Accommodation & Residential

We offer outdoor challenges, combining personal and social development with an understanding and respect for the natural environment.

Absolute Travel and Tours is one of the leading specialist school and group tour operators in the United Kingdom organising sports tours, adventure holidays, ski trips, music and educational tours for school, college and club groups for all ages.

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.

Tile Barn Outdoor Activity Centre Brockenhurst Hampshire provides adventurous school trips and outdoor pursuits where students can take part in a variety of thrilling activities, ranging from archery, climbing, orienteering, mountain biking and bushcraft skills to name a few plus it offers bunkhouse, camping and full catering and self catering options for schools and educational groups (Group sizes up to 300)

Kabannas School Trips Group Accommodation Newcastle offers affordable and convenient accommodation for school groups in the centre of Newcastle. The central location means all the main attractions are on your doorstep. Make your school's residential school trip as stress free as possible at Kabannas Newcastle.

Embark on a day trip or residential adventure in the enchanting New Forest with New Forest Activity Residential Adventure Centre, at our action-packed outdoor centre, Designed for intrepid explorers aged 8 to 16, we serve up a buffet of adrenaline-pumping activities like canoeing, archery, high ropes, and the unmissable Battlezone. Teachers, fear not! Organizing is as easy as pie—less grading, more cheering! It’s not all about who can paddle the fastest or shoot the straightest; our experiences stealthily teach teamwork and leadership. Every activity promises giggles, gasps, and maybe a splash or two. Pack up your class and let them loose into the wild—where learning is messy, loud, and spectacularly fun! (Group sizes up to 60)

Astor Hostel York, part of Astor Hostels Group, is set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, just a 10 minute walk from the historic centre of York. York are filled with exciting attractions ranging from educational to cultural, making them a popular destination for school groups.  Astor York provides budget accommodation with en-suite rooms and free Wi-Fi access throughout the building.  Make your school's residential school trip as enjoyable and easy as possible at Astor York. (Group sizes 12 to 89) Catering options available.

Lakeside YMCA is hidden within 100 acres of private woodland along the south western shores of Lake Windermere. It is one of the largest outdoor activity centres in Europe, delivering top quality outdoor learning for your students on day trips and residential experiences accommodation comprises of 280 beds in 54 en-suite bedrooms.

Buddens Centre in Dorset is an amazing residential and day trip experience for primary and secondary school pupils. Buddens offers school groups the chance to both explore the beautiful natural environment of Jurassic Coast and take part in a once in a lifetime activity.  

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer offers high quality outdoor and adventurous activities for schools and educational groups with on site accommodation for up to 70 students and support staff. The experienced, enthusiastic team have a strong background in outdoor activities and coaching, ensuring we deliver some of the most exciting and varied activities, including, canoeing, kayaking, caving, orienteering, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, plus many more.

Mendip Residential Activity Centre is located within the Mendip Hills Somerset where they provide outdoor enrichment adventure activities for up to 300 students. Students can experience rock climbing, water sports, team-building and so much more! With a highly professional team of instructors with over 40 years experience of dealing with schools and educational groups.

Inspiring and exciting educational trips designed to bring subjects to life, extend students’ learning and develop their appreciation of local and international cultures outside the classroom. We also specialise in creating tailor-made curriculum based school trips that focus on core subjects for all ages, created to your exact specifications and to any destination of your choice. There is simply nothing like an SJA Trip!

In Rockley Adventure Point Activity Centre students can try their hand at stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing as well as visiting the waterpark itself.  There's plenty of water and land adventures activities for schools and youth groups to enjoy in Dorset, Rockley Activity Centre.

Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath Residential Centre Stourbridge 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. Group accommodation size 72 Max (Catering options available)

Finding the right residential at the right price has never been so easy. With more than 70 Learning Outside the Classroom accredited sites, the most of any residential provider in the UK.

Challenge Academy has just launched its Mobile Outreach Programme! This means that the outdoor adventure can be brought to your very own school, where a range of adventurous activities will be delivered. (Plus we provide summer adventure camps)