Outdoor Residential Centres

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.

Cumulus Outdoors School Residentials delivers action packed residentials with coasteering, high ropes, coasteering, mackerel fishing, climbing, SUPs, waterpark and many more adventurous activities. Or field study trips with geography, history and science topics for KS2 to KS4 students all on the stunning Jurassic coast.

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. The accommodation is newly refurbished and offers a range of layout and fully or self-catering options to suit your needs (Group sizes up to 70)

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)

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.

Cardiff Residential Centre provides students a taste of capital city life. The hostel is in Cardiff Bay, situated in one of Europe's most exciting arts venues, under the iconic roof of Wales Millennium Centre. This place is perfect for school days out.

Broomlee Outdoor Education Centre Scotland is set in 30 acres of land for numerous outdoor activities on site and provides high quality group accommodation with excellent facilities for your school groups. Teachers can choose from a range of exciting adventure or curriculum sessions to build their own school trip which will help students gain life skills through the most rewarding outdoor experiences on a residential school trip.

The Hive (Formerly Suntrap Forest Centre) is an environmental residential centre situated in Epping Forest on the edge of East London. It is perfect for residential school trips of 2-3 nights stay and outdoor residential experiences such as, camping. At The Hive our environmental education offer aligns with the National Curriculum and supports classroom-based learning for all Key stages. (Group sizes up to 64)

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.

Independent Family run Outdoor Education centre 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 mainly for primary school groups. Catering is available for residential groups only (day groups need packed lunches). (Group sizes from 8 to 150)

For the perfect outdoor residential trip, visit the scenic Jarman Centre! Set in 18 acres of private woodland just outside Newmarket, the Jarman Centre is a nature haven, with a variety of wonderful activities for a brilliant outdoor adventure stay!

FSC Margam Field Studies Discovery Centre is situated within Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate, with easy access to a wide variety of field sites on the Gower ANOB and Afan Forest Park, perfect for school and educational group experiences.

High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre in Yorkshire is an outdoor education provider, created to provide the best school trips from 3 to 5 days. With high levels of activity that is fun and educational this place will make school days memorable.

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.

Located on the Isle of Cumbrae, Firth of Clyde the field study centre has a rich history as a marine research station. Now its purpose-built accommodation and teaching spaces have been created to provide an excellent range of courses for school groups.

The Towers Active Learning Centre is located in Snowdonia National Park Wales, perfect for a residential outdoor adventure enrichment learning residential were you will explore and experience mountain expeditions, climbing and so many more outdoor activities for your students to enjoy.