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Staunton Farm in Hampshire offers a wide range of funny and exciting outdoor and indoor experiences for school trips. With a rare breeds farm, the south coast's largest ornamental glasshouses, beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country park to explore there's something for every pupil to discover. At Staunton Farm students can feed farm animals, enjoy outdoor and indoor play areas, making this place a perfect venue and reward trip for school and educational group experiences.

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)

Whether you're seeking exciting adventures or curriculum-based outdoor learning, Ferry Meadows Outdoor Education Centre Cambridgshire offers a variety of engaging experiences. Students from all key stages can take on exciting challenges, develop new skills, and immerse themselves in nature, making for a fun, educational and unforgettable school trip.

In Rockley Adventure Point Activity Centre students can try their hand at stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing as well as visiting the waterpark itself.  There's plenty of water and land adventures activities for schools and youth groups to enjoy in Dorset, Rockley Activity Centre.

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)

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.

Standon Bowers Outdoor Education Centre in Staffordshire provides school groups with tailored outdoor learning programmes with the chance to explore the outdoors on residentials school trips. These programmes ensure students spend time outdoors, helping them to improve their mental and physical wellbeing while enjoying exciting adventure activities such as archery, bushcraft or water sports.

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).

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.

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.

Mendip Activity Centre Somerset is an outstanding outdoor activity centre in a wonderful countryside setting, offering exciting, fun filled school enrichment and team building activity adventures. Mendip is the ultimate adventure playground in the heart of the Mendip Hills located in the South West, where your students will have a fantastic day out.

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.

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.

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.

Nestled in the heart of Lancashire, surrounded by natural beauty is where the Anderton Centre Outdoor Learning & Activities located.  Adventure awaits at The Anderton Centre! Offering water and land activities, the Anderton Centre can offer your school an outdoor experience away from school. At the Anderton Centre, we are proud to offer both half-day and full-day activity programmes, each designed to provide a memorable and tailored experience for every school group.  

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.