UK School Trips providing accommodation ideas for educational groups

We have a wide variety of accommodation ideas for educational groups no matter what size you are from 5 to 200 and more! located within the UK from Scotland to Cornwall, Wales to Northern Ireland in various locations in City Centres, woodlands, Coastal escapes to high up mountains ranges and rolling countryside.

We have accommodation options providing a whole range of differing facilities for your students and pupils to enjoy while out and about experiencing a school trip or residential experience. From hostel accommodation to campus accommodation in great city centre locations such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff to Residential Accommodation Centres in countryside settings.

The accommodation providers listed have fantastic experience with educational groups, giving you confidence in booking with them.

The accommodation providers can provide bespoke services to your groups such as exclusive hire inside and outside in various forms of accommodation, transport options to local attractions and catering facilities on site and provide packed lunches plus more. So, if you are looking at educational group accommodation options why not search with us via our directory. We have great ideas and options for you!

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Group Accommodation and Residential Ideas

Conway Centres – Burwardsley

At The Burwardsley Conway Centre, there is a replica Iron Age Roundhouse. Here, pupils can learn about the culture, art, and farming from this fascinating period.

Plas Menai National Outdoor Residential Centre North Wales

For incredible outdoor adventure experiences head to Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre in Wales, that also offers full board accommodation in en-suite rooms, self catered units and bunkhouses for your school groups.

Kingswood Peak Venture Centre Yorkshire Residential

On the doorstep of the Peak District, this centre offers a dramatic setting for outdoor adventure and education; set amongst wild heather moorlands and gentle limestone dales.

Juniper Hall Outdoor Residential Centre Surrey Field Studies Council

Juniper Hall Field Study Centre is located next to Box Hill in Surrey, with its beautiful scenery and countryside surroundings its a perfect location for your school or educational groups outdoor immersive environmental experiences.

Bath YMCA School Trip Accommodation

Bath YMCA specialise in providing fantastic accommodation for school groups of all ages. Our central location means all the main attractions are on your doorstep! City Centre location, with easy walking distance to the Roman Baths and the Royal Crescent.

Gulliver’s Valley Resort South Yorkshire

This brand-new theme park resort offers fantastic group sleepover packages where students can enjoy various educational workshops and activities, such as the incredible Dinosaur Twilight Trail.

Rock UK Whithaugh Park Residential Adventure Centre Scottish Borders Scotland

Rock UK Whithaugh Park is situated in the unspoilt landscape of the Scottish Borders, Liddesdale in Scotland is an incredible outdoor adventure centre offering a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities all year round to schools and educational groups.

Barnstondale Outdoor Education Residential Centre

Barnstondale is a outdoor education and activity centre based in the Wirral, hosting a myriad of facilities that offer a wide-range of sporting activities, as well as 15-acres of woodland, perfect for large or small groups looking for an adventurous trip

St. Andrews Tourist Hostel Scotland

The family run hostel has a cosy atmosphere and friendly staff who will advise you on booking and travel arrangements, our prices are very affordable, making us the place to go for cheap accommodation in St. Andrews.

Summer Stays at the University of Edinburgh

Summer Stays at the University of Edinburgh offers comfortable yet affordable campus accommodation for school groups. A great place for groups seeking to sleep, eat, learn and train within a secure estate, surrounded by landscaped gardens and parks.

Cuffley Camp An Active Learning Centre

A Residential School Trip at Cuffley Camp will include superb accommodation, adventurous activities, and a dedicated refectory providing educational groups with an excellent range of freshly cooked meals.

Kingswood Dukeshouse Wood Residential Northumberland

Set on a beautiful fellside, this 18-acre park offers a wonderful rural environment where young people feel instantly at home, so they are free to enjoy the best of the countryside and all the opportunities available here.

Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre

Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre Ltd are based near the National Trust estate of Felbrigg, Norwich with access to miles of open countryside and outstanding coastlines run by teachers that provide high quality outdoor learning experiences for students.

The Sustainability Residential Centre & Lodge Hampshire

Our inspiring residential trips for schools and educational groups are carefully crafted to include learning, fun, team building and hands-on activities in the outdoors with an eco-theme.

Camp Redwood Back To Basics Residential Centre Sherwood Forest Nottingham

Camp Redwood Residential Centre in Sherwood Forest in Nottingham is a unique venue providing pupils with the opportunity to get back to basics with outdoor experiences designed to help them develop and grow on a perfect school day trip.

Hautbois Outdoor Residential Centre

By visiting Hautbois Outdoor Residential Centre you can put some fun into the National Curriculum - all our activities encourage healthy living and help make exercise more exciting.

Castle Head Outdoor Residential Centre Grange over Sands Cumbria Field Studies Council

Castle Head Field Centre is located in south Cumbria between the coast of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District National Park. At the centre they can tailor make courses to suit your students key-stage educational needs.

Adventure Nene Ltd Sibson Lake Residential Center East of England

Adventure Nene Ltd is an outdoor activity provider, based at Sibson Lake beside the River Nene, delivering land and water based adventure activities. Its residential trips are suited to school, youth and community groups only.

Rock UK Carroty Wood

Experience a taste of adventure with over 20 challenging outdoor activities at Carroty Wood in Kent which offers loads of fun -from canoeing to a giant swing- and group accommodation for your students on a well deserved school trip.

Margam Discovery Centre Port Talbot Field Studies Council

FSC Margam Field Studies Discovery Centre is situated within Margam Park, an 850-acre country estate, with easy access to a wide variety of field sites on the Gower ANOB and Afan Forest Park, perfect for school and educational group experiences.

