Residential Activity Centre Ideas South West

Residential Activity Centers for primary and secondary schools South West provide students and teachers with a unique educational experience, in which classes come closer together and learn the importance of teamwork. Pupils will leave with a variety of skills, such as good leadership and communication abilities, that will benefit them throughout their academic career and even into the future.

One of the great things about Residential School Trips is that they allow pupils to escape from the classroom and learn in a new and engaging environment with their friends. However, even better than this is the numerous adventurous activities that your class will have the chance to try! Whether you want to:

  • Canoe
  • Surf
  • Abseil
  • Cycle
  • Try Archery
  • Balance on High Rope or low Ropes
  • Sail
  • Learn bush-craft/forest skills
  • Gorge Walk

Our varied list of venues offers various activities designed around your school or educational groups needs when planning a school residential trip to the South West

If an adventurous Residential Activity Centre school trip sounds like something you’d be interested in, then check out some of our best destinations that are located in Bristol, Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. These counties provide a wealth of history, it also has stunning landscapes where students can really immerse themselves into nature. Your class will have the chance to appreciate wildlife in a way they may never have done before. The stunning Coasts and the varied natural environments provide the perfect backdrop for the outdoor activities that you and your class will never forget.

If this sounds like something you and your students would be interested in, then wait no longer! Book your Residential Experience today and enjoy what awaits you…

Activity Centre Surfing & Watersports South West

Menadue Residential Centre North Cornwall

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Located on the coast of North Cornwall by Tintagel, Menadue is a Residential School Trip Activity Centre where educational groups can take part in a number of adventurous outdoor pursuits in a fantastic coastal countryside setting.

Big Green Adventures

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At Big Green Adventures in Cornwall, students can take part in adventurous water-sports such as surfing, bodyboarding & paddleboarding in a stunning location, whilst at the same time being taught about the environment & the importance of sustainability.

OA Surf Club Surfing Bodyboarding Coasteering in Widemouth Bay Bude Cornwall

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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.

Skern Lodge Outdoor Learning and Development North Devon

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Skern Lodge is one of the leading providers of outdoor learning and development in the UK. Offering a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities and geography fieldwork opportunities from its Centre on the North Devon coast.

Surfing Croyde Bay Surf School North Devon

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Looking for outdoor water sport activities for your students including SUP Boarding, Coasteering and Surfing; North Devon, Surf School, Croyde Bay provides instructor lead bespoke educational outdoor water pursuits, perfect for an active reward trip.

Residential Activity Centres South West

Magdalen Farm Residential Education Centre Dorset

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Magdalen Farm provides engaging, stimulating and exciting Residential School Trips, where students have the opportunity to learn through real outdoor adventures.

Cumulus Outdoors School Residentials in Swanage Dorset

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We deliver action packed residentials with coasteering, mackerel fishing, climbing, SUPs and many more adventurous activities. Or field study trips with geography, history and science topics for KS2 to KS4 students all on the stunning Jurassic coast.

Skern Lodge Outdoor Learning and Development Residential Centre North Devon

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Skern Lodge is one of the leading providers of outdoor learning and development in the UK. Offering a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities and geography fieldwork opportunities from its Centre on the North Devon coast.

The Bushcraft Company Badminton Woods Gloucestershire

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Whether your students cook over an open fire, build shelters to sleep in, or learn how to navigate through dense woodland, Residential School Trips at The Bushcraft Company have something for everyone, perfect for enrichment learning experiences.

Mill on the Brue Residential Outdoor Activity Centre Somerset

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The award winning Residential Centre sleeps 124 students in bunk bedded accommodation & aims to give the best outdoor experience you have had with many exciting, fun & challenging outdoor pursuits and a strong emphasis on team work and the environment.

Monkton Wyld Court - A 19th Century Neo-Gothic Mansion in Dorset

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Set within walking distance of Lyme Regis and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, Monkton Wyld Court is a large 19th Century Neo-Gothic mansion that provides educational groups with fantastic student accommodation.

