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 May 2026 !

YMCA Fairthorne Manor

location icon School Trip London & South East
apple icon Subjects: Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Sports Centre, Team Building, Watersports, SEN, Outdoor Learning


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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Image for a residential school trip at New Forest Activities Outdoor Activity centre in Hampshire KS2 KS3
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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Gaveston Hall
Gaveston Hall
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Gaveston Hall located in peaceful West Sussex countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park, and is an ideal location for school groups wanting secure a residential experience. With easy access to both central London and the south coast.
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Buzz Active Bushy Wood
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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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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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raft building at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
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Our immersive outdoor Bushcraft sessions and challenges focus on teaching students survival skills. Bushcraft sessions at Fairthorne can cover den building, fire lighting, camouflage and tracking, and...
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High Ropes activity at Rock UK - Carroty Wood
Rock UK - Carroty Wood
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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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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
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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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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
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We 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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Fallow Fields Lathe Barn
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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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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
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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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Bentley Copse Activity Centre
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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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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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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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Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
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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, Sailing, Kayaking, Track Cycling and other more Team focussed activities too.
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Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
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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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Runways End Outdoor Centre, Hampshire
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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, Sailing, Kayaking, Air Rifle Shooting and other more Team focussed activities too.
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Woodrow High House
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We offer three instructor-led sessions relating to this subject - Woodland Walk, Offsite Expedition and Mini-beast Hunt. Woodland Walk covers: Explore the surrounding area with our team. We follow...
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Duke of Edinburgh at English Study Camps
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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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The Bushcraft Company - Penshurst Place
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Students work in smaller groups of around 15 students, aiming to encourage communication and inclusion. The activities are designed so the students work collaboratively to achieve the end goal and...
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YHA London Thameside
YHA London Thameside
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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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Cuffley Active Learning Centre
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Cuffley acts as a exemplary centre for students studying physical education, offering a dynamic and inspiring environment for the exploration of fitness, sports, and overall well-being. Nestled in the...
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Special Offers: South East

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Summer at Hindleap Warren: Where Confidence Grows Outdoors
Residential School Trip East Sussex

Summer at Hindleap Warren has always felt particularly special. Deer roam freely, the forest floor warms beneath your feet, and the air buzzes with the kind of energy that only comes from groups of young people ready for adventure. For decades, Hindleap has welcomed young people to this peaceful...

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+Adventure: Going beyond the expected - Q&A
Residential School Trip Surrey

We talk to Matt Healey, Adventure Growth Lead at Field Studies Council about their new +Adventure residential trips.

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

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 residential and day trips full of team-building activities and adventure. At YMCA Fairthorne Manor, we...

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The Importance of Teaching Skills in the Outdoors
Residential School Trip Isle of Wight

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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Year-Round Adventures, Lifelong Skills
Residential School Trip East Sussex

Hindleap Warren is an outdoor centre in Ashdown Forest offering adventure activities for schools and youth groups.

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Bespoke Dorset-based Educational and Adventure Residentials
Residential School Trip Isle of Wight

Education Destination are extending their popular service to cover Dorset, home of the stunning Jurassic Coast.

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