School Water Sports Trips

Take your class sailing, canoeing, or white water rafting

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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 May 2026 !

Rock UK - Carroty Wood

location icon School Trip London & South East
apple icon Subjects: Bushcraft, Physical Education, Watersports, Outdoor Learning


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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Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
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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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school group with safety equipment and paddles at buzz active
Buzz Active Cuckmere
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We can run a series of sessions and upskill students with the British Canoeing accredited courses to support their learning and development which can support GCSE PE.
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children learning bushcraft skills at blackland farm outdoor centre
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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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. This is an ideal environment for watersports, and we are able to offer sailing, canoeing, raft-building and kayaking.
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Buzz Active Eastbourne
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Primary age/ KS2 We are able to run our water based activities with a link to what you are teaching in the classroom. Our location is perfect to link our sessions with your science lessons. Whether...
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Image for a residential school trip at Buzz Active Outdoor Activity centre in Sussex KS2 KS3 KS4 Adventure School Trips bushcraft archery adventurous school trips
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
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We have two fantastic locations a short bus ride away, where you can to learn to sail, windsurf at our Eastbourne seafront sail sport center, or paddle a kayak or Stand up paddle board at our Cuckmere...
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Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset
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Watersports are our speciality. From kayaking in the stunning and sheltered Swanage Bay and Paddle Boarding from the sandy shores through to the adrenaline fuelled coasteering - we have something for...
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Outdoor & Adventure School Residential Trips
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As the UK's leading RYA watersports training company, watersports is at the heart of what we do. At Buddens, we have a beautiful natural lake that offers a safe space for children to experience these activities potentially for the first time.
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Watersports Residential Trips
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We are the UK's leading RYA recognised training centre. This means our instructors are some of the best in the country. Saftey and fun are at the core of our watersports activities: getting kids...
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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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Portland Outdoor Centre
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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...
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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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Day Visits to Walesby Forest
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With our own lake on site water sports have been our most popular activities since we opened. Do you want to kayak or canoe? How about building a raft and try and cross the lake? Or simply take a...
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Conway Centres Anglesey
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All watersports courses have access to the Menai Strait via our private dock, providing a sheltered area for introductory sessions before venturing out into the 'swellies'. The varied conditions found on the Strait make it suitable for all levels of students from beginner to expert.
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children canoeing at walesby forest
Walesby Forest
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With our own lake on site water sports have been our most popular activities since we opened. Do you want to kayak or canoe? How about building a raft and try and cross the lake? Or simply take a...
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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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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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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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Day Trips at Willen Lake
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We offer a range of Watersports: Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, Dragon Boating, Katakanu, Stand up Paddleboarding and Kneeboarding. Most of these activities teach the...
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Rock UK Summit Centre
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Water sports at Summit Centre include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lakes at the centre offer the chance to explore the wildlife of the lakes, navigate the rapids going down into the purpose built pools and of course, the chance to jump in and swim!
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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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