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Snowdonia Outdoor Centre and Bunkhouse is a located in the pretty village of Rhyd Ddu in the Nantlle Valley in Snowdonia, offering affordable and comfortable group accommodation for up to 30 students. Situated in glorious countryside, it is a base for adventurous day activities, environmental studies and group development exercises and offering self-catering accommodation for your school group. (Group sizes up to 30)

Located in the Peak District National Park Crowden Outdoor Education Centre Derbyshire  provides high quality outdoor education either on a residential or day activity basis. The instructors are all qualified and experienced outdoor practitioners, students will take part in adventure activities that include; Bushcraft, DofE, rock climbing, cave exploration, kayaking, stream scrambling, zip wire, archery and team-building exercises. Accommodation comprises of 40 beds spread across 14 bedrooms.

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)

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.

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.

Action Watersports Kent is the South East’s premier watersports centre. If you are looking to build confidence and fitness of your pupils, while having a fantastic time, Action Watersports is the perfect place for your next school trip. The place offers your students an amazing environment, and also gives a fun experience and fantastic memories. Activities on the water gives an alternative physical and mental challenge for students, providing a school trip they will love.

The Wilderness Centre Forest of Dean Gloucestershire offers residential and activity packages for school groups. The aim of The Wilderness Centre is to give schools the ultimate outdoor experience & leave all who visit with the knowledge and confidence to safely enjoy the outdoors. A residential stay here means affordable and comfortable accommodation for residential school trips. It offers both fully catered and self catering options are available. (Group sizes up to 100).

Portland Outdoor Centre is located in two historic Victorian hotels overlooking the picturesque Portland Harbour in Dorset, providing an ideal setting for outdoor educational adventures. Our centre specialises in tailored adventure programs led by experienced instructors, complemented by fully catered residential accommodation for up to 140 guests, making it perfect for schools and educational groups. (Group sizes up to 140).

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.

More than a school trip. Build confidence, resilience and teamwork through unforgettable outdoor learning on the shores of Windermere. With over 50 land and water-based activities, expert instructors and high-quality accommodation, YMCA Lakeside helps pupils grow in ways which are hard to achieve in the classroom. Set on the quiet, south-west shore of Windermere, surrounded by 100 acres of private woodland, the centre offers an inspiring setting for challenge and personal growth. (280 beds Max)

Buzz Active Cuckmere, Sussex offers a wide range of activities such as canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and raft building activities for school groups and groups with special needs,

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)

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)

Broadstone Warren activity centre Sussex is conveniently located near the M25 between East and West Sussex, Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren offers many indoor and outdoor adventurous enrichment activities. Nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this 400-acre site in Ashdown Forest offers the perfect blend of high-adventure activities and traditional outdoor skills. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

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.

The Wilderness Centre in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire offers residential and activity packages for school groups. Specializing in delivering exciting outdoor activities and promoting the environment for students, while the activities are mapped against the National Curriculum and help developing key skills like decision making, teamwork and communication. The Wilderness Centre knows how to create educational and memorable school trips.