Camping and Glamping

Much of the YHA hostel network is available for use by groups and schools. We offer both group accommodation that's great for teacher-led residentials as well as complete packages. Unless stated the hostel is bed and board only.

Whether your students cook over an open fire, build shelters to sleep in, or learn how to navigate through dense woodland, Residential School Trips at The Bushcraft Company have something for everyone, perfect for enrichment learning experiences.

Blackwell Adventure is an residential outdoor activity centre, providing day trip activities and residential experiences to students of all school ages. The school trips to Blackwell and their outdoor programmes will suit your school's age range, pupil abilities. Students can choose from a wide range of exhilarating activities such as climbing, water sports or bushcraft.

Conveniently located near the M25, East Sussex, and West Sussex, Scout Adventures Broadstone Warren offers the perfect setting for a night under the stars. Nestled an area of outstanding natural beauty, this 400-acre site in Ashdown Forest features secluded woodland campsites, indoor lodge accommodation, and direct forest access. It's an ideal spot for adventurous school trips. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered safe, challenging and educational experiences to millions of young people.

JCA Croft Farm Residential Centre provides children with varied learning experiences that support their learning and development. By offering a great range of facilities & accommodation designed to engage schools groups in the Cotswolds, with 24-hour staffing and safety measures, Croft Far provides a safe environment for students. Both the adventure day trips and residential centre are designed to build confidence, and life skills for your students.

Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath Residential Centre provides high quality group accommodation with excellent facilities and numerous activities on offer for students of all ages and open to School including Scouts, Girl Guides, Youth Groups and F.E.

Much of the YHA hostel network is available for use by groups and schools. We offer both group accommodation that’s great for teacher-led residentials as well as complete packages. Unless stated the hostel is bed and board only.

Mendip Activity Centre Somerset is an outstanding outdoor activity centre in a wonderful countryside setting, offering exciting, fun filled school enrichment and team building activity adventures. Mendip is the ultimate adventure playground in the heart of the Mendip Hills located in the South West, where your students will have a fantastic day out.

Freewave Surf Academy in Cornwall provides school groups surfing lessons, stand up paddle boarding experiences and coasteering adventures. Enjoy a range of fantastic surfing and water sports experiences on a lovely school day out. Offer 2 camping options with a cheaper ‘bring your own tent’ style accommodation and tented accommodation, your students are able to spend the most exciting days in Cornwall.

Grafham Water Outdoor Residential Centre near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire is a brilliant option for residential school groups to stay in a beautiful rural environment. It offers large group accommodation in holiday bunkhouses and a glamping village, making school trips exciting again. Grafham Water Centre  also offers water and land activities, providing high quality learning outside the classroom.

Many of these hostels offer activity or education packages or both. Please scroll down for further details or click on the links to the YHA School Trips website.

Le Château du Broutel is situated on the edge of the small historical town of Rue. This centre produces superb residential experiences to develop and nurture school children while staying in a real 18th Century Château. The instructors are all qualified and experienced outdoor practitioners and students will take part in adventure activities that include bushcraft, climbing, or day excursions.

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District near Windermere, Scout Adventures Great Tower offers a stunning 250-acre base for adventurous 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.

With activities including archery, bike trails, climbing, or water sports, Laches Wood Outdoor Education Centre in Staffordshire challenges students with real-world scenarios  on residential adventure breaks. With dormitory style accommodation and a wide range of adventure activities, students of all ages can enjoy the great outdoors. The natural surroundings will make this venue an awesome place for classes searching thrilling adventures.

Yorkshire Dales Guides Outdoor Residential Centre provides unforgettable outdoor learning experiences for schools and youth groups in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. With a huge array of land and water based activities, Yorkshire Dales Guides can also facilitate affordable and comfortable accommodation for residential school trips.

Parkwood Outdoor Dolygaer residential centre in Wales provides a team of experienced and passionate staff who have a rich background in education and environmental outdoor activities and are uniquely positioned to help students gain life skills through the most rewarding outdoor experiences on an residential enrichment school trip.