Environmental Studies

Countryside Education Trust Residential Centre is located in Beaulieu in the beautiful New Forest, and provides the perfect residential base for all school ages as it is surrounded by a variety of habitats, historic places and opportunities for outdoor adventures. Your school groups will have exciting learning opportunities while experiencing animal welfare first hand. Countryside Education Trust is an ideal spot for adventurous school trips and with a variety of wonderful activities for a brilliant school trip. A packed lunch is required for arrival day and then the evening meal is catered. (Group sizes up to 40).

Sealyham Active Learning Centre is dedicated to helping students develop essential skills and character, promoting wellbeing through adventurous outdoor learning.

Explore four themed villages in acres of beautiful woodland and meadow. Climb towers, crawl through tunnels, step inside one of the largest indoor play arenas in London. And all while coming face-to-face with many exotic and traditional farm animals. There are a variety of options available for schools, tailored to early years learning, as well as Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Schools Curriculum.

At The Burwardsley Conway Centre, there is a replica Iron Age Roundhouse. Here, pupils can learn about the culture, art, and farming from this fascinating period. With off-site: water sports to on-site: immersive arts, pond study, mini-beast study, environmental art, storytelling and archaeological dig which can all be tailored to your students needs. Our accommodation comprises of 40 Students and 6 Staff in two dormitory's.

Rock UK Frontier Centre in Northamptonshire is an outdoor adventure centre and is passionate about developing young students by bringing adventure into learning in the outdoors. The activities are offered all year round to schools and educational groups. (Group sizes 6 to 239)

Internationally important tree collection that is managed by the Forestry Commission. Westonbirt is a great place for students of all ages to come to experience the outdoor environment, learn through exploration, inquiry, investigation & natural play. Most sessions last 1.5 hours and are linked to the National Curriculum. Wherever possible we will be happy to adapt and tailor a programme to suit your educational needs.

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.

As one of the most unique zoo’s in the UK, we have an amazing wildlife ‘classroom’ to help bring the curriculum to life. Since we are a zoo, we can cater for sessions not only on biology, but also business studies, physics, chemistry and tourism.

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.

Aylmerton outdoor education centre Norfolk is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of North Norfolk, offering tailor-made residential activity programmes to suit all school and educational groups. With immersive learning experiences in the natural world, Aylmerton is an expert at enhancing environmental awareness and providing a wide range of outdoor fun learning activities, making this outdoor residential centre one where children can learn and grow. The residential capacity sleeps up to 90 pupils Max and offers fully catered accommodation.

Xplore! Nature Forest School in North Wales is an inclusive and engaging space where science meets forest schools. This place help students of all ages to generate curiosity, build independence, and also develop a love for nature whilst nurturing leadership skills. Xplore! Nature Forest School provides wide range of educational sessions for schools on exciting school days and is also dedicated to inspiring young minds with a broad curriculum, constant support and engaging activities.

Embark on a day trip or residential adventure in the enchanting New Forest with New Forest Activity Residential Adventure Centre, at our action-packed outdoor centre, Designed for intrepid explorers aged 8 to 16, we serve up a buffet of adrenaline-pumping activities like canoeing, archery, high ropes, and the unmissable Battlezone. Teachers, fear not! Organizing is as easy as pie—less grading, more cheering! It’s not all about who can paddle the fastest or shoot the straightest; our experiences stealthily teach teamwork and leadership. Every activity promises giggles, gasps, and maybe a splash or two. Pack up your class and let them loose into the wild—where learning is messy, loud, and spectacularly fun! (Group sizes up to 60)

Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest Iron Age settlement, provides a program of Prehistory Residential and Day trips covering Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain. Immerse your class in Ancient Britain with hands-on outdoor experiential learning!

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.

Acorn Adventure specialises in outdoor adventure residential school trips for primary schools and secondary schools. Partnering with the best independent outdoor centres, we provide choice, booking simplicity and trusted expertise. We offer adventures of all shapes and sizes, suitable for all ages, all needs and at all scales, in a host of settings and environments.

With over 20+ years of experience, Walking On Waves Surf School has got all your students' surfing needs covered.  Saunton Sands North Devon is a stunning beach with more than 3.5 miles of golden sand and is a perfect school trip destination for both beginner surfers or more advanced school groups surfers. A great school day trip to increase safety awareness and provide a memorable day of outdoor education.