OA Surf Club Residential Accommodation Bude Cornwall

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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.

Slapton Ley Outdoor Residential Centre Devon Field Studies Council

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FSC Slapton Ley is located within South Devon close to field sites in Dartmoor National Park and cities such as Plymouth and Torbay. Students can study and experience many outdoor environmental issues in locations from coastal to country and urban areas

Kingswood Residential Centre North Devon

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Kingswood North Devon is the perfect Residential School Trip for any classes looking to take part in some adventurous activities! The surrounding environment and friendly staff ensure that every student thoroughly enjoys their experience.

Menadue Residential Centre North Cornwall

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Located on the coast of North Cornwall by Tintagel, Menadue is a Residential School Trip Activity Centre where educational groups can take part in a number of adventurous outdoor pursuits in a fantastic coastal countryside setting.

Portland Outdoor School Residential Field Studies Centre Dorset

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Portland Outdoor Residential Activity and Field Study Centre is based in an old Victorian Hotel overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset, perfect for outdoor educational adventure in a fantastic coastal location for your school or educational group.

The Bioasis: Rewilding Residentials at a Classified Location

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The year is 2074 and climate change has thrown our world into crisis. Your mission? Assemble your team and journey to The Bioasis. Reconnect with nature and prepare for an educational adventure like no other…

The Real Outdoor Xperience Residential Centre Cirencester

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The Real Outdoor Xperience Residential Centre Cirencester is a lake and land outdoor education and adventure centre set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park and designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Nettlecombe Court Outdoor residential Centre Williton Somerset Field Studies Council

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Nettlecombe Court Field Study Centre is located in a valley at the edge of Exmoor National Park. The country mansion is set within heritage parkland, ancient woodland and is near an SSSI due to its lichen communities, great for Conservation studies.

Pinkery Outdoor Residential Learning Centre Exmoor

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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.

Big Green Adventures

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At Big Green Adventures in Cornwall, students can take part in adventurous water-sports such as surfing, bodyboarding & paddleboarding in a stunning location, whilst at the same time being taught about the environment & the importance of sustainability.

Accommodation YHA South West

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Much of the YHA hostel network is available for use by groups and schools. We offer both group accommodation that's great for teacher-led residentials as well as complete packages. Unless stated the hostel is bed and board only.

Mendip Activity Centre Residentials Somerset

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Mendip Activity Centre is a residential outdoor centre in the Mendip Hills for up to 300 students. Students can experience rock climbing, water sports, team-building and more! Working with schools for over 40 years.

Adventure Activity Centres Ideas South West

Kingswood Outdoor Activity Centre North Devon

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Kingswood Activity Centre North Devon offers adventurous School day trip experiences, specialising in both land and water based activities. Here, students will have the chance to take part in numerous exhilarating activities, such as archery and surfing

Big Green Adventures

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At Big Green Adventures in Cornwall, students can take part in adventurous water-sports such as surfing, bodyboarding & paddleboarding in a stunning location, whilst at the same time being taught about the environment & the importance of sustainability.

Hangloose Adventure Eden

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Here at Hangloose Adventure, students searching for adventurous activities will find their perfect outdoor school trip destination. Pupils will have the opportunity to challenge themselves by tackling England's longest zipline and a high ropes course!

The Bioasis: Rewilding Residentials at a Classified Location

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The year is 2074 and climate change has thrown our world into crisis. Your mission? Assemble your team and journey to The Bioasis. Reconnect with nature and prepare for an educational adventure like no other…

Skern Lodge Outdoor Learning and Development North Devon

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Skern Lodge is one of the leading providers of outdoor learning and development in the UK. Offering a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities and geography fieldwork opportunities from its Centre on the North Devon coast.

Mojo Active Bristol

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Mojo Active is one of Bristol’s best-equipped outdoor activity centres, taking students out of the classroom for school day trips in order to consolidate learning, boost confidence and increase motivation.

