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Herts Young Mariners Base has a wide range of school group activities run by skilled instructors who can deliver these sessions for you. This outdoor activity centre offers schools a comprehensive outdoor-education experience in the Lee Valley, combining land- and water-based activities that support teamwork, confidence and practical skills.  Herts Young Mariners will test your school groups' mental and physical abilities in an exciting team building environment.

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer offers high quality outdoor and adventurous activities for schools and educational groups with on site accommodation for up to 70 students and support staff. The experienced, enthusiastic team have a strong background in outdoor activities and coaching, ensuring we deliver some of the most exciting and varied activities, including, canoeing, kayaking, caving, orienteering, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, plus many more.

Situated on a 10 acre site, Llain Activity Centre Wales provides residential and a wide range of activity packages for schools. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip wire and all kinds of water sports will make school days exciting again. The school trip packages typically include full board accommodation and a full activity programme with day and evening instructor led activities. (Group sizes 12 to 170)

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.

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.

Foxlease Park Residential Centre in Hampshire offers affordable and brilliant outdoor adventure residential stays. With three indoor accommodation buildings for self catered or catered stays sleeping up to 100 students indoors and with many adventurous activities on site including from kayaking, climbing, fencing to archery along with team sports, orienteering and geocaching to name a few, Foxlease provides the perfect reward school trips. (Group sizes up to 100)

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.

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.

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.

The Web Adventure Park York in North Yorkshire is a fantastic attraction for all school ages whatever the weather is, with a huge indoor and outdoor play centre.  From climbing and park area, children's ride-on to animals, rides, your students will never get bored on a fantastic day trip to Web Adventure Park.

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)

YMCA Fairthorne Manor offers adventurous residential trips for school groups of all ages. Residential visits provide excellent opportunities for children to learn beyond classrooms and provides pupils with enrichment learning through valuable life skills and challenges. A residential stay at Fairthorne Manor means affordable and comfortable accommodation for residential school trips. Group accommodation 172 bunkhouses, 250 max with tents (full board option)

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.

The Towers Active Learning Centre is located in Snowdonia National Park Wales, perfect for a residential outdoor adventure enrichment learning residential were you will explore and experience mountain expeditions, climbing and so many more outdoor activities for your students to enjoy.

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)

Based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UKSA is a leading water sports and outdoor learning centre offering activity days and residential experiences for schools, colleges and youth groups. Through sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and team challenges, young people are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, work together and discover what they are capable of achieving. Whether you're planning a half-day activity session, a full day of outdoor learning or a longer residential programme, our experienced team will work with you to create an engaging and rewarding experience for your group.