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Set within 42 acres of stunning woodland in rural Oxfordshire, Scout Adventures Youlbury offers the perfect blend of high-adventure activities and traditional outdoor skills. With both indoor accommodations and camping options, our skilled instructors can tailor an unforgettable experience for your school group. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

YMCA Fairthorne Manor Outdoor Activity Centre in Hampshire offers various day trip enrichment educational outdoor learning opportunities for school groups of all ages, including SEN. The 20+ activities are led by experienced instructors, allowing your students to safely participate in activities such as climbing, paddle boarding, archery, water sports and so much more in a safe, fun environment.

Benmore Outdoor Centre Loch Lomond Scotland is located in the magnificent Benmore Botanic Garden. The scenic location and highly skilled, experienced team provide outstanding outdooe residential enrichment learning experiences for schools and educational groups all year long.

Belmont Outdoor Education Centre is located about 30 minutes from both Dundee and Perth in around 100 acres of fabulous grounds and woodland. The area is an ideal school trip destination for both water sports like kayaking and canoe trips but also for walking or climbing. Belmont Residential Centre can deliver inspiring outdoor learning for students of all ages. All the outdoor activities are tailored to your school group's desires, age and ability.

Snozone Yorkshire offers students the opportunity to learn new snow sports such as Skiing and Snowboarding in a fun safe environment, with a team of professional staff on hand to help guide your students to this active team focused experience.

Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester provides school groups with a variety of outdoor pursuit activities such as water sports, DofE, archery, team building, bushcraft and so much more! We can tailor make your activity day to your students' needs. The Centre can tailor everything to suit your group and needs. (Group sizes up to 60)

Herts Young Mariners Base offers schools a comprehensive outdoor-education experience in the Lee Valley and also allows for comfortable residential stays, making it ideal for both day trips and longer educational experiences. Herts Young Mariners has beautiful grounds including a large natural spring lake which students can use for all kinds of water sport activities. School groups can use Lee Valley YHA next doors for their residential stay. (Group sizes up to 100)

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.

Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre in Wales is a home of exciting outdoor adventures, where you and your students can explore the wide range of water and land based activities available for all school ages and skill levels. Plas Menai is perfectly situated for the ultimate outdoor adventure experiences, from windsurfing, powerboating, cruising to kayaking, your school groups will have an unforgettable day out. The activities are mapped against the National Curriculum and provide cross-curricular links as well as developing key skills like decision making, teamwork and communication.

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.

Bendrigg Trust is a Specialist Outdoor Education Centre for SEN based in Kendal, Cumbria which focuses on providing adventure activities for students and pupils of all abilities, including those with profound physical disabilities and special educational needs. Residential packages include accommodation, food (which is provided throughout the duration of your stay), and a full programme of adventure activities (Group sizes up to 64)

Set within 42 acres of stunning woodland in rural Oxfordshire, Scout Adventures Youlbury offers the perfect blend of high-adventure activities and traditional outdoor skills. Our skilled instructors can tailor an unforgettable activity day experience for your school group. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

Manor Farm Heritage Educational Farm in Hampshire is an ancient farm where students of all ages can learn all about its fascinating history, meet friendly farm animals as they stroll around a beautiful traditional farm. The farmhouse dates back to the 1400s and is filled with fascinating objects to explore, so school groups can learn about history in Victorian and Wartime periods plus geography in a very visual and exciting way. Animal interactions form an important element of our educational provision. Manor Farm is the perfect school trip destination for educational groups studying environment, history or any animal-based topic.

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.

Bentley Copse Outdoor Residential Activity Centre Surrey is located in the Surrey Hills offering both residential stays and day activity trips for students of all ages. At Bentley Copse school groups are provided with tailored outdoor learning programmes with the chance to explore the great outdoors on residentials school trips. Group Sizes up to 250 with various catering options available.

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.