Independent Hostels provide great value accommodation for school residentials.
With exclusive use of the whole property, large dining rooms and plenty of safe space for learning and recreation.
They have bunkbeds for the pupils and separate leaders’ bedrooms. Some hostels have accessible rooms too, so everyone can attend.
Choose from self-catering or a choice of catered packages. Some hostels provide outdoor activities and learning packages. At others the staff will advise on great days out and local activity suppliers.
Located in cities, national landscapes and popular field trip areas.
Providing the best value school residentials, independent hostels are a great choice of accommodation for school groups.
Accommodation for School Residentials
Astor York is set in a beautiful Grade II listed building just minutes’ walk to the historic centre!With a huge cosy lounge & dining areas, free WiFi throughout the building and every room en suite, Astor York is the perfect base for exploring the incredible historic centre of York. There is also a bar on the property if you fancy a drink with friends, or to meet fellow travellers, and a kitchen where you can cook your own food if you are on a budget!
Llangollen Hostel, in the Dee Valley, is perfect for walking, cycling, canoeing & white water rafting. Families will love visiting the steam railway, horse drawn canal boats & Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a World Heritage Site. The town has a great choice of restaurants/pubs and is home to the Fringe music & arts festival, plus the International Eisteddfod. Llandegla, Chester, Wrexham & Offa’s Dyke Path are all nearby. A warm welcome awaits!
The Hostel at Hawes is your perfect base of enjoying the delights of the Yorkshire Dales. Surrounded by great walking & cycling & with the option of booking outdoor activities, it is popular with schools, clubs, families, couples and groups of friends.Sleeping 56 across 15 rooms. Choose from doubles, rooms with a single set of bunks to family rooms and larger rooms for groups of friends. Book by the room or book the whole hostel.
Bachelor’s Hall's accommodation can offer a range of activities: - hiking - rock climbing - crossing rivers via tyrolean - river waking - archery And much more!
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L6th students from Dauntsey’s School in Wiltshire stopped off in Swansea for a Geography field trip.
The fantastic group of 41 students and 4 teachers stayed with us at Cwtsh Hostel for two nights and made it their base while exploring Swansea and the surrounding areas. With glowing feedback we look forward to returning trips for many years to come! In addition to the Swansea city centre, their geography trip included visits to Porthcawl, Port Talbot, the Mumbles, Oxwich Bay, the Brecon Beacons, Llangynidr and Ebbw Vale to study a mixture of human and physical geography topics.
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Bath YMCA offers great value accommodation. Centrally located, all the sights of this World Heritage city are easily reached on foot.
With 210 beds, Bath YMCA specialises in making guests feel comfortable. Fully air conditioned lounge with TV, laundry, lockers, football table and WiFi. Couples, families, groups and backpackers all welcome.
In the centre of the village of Newbrough, this community run bunkhouse sleeps 22 across 3 dorms. Facilities include
2 shower/WC rooms, 2 sink areas & a small equipped kitchen. A large communal area is available to groups by arrangement. With footpaths leading directly to Hadrian’s Wall, approx 3 km away, it is popular with walkers. While for cyclists the Sandstone Way & Hadrian’s Cycleway pass right by.
Historic large house with new lecture/class room and games room perfect for school groups
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The Caldecotte Xperience on the south eastern edge of Milton Keynes offers an unrivalled choice of glamping or residential accommodation for groups of 18 to 239. Situated just 10 mins’ drive from the M1, it is easily accessible from all parts of the country. Catered or self-catering packages are available and a whole range of outdoor activities can be booked if required
Lockerbrook Outdoor Centre, operated by the Woodcraft Folk, is situated in glorious isolation high above Ladybower Reservoir with stunning views across the Upper Derwent Valley. The converted hill farm has two barns, which sleep 38 in 7 rooms, with an additional 3 twin rooms. Self-catering kitchen, dining room, large social space with log burner & drying room. Catering & outdoor activities available.
Welcome to Dunfield House in Herefordshire. A charitable foundation providing catered accommodation for school and youth groups in an secluded setting on the Welsh /English border of Herefordshire.
