School Water Sports Trips

Take your class sailing, canoeing, or white water rafting

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

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 June 2026 !

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 instructors, these safe and engaging sessions encourage confidence, teamwork and personal developme...

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Zip line activity at Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
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Water sports we offer include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lake at the centre offers the chance to explore the local wildlife and habitats, learn new skills and of course the chance to jump in and swim!
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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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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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Image for a residential school trip at Dale Fort Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Pembrokeshire KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
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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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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Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
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Our canoeing, kayaking and raft-building sessions take place on Semer Water. Canoes and kayaks are great vehicles for exploring and also developing the three C's Confidence, Cooperation &...
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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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raft building at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
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At Fairthorne Manor, we have a multitude of water-based activities including Kayaking and SUP. Our qualified staff will teach your students how to use the crafts safely. We have access to our own lake, and the River Hamble.
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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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Arc Adventures
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Perfect Mountain side activity centre with no fabricated environments - Real activities in real locations. We aim to provide new elements to the residential experience that take Outdoor Ed. to the next level.
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Willersley Castle
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Enjoy a range of challenging outdoor pursuits within the 65 acre estate, Willersley Castle - once the home of Industrial Revolution's Richard Arkwright.
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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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Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
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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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Benmore Outdoor Centre
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At Benmore we are lucky have both an inland loch and a sea loch right on our doorstep. These are an ideal environments for our sailing, canoeing, kayaking and raft-building. We have staff that are...
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Hindleap Warren Day Visits
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Our watersports activities give young people the chance to have fun in the great outdoors while building teamwork and communication skills. Running from April to October, these activities make the...
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The Wilderness Camp
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Watersports is our happy place! From Mega Paddleboarding on our own private lake to a class river trip we offer a divers range of watersports as part of a residential programme or a day programme. Our...
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Image for a residential school trip at Castle Head Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Cumbria KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
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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Image for a residential school trip at Calshot Activities Outdoor Activity centre in Hampshire KS2 KS3
Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
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Sailing, Windsurfing and Kayaking are activities that we offer through the summer months (April - Oct) utilising our great location on the edge of the Solent.
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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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Encompass Training
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In partnership with the Devon Wildlife Trust, we have exclusive access to one of the best lakes in the South West. We offer a variety of activities, including sit-on-top kayaking, canoeing, raft...
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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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