Bushcraft

Patterdale Hall Residential Adventure Learning Centre Lake District is on 80 acres of beautiful grounds, allowing access straight onto the Lakeland fells for walking, mountaineering and so much more that will keep your students active and excited. Programmes are expertly created to meet the needs and objectives of your school groups of all ages. Patterdale Hall predominantly offers full catering options. (Group sizes up to 71)

Located on the scenic border of Dorset and Somerset, the Magdalen Farm Environmental Centre offers immersive, hands-on day trips across its 132 acres of organic farmland and diverse nature reserves. These visits allow students and groups to engage directly with sustainable agriculture through activities like feeding farm animals, harvesting organic vegetables, and learning about the journey of food from soil to plate. The centre provides a wide array of curriculum-linked programs, ranging from "Survival in the Wild" bushcraft sessions to scientific "river dipping" studies where participants can wade into the shallow River Axe to examine local biodiversity. Sustainability is woven into every experience, often culminating in eco-cooking sessions using outdoor cob ovens and fresh ingredients gathered directly from the sprawling kitchen gardens. Furthermore, Magdalen Farm is widely recognized for its inclusive environment, offering SEN-friendly facilities and specialized staff to ensure that learners of all abilities can safely explore and connect with the natural world.

Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning and Residential Centre delivers an immersive experience and creates lifelong memories for your students. Offering a wide choice of engaging, fun activities, such as archery, bushcraft or bouldering, Sayers Croft has something for every school age, and is perfect for enrichment learning experiences for your school groups. (Group sizes up to 212 and full catering accommodation)

Located between Norwich and the North Norfolk coast, The Horstead Residential Centre is an outdoor education and adventure Centre for children and young people. The centre delivers bespoke residential and activity day experiences and provides a range of exciting activities and hands-on learning. With full board or self-catering options, the residential centre can accept groups up to 65 students.

Xplore! Nature Forest School in North Wales is an inclusive and engaging space where science meets forest schools. This place help students of all ages to generate curiosity, build independence, and also develop a love for nature whilst nurturing leadership skills. Xplore! Nature Forest School provides wide range of educational sessions for schools on exciting school days and is also dedicated to inspiring young minds with a broad curriculum, constant support and engaging activities.

Yorkshire Dales Guides Outdoor Activity Centre provides an extensive range of outdoor activities led by expert teams of instructors who are passionate about inspiring and educating students of all ages and abilities. From caving to climbing, orienteering or archery, visiting the Yorkshire Dales under the care and attention of Yorkshire Dales Guides will create wonderful and memorable school days out.  

Located in a beautiful woodland setting, Oaker Wood Leisure Centre is an outdoor activities and glamping centre in Herefordshire, on the Shropshire border, providing bespoke residential trips for schools of all ages.  The multi-activity programmes support key learning skills for students, whilst being fun & adventurous.  

Ackers Outdoor Activity Centre Birmingham provides a fantastic location for schools to experience outdoor adventure, students can experience curriculum linked, teambuilding enrichment activities such as Archery, Kayaking, Orienteering and Bushcraft. Ackers can accommodate from 10 to around 100 students for an activity day.

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District near Windermere, Scout Adventures Great Tower offers a stunning 250-acre base for adventurous day activities, environmental or field studies and group development exercises. Surrounded by England's highest peaks, deepest lakes, and breathtaking scenery, Cumbria's natural wonderland is your playground. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

St Michael’s Environmental Education and Residential Centre is located in the heart of the Peak District National Park and has been welcoming school groups for over 30 years (run by Notts outdoors). With a wide range of outdoor learning group activities, facilities and accommodation options for school groups, this is a perfect place for a residential school trip or day trip adventure experiences. Your students will have an unforgettable residential stay.  

Foxlease Park Adventure Activity Centre is a 63 acre site near Lyndhurst in the New Forest, offering exciting outdoor activities, camping, residential stays and experiences to school groups of all ages. Offering day visits, reward trips, indoor residential and camping experiences, Foxlease Park is the ideal place for schools looking to combine education, outdoor learning, and personal development. The scenic location and the experienced team provide outstanding outdoor learning experiences for school groups all year long.

Acorn Adventure specialises in outdoor adventure residential school trips for primary schools and secondary schools. Partnering with the best independent outdoor centres, we provide choice, booking simplicity and trusted expertise. We offer adventures of all shapes and sizes, suitable for all ages, all needs and at all scales, in a host of settings and environments.

Rhyd-y-creuau field study centre is set in the Snowdonia National Park with wooded valleys, rocky shores and beaches to explore. Your students can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biodiversity garden, campfire area and teambuilding challenges.

Butser Ancient Farm Hampshire is a world leading museum for experimental archaeology education, bringing the past to life through hands on reconstructions of prehistoric, Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon structures, through immersive, practical activities for students. Your students will experience four hands-on activities of your choice, tailored to suit the period of history your school groups are currently studying and run in and around the historic setting of our buildings

Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centre is located in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park. The scenic Highland location and highly skilled, experienced team provide outstanding residential experiences and outdoor learning for school groups.

At Lost Earth Adventures Peak District we're experienced outdoor education specialists, providing residential and day trip activities to a huge range of intrepid student adventurers, from small to large schools and all types of youth groups. Accommodation comprises of 15 up to 250 in shared dormitory-style accommodation, with a mix of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities.