Ufton Court Educational Trust Residential School Trips

At Ufton Court, we pride ourselves on offering an exceptional educational experience where every aspect has been thoughtfully designed. Our all-inclusive package not only features the best-in-class accommodation but also encompasses top-quality educational content, led by our expert educators, and delectable meals to keep you energized throughout your journey.

Nestled within our 40 acre private and captivating estate, you’ll discover a world where history and learning intertwine seamlessly. With a unique proposition, for every 8 students, we provide complimentary lodging for 1 teacher, ensuring an intimate learning environment. At Ufton Court, we bring learning to the forefront, offering an immersive experience that ignites a lifelong passion for knowledge and exploration.

Unparalleled Historical Setting: Step into one of the UK’s most prestigious historical houses for an unmatched learning environment.

Adventure in the great outdoors: Surrounded with ancient, privately owned woodland and grounds for children to learn and explore.

Personalized Learning: Our experience education team providing tailored programmes, from Pre-history to WWII or Outdoor learning.

Choice of Accommodation: Choose from historic dormitories or charming cabins for a memorable stay.

Unique Curriculum: Explore a diverse range of History or outdoor learning subjects for a well-rounded learning experience. Join us at Ufton Court, where history and education blend uniquely for an unforgettable residential adventure!

• Sandford award – for excellence in heritage education.
• Adventure Mark.
• AHOEC Gold standard.
• Learning outside the classroom quality badge.
• Institute of Outdoor learning.
• Ofsted registered.
• 5* food and hygiene certificate.

Each visit is tailored to your children’s learning requirements by our experience educational team, meeting your specific objectives. We have a range of activities for you to choose from with the emphasis on hands on, creative, and interactive learning.

Onsite we have an archery range, low ropes course, outdoor kitchen, Tudor herb garden, Ancient Settlement with round house, Tudor Manor house, Viking longship, Tithe Barn and much more.

Visits are based in our Tudor Manor House or Woodland adventure cabins and extensive grounds. Arrival is at 10am and departure at 1pm and includes a banquet or feast.

We offer the following history programmes:

• Stone Age
• Bronze Age
• Ancient Egyptians
• Ancient Greeks
• Iron Age
• Romans
• Saxons
• Vikings
• The Tudors
• World War II

For further information to tailor make your residential trip please phone: 0118 983 2099 / e-mail: trips@ufton.org.uk

Our Outdoor Activities Include: 

• Team Building
• Environmental Activities
• Construction Activities
• Craft Activities
• Science Based Fun
• Water Based Activities
• Forrest Skills
• Archery
• Photomapping
• Orienteering
• Geocaching
• Fire lighting
• Outdoor cooking
• low ropes
• Rafting
• Earthball
• Shelter building (and a few more!)

For further information to tailor make your residential trip please phone: 0118 983 2099 / e-mail: trips@ufton.org.uk 

Residential visits 20 to 110 children in total, across two residential buildings

Our sites can also be booked individually, for exclusive use.

The Manor House sleeps 40 – 67 children for History or Outdoor learning topics.

The Woodland Cabins sleep 20 – 36 children for Outdoor learning topics.

Please do take photos of your group whilst at Ufton. We encourage you to share these photos on your school’s social media sites and tag Ufton.

Risk assessments are available on our website:

https://www.uftoncourt.org.uk/accreditation-risk-assessments

We also recommend a pre-visit to site, where a member of our team will show the visiting school where they will be based, what the activities involve and answer questions.

• We have Designated Safeguarding Leads.
• All Ufton academic and non-academic staff hold enhanced DBS certification.
• We have food hygiene and allergy awareness – Ufton holds a level 5 food safety rating.
• We have First Aid training – All Ufton teaching staff hold paediatric first aid certificates.
• We have 20 acres of safe, private woodland.
• We have electronic site gates with access monitored by the office team.

Our pricing is per child depending on the time of year.

Accommodation, catering, banquets/fiesta nights and most activities led by our experienced team are all included in the price.

Adults are included on a 1:8 ratio.

For more information on pricing, an enquiry to our booking team would be recommended.

All our staff are first aid trained, with members of our education team completing pediatric first aid training. Our team are available to support groups with first aid if required.

• Secure, gated entrance to site.
• Free Wi-Fi and onsite parking.
• Allocated toilet and bathroom facilities.
• Dining rooms, picnic benches or eating spaces.
• Indoor and outdoor areas for activities.
• Tithe Barn for historical banquets or fiestas!

Our site is an accessible and inclusive facility.

We have an off-road wheelchair available to groups and a fully adapted, residential cabin with full room heist and hospital beds.

Please contact us for more information on what disabled facilities we can offer your child.

We are open during term time only, Monday to Friday. Depending on your visit, arrival and departure times vary between 10am and 1pm.

“The narrative really hooked the children and it really added to the excitement of the learning journey. The commitment of the staff was really evident, and the staff were so confident in their delivery. Their engaging teaching was really successful. “

“Brilliant. Couldn’t fault either adult – they engaged well with the children. Great subject knowledge. They loved it – they were buzzing! The children loved the hands on approach, it brought our classroom learning to life. The outdoor space was AMAZING – really inspirational. “

“Honestly nothing! I’m so glad I found Ufton. Best school trip we’ve done in a long time. Every step of the way Ufton staff have been brilliant and so accommodating. Thank you so much! We’ll be back – if you’ll have us.”

“The Children have loved today. They have thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities, especially the bits where the staff were in character. They have learned lots too. Thank you to the staff who have been amazing today! We would definitely come again”

Residential School Trips to Ufton provide a unique experience and will provide your children with memories that will last a lifetime. You will stay in either our Manor House or our Woodland Cabins. The emphasis is on hands on, creative, and interactive learning.

Our 40-acre site in Berkshire is close to both Newbury and Reading.

Ufton is roughly equidistant from junctions 11 and 12 of the M4 and is less than 30 minutes from junction 6 of the M3. We have ample parking for minibuses and coaches.

Here you can find directions to share with your coach company: https://www.uftoncourt.org.uk/_files/ugd/98d286_1a39a5e0a81643f4a8c392fb2f19f689.pd

Manor House – sleeping 40 – 67 children.

• Grade 1 listed, Tudor Manor house, complete with Priest Holes!
• Excusive hire of the whole house and surrounding grounds
• 7 children’s rooms and 4 adult bedrooms across three wings and three floors of the manor house
• Each room will sleep between 5 and 16 children in either bunkbeds or single beds
• On suite or designated bathrooms
• Use of three large, ground floor reception rooms
• Two dinning rooms and private staff area
• Wi-Fi available
• 24-7 onsite support from first aid trained staff

Woodland Cabins – 20 – 36 children

• Excusive hire 7 woodland cabins and surrounding outdoor space, field and surrounding woodland.
• 4 children’s cabins sleeping up to 10 children in bunkbeds.
• 1 adult cabin with two bedrooms and shared bathroom. Sleeping 6 adults
• Each cabin has is own on suite bathroom and shower facilities.
• Additional shower and toilet cabin available
• Use of a catering cabin which includes dining room, full catering kitchen with fridge, freezer, and hot cupboards.
• Outdoor dining space, pizza oven and fire pit.
• Wi-Fi available
• 24-7 onsite support from first aid trained staff.

Please contact us via the following methods:

trips@ufton.org.uk

01189832099

Online enquiry form: https://www.uftoncourt.org.uk/enquire-now