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Pupils taking part in Duke of Edinburgh activities and study can make use of a wide range of approved activity providers. A fantastic opportunity to get fit with friends; pushing limits with self-discipline & perseverance and attaining that wonderful feeling of self-achievement by knowing that you’re making a difference to the lives of others. The residential section of the award can be completed at any of these approved activity providers, with students having access to a wealth of different activity centres, a student’s only problem is which one to choose from the many available!! Suitable for youngsters from ages 14 up to young adults of 24; please refer to our listed activity providers to choose the right one for you.

Pupils taking part in Duke of Edinburgh activities and study can make use of a wide range of approved activity providers. A fantastic opportunity to get fit with friends; pushing limits with self-discipline & perseverance and attaining that wonderful feeling of self-achievement by knowing that you’re making a difference to the lives of others. The residential section of the award can be completed at any of these approved activity providers, with students having access to a wealth of different activity centres, a student’s only problem is which one to choose from the many available!! Suitable for youngsters from ages 14 up to young adults of 24; please refer to our listed activity providers to choose the right one for you.

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Snozone Yorkshire

Snozone Yorkshire offers students the opportunity to learn new snow sports such as Skiing and Snowboarding in a fun safe environment, with a team of professional staff on hand to help guide your students to this active team focused experience.

Barnstondale Outdoor Education Residential Centre

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.

Foxlease Park Residential Centre Hampshire

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)

The Wilderness Centre School Activity Day Trips Forest of Dean Gloucestershire

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.

Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre Staffordshire

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

Portland Outdoor School Residential and Field Studies Centre Dorset

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).

Llain Residential Activity Centre Llanarth Wales

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)

Ghyll Head Outdoor Educational Residential Activity Centre Lake District Cumbria

Ghyll Head Residential Outdoor Education and Activity Centre is located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Cumbria and provides enrichment and adventure activity courses for schools and educational groups.  Students will experience authentic outdoor adventure and team building activities lead by highly experienced instructors.  Group accommodation from a minimum of 12 and up to 72 for activity courses. Various catering options available.

Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester

Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester provides school groups with a variety of outdoor pursuit activities such as water sports, DofE, archery, team building, bushcraft and so much more! We can tailor make your activity day to your students' needs. The Centre can tailor everything to suit your group and needs. (Group sizes up to 60)

Hautbois Adventure Activity Centre Norfolk

By visiting Hautbois Activity Centre in Norfolk on a school trip you can put some fun into the National Curriculum - all our activities encourage healthy living and help make exercise more exciting for your students to experience many fun and challenging outdoor pursuit adventures. All our activities are linked to specific sections of the curriculum. Group accommodation 6 to 200 plus, we also offer a full range of catering options to meet all dietary needs.

Bentley Copse Outdoor Learning Activity Centre Surrey

Bentley Copse Outdoor Learning Activity Centre Surrey is located in the Surrey Hills offering both residential stays and day trips packed with fun activities in a quiet tranquil location for students to relax and be in a natural environment. With over 30 outdoor activities, led by both instructors and those you may run yourselves, your school groups visit to Bentley Copse will be bespoke to your needs, timings and budget. Book today for an affordable outdoor adventure activity day!

Mendip Activity Centre Residentials Somerset

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.

Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities Day Trips Swanage Dorset

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.

Manor Farm Heritage Educational Farm School Visits Hampshire

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.

Lakeside YMCA Windermere

Lakeside YMCA is hidden within 100 acres of private woodland along the south western shores of Lake Windermere. It is one of the largest outdoor activity centres in Europe, delivering top quality outdoor learning for your students on day trips and residential experiences accommodation comprises of 280 beds in 54 en-suite bedrooms.

Magdalen Farm Environmental Centre Dorset

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.

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