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Adventure Hostel offers flexible, wallet-friendly accommodation on the North Devon coast near to Bideford. Individuals, couples, families & groups of all sizes (up to a max of 224) are all welcome. There's a shop & a cafe on site & full catering packages for whole site bookings. N.B. there are no self catering facilities. The South West Coast Path & The Tarka Trail pass close by.
It has everything a perfect school residential needs. A secluded location with lots of outdoor space, 9 dorms sleeping 72 plus 3 teachers’ rooms, a huge hall that seats 100 and lots of small break out rooms. On top of this a whole range of outdoor activities can be organised on site. Finally all this is just 5 mins off the M5, just 30 mins south west of Birmingham.
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Perched at the top corner of Wales, Anglesey Outdoors is a great location for school residentials. Proving instruction in coasteering, kayaking, team building, orienteering, climbing, sea level traversing, mountain walks, the centre has AALS Licence and provides risk assessments and support for group leaders. The stunning coastline is ideal for geography and ecology fieldtrips for all key stages. The centre offers clean, warm and comfortable, accommodation with leaders rooms and can offer fully catered residentials.
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Situated in the village of Claxby in the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this low cost hostel has a well equipped kitchen and good sized communal area. Within easy reach of Lincoln, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe and Grimsby. The perfect location for: walking, cycling, field studies, outdoor pursuits, educational activities and conservation projects. Popular with family groups, schools, scouts, guides, walkers, cycling groups and other organisations.
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.
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Kendal Hostel is situated close to Kendal’s town centre. It is available for exclusive hire only and provides comfortable and affordable accommodation for groups of outdoor enthusiasts, friends, and family.Kendal Hostel provides your group with 40 beds in eleven bedrooms, well-equipped self-catering facilities, a large comfy lounge with log burner, secure bike storage, and a drying room. At the gateway to the Lake District National Park, close to the Dales Way and LEJOG.
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.
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Close to the pretty fishing port of Gorey in St. Martins. With a range of B&B rooms from twin en suites to private dormitories. The perfect mix for individuals or groups. Large communal WiFi lounge with TV & DVDs and a games room. Packed lunches & adventure activities can be pre-ordered.
Accommodation for up to 61 children, with it's own private woodland and wide range of outdoor activities and learning experiences right on the doorstep.
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The John Hunt Base is situated in the High Peak on the site of Hagg Farm (also in this guide). The base offers comfortable, family friendly accommodation for groups of up to 18. It is ideal for sightseeing, hill walking, trail running and biking as well as quieter pursuits such as photography. There is a picnic area, wildlife garden with fire pit and a playing field with climbing boulder. Activities can be arranged including climbing, stream scrambling, caving & on-site high ropes.
Blakedean Scout Hostel is now available for other youth, church and family groups to enjoy. Sleeping groups of up to 24, the hostel provides wallet-friendly, no-frills accommodation in the Pennine Hills on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border.The Pennine Way passes close by leading to some superb walking over the moors. The area is also great for mountain biking, geo-caching, river walks, bird watching and exploring the great outdoors.
The enchanting garden and woodlands at Earby Hostel in rural Lancashire are popular with Forest School groups. What's more owner Mat is Forest school trained and can lead your group.
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Perfect for schools, education groups, family celebrations and groups of all kinds, Corris hostel is a haven from the stresses of the outside world with its caring staff & cosy wood fires. Enjoy the gardens with BBQ & campfire areas. Situated in Snowdonia National Park close to Cadair Idris, the Centre for Alternative Technology and just 3 miles from the new Dyfi Bike Park, a mecca for trail bikers. A real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. CAMRA pub close by.
Darsham Country Centre is in the old railway station. Affiliated with the Woodcraft Folk, Centre provides self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 30. Perfectly situated for exploring the stunning Suffolk countryside & it’s many tourist attractions. Heritage Coast & seaside town of Southwold 10 miles away. Overflow camping for up to 15. Shop and garage nearby.
