Bushcraft

Here at Epping Forest, students will have the opportunity to learn, explore and have fun in an exciting environment outside of the classroom. We create unique, enjoyable and memorable experiences, in which all areas of the curriculum can be studied.

By visiting Hautbois Activity Centre in Norfolk on a school trip you can put some fun into the National Curriculum - all our activities encourage healthy living and help make exercise more exciting for your students to experience many fun and challenging outdoor pursuit adventures. All our activities are linked to specific sections of the curriculum. Group accommodation 6 to 200 plus, we also offer a full range of catering options to meet all dietary needs.

Sealyham Active Learning Centre is dedicated to helping students develop essential skills and character, promoting wellbeing through adventurous outdoor learning.

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.  

Close to London but with the tranquillity of a woodland location, Gilwell Park is famous throughout the world for its Scouting heritage, beautiful setting and stunning range of activities. With four modern lodges, plenty of open camping space and spectacular views of the capital, we have 108 acres available for fun and adventure and for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

Based in acres of Hertfordshire woodland, just an hour from Central London, Rootd Adventure offers immersive outdoor residential trips for primary and secondary schools. Our residentials give children the chance to switch off from the distractions of daily life, take on new challenges, learn new skills and make some amazing memories together. We have accommodation options suitable for all seasons, so we can welcome schools all year round. We provide full catering and can accommodate groups sizes of up to 120. We believe every child should have the chance to experience outdoor adventures, so we aim to make our residential trips accessible to as many children as possible. From one-night nature trips to three-night adventures, we offer great value at affordable prices.

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.

Stubbers Residential Centre Essex provides your school group or educational visit with endless outdoor adventure activities and residential accommodation. Only minutes away from the M25 and just a short train ride from London.  Stubbers Residential Centre is set up to deliver amazing outdoor pursuits for your pupils or students enrichment and learning experiences. Stubbers offers Full board catering. (Group sizes up to 300)

Based in acres of Hertfordshire woodland, just an hour from Central London, Rootd Adventure offers immersive, outdoor residentials and adventure days for primary and secondary schools. Our trips give children the chance to switch off from the distractions of daily life, take on new challenges, learn new skills and make some amazing memories together. If you’re looking for a day trip rather than an overnight stay, our affordable, one-day outdoor adventures are a fantastic learning experience for children – giving them all the fun of a Rootd adventure in just one day.

Barnstondale is a outdoor education and activity centre based in the Wirral, hosting a myriad of facilities that offer a wide-range of sporting activities, as well as 15-acres of woodland, perfect for large or small groups looking for an adventurous trip. This rural location offers three log cabin dormitories for your residential stay, one of which is a specialist cabin for young people with disabilities, and 15-acres of woodland to explore. The site can sleep up to 170 people.

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre in Somerset is an award winning Centre based in 25 acres of beautiful woods, fields & river valley aim to give the best outdoor learning experience you have ever had with many exciting, fun and challenging outdoor pursuits and a strong emphasis on team work and the environment.

Conveniently located near the M25, East Sussex, and West Sussex, Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren offers the perfect setting for a night under the stars. Nestled an area of outstanding natural beauty, this 400-acre site in Ashdown Forest features secluded woodland campsites, indoor lodge accommodation, and direct forest access. It's an ideal spot for adventurous school trips. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

Outward Bound utilises the power of learning and adventure to unleash a students true potential; with a large range of thrilling activities, the pupils will be constantly engaged and excited, making Outward Bound the perfect destination for school trips.

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.

Broomlee Outdoor Education Centre Scotland is set in 30 acres of land for numerous outdoor activities on site and provides high quality group accommodation with excellent facilities for your school groups. Teachers can choose from a range of exciting adventure or curriculum sessions to build their own school trip which will help students gain life skills through the most rewarding outdoor experiences on a residential school trip.

The World Outside Bodenham Arboretum Worcestershire is located on a working farm offering curriculum linked activities covering nature and the environment.  All key stages are covered with experiential learning, developing inquisitive & positive relationships within the natural environment.  Activities can include; traditional storytelling, growing and cooking, enchanted forest, natural art, team building, problem solving, mud kitchen, den building, mini beast hunts, pond dipping, stream damming, Natural Art and so much more.