Duke of Edinburgh Award
Pupils taking part in Duke of Edinburgh activities and study can make use of a wide range of approved activity providers. A fantastic opportunity to get fit with friends; pushing limits with self-discipline & perseverance and attaining that wonderful feeling of self-achievement by knowing that you’re making a difference to the lives of others. The residential section of the award can be completed at any of these approved activity providers, with students having access to a wealth of different activity centres, a student’s only problem is which one to choose from the many available!! Suitable for youngsters from ages 14 up to young adults of 24; please refer to our listed activity providers to choose the right one for you.
Hautbois Outdoor Residential Centre
By visiting Hautbois Outdoor Residential Centre you can put some fun into the National Curriculum - all our activities encourage healthy living and help make exercise more exciting.
Plas Menai National Outdoor Residential Centre North Wales
For incredible outdoor adventure experiences head to Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre in Wales, that also offers full board accommodation in en-suite rooms, self catered units and bunkhouses for your school groups.
Barnstondale Outdoor Education Residential Centre
Barnstondale is a outdoor education and activity centre based in the Wirral, hosting a myriad of facilities that offer a wide-range of sporting activities, as well as 15-acres of woodland, perfect for large or small groups looking for an adventurous trip
Benmore Outdoor Residential Centre Argyll
Benmore Outdoor Centre is located in the magnificent Benmore Botanic Garden. The scenic location and highly skilled, experienced team provide outstanding residential experince for school groups all year long.
OA Surf Club Residential Accommodation Bude Cornwall
If you are looking for an unforgettable group getaway for your school students, OA Surfing Club provides a stunning cliff side location overlooking the beautiful beaches of Widemouth Bay in Bude, Cornwall and a fantastic range of outdoor activities.
Pinkery Outdoor Residential Learning Centre Exmoor
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 residential centre.
Cote Ghyll Mill YHA, Osmotherley
Cote Ghyll Mill is a group accommodation in a converted linen Mill, in the countryside of the North York Moors National Park. For the perfect outdoor adventure trip, the Mill is surrounded by trails for walks and cycling, with fantastic facilities!
Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre
Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre is one of the Midlands most popular Outdoor Activity & Education Centres, specialising in day trips for groups of 2-200 students and providing a variety of adventurous activities on land, water and even on high ropes!
Country Experiences Ltd Cumbria
We are a small independent provider based in the Lake district in Cumbria who specialize in providing: Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions, John Muir Awards (conservation), and accreditation with National Governing body awards (BCU, MLTB, RYA, Archery GB).
Lakeside YMCA Windermere
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 school trips.
OA Surf Club Surfing Bodyboarding Coasteering in Widemouth Bay Bude Cornwall
Set in ten acres, surrounded by beaches and breath-taking landscape, OA Surfing Club is the perfect destination for your students, offering new exhilarating outdoor activities in Cornwall.
The Towers An Active Learning Centre Wales
The Towers Active Learning Centre is located in Snowdonia National Park, perfect for a residential outdoor adventure were you will explore and experience mountain expeditions, climbing and so many more outdoor activities for your students to enjoy.
