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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.

With activities including archery, bike trails, climbing, or water sports, Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre in Staffordshire challenges students with real-world scenarios  on residential adventure breaks. With dormitory style accommodation and a wide range of adventure activities, students of all ages can enjoy the great outdoors. The natural surroundings will make this venue an awesome place for classes searching thrilling adventures. Group Sizes 200plus

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.  

Here at Snozone Milton Keynes, students can take part in a physically challenging school trip, where they can attempt various snow sports including skiing, snow boarding and Sledging to improve fitness, mental health and fun teamwork.

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.

Magdalen Farm Residential Environmental Centre Dorset offers a unique 132-acre organic landscape where students can connect with nature through hands-on farming, river dipping, and woodland adventures. The site provides high-quality, flexible accommodation and delicious home-cooked meals made with fresh ingredients sourced directly from their own kitchen gardens. Their experienced teaching staff design bespoke programs that build student confidence, resilience, and teamwork through immersive outdoor learning. Additionally, the farm is highly inclusive, offering specialized facilities and activities tailored to support children with special educational needs (SEN)

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.

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.

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,

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.

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 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.

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)

Essex Outdoors Mersea Adventure Activity Residential School Trips is situated on the charming Island of Mersea, on the edge of the river Blackwater. With more than 20 exciting outdoor activities from bushcraft through to zipwire, aerial trekking and kayaking, there is always something new your students can experience. Its purpose-built accommodation has been created to provide an excellent day out for your school groups of up to 520 children.

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).

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.