatively collect the scores from an Archery session and then manipulate the data back in the class room.
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Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre
Wales All of our activities are physically active and we reflect on the importance of moving more for wellbeing. We introduce young people to new activities, draw links to where those interests can be...
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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
London & South East Biology of Animals
Our Island features many attractions suited to learning more about all kinds of animals. At the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for example, KS1 students can learn about the...
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Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
YorkshireWe run a full programme of adventurous outdoor education activities such as caving, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, archery, orienteering and mountain walks. All of our sessions and programmes are...
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Rock UK - Carroty Wood
London & South EastWith over 20 adventure activities on offer, healthy meals and active days, residential breaks at Carroty Wood promote healthy and active lifestyles for all ages and abilities. Getting children...
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Fallow Fields Selson Farm
London & South EastSelson Farm is nestled within apple orchards, in the beautiful Kentish countryside close to the historic town of Sandwich.
Take a guided walk around the farm learning about its history, the...
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Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
West MidlandsA reflective approach to activity sessions enables young people to become confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. They'll develop relationships, make decisions and...
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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
London & South East We offer 100% bespoke adventure based residentials to the Isle of Wight. We can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and much more, saving you time and stress! Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching!
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St Michaels Environmental Education Centre
East MidlandsChoose from a selection of Adventure walks, and discover local history and geography:
Stanage Edge
Padley Chapel
Bole Hill Quarry
Eyam
Castleton
Hope
Or enjoy a shorter local walk, a favourite is a visit to Thorpe Farm to try the local ice cream!
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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
East of England The "London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War" tour, organized by Battlefield and History Tours, presents an extraordinary educational journey through pivotal military history sites in the UK, focusing...
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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
London & South EastWe have three lodges on-site, ranging from traditional to modern, with the capacity to sleep 93 in total.
Restrop Lodge is a traditional lodge with single dormitory for 22, staff room for 3,...
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Stone Farm Study Centre
South WestChoose from exciting days out at local activity centres which offer a range of activities, including high ropes, archery, abseiling, climbing and watersports such as kayaking, raft building and sailing.
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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 
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. For a more detailed 
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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