The Courthill Centre in rural Oxfordshire provides low cost fully catered accommodation for school groups, with sole use of the facilities, large attic dorm rooms and private bedrooms for teachers.
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Ackers Residential Centre (ARC) is a purpose built accommodation centre set in 70 acres of semi rural land just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. Perfect for The Sea Life Centre, Cadbury World, Thinktank, The Bull Ring shopping centre, National Motorcycle Museum & the NEC. With 9 sleeping rooms, a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining area and a rec room with TV, DVD, games and comfy seating. Ackers Adventure provide instructor led outdoor activities on site which can be incorporated into your stay.
Plan a rural barn escape for up to 10. Hire your own rural barn, surrounded by fields in the heart of the Peak District.
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Ingleton YHA Greta Tower has all you need for your school group. Accommodation for 64, plenty of parking, full catered package available, large communal areas, drying room and bike shed. The hostel overlooks the outdoor swimming pool and park. There is also a nearby climbing wall. Perfect for geology and geography field trips.
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Cumulus Outdoor Residential Centre is situated in the small seaside town of Swanage on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. The purpose built centre sits in 6 acres of private grounds and has 4 separate accommodation units sleeping 16,32,32 or 47 which can be hired individually or together. The centre is popular with groups of friends/families, schools, youth groups, DofE & corporate groups. A whole range of outdoor activities are available for your group if required. Dogs welcome with prior arrangement.
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.
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Boswinger Hostel is set in a tiny remote village on the Cornish coast. With secluded coves, coastal paths & cycle routes on the doorstep it is popular with walkers, cyclists, families and those seeking peace & tranquility. Situated on the South West Coast path and the Cornish Way cycle route it makes the perfect stop-over. The Eden Project & The Lost Gardens of Heligan are also within easy reach.
The Woodlands Centre is a Grade 2 listed Regency building overlooking the River Wye and with wonderful views of the Black Mountains. Woodlands can accommodate up to 58 students plus staff. Bedrooms are located on single sex floors with rooms accommodating 4, 6 or 8 students. A further 24 students can be accommodated in the Woodlands Bunkhouse. We use the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park and surrounding areas to deliver our real adventure based courses.. Camping is also available in the grounds. Get in touch for a quote for your group.
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In the heart of the Ogwen Valley and surrounded by the Welsh 3000s, this hostel is the perfect base for walkers, climbers and cyclists with the best routes straight from the door. Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa is a 30 minute drive away. For adventure seekers Zip World is within walking distance and the Anglesey/Ynys Môn beaches are a short drive. Newly refurbished, Snowdonia Mountain Hostel has comfy beds with linen & a superb kitchen diner. Sorry no stag or hen parties.
The Old School bunkhouse, perfect for School residentials and youth groups. sleeps up to 26 people in six rooms, great catering facilities and cosy lounge with TV, wifi and games. Available to book with or without activities.
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Ilfracombe is the ideal location for a school residential. and Ocean Backpackers, close to Ilfracombe Harbour, can be booked for exclusive use any time of year! It has 38 beds spread across dorms and leaders rooms. A local caterer can provide quality value evening meals and packed lunches and we can introduce you to activity providers. Perfect for Geography, Geology, Biology and Marine Biology field trips.
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With all of the Peak District National Park within easy access, the centre is an ideal location for activities and tourism and it welcomes a wide range of groups. 31 or 52 bed configurations can be booked.The spacious centre includes; a large lounge with library, TV and wood burning stove, well equipped kitchens & dining areas. An extensive network of paths give access to the countryside. Adventure activities available, great for team building & courses.
All sorts of school groups find a great welcome at Kirkby Stephen Hostel
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The Chellington Centre is a converted 12th century church located in the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside with amazing views of the Great River Ouse.What's not to love about this unique venue, the picturesque setting and the closeness to many large towns, cities and motorways.
