Kayaking & Canoeing

Close to London but with the tranquillity of a woodland location, Gilwell Park is famous throughout the world for its Scouting heritage, beautiful setting and stunning range of activities. With four modern lodges, plenty of open camping space and spectacular views of the capital, we have 108 acres available for fun and adventure and for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

Set on a unique 4-acre waterfront campus in Cowes, Isle of Wight, UKSA delivers residential school trips that combine watersports, outdoor adventure and learning beyond the classroom. Our tailored programmes give young people the opportunity to try new activities, work together, build independence and develop skills that support them both in school and beyond. With accommodation, catering, activities and evening entertainment all available on site, UKSA provides a safe, engaging and memorable residential experience for students and staff alike.

Bendrigg Trust is a Specialist Outdoor Education Centre for SEN based in Kendal, Cumbria which focuses on providing adventure activities for students and pupils of all abilities, including those with profound physical disabilities and special educational needs. Residential packages include accommodation, food (which is provided throughout the duration of your stay), and a full programme of adventure activities (Group sizes up to 64)

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.  

At Lost Earth Adventures Peak District we're experienced outdoor education specialists, providing residential and day trip activities to a huge range of intrepid student adventurers, from small to large schools and all types of youth groups. Accommodation comprises of 15 up to 250 in shared dormitory-style accommodation, with a mix of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities.

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre Staffordshire provides adventurous outdoor school trips, where students have the opportunity to develop essential life skills, such as confidence, teamwork, leadership and communication. Providing a wide range of outdoor pursuits including; Abseiling, Raft Building, Coracling, Kayaks, Archery, Caving Simulator, Crate Stacking, Climbing Wall, Fencing, Jacobs Ladder, Rifle Shooting, Quarry Zip Wire, Shelter Building, Pioneering, Challenge Course, Pedal Karts, Pond Dipping and Orienteerin plus more!

Ackers Outdoor Activity Centre Birmingham provides a fantastic location for schools to experience outdoor adventure, students can experience curriculum linked, teambuilding enrichment activities such as Archery, Kayaking, Orienteering and Bushcraft. Ackers can accommodate from 10 to around 100 students for an activity day.

Experience a taste of adventure with over 20 challenging outdoor activities at Carroty Wood in Kent which offers loads of fun -from canoeing to a giant swing- and group accommodation for your students on a well deserved school trip. (Group sizes 24 to 168)

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,

Calshot Activities Centre Southampton provides a unique setting for adventure enrichment school trip experiences, where students can enjoy a wide range of adventurous activities to help improve mental and phsiycal wellbeing with highly experienced instructors. The centre provides residential accommodation for 180 over four building and staggered sittings in the dining hall.

Bushy Wood Activity Centre in East Sussex is the perfect adventure experience for schools, Scouts, Guides and youth organisations. Located on 17 Acres of woodland which provides a fantastic environment for a wide range of outdoor pursuits including; Archery Orienteering, Climbing and Bushcraft.

We're experienced outdoor education specialists, providing residential and day trip activities to a huge range of intrepid student adventurers, from small to large schools and all types of youth groups.

Located only a few miles outside Fort William, Loch Eil Centre is an utdoor education and residential centre in the Scottish Highlands. Offering a wide and exciting range of outdoor adventure activities and skills from climbing, abseiling to water sports. Your school groups will have a wonderful time on their residential school trip. Max Group size of 120 (10 groups) with full catering.

Hindleap Warren outdoor residential centre is set in 300 acres of ancient woodland in East Sussex and provides outdoor enrichment learning adventure activities and experiences to primary and secondary schools. Residential capacity sleeps 164 young people and 20 leaders which can be split into 5 separate accommodation zones for smaller groups. Hindleap Warren is a fully catered residential centre.  (Group sizes up to 184)

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.

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre is one of the Midlands most popular Outdoor Activity & Education Centres, specialising in day trips for groups of 2-200 students and providing a variety of adventurous activities on land, water and even on high ropes!