South West England Activity Centres
Residential and day activities for schools
Activities & Residentials South West England
Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays
Enjoy a school residential in the South West of England
We can offer a range of trip types throughout the South West of England, from activity days to residential accommodation only. From multi activity and outdoor pursuits with professional instruction to watersports such as surfing or sailing. We also have a number of centres who specialise in environmental courses or other curriculum subjects. Please get in touch if you are looking for something specific!
On a visit to the South West of England, you are never far from the coast, and perhaps not surprising that among the many excellent residential activity centres we have chosen to feature on this page, a good number of them are at or near the seaside.
The region's oceanic climate, means mild winters, warm summers and a whole heap of rain. This allows activity centres to open and operate a much longer season than in more northern parts of the UK, where centres close for longer during the colder winters (view more residential school trips here)
The types of activities and outdoor pursuits available in this region are many and varied, though it is fair to say that watersports are well catered for! With easy access to such a large extent of natural coastal environments, children enjoying school activity trips in Cornwall and Devon, Dorset or Somerset, are likely to get the opportunity to experience activities such as sailing, sea kayaking, coasteering, surfing and waterskiing.
Slapton Ley Field Centre
School Trip South West
Subjects: Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Wildlife
Slapton Ley Field Centre is located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to field sites in Dartmoor National Park and urban centres in Plymouth and Torbay. Visit for residential geography and biology trips at all ages
Slapton Ley Field Centre
The Ultimate Adventure Centre
Devon
Discover Devon's top adventure destination, perfect for school trips. Enjoy high ropes, coasteering and team-building activities led by expert instructors. With safe accommodations and tailored programs, it's an unforgettable learning experience.
Andrew Simpson Centre Portland - Residential
Dorset
Introduce your students to the watersports world a World-class venue, where better to learn to sail than the home for the London 2012 Olympic Games!
Portland Outdoor Centre
Dorset
A stunning coastal playground, comfortable accommodation and great food. All the ingredients for a great trip!
The Isle of Portland, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site makes us perfect for adventurous and educational residential trips.
STEM School Trip to Cornwall with Equity
Cornwall
Home to the country’s longest coastline and boasting one of the sunniest climates in the UK, Cornwall is an ideal pick for your school’s next residential trip, with a plethora of activities to entertain and educate all ages.
Nettlecombe Court Field Centre
Somerset
Field Studies Council Nettlecombe Court has excellent access to the Somerset coast as well as Exmoor National Park and The Quantocks Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
Watersports Residential Trips
Dorset
With 50 years of experience delivering high quality watersports trips, Rockley offers children a safe space to enjoy being on the water. Activities include raft building, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and much more!
Slapton Ley Field Centre
Devon
Slapton Ley Field Centre is located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to field sites in Dartmoor National Park and urban centres in Plymouth and Torbay. Visit for residential geography and biology trips at all ages
Adventure Bristol Residential
Bristol
Unique and Engaging Outdoor Challenges for Pupils of All Ages!
High Ropes | Bubble Football | Axe Throwing | Situation Survival
Skern Lodge Residential Visits
Devon
Skern Lodge is one of the leading providers of outdoor learning and development in the UK. Offering a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities and geography fieldwork opportunities from its Centre on the North Devon coast.
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
Gloucestershire
Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow.
Cornwall Art Tour
Cornwall
Take your students to a world-class artists region, home of the Tate, Barbara Hepworth and incredible landscapes shed in natural light - this is Cornwall.
Encompass Training
Devon
Nestled in the heart of rural Devon, Encompass Training is located at the historic Grade I Great Potheridge House. We specialize in offering sole occupancy, a diverse range of high-quality outdoor education activities, delivered by experienced staff
Your Dorset Adventure Awaits!
Dorset
We arrange 100% bespoke adventure based residentials to Dorset and the Jurassic Coast. 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
Deanfield Outdoor Centre
Gloucestershire
Set in the beautiful Forest of Dean. High quality Outdoor Learning Courses both residentially (up to 84 students plus 10 staff) or as day visits up to 96 students. Very competitively priced and with excellent customer service.
Mendip Activity Centre
Somerset
School Activity Trips and Residential School Camps with Mendip Activity Centre, an outdoor activity provider setting the gold standard in adventure. With availability for 30 to 300 students, it's time for adventure!
Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset
Dorset
We provide exciting adventure school trips, DofE and outdoor training courses. We specialise in authentic adventure, using incredible natural landscapes as the backdrop to our activities: Coasteering, Bushcraft, Beach Kayaking, Climbing, Archery etc
Residential Trip
Devon
Residential Activity Camps. We offer activity camps including paddle boarding, kayaking, windsurfing and surfing (depending upon conditions). On land we offer high ropes, archery tag, woodcraft, circus skills and team challenges. Home cooked food.
Calvert Devon
Devon
Calvert Devon is an accessible activity centre in North Devon for students with learning, physical, behavioural, sensory or multiple complex disabilities. We accommodate all classroom types with a specialism in SEN and disabled students.
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Wiltshire
Discover an amazing outdoor adventure centre nestled on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Perfect for young adventurers seeking thrilling tailor-made educational programmes designed to challenge - in a warm, friendly homely environment.
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.
Cornwall Tour
Cornwall
Cornwall is a safe, accessible and inspiring location for school groups of all ages! Bursting with curriculum-based visits and activities, ranging from science and geography to art and design, what will your students discover?
Outdoor & Adventure School Residential Trips
Dorset
Our Buddens Activity Centre trips benefit from 96 acres of adventure playground and over 32 activities to choose from. Our activities include both land and water based experiences for your pupils to engage with.
Grittleton Manor House
Wiltshire
Grittleton 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!
Dorset - The Jurassic Coast
Dorset
Discover the Jurassic Coast: an outdoor classroom brimming with adventure! Uncover millions of years of history, explore stunning cliffs, and engage in hands-on learning. Inspire your students with unforgettable experiences and create lasting memorie
The Bioasis
Devon
Adventure and Positive Environmental Impact Await Your School's Next Residential Trip!
Unlike other school residential trips, we flip the script by creating positive growth in students' development and education.
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.
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
Dorset
Our exciting range of land and water based outdoor adventure activities take place at some of Dorset’s most iconic coastal locations and offer the unique opportunity to explore the stunning Jurassic Coastline whilst trying something new.
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
Dorset
Tailored adventure residentials on the Dorset coast at our residential centre in Swanage, can include activities such as Coasteering, Climbing, Mackerel Fishing, Field Studies, and Bushcraft, delivered by our highly qualified instructors.
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School Residential Camps by a beautiful sandy beach in Devon
UNESCO world heritage site, the gateway to the jurassic coast which starts at Orcombe point, Exmouth, Devon. That is where you will find us, our camp and us being busy at one of our watersports centres. The view from our campsite is extraordinary. The Red Rock of Exmouth is from the Triassic period over 250 million years ago. The rock was laid down near where the Sahara Desert sits today, burnt red rocks and wonderful yellow sandy beach and we have the privilege of having our camp and watersports centre at Orcombe point. Red Rock Outdoor Limited
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Creating Lasting Memories: Affordable School Trips with Cumulus
As teachers and parents, we all remember our own school trips and we want the same for our own children.
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Young People Love Learning When Learning Is So Much Fun!
Research supports the fact that children learn faster and more effectively when they are engaged in enjoyable and playful activities.
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Residential schools camps near the beach
Residential school camps near the beach. Come and join us for a great week with watersports, archery, woodcrafts, survival trails and team c
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