South East England Activity Centres

Residential and day activities for schools

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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 UK residential school trips.

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Popular school trip January 2026 !

Hindleap Warren Residential Visits

location icon School Trip London & South East
apple icon Subjects: Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife


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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UKSA
UKSA
map pin London & South East

Our aim is to encourage, support, and inspire young people by introducing them to the challenges, enjoyment, and rewards of watersports. We are based on the water’s edge, facing the navigable River...

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School Residentials in London
School Residentials in London
map pin London & South East

Head to the capital to bring learning alive with a huge variety of activities and sights - not forgetting 22 National Museums on offer. Discover Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, along with the Eye, Madame Tussauds and London Dungeons.

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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
map pin 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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New Forest Activities
New Forest Activities
map pin London & South East

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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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
map pin 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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Cuffley Active Learning Centre
Cuffley Active Learning Centre
map pin London & South East

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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Sayers Croft
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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Fallow Fields Selson Farm
Fallow Fields Selson Farm
map pin London & South East

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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Fallow Fields Lathe Barn
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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The Bushcraft Company - Penshurst Place
The Bushcraft Company - Penshurst Place
map pin London & South East

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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The Sustainability Centre Residentials
map pin London & South East

We follow the permaculture guiding principles in everything we do focusing on Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share. For citizenship we expand on these ideas to work on students personal development...
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
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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Woodrow High House
Woodrow High House
map pin London & South East

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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Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Hampshire
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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Buzz Active Bushy Wood
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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Hindleap Warren Residential Visits
Hindleap Warren Residential Visits
map pin London & South East

Whilst at Hindleap your young people will will be encouraged to be independent and make decisions for themselves, from what to wear that day to their participation in an activity. The more the...
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Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
map pin London & South East

We use Outdoor Pursuits to help develop children by giving them independence, developing their social skills and of course their confidence. Our many safe yet challenging activities will give them...
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London
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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Gaveston Hall
Gaveston Hall
map pin London & South East

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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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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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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
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 offer indoor and outdoor activities to suit your students, and to be flexible around the British weather. Set within 95 acres of stunning Hampshire countryside, we offer an array of activities.

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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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