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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.

A&O Hostels Manchester is a central, modern and affordable place for school groups to stay in the heart of Manchester. Most important sights, museums, key educational attractions, and cultural sites within walking distance for your students of all ages. Your school groups will be able to fully immerse in the vibrant atmosphere of this lovely town. The hostel offers full catering options (Group sizes up to 300).

With the primary role to operate both as a residential and day activity centre, Anderton Centre in Lancashire focuses on working with school groups of all ages. Offering water-and land-based activities on the stunning shores of Rivington reservoir, Anderton Centre also offers both catered and non-catered accommodation for residential school trips. (Group sizes up to 82)

Cuffley Woods in Hertfordshire offers immersive and exciting outdoor learning experiences for school groups, including shelter-building, fire-lighting, all kinds of crafts or archery. The Bushcraft Company is a leading provider of outdoor adventure education, providing Year 3 to Year 8 students the opportunity of a memorable and real outdoor adventure. The learning is curriculum-linked, meaning you can choose the theme, and they’ll align it with your curriculum. Cuffley Woods offers fully catered residential school trips with group sizes ranging from 25 to 300.  

Scottish Adventure Residential School Trips in Perthshire can accommodate groups of up to 130 children. Your students can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, archery, water sports and all kinds of teambuilding challenges.With 2 custom-built bunk houses, dormitory-style en-suite bedrooms, kitchenettes, living rooms, and full-catering, Scottish Adventure is the perfect reward trip for your school groups.

Tucked away in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside, Gwersyll Pentre Ifan Residential Centre is ideal for your next school residential trip. Offering amazing and exciting activities such as climbing, foraging and many more Pentre Ifan provides residential adventure learning experiences to students. The centre provides both self catering packages and full catering packages. (Group sizes up to 50)  

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. With both indoor accommodations and camping options, our skilled instructors can tailor an unforgettable experience for your school group. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

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)

Kailzie Big Lodge Residential Centre Scotland is purpose built for comfort and practicality of your students, and it is the perfect base for school group stays. Here, pupils can explore the surrounding area, enjoy exciting outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, walking, or teambuilding challenges. With self-catering and catered options, Kailzie can accept groups of up to 27 students.

The Coldwell Activity Centre provides affordable group accommodation, exciting group on-site activities and self-catering for your school groups of all ages. Located in the stunning Lancashire countryside, Coldwell is happy put together a package to suit your students' needs and your school's budget. (Group sizes up to 37 people)

Oaker Wood Residential Centre in Herefordshire offers exciting and adventurous residential school trips for all ages and is a brilliant option for residential school groups to stay in a beautiful rural environment. School trips to Oaker Wood offer children the opportunity to connect with nature and develop important life skills. Groups can be self catered, partly catered, or fully catered. (Group sizes up to 148)

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).

Stonehenge Farmhouse Large Group & Educational Accommodation is a character-filled farmhouse retreat in rural Wiltshire, designed for school groups who want to be together under one roof. Situated within the grounds of a working rare breeds farm, your students will find plenty of space to explore, and make memories together. Flexible catering options are available, including self-catering, half -and fully catered stays. (Groups up to 70)

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. Acorn can accommodate groups ranging from small classes to entire year groups, with typical minimum group sizes starting at 20-25 students.

PGL Green Park is on 80 acres of beautiful countryside and woodland in the heart of the Chilterns. Being just 30 minutes from London, Green Park has everything your school group will need for an action-packed educational school trip. The location and experienced team provide outstanding outdoor residential learning experiences for schools for up to 150 students. The centre also offers full catering. (Group sizes up to 150)

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.