Situated in rural Bedfrodshire and in a converted 12th century church, there is residential accommodation for 30 plus another 30 can be accommodated in tents in the Centre's campsite.Ensure the next time your Youth Group goes away they do it in style with a visit to the Chellington Centre
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In the village of Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Wharfeside house provides self-catering accommodation for groups. It has a well equipped kitchen with Aga and fridge freezer, showers with male and female toilets, a large communal space, drying area and large indoor bike/equipment store. Onsite parking for 4 vehicles.
We are delighted to announce that Seahouses Hostel has been given a generous award from the Johnnie & Tricia Smith and Family Fund. This grant allows us to continue the much needed Bursary Fund which is made available to all visiting schools and youth groups.
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School groups of all ages love this comfortable 45 bed hostel. Perfectly situated on the Great Glen Way, within an easy walk of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Full or half board or self catering.
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White Peris Lodge is part of Blue Peris Mountain Centre in the heart of Snowdonia. The Lodge sleeps 13 across 4 rooms. Well equipped, there’s a self catering kitchen, central heating, hot showers, bike storage, drying rooms, picnic tables & parking.While the Lodge is perfect for families & small groups, the main Centre sleeps 60 & is ideal for large groups & schools. Outdoor activities available.
Large bunkhouse in the Brecon Beacons National Park provides great value, comfortable & flexible accommodation for groups.The spacious and well equipped bunkhouse sleeps groups of up to 42. In addition, there's a self contained apartment that sleeps 2, and a campsite.
Large group accommodation centre on the shore of Loch Long in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.Ever popular with schools, clubs, friends & family get-togethers,& activity retreats.Ardentinny sleeps 80 in 4 & 6 bed dorms, many of which are ensuite.Outdoor activities & catering can be provided if required. Sole use groups can self-cater and sort their own activities. The choice is yours.
Just 15 minutes from the North Devon Coastline, this 40 bed bunkhouse and AALA regisitered adventure centre offers activities such as climbing and coasteering. On site there's a climbing and bouldering wall. Full catering available if required.
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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.
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Elterwater Hostel has many years of experience accommodating school groups. We have a full suite of risk assessments, staff who are knowledgeable on food allergies and intolerances, and understanding support for teachers who we know are on 24/7 job while on the visit. All this is served up behind a child-friendly atmosphere, making their night away from home, an enjoyable experience. With dedicated leaders rooms and child freindly shared rooms, we can accommodate up to 38 guests. Perfect for a school class, a subject-specific visit or base for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
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Situation in Hathersage in the heart of the Peak District, St Michael's Centre offers excellent activities and curriculum opportunities for visiting primary and special school groups.
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An amazing location on the edge of Derwentwater in the lake District with extensive grounds, Hawse End Centre offers qualified instructors and well-organised adventures in whole range of outdoor activities.
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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.
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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.
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Ex YHA hostel in sleepy rural Shropshire. Clun Mill is a restored 18th century stone water mill with many original features including some original machinery. Available for sole use, Clun Mill sleeps groups of up to 23 across 4 rooms. With a large enclosed grassy area, plenty of space inside and well away from our friendly neighbours, it is perfect for young children & gatherings of friends or families.
Ninebanks is a great base for groups who appreciate sole use. You get the building to yourselves, a dedicated meals service designed around your programme and choices, good quality accommodation and a good space for work and play.If studying, on the doorstep are Hadrian’s Wall with its host of Roman attractions, and outstanding geology. Or it’s a great venue for team building and revision breaks.
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Due to its location in the town centre, Alnwick Youth Hostel is absolutely ideal for visits in and around one of the most historically important towns in the north of England.
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On top of Wenlock Edge AONB in the heart of Shropshire, Stokes Barn has two bunkhouses with comfortable, centrally heated, dormitory accommodation. Perfect for corporate groups, walkers, field study, schools, stag/hen parties or reunions with friends/family. Ironbridge World Heritage Site is 6 miles away. Much Wenlock is within walking distance with shops, pubs & sports facilities.
Within the old primary school at Lowick Green, nestled between Coniston Water (4 miles) and Ulverston, the bunkhouse has a lounge with wood-burning stove, large kitchen/dining room opening onto a patio with great views of the mountains and an outdoor area with campfire.All groups staying in the bunkhouse need to be doing an organised activity.
