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Mendip Residential Activity Centre is located within the Mendip Hills Somerset where they provide outdoor enrichment adventure activities for up to 300 students. Students can experience rock climbing, water sports, team-building and so much more! With a highly professional team of instructors with over 40 years experience of dealing with schools and educational groups.

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.

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)

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).

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.

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)

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.

Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities day trip experiences in Swanage, Dorset, delivering action packed outdoor enrichment pursuits with a combination of the following activities; coasteering, high ropes, coasteering, mackerel fishing, climbing, SUPs, waterpark and mud run, air rifle shooting, tag archery, axe throwing and tunnelling.

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.  

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).