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Dear Educators and School Trip Enthusiasts,

Now is the perfect time to Unwrap the Magic of Winter Adventures and plan unforgettable school trips that your students will cherish:

*Explore the UK's many indoor gems

* Get outdoors and embrace the wet weather, because great experiences don't depend on sunshine.

*Take advantage of the many discounts and offers for groups booking their trips in this quieter season.

*Make the most of winter season being full of wonder - children absolutely love it and their excitement is contagious.

* Plan Christmas reward trips that will add a sprinkle of holiday joy to your educational journey.

Below is a small selection of our amazing school trip and workshop partners who will offer best value and lots of support. Search for your exact requirements from our full selection of trips and workshops: 

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Here's to working together to foster a lifelong love for learning through adventure!

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR CHOSEN VENUE OF THE MONTH!

COHORT EDUCATIONAL TRIPS – St, Ives, Cornwall

This multi-award winning, educational trip accommodation provider will support you in delivering inspiring and transformative learning experiences. They operate with complete transparency; are clear about what they offer and there are no hidden costs.

You can expect quick responses to emails and questions and their specialist website offers you presentation resources, easy downloads, a section for parents and guardians, and an online itinerary planner.

Students love the modern facilities, free Superfast Wi-Fi, Netflix in the TV room, comfortable rooms and unique, handmade pod beds with curtains to give students privacy.

Staff love that the support they receive during the trip is from the same person who helped them with their planning. They love free tea and coffee throughout their stay, and that they can relax in a building which meets all health, safety, and security requirements. 

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NATIONWIDE

COACH HIRE SERVICES – UK Coverage for pickups.

With years of industry experience they take pride in being a leading and reliable provider of coach hire services for school groups across the United Kingdom and offer a range of affordable school trip transportation. All the drivers are DBS checked, particularly for School, College, Nursery & youth group work and partners have accreditations from BUSK, CoachMarque, Good to Go, and Safe Travels. Theu supply a variety of vehicles, including those that have DVD Player, Air con / climate control & toilet facilities.

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Plan your next residential with YHA - Various location in England and Wales

Booking a residential with YHA in the colder months provides the chance to get more children away at the very best prices as well as setting up friendships and learning for the year ahead. School trips give children adventures to remember forever. YHA’s network of properties span the length and breadth of England and Wales’s most inspiring landscapes which means they’re able to offer teachers and students the widest range of authentic learning opportunities in the real outdoors. Whether it’s a field trip or a jam-packed week of activities you’re looking for, YHA has something to suit every requirement. Because the majority of experiences take place in the real outdoors, your students won’t be climbing on an indoor climbing wall, they’ll be scaling a rock face in the Peak District, abseiling in the Lake District or canoeing on the River Wye. YHA want to make it as easy as possible for teachers and support staff, which is why they have bursaries and great value residentials in the colder months. Let their dedicated and experienced team build an unforgettable experience for you and your class. 

north west

THE ICECREAM FARM PLAY ATTRACTION – Cheshire

The award-winning Ice Cream Farm holds the Guiness World Record for the World’s Largest Ice Cream Shop and their aim is to help teachers find non-traditional ways of engaging with the curriculum through play.

A fun trip here is suitable for pre-school, primary school and Special Educational Need schools. They have three packages, starting from just £6 per child, which each offer an imaginative and inclusive environment for children to explore. Accompanying adults enter The Ice Cream Farm Free and every child in your group that attends receives a FREE Entry Ticket so that they can visit again.

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SOUTH EAST

UKSA WATERSPORTS AND ACTIVITY CENTRE – Isle of Wight

‘At UKSA we champion the importance of outdoor learning and define Skills for Life as being the six steps to success” says Charlie Fairclough, schools and groups co-ordinator.  “We measure students’ perception of their communication, decision making, teamwork, self-belief, determination, and resilience at the beginning of their residential visit, and again at the end of their stay at UKSA’

Out of the 2047 schools surveyed who visited UKSA in the last year, the maritime charity saw a considerable improvement in all six areas following their stay.  The data reported a 63% improvement in communication, 63% in decision making, 75% in participation and 75% in self-belief, 73% in determination and a 67% improvement in resilience.

