Our 2024 calendar is stacked. Next availability will be February for the university surf clubs.
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Let’s book Christmas!
Have a Christmas with a difference, come and spend it at Shining Cliff hostel, the hostel in the woods!
Come and stay at this unique off-road hostel, with endless woodland footpaths to explore, fantastic cosy pubs within walking distance to discover and a stunning firepit area to spend evenings making memories around the campfire.
Bring your school residential to award-winning recycled accommodation just metres from the sea on the Cardigan Heritage Coast.
Built from mainly recycled materials, the Boathouse sleeps 12 in 3 insulated first floor pods. Downstairs three further pods house a full kitchen, dining room, sitting area and utility room. These open out onto a covered deck with seating/dining. Right on the Wales Coast Path, easy access for launching boats, great fishing and swimming. Activities providers available for foraging, climbing, cycling, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Exclusive use hostel for School Residentials
Denton House is a purpose built hostel sleeping 66 in a mixture of dorms and leaders’ rooms. Exclusive use is available for school groups. There is a car park for coaches and minibuses, storage and drying space for outdoor equipment, central heating throughout, a large dining room and solid bunk-beds with all bedding provided. The self catering kitchen is equipped for group catering and packed lunches and evening meals are all available upon request.
School residentials with adventure activities in the Lake District
Ideal for groups of 30 -70 students, this large outdoor centre in the unspoilt Duddon Valley provides a wide range of instructor-led outdoor activities. Canoeing, Climbing, Ghyll scrambling, abseiling, bushcraft, crate stacking, stand up paddle-boarding, archery and more. Holder of the Adventure Activities Licence, the centre provides risk assessments and support for teachers and group leaders.
Exclusive Use Bookings Over The Winter
As the season slowly comes to an end, we’re opening up our hostel availability for exclusive use by large groups throughout the winter months. So if you have a school group, university club, mountaineering group, big family gathering or simply want to bring all your friends up to Skye then get in touch with us about renting the entire hostel out! This is a great chance to see Skye when it’s at its most serene.
School Residentials in Brechfa Forest
Jillie at Gilfach Wen Barn can provide the school group leaders with contacts to the Grazers committee who manage Llanllwni Mountain, and the NRW staff who run the permissions system for Brechfa Forest. She is also the director of the community Forest School site and can facilitate its use for craft and green woodworking groups. The barn has 7 bunkrooms including one accessible downstairs bedroom.
Recreation rather than education
Bring your school to The Byre at Millhouse on the Isle of Tiree, to learn through experiencing wildlife and a small island community. The Byre at Millhouse sits on the site of Cornaigmore Mill and offers hostel style accommodation. It sleeps16 across 4 rooms.
Outdoor classroom in Suffolk
Our magnificent 16th century barn offers a ‘somewhere different’ accommodation base for new learning experiences. Bring your school to take part in outdoor adventure, eco-challenges, history and archaeology (Tudor & WWII), environmental studies, wildlife courses and general activities for schools.
Centre for School Residentials.
Cowes Base Camp is located at UKSA, a charitable organisation and leading watersports centre for school residentials. AALA Licenced with accreditation for activities, it provides full risk assessments and has been awarded the LOtC Quality badge. It prides itself on giving students the opportunity to learn and achieve qualifications while taking part in activities. The Base Camp is directly on the waterfront and has accommodation for 300, flexible catering options, a canteen, an indoor heated swimming pool and sports hall.
School Residentials on the Edge of Snowdonia
Lon Dryll offers comfortable and affordable accommodation for school groups of between 10-30. It is secluded; down a private drive with a large car park and grassy areas for the kids to play. Facilities include a classroom/games room , large kitchen, dining room, drying room and lounge. The bedrooms are split between two buildings with provision for separate leaders’ rooms. The bunk house sleeps 17 in 4 rooms of mainly bunk beds, the main house sleeps 13 in 3 rooms of double and single beds.
Awe-Inspring Talent, Man Made Creations to Wow your Family
Our usual content includes information on the natural landscape, the scenery and vista views guests can experience when they visit. Today we’re highlighting the man-made talents and inspiring creations on our doorstep at Wild Valley Huts. Here are two breathtaking places definitely worth a visit for both adults and children!
So – end of summer and you think it’s all over?
Shropshire still has lots of events to offer and they can easily be accessed by car, bus or train from a tranquil setting at All Stretton Bunkhouse
All Inclusive Residential Stays for Schools in Aberdeenshire
Forget the stress of planning and organising with one of the all inclusive packages at the Sir Arthur Grant Outdoor Centre. We take care of everything for you! From activities and adventures to cosy accommodation and delicious meals, we have you covered from the moment you arrive. Our all inclusive packages also includes transport for the duration of your stay, allowing you to focus on enjoying your adventure without worrying about logistics.
Availability for 2025
All our school availability for this year (2024) is gone. Start planning for 2025…..
Shining Cliff Hostel is an accredited Learning Outside the Classroom quality badge holder
This demonstrates that they have robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in place and provide quality outdoor learning experiences.
Hiking or Biking Society? We have something for you
As the academic year begins again, you might be thinking about where to go with your hiking or cycling society for a weekend away. Well, look no further than Earby Hostel in Lancashire.
A Hostel with History
Matt and his family have been running Earby Hostel in Lancashire for the past 5 years and their dedication to providing a personalised and outstanding experience for families, outdoor enthusiasts and university groups is reflected in their 5* reviews.
Autumn is coming, the perfect time to visit Skye!
The Isle of Skye is incredible during Autumn! The leaves change, the weather settles (generally) and the roads quieten after the schools go back. It’s a wonderful time to visit us up in Skye and we have availability from September through to the end of the year online!
