South East England Activity Centres

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Activities & Residentials South East England

Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays



Residential study centres School Trips London & South East

Looking for an adventure filled residential for your school group? The South East of England has a huge choice of activity centres that specialise in team bonding, and outdoor pursuits trips.
Whether you're a primary or secondary school looking for a memorable residential trip, we have selected a wide range of residential centres that can provide exciting and challenging experiences that will inspire your students

Experience activities like archery, kayaking, and climbing, as well as more unusual outdoor pursuits like axe throwing and grass sledging. Many of the South East's activity centres are in rural locations making them the perfect place to breathe in some fresh country air.

If you are a school based in Central London and restricted on travel, we have plenty of residential centres in and around the capital.

Further out from the M25, the choice of venues grows significantly. Down in Sussex we have popular destinations like Buzz Active and Lymley Wood. Kent is home to Bore Place, Carroty Wood and Penshurst Place. If Hampshire is in your search area then we have more school activity residential trip venues than you could wish for. Schools around Portsmouth, Southampton or Bournemouth really are spoiled for choice, with several excellent venues on the Isle of Wight alone. View all of our regional school residential activity options.

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Popular school trip June 2026 !

YMCA Fairthorne Manor

location icon London & South East
apple iconBushcraft, Fieldstudies, Outdoor Learning, Physical Education, Sports Centre, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife, SEN


YMCA Fairthorne Manor offers memorable day trips and residential experiences at its 95-acre activity site in Hampshire, nestled beside the River Hamble. We offer children the chance to step out of their comfort zone, work as a team, and have fun!

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Creative School Trips
map pin London & South East

Citizenship trips may include a number of activites including visits to the Houses of Parliament, law courts, museums on law and politics, and guided tours of historic political and legal landmarks....
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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland

Approved Activity Provider offering Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions across the UK. Combining hiking, cycling and paddling, they deliver fully supported practice and...
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Big School Camp South
map pin London & South East, East of England, South West

1. Feral Science deliver Wildlife sessions based on curriculum Biology from Upper KS2 to GCSE outdoors 2. We use a range of outdoor skills and bushcraft to reveal the curriculum science behind...
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New Forest Activities
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As well as offering a wide variety of fun and inclusive challenges, New Forest Activities can provide students with lots of opportunities to learn skills, realise their own limits and how to support...
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Robotics and Computer Science in London
map pin London & South East

For academic immersion and technological inspiration, look no further than our trip to London, with code breaking workshops, robot building and fighting, formation drone flying, assembly language game...
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Fallow Fields Selson Farm
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Selson 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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London Culture Tours History, Art, Literature and more
map pin London & South East

Step into streets where history, power, and creativity collide. This immersive journey through London takes history, geography, arts, and literature learning beyond the classroom. Customisable, curriculum-aligned, and very fun!
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Fallow Fields Lathe Barn
map pin London & South East

Lathe 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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Sayers Croft
map pin London & South East

we offer: Archery, Orienteering, Boulders climbing, Climbing, High ropes course, stream walks, maze, caving, team challenges, we also have fields which teachers and pupils can use in spare time for games etc.
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Isle of Wight for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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Brading Roman Villa stands as a distinguished Roman heritage site within the United Kingdom. Its acclaimed Visitor Centre and Museum provide an exceptional opportunity to delve into the intricacies of...
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Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
map pin London & South East

Our diverse range of activities encourage all core skills involved in PE, such as; Balance, Coordination, Stamina, Problem Solving and Strength. We have activities such as; Climbing, Archery, Orienteering, Mountain Biking and other more Team focussed activities too.
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Image for a residential school trip at Buzz Active Outdoor Activity centre in Sussex KS2 KS3 KS4 Adventure School Trips bushcraft archery adventurous school trips
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
map pin 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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Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
map pin London & South East

We keep and care for a wide range of animals suitable for handling these include reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals, birds and a variety of invertebrates. We provide them with enclosures that mimic...
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Image for a residential school trip at Juniper Hall Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Surrey KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Juniper Hall Field Centre
map pin London & South East

Identify basic survival needs, explore the woods, build a shelter and forage for wild foods. Follow a woodland trail and search for tracks and signs. A day filled with team building and...
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High Ropes activity at Rock UK - Carroty Wood
Rock UK - Carroty Wood
map pin London & South East

With 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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Bentley Copse Activity Centre
map pin London & South East

Small group bushcraft sessions teach safety around fire and tools. Your students will light their own fires, pop some popcorn or make a refreshing hot drink. Our woodland environment is idea for quiet bushcraft sessions among the trees.
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London for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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The realm of performing arts encompasses a wide spectrum, and we take pride in our capability to support nearly every category of performing arts groups. Should you desire to inspire and engage your...
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Duke of Edinburgh at English Study Camps
map pin London & South East

Future Business Leaders Students develop real-world business, enterprise and leadership skills through practical, project-based lessons at English Study Camps. The course introduces key business...
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London
map pin London & South East

London offers an enriching experience for school trips, blending history, culture, and education in one vibrant package. Students can explore iconic landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham...
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YHA London Thameside
YHA London Thameside
map pin 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 meal service and places to study.
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Special Offers: South East

Want to make your South East activity trip even better value? Here are a few of the best deals currently on offer to schools visiting PlanMySchoolTrip!

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The Best Autumn and Winter Residential and Day Trips at YMCA Fairthorne Manor

Just because the sun isn't out doesn't mean the fun stops. School Trips at Fairthorne run year-round for your students to enjoy adventure. The colder months are still an excellent time for...

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The Importance of Teaching Skills in the Outdoors

As a teacher I reflect on both the good and bad learning experiences I have received to develop an effective learning plan when I teach.

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Award-Winning Theatre Trips

Book your award-winning theatre trip with TheatreWorkout and get the whole package: travel, workshops, tickets, tours and more!

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Everyone Benefits From a Winter Residential

Adventure never stop at Hindleap Warren, come rain or snow, we continue to offer gold-standard residentials for students all year round.

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UKSA provides more than a school trip

Communication, decision making, self-belief, determination and resilience are all skills UKSA focus on. Find out more.

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Join us at Avon Tyrrell for adventure and learning in the New Forest National Park

Join us at Avon Tyrrell for adventure and learning in the New Forest National Park

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