Glenbeg Bunkhouse & Bothy are part of the award-winning Cairngorms Activities Centre, situated just outside Grantown-on-Spey in the Cairngorms National Park. The well-equipped bunkhouse sleeps 25 in 3 bedrooms, while the cosy bothy sleeps 6 in one bunkroom.Outdoor activities are available. Aviemore, Speyside Way, Dava Way & the River Spey are all close by.
Birsay Hostel in the northwest corner of the Orkney mainland offers comfortable accommodation for groups of 10 to 26 in 5 bedrooms. An ideal venue for outdoor education trips, clubs or family gatherings. It has a well equipped kitchen, dining area, drying room, disabled access and all bed linen is provided. There is a campsite in the extensive grounds. Close to spectacular coast, RSPB reserves, early settlements and UNESCO heritage sites.
This 5 star luxury Bunkhouse sleeps up to 18 guests. Located in Glasbury, only 3 miles from Hay-on-Wye, the world famous town of books.Situated in the midst of the Upper Wye Valley with the famous River Wye running outside the front door. Talk to Wye Valley Canoes next door and organise a canoeing adventure. The Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains, the waterfalls of the Elan Valley and Offas Dyke are all close by.
Llandudno Hostel is a Victorian 4* boutique, award-winning hostel where individuals, families & groups (including schools) are welcome all year. Set in the heart of the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno, it’s your perfect base for shopping & exploring many local attractions, including blue flag beaches, dry slope skiing, Zip World, Surf Snowdonia, bronze age copper mine, traditional pier, museums & fishing trips.
Groups of all ages and sizes (up to 100) will be welcomed to Gaveston Hall near Horsham in West Sussex. Situated in its own impressive grounds in an idyllic rural location, it is just an hour from London and 40 mins from Brighton and the east Coast. Quite the perfect location for an action school residential.
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A beautiful Victorian building in the heart of Ludlow, providing en suite accommodation within walking distance of restaurants, shops and pubs. Close to the Shropshire Hills and Mortimer Forest with their miles of stunning landscapes to explore. Fresh towels, bed linen, complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, parking and WiFi included. Residents also have access to a lounge, dining area, kitchen, and courtyard garden. Breakfasts available.
Holmbury St Mary Youth Hostel is set within open-access woodland in the Surrey Hills National Landscape. It is a perfect rural retreat, only 30 miles from central London. The hostel has a large bright and comfortable lounge decorated with the original fresco celebrating the early youth hosteling movement. There is a bar/cafe (opening to be announced) and a well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Ideal for families and those wanting private rooms the hostel has lots of 4 bedded rooms and some twins and doubles too.
For a fun filled, seaside break Scarborough is unbeatable: enjoy two safe, sandy beaches, penny arcades, pirate ship, three surf schools and the Alpamare Waterpark. Once a 17th century water mill on a quiet riverside just outside the town, Scarborough Youth Hostel is also a perfect base for exploring the coast and country of the North York Moors and Wolds with miles of paths, tracks and quiet lanes for walkers and cyclists.
Tucked away in the Brecon Beacons, off the road and well away from neighbours, Clyngwyn makes an ideal base for your DofE expeditions. There are footpaths and waterfalls on the doorstep and a choice of camping or bunkhouse accommodation for the pupils. For School Residentials canyoning and climbing is available from local providers with full risk assessments and insurence.
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Our Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) provider award demonstrates that we have robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in place and that we provide quality educational provision with our woodland sessions for children. The award is recognised by the Department for Education and for many teachers, the paperwork in planning a residential is reduced by the hostel having the LOtC quality badge.
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Are you planning a DofE expedition or an educational field trip? Did you know that we offer a 10% discount for all* educational bookings? Our bunkhouse lies alongside the Beacons Way long distance footpath in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. We have a large projector screen and flipchart/whiteboard/pens (if required) and plenty of space for minibus parking. We can sleep up to 20, with 2 or 4 in each bedroom (6 bedrooms available), and we have flexibility to provide a separate bathroom for staff use.
