South East England Activity Centres

Residential and day activities for schools

Residential study centres School Trips London & South East

We know some schools based in Central London struggle to get very far out of the capital as the journey times are prohibitive. For this reason we chose to work with a handful of high quality residential study centres located close to the M25, at all compass points from the centre of the city, so if you are on a budget you want something close to home, we can help.

Further out and the choice of venues grows significantly. We continue to recommend the excellent Path Hill outdoor centre on the southern edge of the Chilterns, Adventure Central on the South Downs, and In2Action near Horsham in West Sussex. 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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UKSA

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With 35+ years of experience, UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) offers young people a fun and safe outdoor environment in which to learn important life skills. Packages in sailing, watersports, and teambuilding include accommodation, food, kit, and tuition.

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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom
Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom

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.

Big School Camp South
Big School Camp South

We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school’s premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs

Hindleap Warren
Hindleap Warren

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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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits!
Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits!

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!


Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! The Chiltern Hills
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! The Chiltern Hills

Drama and the Woods invite your students to join us for a wonderful day visit or camp out in the woods. Come along to run wild, connect with nature and explore drama and open-air theatre in a woodland environment.

Juniper Hall Field Centre
Juniper Hall Field Centre

Located in Surrey, Juniper Hall field centre is easy to reach but surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Box Hill. Visit for fun filled residential outdoor activity, geography and biology trips for all ages.

YHA Holmbury St Mary
YHA Holmbury St Mary

YHA Holmbury is set in woodland grounds close to Holmbury Hill which has panoramic views of the North and South Downs. You'll find 4,000 acres of woodland great for walking, mountain biking and horse-riding.

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New Forest Activities
New Forest Activities

Set in the New Forest, their day or multi-day options, with catered camping, provide a unique setting for self-discovery, skill development and the broadening of horizons. Woodland, water and land-based adventures take learning beyond the classroom.


Dance Trip to London with Equity
Dance Trip to London with Equity

Develop dance skills and experience a West End show on our dance and performing arts trips to London. Students can take part in workshops led by dance professionals at the prestigious Pineapple Dance Studios and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

Walton Firs Activity Centre
Walton Firs Activity Centre

Walton Firs Activity Centre provides a range of outdoor education programmes within a beautiful rural setting near to London. Let us deliver our best quality and value service for your school, and a never-to-be-forgotten experience for your students!

Sayers Croft
Sayers Croft

Sayers Croft is nestled at the foot of the Surrey Hills and provides outdoor experiences for 27,000 visitors p.a. of all ages and abilities. We offer bespoke residential and day visits for schools, community groups and DofE Award participants

School Trips to London
School Trips to London

Why not visit London for the ultimate UK city visit experience? Whether you are looking for a themed visit linked to a specific area of the curriculum or you are simply looking for a general sightseeing visit, London has something for everyone.


YHA London Thameside
YHA London Thameside

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.

Cultural Tour of London for International Schools
Cultural Tour of London for International Schools

Museums and palaces overflowing with art, science and history, incredible theatre shows in the West End, bustling Oxford Street and Covent Garden, and iconic Big Ben and Trafalgar Square! London is the perfect destination for a cultural tour.

Woodrow High House
Woodrow High House

We put your needs at the heart of everything we do. We'll work with you to develop a bespoke activity programme, focused on core skill-development & learning, whilst ensuring it's always fun! Join us for an adventure and explore the great outdoors.

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Isle of Wight for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Isle of Wight for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel

At Curriculum Travel, we focus on younger learners, offering age-suitable tours, including trips to the Isle of Wight. This destination provides an almost foreign experience without leaving the country, ideal for primary and middle school students.


School Residentials in London
School Residentials in London

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.

Football Trips & Pro Experiences
Football Trips & Pro Experiences

Using sports facilities usually reserved for professional clubs, your football team can learn the skills and tactics to greatly improve their game at renowned clubs such as Fulham FC and Futbol Salou.

Bentley Copse Activity Centre
Bentley Copse Activity Centre

Bentley Copse offers activity days and residentials set within 30 acres of ancient woodland in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Hampshire
Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

Our 14 acre site located in the heart of the New Forest National Park offers cost-effective residential trips with a variety of accommodation options (including camping for up to 300!). A range of adventurous activities are on-site too.


Caldecotte Xperience
Caldecotte Xperience

With some of the best facilities in the region, we offer school activity days or residential visits with a wide variety of outdoor activities for schools to choose from, on land and water and even some indoors.