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NEW FOREST ACTIVITIES – Hampshire

Offering outdoor adventure and a chance to be at one with nature at this fantastic campsite which is located at their office base, on a farm! They offer a jam-packed programme with evening activities and fully catered throughout. The entire centre is based around exploring the great outdoors via their private locations within the Beaulieu Estate. Your group will experience the benefits of the outdoors and enjoy taking part in a variety of activities on water and on land.

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TAPNELL FARM – Isle of Wight

This award-winning centre provides both day and residential trips in beautiful rural countryside, with stunning sea views. Family run and formerly one of the biggest dairy farms on the Isle they have lots of great activities on site.  

Teachers and educators can book a free site visit to see for themselves how great this place is. Risk assessments and essential documents are also provided in advance.

Their residential activity centre is the perfect place to get away with your students. From luxury safari tents and eco pods to Tapnell Manor, this place can cater for all school group sizes.

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WALES

LLAIN ACTIVITY CENTRE – Ceredigion

Situated on a 10 acre site, providing residentials and a wide range of activity packages for schools. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip wire and all kinds of water sports will make school days exciting again. They have been in the school residential activity business for over 30 years with the vast majority of schools returning year on year.

Their ethos is ‘Safety and Fun’ and with a highly experienced instructing team, they tick both those boxes. All activities have a teamwork emphasis and are geared to challenging students at all levels in a controlled and safe environment.

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south west

OA SURF CLUB – Cornwall

Set in ten acres, surrounded by beaches and breath-taking landscape, OA Surf Club offer both day and residential trips, ideally located for your students take part in exhilarating outdoor activities. If you are looking for an unforgettable group getaway, they provide a stunning cliff side location overlooking the beautiful beaches of Widemouth Bay in Bude and a fantastic range of outdoor activities. They are committed to making your group's activity day a great success and one that will be truly memorable for all involved.

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Surf Cryde Bay - North Devon

Surf and Coasteer at Croyde Bay, part of the North Devon Surf Reserve
Enjoy the best that the beautiful North Devon coastline has to offer with a surf and or coasteering package for your school. Our centre offers year round surf lessons and coasteering experiences from our five star Surfing England Accredited Centre of Excellence, perfectly located beside the beach. Our 6:1 teaching ratio is an industry leading standard and our team is highly experienced in providing large group activities. Our purpose-built surf centre has everything you need under one roof; heated indoor changing, hot showers, a car park and an on-site cafe. We are also able to provide pack lunches and meals as part of a bespoke package. 

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EAST MIDLANDS

FOREST FACILITY ADVENTURE CENTRE - Stamford

This purpose built, group outdoor adventure centre is set across 100 acres of serene forest and lake surroundings, on the edge of Burghley Estate and adjacent to Burghley House and is ideal for school trips. They offer fun and challenging activities suitable for age 6 upwards. These range from the physically-fun-packed assault course, laser tag and treetop challenges, to the problem solving and skills-testing underground escape rooms, team tasks and axe throwing, and not to forget their private lake for kayaks, paddleboards, raft-building.

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london

OPEN TOP LONDON BUS TOURS

A Hop On Hop Off Tour is the perfect way to explore London with your group. Tours are very informative covering all of London’s most famous landmarks, main attractions, and points of historical interest. In addition, you can book an organised Walking Tour or a Bespoke Private Tour. They offer a choice of live guide or recorded multi-lingual commentary including a special kid’s commentary. They cover historical and cultural facts about the city including details on architecture, royals, persons of significant interest and literacy heroes. They can provide a pick up / drop off point in Central London of your choice.

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