School Water Sports Trips

Take your class sailing, canoeing, or white water rafting

Action packed water sports activity holidays are popular among school groups, with hundreds of UK schools heading to the nearest coast, river or lake, each year. Pupils are usually getting their first taste of a range of exciting and challenging water activities, such as canoeing and kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, windsurfing and dinghy sailing. The water sports packages we offer here can be tailor-made to suit both your learning objectives and your school's budget.

As well as experiencing new water sports activities, these types of trips are a perfect way for teachers to allow pupils to celebrate the end of primary school, or as a way to get new groups bonding when starting secondary school. Children will learn a variety of practical new technical skills, while developing their own personal and social skills, and forging friendships.

Promoting well established, professional water sports centres who focus on learning and safety, we are able to feature a diverse range of venues. These school group water sports trips, allow us to offer single session experiences through to week long residential adventures.

Popular coastal water sports include surfing, windsurfing, sailing, and sea kayaking. Instructors hold qualifications from the Royal Yachting Association and the International Surf Association and are trained to give beginners an enthusiastic introduction to a variety of water activities. On inland lakes and rivers, school groups can try open canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Instructors hold British Canoeing Coach Pathway qualifications, enabling them to safely teach paddlesports to school groups.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Watersports topics: Aqua Park, Bell Boats, Canoeing, Kata Kanuing, Kayaking, Power Boating, Raft Building, Sailing, SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, and more.

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Popular school trip September 2026 !

Essex Outdoors Mersea

location icon East of England
apple iconBushcraft, Outdoor Learning, Revision Breaks, Team Building, Watersports, SEN


Mersea offers kayaking, stand up padding boarding and mega SUP offering students a paddle sport challenge led by qualified instructors, building confidence, balance and teamwork. It's a natural activity with a residential or a day visit and works well alongside land-based activities for a varied pro...

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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
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In the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been working with schools and youth groups since 1979. Creating bespoke outdoor learning opportunities and utilising the natural environment for a real adventure.
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Lagganlia Outdoor Learning Centre
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At Lagganlia we are ideally located to make use of local lochs and rivers to provide a variety of different water sports , including kayaking, sailing, rafting and duckies.
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Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
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Using a local delivery partner based on Beaulieu river, we can offer groups canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking activities.
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Stone Farm Study Centre
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Stone Farm is centrally situated near many activity centres which offer a range of watersports including kayaking, canoeing, raft building, sailing, windsurfing and aqua parks. We are also close to...
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New Forest Activities
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Located on the banks of the tidal Beaulieu River and set within a tranquil nature reserve, New Forest Activities' Canoeing and Kayaking bases offer up wonderful locations to explore. Head up or...
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Skern Adventure Appledore: Residential Trips
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Skern Adventure Appledore offers exceptional watersports experiences, with the tidal waters of the Taw and Torridge Estuary and the North Devon coastline right on our doorstep. This unique location...
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Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
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Make a splash at Hangloose with our thrilling Aqua Park! The ultimate watersports experience that gets students moving, working together, and building confidence. Packed with physical challenges, it's...
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Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
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Schools can enjoy a range of watersports and outdoor pursuits in our new activity centre, 11 miles from Norwich in East Anglia. As well as 37 acres of water, large indoor facilities provide a range of activities such as climbing, abseiling and more.
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Ackers Adventure Day Trips
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As a British Canoeing Approved Centre, Ackers Adventure can get you out on the water in canoes, kayaks, or bell boats - whether you're looking for a fun introductory session or working towards a...
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The Towers Active Learning Centre
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The Towers provides access to pristine lakes and rivers, creating an ideal playground for aquatic adventures. Students not only have the opportunity to develop technical skills in canoeing and...
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Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
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Canoeing - instructor led activities on the Kennet & Avon Canal (just a 5 minute walk from our centre). Braeside follows British Canoeing coaching guidelines and all coaches are British Canoeing trained and qualified.
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Skern Adventure Abbotsham: Residential Trips
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Skern Adventure Abbotsham offers a wide range of watersports experiences for all abilities, from first-time participants to those developing more advanced skills. Sessions take place on our on-site...
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Ackers Adventure Residential centre
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Get on the Water with Ackers Adventure As a British Canoeing Approved Centre, we can get you out on the water in canoes, kayaks, or bell boats - whether you're looking for a fun introductory...
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Explore, Challenge and Grow
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Give your students an unforgettable watersports adventure with paddleboarding, kayaking, wild swimming and coastal activities on the stunning lakes and coastline of North Wales. Led by fully qualified...
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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
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Coasteering is a fabulous sea and cliff based activity, which allows you to explore the Jurassic Coast under the supervision of qualified and experienced instructors. This fun water based activity...
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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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Castle Head Field Centre
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A river runs through the grounds of Castle Head which is ideal for raft building. Groups can also do a canoeing expedition playing games and observing wildlife whilst building bonds with one another.
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Dale Fort Field Centre
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Dale Fort is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, giving superb views over the sea. It has access to a wide range of sites for biology, geography and adventure activities at all ages.
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Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
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Coasteering is a fabulous sea and cliff based activity, which allows you to explore the Jurassic Coast under the supervision of qualified and experienced instructors. This fun water based activity...
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Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
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We offer many watersports activities include sailing, canoeing and paddle boarding. These outdoor pursuits offer an exhilarating way to enjoy the water under the close supervision of our trained instructors.
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New for 2026: Manor Adventure Opens Isle of Wight Centre

22 December 2025

Elevate your next residential at Manor Adventure's brand-new Isle of Wight centre, opening in March 2026. Located in a stunning coastal setting, this purpose-built facility offers schools a high-impact outdoor education experience designed to build confidence and resilience.

Why choose the Isle of Wight for your class?

Full-Throttle Adventure: High-quality activities including climbing, abseiling, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Coastal Geography: An ideal base for field studies, exploring the island's unique geology and marine ecosystems.

Safety & Excellence: Expert-led sessions with a focus on personal development and teamwork in a secure, inspiring environment.

This new location expands Manor Adventure's reputation for providing "the ultimate school trip," combining a unique island experience with accessible travel from the mainland.

Location: Isle of Wight (Coastal)

Opening: March 2026

Best For: KS2 and KS3 Residential Trips

View the new centre and book your 2026 dates: [1]


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