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The Boarshurst Centre is situated on the north western edge of the Peak District yet with easy road and rail links to Manchester (12 miles away).With 32 beds across 2 dorms and 2 leaders’ rooms the centre provides well appointed self-catering accommodation for child, youth, adult and family/friend groups who seek to practice outdoor pursuits. BYO sleeping bags
Outdoor Alternative provides comfortable year-round group accommodation for 12 to 45 in 2 adjacent buildings and is ideally placed for field studies and school trips
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Not all classrooms have walls. Robin Hood's Bay's cobbled streets, rock pools and coastal environment provide a natural outdoor classroom and curriculum to explore, discover and unwind. Run by ex school teachers who will share their love of learning, rock pooling, fossil hunting, star gazing and cliff walking. Ideal for residential trips and also day visits for school educational trips.
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Award winning Cohort Hostel can promise your school an inspirational trip to St Ives. From accommodation-only through to full board options and as much help as you need with your itinerary planning. Find our more about our educational trips
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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.
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Carrs Farm Bunkhouse is a converted 17th century barn with stunning views over Weardale. It provides comfortable bunk bed accommodation for groups of up to 21 people in three rooms. There is a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, games/lounge area and outdoor seating with BBQ.Situated on a working farm at the heart of the North Pennines. Guided walks and outdoor activities are available for groups and schools.
A mile from Castleton in the Peak District, Pindale Farm offers a range of accommodation: B&B in the farmhouse. Six self-catering/self-contained rooms sleeping 8 or 10 people in the Barn. A self-catering unit sleeping 8 people in The Engine House. Plus an AA 3 Pennant campsite. Perfect for D of E expeditions and many outdoor activities. Instruction is available.
Comfortable accommodation and a whole range of activities for school groups of all sizes in the Peak District.
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Nestled in the heart of Ennerdale Valley, Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre offers a perfect escape for university groups looking for an immersive experience in nature. Surrounded by the beauty of the Lake District National Park, the hostel provides a unique blend of adventure, outdoor education, and environmental research opportunities.
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The 147-bed, platinum eco-award-winning, Stackpole Outdoor Learning Centre in Pembrokeshire offers a wide range of activities to encourage the development of courage, teamwork, and character in kids and adults alike.
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In the heart of Somerset, 10 miles outside Bristol, Goblin Combe Lodge is an Eco timber framed building set in 8 acres of private grounds with stunning views across the Severn Estuary. Run on a not-for-profit basis and surrounded by SSSI woodlands, it offers flexible accommodation for all groups with the possibility of additional tailored activities and learning programmes. Groups of up to 38 will sleep easy in 10 bedrooms of 2, 4 & 6 beds. Camping for up to 60 is also available.
Allendale Bunkhouse sits on the market square in Allendale, near Hexham in Northumberland. Sleeping 37 in small dorms and private rooms it is perfect for school groups.
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Surrounded by open farmland & a short walk from the Jurassic Coast, MYTIME’s R&R Retreat Accommodation Centre offers the perfect base for enjoying the spectacular Isle of Purbeck. With a World Heritage Site & the South West Coast Path on its doorstep, it is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Just minutes from the idyllic village of Worth Matravers and the popular Square and Compass Pub, there’s truly something for everyone.
Caban Cysgu, run by Gerlan community, offers purpose-built accommodation at the foot of the Carneddau. Perfect for walking in Eryri (Snowdonia), Tryfan 10 mins away and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) 25 mins drive. A great base for the ‘Welsh 3,000’. Convenient for Snowdonia & Cambrian Ways & Slate Trail. Just 5 mins from Zip World; the longest & fastest zip line in Europe. Plenty of mountain bike trails on the doorstep & road cyclists have Sustrans ‘Lôn Las Ogwen’ route a mile away. For climbers, Idwal is nearby, for canoeists Afon Ogwen is popular.
