Environmental Studies

A residential school trip adventure enrichment learning experience at Cuffley in Hertfordshire, will include superb accommodation, outdoor adventurous activities, and a dedicated refectory providing educational groups with an excellent range of freshly cooked meals. Group Accommodation comprises of 48 sleeping pods, plus staff, Woodland Lodge 40 students plus staff, tents up to 300. Fully catered for all dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets. All our sites are allergy-aware centres.

The Conway Centre Anglesey is ideally located within 169 acres of National Trust Parkland, providing educational groups with active enrichment school residential activity experiences in the wild outdoors. The Centre accommodates up to 380 students and 55 staff, all in standard dormitory-style accommodation.

Brathay Hall offers an unrivalled Lake District setting on the shores of Windermere with open space and woodlands for exploring and fun, your educational group will benefit from experienced guidance, support and inspirational outdoor learning experiences. Group Accommodation from 10 to 120, plus self catering options viable.

Staunton Farm in Hampshire offers a wide range of funny and exciting outdoor and indoor experiences for school trips. With a rare breeds farm, the south coast's largest ornamental glasshouses, beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country park to explore there's something for every pupil to discover. At Staunton Farm students can feed farm animals, enjoy outdoor and indoor play areas, making this place a perfect venue and reward trip for school and educational group experiences.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park Bewdley offers curriculum-linked hands-on activities in a purpose-built Safari Academy for schools. The education team has 40 years’ experience of many species of animals welfare and conservation issues.

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.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Bristol, Somerset offers students everything they need for an educational enriched, fun-packed, animal welfare school trip experience. With over 100 different animal species (from chickens to elephants!) providing a great learning opportunity for all ages and abilities covering many topics that focus on conservation, wildlife and the environment.

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.

Blencathra Outdoor Residential Field Study’s Centre is located in the Lake District National Park surrounded by an idyllic 360 panoramic view 300mtrs up a hillside. They can tailor make courses to suit your students key-stage educational needs.

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)

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.

Here at Epping Forest, students will have the opportunity to learn, explore and have fun in an exciting environment outside of the classroom. We create unique, enjoyable and memorable experiences, in which all areas of the curriculum can be studied.

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.

Challenge Academy Adventure Hub delivers enrichment learning adventurous outdoor education experiences, in which your students will not only learn a range of life skills but will also have the chance to take part in numerous thrilling and fun activities!

English Heritage Yorkshire aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. Offering learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with free planning visits, property information, useful online resources, and educational facilities. These experiences support the National Curriculum across a wide range of subjects and all key stages.

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.