Field Studies

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)

Hampstead Heath Schools Programme London offers exciting school trip experiences outside of the classroom, where students have the chance to discover about the natural environment and different organisms. We offer a range of different sessions for Early years to A-level, covering many different topics including: Habitats, Maps and Compasses, Plants and Seeds, Stone Age, Biology Fieldwork, Descriptive Writing and Survival Skills

Flatford Mill Field Studies Centre Colchester is the first and original field study centre set up in the UK during the 1940’s, educational students can experience a very wide range of curriculum linked topics such as natural history and art courses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Field Studies Council Bishops Wood is Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland and has a unique, sustainable centre building. Students will experience woodland wildlife including a large pond and several outdoor learning areas. Perfect for Biology/Ecology /green awareness.

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.

Bickley Hall Farm (Wildlife trust) provides fantastic opportunities for outdoor learning and compliments the National Curriculum, Our delivery staff are experienced environmental educators who are ready for your educational group.

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.

Patterdale Hall Residential Adventure Learning Centre Lake District is on 80 acres of beautiful grounds, allowing access straight onto the Lakeland fells for walking, mountaineering and so much more that will keep your students active and excited. Programmes are expertly created to meet the needs and objectives of your school groups of all ages. Patterdale Hall predominantly offers full catering options. (Group sizes up to 71)

Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning and Residential Centre delivers an immersive experience and creates lifelong memories for your students. Offering a wide choice of engaging, fun activities, such as archery, bushcraft or bouldering, Sayers Croft has something for every school age, and is perfect for enrichment learning experiences for your school groups. (Group sizes up to 212 and full catering accommodation)

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).

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.

Independent Family run Hilltop Outdoor Centre Norfolk is set in 31 acres of beautiful woodlands on the north Norfolk coast with 2 distinct centres on the one site. The outdoor activity centre provides various adventure activities to primary school groups and the activities include: team building, zip lining, orienteering, field study sessions.