Self-Catering Accommodation

Carter Residential Centre at Trinity College is just a short walk from the Bristol Downs, set in nine acres of woodland, offering residential self-catering accommodation for student groups. The accommodation comprises of 41 rooms, 39 of which are singles.

Bentley Copse Outdoor Residential Activity Centre Surrey is located in the Surrey Hills offering both residential stays and day activity trips for students of all ages. At Bentley Copse school groups are provided with tailored outdoor learning programmes with the chance to explore the great outdoors on residentials school trips. Group Sizes from 36 up to 250 with various catering options available.

Plas Menai National Outdoor Residential Centre in Wales offers schools enrichment outdoor and indoor adventure activities including water sports. Experience the ultimate premium on-site accommodation, with full-board options to cover all your catering needs. Whether pupils are at Key Stage 2, 3 or 4, an activity trip to Plas Menai will not only meet curriculum requirements, but will provide them with a truly memorable experience. (Group sizes up to 144).

The DeanField Outdoor Centre Gloucestershire, offers school groups ages 8 and upwards enrichment residential adventure activity stays. With experienced instructor lead activities such as archery, bushcraft, field studies, orienteering, team building, water sports and lots more! Group size accommodation (99 max) comprising of dorms and ensuite teacher rooms (100+ on day visits). Fully catered or self-catered kitchen available for groups at weekends and in school holidays.

Roadford Lake Residential Centre Devon is the perfect residential school trip for any classes looking to take part in some adventurous outdoor activities.  Surrounded by countryside and beautiful scenery, Roadford Lake is the perfect location for your next school trip.  

Pinkery is Exmoor National Park’s Centre for Outdoor Learning. Built as an upland farmhouse, the original building has been expanded to create a unique moorland off-grid residential centre. located in its own wild moorland valley over 400 metres above sea level valley in the heart of Exmoor's Dark Skies Reserve. Offering 4 dorm accommodation with its own ensuite facilities and sleeps 44 so typically can cater for groups of up to 36 pupils and 8 staff , self-catering or catered kitchen with common room. We welcome groups from Key Stage 1 to University and beyond.

UStay Aparthotels operate stunning self-service apartments throughout Liverpool City Centre. These unique properties are all centrally located, serviced to a high standard, and they are just the perfect place for school trips. Close to all amenities, so easily accessible from anywhere, Liverpool offers a wide range of educational trips so you can plan your next school trip to this fantastic region.

X Adventure Development and outdoor activity residential centre Norfolk is situated in a rural setting on a 10 acre site, providing outdoor learning group activities, various facilities and accommodation options for large groups (capacity for 114Max), perfect for a school trip residential or day trip adventure experiences.

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.

The Centre for Alternative Technology’s WISE Building is an award-winning venue with outstanding sustainability credentials which provides educational group accommodation. WISE has 24 twin bedrooms with en-suite shower and toilet, all simply furnished in a modern, uncluttered style. Both fully catered and self catering options are available. (Group sizes up to 70).

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.

Weardale Adventure Residential Centre County Durham offers educational groups outdoor enrichment learning adventures in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Weardale uses natural outdoor activities to help grow, engage students of all ages and delivers safe and challenging educational experiences to school groups. Accommodation group comprises of 87 beds for 78 students/children and 9 teachers/leaders.

Ackers Adventure Centre Birmingham provides residential school trip adventure activity experiences, your students can enjoy active outdoor pursuits all day and then relax with class mates at the ARC self catering accommodation block. SEN inclusive facilities on site please contact with your specific requirements. The building sleeps up to 26.

At Teneriffe Farm Campsite part of the National Trust Cornwall offers schools and educational groups a modern campsite with great facilities located on the edge of the Lizard NNR in an area of special scientific interest. Camping area and pod accommodation plus Electric hook-up, Toilets, Laundry, Showers, Washing-up area, Raised BBQs allowed, Shop and Wi-Fi on site.

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.

Red Rock outdoor residential centre Exmouth offers multi activity residential adventure experiences including water sports with overnight village camping accommodation providing a perfect place for a memorable residential school trip. Offering quality accommodation (max size 250) for educational groups at affordable prices with experienced instructors with safety as a priority.