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Boundless Outdoors work very closely with schools and offer a wide range of school residentials with action packed activities, team building days and STEM activities. Their the Malvern Centre nestles in the picturesque Malvern Hills. It sleeps up to 114 in three areas, has a large commercial kitchen, dining room and plenty of classrooms & break out spaces. Outdoor activities are available.
Astor Hostel York offers welcoming and affordable group accommodation in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, just a 10-minute walk from York’s historic city centre. York is packed with educational and cultural attractions, making it a top choice for school residentials. From museums and Roman ruins to ghost walks and Viking history, there’s something for every curriculum.
Ardentinny Centre is a purpose-built residential facility located in the coastal village of Ardentinny on the shores of Loch Long, – just 1.5 hours from Glasgow. Accommodating up to 80 people (ages 8+), we offer full-board stays for school groups focusing on scottish curriculum and outdoor learning. Surrounded by beaches, hills, forests, and lochs, it’s a truly inspiring setting to explore and learn. We provide a full package for schools, including catering, instructor support, activity planning, risk assessments, pre-course information packs, and consent forms to ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay. Teachers benefit from ensuite rooms and a dedicated staff area, while students can look forward to a fun and structured programme—ending with a lively disco night.
Owned by the Scouts, Station House is set on the Wensleydale Heritage Railway in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Traditionally used by Scouts, Cubs, and Beavers, it’s now available to small school groups seeking a great-value, self-catering residential. The house sleeps up to 20 in bunk beds, with additional space for camping. There’s plenty to see and do nearby, with information on local activities available to help you plan your stay.
Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre, run by the Woodcraft Folk, offers a personalised residential experience for school groups in a peaceful, remote setting above Ladybower Reservoir. The centre sleeps up to 44 across a main bunk barn and additional twin rooms. Schools can choose fully supported stays with catering and instructor-led activities or opt for self-led and self-catered options. Pre-visits and video tours are available.
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.
In a prime location in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hurtwood Hideout offers schools a residential experience just 20 miles from central London—yet a world away in a safe, traffic-free woodland setting. Surrounded by miles of trails, forests, and natural beauty, it’s the perfect base for exploration and adventure.
Goblin Combe Centre is the perfect setting to enhance your curriculum through outdoor learning. With private woodland and 8 acres of open field, it is ideal for nature-based sessions for Key Stages 1–2 to fieldwork for Biology and Environmental Science. Ideal for school residentials, Goblin Combe provides a safe, inspiring environment where students can learn, grow, and connect with nature — away from the screen.
With decades of experience, Corris Hostel offers flexible support for school visits. We provide a risk assessment and can assist with your planning, offering local advice and activity contacts. The hostel has a self-catering kitchen, fully equipped for groups bringing their own cooks, and Tesco/Asda deliveries are available. Pupils can enjoy the hillside forest garden for play and exploration.
Run by a qualified teacher, Wooler Hostel offers support with activity planning, subject assistance, and risk assessments. Set in a historic WWII Women’s Land Army building, it features informative displays—ideal for curriculum-linked learning. An on-site allotment provides hands-on group activities, and ecology tuition is available. The hostel offers flexible sleeping arrangements and catering options, from self-catering to fully catered. Discounts available for schools.
You can tell when the year is on the turn but we don’t look back at Downham Camping Barn because it has been a full on summer and the turning hedgerows and trees around the barn bring Autumnal cheer. It also makes us happy to have a stone tent rather than clingy, damp canvas to return to after a lovely day out walking and cycling, we are still hoping to welcome the first horseriders at some point.
Comfortably accommodating parties of 12, with sole use of this wonderful stone tent nestled in the shadow of Pendle Hill. Unimpeded views across the National Landscape Area with a daily changing vista of weather and the seasons. A weekend to remember, in an unforgettable landscape.
Bron-y-Gader, established by the Blackburn and District OPC Trust, supports young people exploring the outdoors. Run entirely by volunteers, it offers a 25% discount to schools, DofE groups, cadets, and youth organisations. Located 950ft up in the Snowdonia foothills, the bunkhouse provides comfortable, self-catering accommodation. Local activity providers are listed on their website. Inspection visits available with plenty of notice.
At Borth Youth Hostel, everything is geared towards taking the non-teaching load off teachers, so they can focus on delivering a relaxed educational experience. We provide risk assessments, paperwork and flexible, school-led planning — we ask what you need and work with you to make it happen. We’ve been supporting school groups for over 10 years, with many groups returning year after year.
This historic hostel offers child-friendly menus, a spacious games room, and a wide range of activities to engage school groups. Longlands Hall, built in 1882, features spacious grounds and impressive interiors that will inspire young minds. Within a mile of the hostel, you’ll find the Brontë Parsonage Museum, the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway, and the moors, waterfalls, and farm that inspired Wuthering Heights.
Stay at Ty’n Cornel hostel in Mid-Wales to enjoy the autumn.
School residentials at a historic, private boarding school near Blandford Forum. The school is fully experienced in risk assessments and safeguarding procedures, and the on-site catering team is adept at accommodating pupils with complex dietary requirements. Groups of 40–200 are welcome. There are five self-contained boarding houses, each sleeping up to 50 students in a mix of single, twin, triple, and quad rooms. You can book one or more houses, or reserve exclusive use of the entire campus. The school’s leisure facilities are also available for hire, including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, theatre, and multiple classrooms.
Blue Peris offers bespoke courses to suit all ages. Give them a call and they will design the perfect residential for your school. Blue Peris provides catering, qualified instructors, and specialist activity equipment. As part of their course offering, they supply all the paperwork required by teachers and course leaders, making it easy to plan. They also provide trip guidance notes and risk assessments for teachers, compatible with Evolve.
At Wild Valley Huts Bunkhouse, we get guests using it as the base for their adventures. Here are some recent visitors and the type of adventure they had. Which guest character trait would you be?
Looking for the perfect group getaway? 🏡 The Garden House in Stamford is a property that sleeps up to 42 people! Ideal for family get-togethers, corporate retreats, or special celebrations.
Prices start from:
✨ Midweek: £1,100 per night (min 1 night)
✨ Weekend (2 nights): £2,800
✨ Weekly (off-peak): £6,250
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Dunfield House is offering 15% off the total accommodation price when booking for 2 nights or longer.
