Located just 10 minutes’ walk from the beach, Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre offers stunning views over Swanage Bay and easy access to the Jurassic Coast. The centre welcomes primary and secondary school groups for fun, educational residential trips. With dormitory and bungalow accommodation for up to 139 people, plus seven acres of private grounds, it’s the perfect base for adventure. The centre works with you to create bespoke outdoor activity programmes or field studies trips, tailored to your group’s needs. Expect a mix of exciting off-site adventures, great food, and comfortable facilities — all delivered to a high standard.
Find out more about Cumulus Outdoors Residential CentreBespoke Activity Programmes for Schools
We offer tailored activity programmes designed to meet your school’s learning outcomes — whether it’s a reward trip, an educational visit, or a programme that supports a specific curriculum topic.
🎯 Tailored to Your Needs
Programmes can focus on education, adventure, or a mix of both
Choose from 3-day or 5-day residentials
Option to combine field studies and outdoor activities
Self-led visits available during the quieter shoulder months
A dedicated Programme Administrator works with you to create the ideal trip
🌍 Perfect for Field Studies
Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast, we’re ideally placed for physical geography topics. Key nearby landmarks include:
Old Harry Rocks
Durdle Door
Lulworth Cove
We deliver a range of field study activities tailored to curriculum needs.
📝 Planning & Support
Clear documentation provided well in advance
Schools Administration Officer assists with all bookings and paperwork
Help available for completing required forms
Access our secure online portal for:
Risk assessments
Accreditation certificates
Insurance documents
✅ Accreditations & Safety
We’re fully accredited to deliver safe, high-quality school visits. Our credentials include:
AALA Licence
LOtC Quality Badge
Adventure Mark
Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Provider
BAPA Membership
All certifications are regularly assessed and up to date.
🛏️ Secure Sites & Facilities
Secure, gated residential site and tented village camps
Comfortable accommodation with high safety standards
All meals freshly cooked on site daily
Ingredients sourced from local suppliers
All dietary requirements (medical & cultural) catered for
🤝 Trusted Local Partnerships
To enhance your trip, we work with a number of fantastic local providers:
Dorset Adventure Park
Swanage Sea Fishing
National Trust – Corfe Castle
Swanage Steam Railway
These partnerships help us offer a rich and varied experience for all groups.
💸 Help with Funding
We understand that cost can be a barrier. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated funding support webpage, with information for schools and parents on:
Charities
Foundations
Community agencies
These can help with financial support for educational visits.
🔗 Find Out More
Visit our website to:
View detailed activity descriptions
Explore learning objectives and outcomes
Access planning resources and documents