With beds for 53 people, full catering and so much history, geology and outdoor activities on our doorstep Wooler Youth Hostel is ideal for ALL stages of Education.
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Mount Cook knows that learning beyond the classroom walls and into the great outdoors transfers into a wealth of life skills, and changes in attitudes and behaviors.
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Perched at 290m (950ft) in the foothills of Snowdonia with direct access to the Carneddau mountains and close to the end of the Welsh 3000s Challenge route, Bron-y-Gader Bunkhouse offers comfortable & great value accommodation for up to 37.Remote and isolated but just 8 miles to Conwy and 2 miles to the nearest pub. The many attractions and high adrenaline activities in Snowdonia are just a short drive away.
If you're looking for a well equipped base for a school group, you've found it! West End Outdoor Centre, on the moors above Blubberhouses near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, specialises in large groups keen on outdoor pursuits.
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Low Mill Outdoor Centre, a not-for-profit charity, lies on the edge of the pretty village of Askrigg in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales.With good access to many walks, cycle routes, rivers, climbs and caves it is the perfect base for all types of groups; schools, clubs and friend & family get-togethers.
Rookhow is the perfect location for a school group. Have the whole place to yourselves with 12 acres of ancient oak woodland, campfires, yurt, lawn for ball games, outdoor seating and plenty of space to roam. Gain a broad education of learning from the environment and the joy of being outside. The Bunkbarn has a large new well-equipped kitchen and sitting/dining area. Refurbished with new toilets and showers and powered by an air source heat pump. Mid week 4 nights for the pirce of 3 (Monday-Friday) or 5 nights for the price of 4 (Sunday-Friday)
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3 Peaks Bunkbarn is a delightful hostel located on The Pennine Way at Horton in Ribblesdale.
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Comrie Croft is the Highland Edge retreat for hikers, families, friends & mountain bikers, just over an hour from Edinburgh & Glasgow. The eco-lodge offers beautiful en suite rooms with king-size beds, lots of wood & natural touches. Together with a barn, courtyard & wild places it is also available for sole use & weddings. On-site facilities include a field-to-fork café, bike shop & hire, lots of bike trails & farm shop. A footpath takes you to the village of Comrie & to stunning glens and mountains.
The Old Brooder Bunkhouse is a great eco-farm-stay location for school residentials, DoE and other youth groups who want either accommodation only or would like some history, environment, art or culture-related activities too. The Old Brooder can accommodate up to 22 guests, plus 25 in our Tudor Barn, catered for or do your own. We're in a good spot to use as a base from which to explore the local area. Close to London, within an hour of Harwich, the Suffolk Coast, Cambridge, Thetford Forest.
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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.
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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.
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Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre in the Peak District offers on and off-site adventure activities led by experienced and highly qualified instructors. There is comfortable, well equipped accommodation for 44 in dorms and leaders' rooms at the Centre, plus an extra 18 beds at the smaller John Hunt Base next door. On-site activities include climbing, zip wire, orienteering, bushcraft and various team challenges. Other activities such as caving, rock climbing, stream scrambling, abseiling and canoeing can also be provided. Programmes aim to enrich the curriculum and help learners reach their potential through positive engagement with the education process, increasing confidence, group awareness, healthy activity and fun.
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This large Victorian property has been specially adapted to provide self-catering accommodation for groups of up to 33. The 8 dormitories vary in size from 1 to 10 beds, complete with duvets & linen. The Centre is centrally heated & has a common room, large kitchen, drying room, hot showers and outdoor seating. Located in Betws-y-Coed, the Woodlands Centre is an ideal base for outdoor activities in Snowdonia.
Your search for the perfect place for your group could be over. King Williams College, an amazing independent school on the Isle of Man, is now letting it's 3 boarding houses in the school holidays. Groups of all sizes up to 130 can't help but enjoy the fabulous setting. The majestic school buildings sit just 100 m from the beach, with fantastic grounds and sports facilities, a theatre, swimming pool and much more. Call 01624 820474 to find out more and tailor your booking to the needs of your group. Catering packages for groups of 20+.