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Ufton Court
Ufton Court

Leading provider of curriculum-linked History and Outdoor Learning trips. Set in the grounds of a historic mansion amid 44 acres of woodland, we inspire children through immersive educational experiences that combine fun, learning and personal growth

Art & Design Trip to London with Equity
Art & Design Trip to London with Equity

An Art & Design trip to London allows students to develop an appreciation for art in a stimulating yet familiar setting. From the collections of the National Gallery, to the countless other galleries across the city, there's plenty to explore!

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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre

Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre is a 127 acre site set in the Sussex countryside, halfway between London and Brighton. We have over 50 adventurous activities on offer for indoor and outdoor residential and day visits!


Big School Camp North
Big School Camp North

We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school’s premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs

Robotics and Computer Science in London
Robotics and Computer Science in London

Discover the birthplace of modern computers, interact with cutting-edge technology and enjoy cultural immersion in the UK's biggest city. Multiple links with GCSE and A Level Computer Science syllabi, from cryptography to artificial intelligence.

International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma

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.

Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive

The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning unique residentials bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.


Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! Oxfordshire
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! Oxfordshire

Drama and the Woods invite your students to join us for a wonderful day visit or camp out in the woods. Come along to run wild, connect with nature and explore drama and open-air theatre in a woodland environment.

Lymley Wood Residential
Lymley Wood Residential

Overnight camps for Year 5 upwards. Experience real camping under canvas in a natural off grid environment. Adventure activities in a private, beautiful ancient woodland including zip wire, obstacle course and bouldering wall. Exclusive use of site.

Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! North London
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! North London

Drama and the Woods invite your students to join us for a wonderful day visit or camp out in the woods. Come along to run wild, connect with nature and explore drama and open-air theatre in a woodland environment.

Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire

Located on the edge of the Solent - we provide an awe-inspiring setting to take part in some fantastic activities; including indoor skiing, climbing, velodrome cycling and water-sports on the sea! We're great for field studies too.


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London for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
London for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel

Curriculum Travel provides customized educational tours in London, catering to primary and middle school students. These tours enhance learning through varied experiences, specifically designed to achieve distinct educational goals.

Runways End Outdoor Centre, Hampshire
Runways End Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

Located in a woodland oasis in Farnborough, alongside Basingstoke Canal, our site offers an exciting getaway packed with adventurous activities. Indoor and camping options available for residential groups.

Residential Trips at Bore Place
Residential Trips at Bore Place

Stay overnight at Bore Place and enjoy the fantastic grounds and countryside. Choose your programme from a varied selection of activities including minibeast hunting, pond dipping, natural arts & crafts, night walk, den building and campfire cooking.

Adur Outdoor Activity Centre
Adur Outdoor Activity Centre

The Adur Centre is ideal for your school residential trip. We offer amazing activities including climbing, paddle sports, mountain biking and many more. The trip will be tailored to meet your needs and our residential trips are outstanding value!


Twin Entrepreneur Programme
Twin Entrepreneur Programme

This specialist programme consists of engaging lessons to improve business skills, creative thinking and problem solving techniques.

Avon Tyrrell
Avon Tyrrell

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.

Buzz Active Bushy Wood
Buzz Active Bushy Wood

Buzz Active provide affordable outdoor education, water sport and activity sessions, days and residential trips to the whole community. Three great locations combine to create an excellent residential. or choose to visit just one of our locations.

Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council

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.


YHA London Lee Valley
YHA London Lee Valley

Set on the edge of 10,000 acres of Lee Valley Country Park, you might be surprised to find out that that YHA London Lee Valley is only 20-minutes away from central London.

Residentials
Residentials

The Sustainability Centre offers residential trips, day visits, forest school, farm visits and alternative education within our stunning 55 acre woodland. This provides access to beautiful countryside in the South Downs National Park.

Rock UK - Carroty Wood
Rock UK - Carroty Wood

Carroty Wood is an ideal choice for Outdoor Education and offers groups a great taste of the outdoors. Set in 58 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, the centre offers flexible accommodation and catering options and a great range of activities!

UKSA
UKSA

With 35+ years of experience, UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) offers young people a fun and safe outdoor environment in which to learn important life skills. Packages in sailing, watersports, and teambuilding include accommodation, food, kit, and tuition.


Creative School Trips
Creative School Trips

Theatre Workout is a Destination Management Company (DMC) specialising in creative and cultural group travel for schools, working with UK and international school groups and the group travel industry to deliver hundreds of school trips each year!

Big School Camp Midlands
Big School Camp Midlands

We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school’s premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs

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