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 !

Portland Outdoor Centre

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apple iconBushcraft, Fieldstudies, Outdoor Learning, Physical Education, Team Building, Watersports


Our Paddlesports activities take place on Portland Harbour. Our slipway is 300m from our building offering direct access to this sheltered location. We'll be paddling next to Portland Castle (Henry VIII's finest coastal fort) and around the Mulberrys' used as floating docks in WW2! Its quite common...

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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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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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Runways End Outdoor Centre, Hampshire
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We are lucky to have Basingstoke Canal on our doorstep. This sheltered water venue is great for introducing beginners to Canoeing, Kayaking and taking on our Raft Building session.
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Grafham Water Centre Residentials
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Make a splash with exciting water sports at Grafham Water Centre! From sailing and windsurfing to paddleboarding and kayaking, our expert-led sessions offer fun, challenge, and adventure for all ages and abilities-set against the stunning backdrop of Grafham Water.
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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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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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High Ropes activity at Rock UK - Carroty Wood
Rock UK - Carroty Wood
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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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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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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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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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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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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
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We deliver a range of watersports on our reservoir, from kayaking, canoeing, rafted canoeing, paddleboarding (SUP) and MEGA SUP! Our qualified instructors offer a quality coaching experience ensuring well-rounded fun in a safe and relaxed environment.
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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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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre is proud to support schools with their watersports programs by offering a range of exciting aquatic activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and personal...
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Skern Adventure Appledore: Day Visits
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Our watersports sessions at Skern Adventure Appledore give students the opportunity to experience the North Devon coastline through a wide range of activities including kayaking, rafting, surfing,...
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climbing wall activity at Lockerbie Manor
Lockerbie Manor
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The lake in front of the Manor house is a superb location for Canoeing and Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Raft Building. All great activities for team building exercises.
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Archery at Conway Centres Tattenhall
Conway Centres Tattenhall
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Working together navigating a canoe, this adventure activity encourages young people to step out of their comfort zones, learn and develop their water confidence and build their self-confidence. Whilst having fun with friends they will develop their resilience and may find a new love for adventure.
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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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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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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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