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Run by Boundless Events, the Malvern Centre nestles in the picturesque Malvern Hills ANOB.It sleeps up to 114; The South Block sleeps 55, The North Block sleeps 43 and the self contained Chalet sleeps 16. Book by the unit or book the whole site. There is a large commercial kitchen, a dining room with seating for 60 and plenty of classrooms & break out spaces. Outdoor activities are available.
Maughold Venture Centre Bunkhouse overlooks farmland with views out to sea. The popular beach of Port e Vullen is just 10 min’s walk away. Enjoy self-catering accommodation, with en suite, centrally heated rooms. Tasty meals are available from the neighbouring Venture Centre, where you can also book kayaking, abseiling, air rifle shooting, archery, gorge walking, dinghy sailing & team events. With its own stop, Lewaigue Halt, on the Manx Electric Railway you have easy access to Douglas, Ramsey, mountains & tranquil glens.
With 4 miles of stunning beach just 20 metres from the front door, Borth Youth Hostel is perfect for a beach holiday. This Edwardian house has 11 bedrooms and is a great base for visits to the Centre for Alternative Technology, Aberystwyth or the beautiful Dyfi Biosphere. Snowdonia National Park is just a short drive away making Borth perfect for mountain biking, golfing & surfing. The Ceredigion Coast Path passes the door. With two classrooms Borth YH is ideal for school trips. There’s free WiFi, a games & TV room, bike storage & drying room. Breakfast, packed lunch & licensed bar.
The Bristol Wing provides unique accommodation for independent travellers, groups and tourists.This iconic former police headquarters provides chic accommodation in the heart of Bristol.A mix of private, en suite and dorm rooms with communal spaces and cafe.Close to the bus station, and perfectly located for Bristol’s best attractions and shopping from big names to quirky markets.
Accommodation for School Group Residentials Whether you are looking for somewhere to stay in one of our major cities or for accommodation with outdoor activities and instruction, Independent Hostels provide the perfect accommodation for school groups. The hostels and bunkhouses listed on this page welcome school groups of all shapes and sizes, many specializing in providing accommodation for school trips. So if you are looking for outdoor activities in rural Wales, Scotland or England, or accommodation for a school residential in a UK city, looking on this page is a great choice.
You can also contact suitable hostels with one simple email by sending a group accommodation request.
Accommodation for Schools in the National Parks and Landscapes If you are looking for outdoor activities for your school group in North Wales, The Peak District, The Lakes, or the Highlands of Scotland then you will find a good choice of hostels providing activities. Independent hostels and bunkhouses are also often chosen for geography or geology field trips as they can be found in locations that offer your school group easy access to interesting geology, geography, and cities to cover all of the curriculum. We also have accommodation for school groups in less well know parts of the country such as North Lincolnshire and rural Herefordshire as well as coastal locations.
LOTC Accreditation Some of the accommodation has LOTC accreditation and are experts in providing “Learning Outside the Classroom”. An example of these is Glenbeg Bunkhouse near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. Shining Cliff Hostel, Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre, John Hunt Base and Thornbridge Outdoors are examples which are all in or very near to The Peak District National Park. There are many more.
Many of the hostels and bunkhouses have classrooms on site so you can consolidate field trip learning. Many also have all the technology required to run a lesson but please talk to your chosen hostel about this to ensure you know what is available.
Most of our hostel and bunkhouse accommodation has self-catering kitchens so you can even bring your own cook or allow older children to cater for you if you wish. Many also provide catered options including packed lunches, hearty breakfasts, and evening meals. Once again please check with the individual hostels to be sure that they meet the requirements for your school group residential.
Accommodation for School Groups in British Cities For school trips to cities, we have a number of hostels in most major cities that welcome school groups. These are all centrally located within easy walking distance of museums, theatres, shops and many other attractions
Our hostels and bunkhouses are experienced in providing accommodation for school residentials and they can help you with such matters as health and safety, safeguarding, and booking appropriate outdoor activity instruction.