The Real Outdoor Xperience Adventure Centre Cirencester

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The Real Outdoor Xperience Adventure Centre is a lake and land outdoor education adventure centre perfect for school trips and educational groups, set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park and designated a site of special scientific interest.

Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre Dorset

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Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre Dorset is an outdoor activity centre tailored specifically for the age group of your school group taking part. Keep tuition fun and informative by visiting this activity centre on a school day trip.

Menadue Residential Centre North Cornwall

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Located on the coast of North Cornwall by Tintagel, Menadue is a Residential School Trip Activity Centre where educational groups can take part in a number of adventurous outdoor pursuits in a fantastic coastal countryside setting.

Adventure Bristol Activity Centre

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Adventure Bristol offers an exciting array of activities for schools & colleges. Think team games, climbing wall, archery & flintstone cars to name a few! Or try our fabulous new Tree Tops ropes course - the perfect place for a trip away from school.

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Activity Centre Somerset

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The award winning Centre based in 25 acres of beautiful woods, fields & river valley aim to give the best outdoor experience you have ever had with many exciting, fun and challenging outdoor pursuits and a strong emphasis on team work and the environment.

Lulworth Outdoor Education Centre Dorset

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With its stunning scenery and iconic coastal features, Lulworth is one of the best places to visit on a geography and/or geology based school trip. They provide a range of activities as well as having highly experienced rangers.

Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities Day Trips Swanage Dorset

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Cumulus Outdoors provide outdoor adventure activities for school day trips with one or two activities of choice covering personal development, team building, resilience, self-belief and confidence all on the stunning Jurassic Coast

Jungle Parc High Ropes Swindon

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Jungle Parc Wiltshire is located in the lovely Lydiard Park and offers schools and educational groups an amazing outdoor adventure including high ropes and zip lining activities for all ages and abilities. Perfect for a school reward trip.

Pinkery Outdoor Residential Learning Centre Exmoor

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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.

Surfing Croyde Bay Surf School North Devon

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Looking for outdoor water sport activities for your students including SUP Boarding, Coasteering and Surfing; North Devon, Surf School, Croyde Bay provides instructor lead bespoke educational outdoor water pursuits, perfect for an active reward trip.

Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester

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Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester provides school groups with a variety of outdoor pursuit activities such as water sports, DofE, archery, team building, bushcraft and so much more! we can tailor make your activity day to your student's needs.

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Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities Day Trips Swanage Dorset

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Cumulus Outdoors provide outdoor adventure activities for school day trips with one or two activities of choice covering personal development, team building, resilience, self-belief and confidence all on the stunning Jurassic Coast

Lulworth Outdoor Education Centre Dorset

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With its stunning scenery and iconic coastal features, Lulworth is one of the best places to visit on a geography and/or geology based school trip. They provide a range of activities as well as having highly experienced rangers.

Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester

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Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester provides school groups with a variety of outdoor pursuit activities such as water sports, DofE, archery, team building, bushcraft and so much more! we can tailor make your activity day to your student's needs.

OA Surf Club Residential Accommodation Bude Cornwall

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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.

Mojo Active Bristol

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Mojo Active is one of Bristol’s best-equipped outdoor activity centres, taking students out of the classroom for school day trips in order to consolidate learning, boost confidence and increase motivation.

OA Surf Club Surfing Bodyboarding Coasteering in Widemouth Bay Bude Cornwall

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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.

Mendip Activity Centre Residentials Somerset

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Mendip Activity Centre is a residential outdoor centre in the Mendip Hills for up to 300 students. Students can experience rock climbing, water sports, team-building and more! Working with schools for over 40 years.

The Real Outdoor Xperience Adventure Centre Cirencester

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The Real Outdoor Xperience Adventure Centre is a lake and land outdoor education adventure centre perfect for school trips and educational groups, set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park and designated a site of special scientific interest.

Pinkery Outdoor Residential Learning Centre Exmoor

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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.
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