Countryside Education Trust Residential

The Countryside Education Trust has helped people connect with nature since 1975, offering catered and self-catered accommodation, supporting the studies of students from primary to A-level with an expert teaching team

Kingswood Grosvenor Hall Activity Centre Kent

Accelerated learning by doing and the ultimate adventure activity experience; a chance to enhance education, put theory into practice and encourage independence, self-awareness and teamwork every day.

Teneriffe Farm Campsite National Trust

We can offer a campsite with great connections to our tenant farm neighbour, we are based on the edge of the Lizard NNR in an area of special scientific interest.

Gulliver’s World Theme Park Resort Cheshire

At Gulliver’s World Theme Park Resort, students have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of adventurous school trip activities and educational workshops that are both engaging and fun.

Ocean Backpackers Youth Hostel North Devon Coast

Ocean Backpackers Independent Youth Hostel provides group accommodation with quality and cost in mind, centrally located in Illfracombe for easy access. Max Capacity of 49 dorm style rooms. Perfect for school costal field studies and local attractions.

University of Leeds Outdoor Centre Lake District National Park Dale Head

Situated in the less frequented Duddon Valley in the south west corner of the Lake District National Park ideal for self programming groups wanting to organise a wide variety of educational and outdoor activities.

Mendip Activity Centre Residentials Somerset

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.

Absolute Travel School Tour Operator

Absolute Travel and Tours is one of the leading specialist school and group tour operators in the United Kingdom organising sports tours, adventure holidays, ski trips, music and educational tours for school, college and club groups for all ages.

Lagganlia Outdoor Residential Centre Scotland Cairngorms

Lagganlia Outdoor Centre is located in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park. The scenic Highland location and highly skilled, experienced team provide outstanding residential experiences and outdoor learning for school groups.

Rock UK Frontier Centre

Rock UK Frontier Centre in Northamptonshire is an outdoor adventure centre and is passionate about developing young students by bringing adventure into learning in the outdoors. The activities are offered all year round to schools and educational groups.

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

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.

Nuclear High Ropes Tree Top Adventure Essex

We are the only high ropes journey course in Essex. We cater for children from the age of 6, but we recommend our ropes course for School Year 5 and over.

Avon Tyrrell UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre Hampshire Day

Located in the New Forest National Park, Avon Tyrrell, the UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is an established site offering outdoor learning opportunities.

Kingswood Grosvenor Hall Residential Centre Kent

With stimulating environments, state of the-art facilities and highly qualified instructors, we can work with you to go beyond classroom teaching and textbook theory.

Ufton Court Educational Trust Residential School Trips

On an Ufton Court Residential School Trip, educational groups can enjoy historically themed evening banquets, where students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the life and culture of the past or participate in many adventurous activities

Slapton Ley Outdoor Residential Centre Devon Field Studies Council

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

Accommodation YHA East of England

Finding the right residential at the right price has never been so easy. With more than 70 Learning Outside the Classroom accredited sites, the most of any residential provider in the UK.

Gulliver’s Land Theme Park Resort Buckinghamshire

Gulliver’s Land Theme Park Resort offers unique school trip experiences. As well as being able to explore the whole theme park, students will also have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive indoor activities.

Mount Cook Outdoor Residential Adventure Centre Peak District

Mount Cook is an exhilarating education centre in Derbyshire, offering a wide-range of attractions in the outdoors, whether that be thrilling, adrenaline-filled activities, or activities that provide students with new life skills.

Accommodation YHA West Midlands

Finding the right residential at the right price has never been so easy. With more than 70 Learning Outside the Classroom accredited sites, the most of any residential provider in the UK.

Kingswood Overstrand Hall Residential Centre Norfolk

Captivating children's imaginations with the notion of living amongst royalty in this grand manor house. The perfect educational setting for a school visit.

The Bristol Wing YMCA Accommodation Bristol

The Bristol Wing is currently closed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. They will be reopening in the spring of 2021, and they look forward to welcoming you back then.

In the Stix Glamping Residential Domes Rutland East Midlands

In the Stix Glamping accommodation for school and educational groups includes unique domes that are functional with a hint of luxury. Providing the campsite classics of outdoor cooking and nature, perfect for an outdoor field trip adventure!

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre Derbyshire

Located in the Peak District National Park Crowden Outdoor Education Centre provides high quality outdoor education either on a residential or day activity basis. The instructors are all qualified and experienced outdoor practitioners

Harrow Hall Student Accommodation London

With its central location and comfortable facilities, Harrow Hall offers fabulous School Trip Accommodation for any classes looking to explore the wonderful city of London.

Kingswood Residential Centre North Devon

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.

Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning West Midlands

Woodlands Adventure West Midlands is situated in over 30 acres of woodland offering residential and outdoor activity day trip experiences for schools, girl guides, Scouts, youth groups and H.E. Groups can enjoy many varied outdoor team building pursuits.

Rydal Hall Bunkhouse Ambleside Cumbria

Rydal Hall Estate in Cumbria offers educational group bunkhouse style accommodation that sleeps 28 with two en-suite-dorms. Located in the heart of the fells between Ambleside and Grasmere, perfect for outdoor pursuits, walking, cycling and field studies.

Conway Centres - Tattenhall

The Tattenhall Conway Centre provides educational groups with Residential School Trip experiences that are not only focussed on the Arts but also on Outdoor Adventure.

Preston Montford Outdoor Residential Centre Shrewsbury Field Studies Council

Preston Montford Field Study Centre is situated in the heart of Shropshire on the banks of the River Severn with views into Wales. Set in a 12-hectare estate which provides a rich range of habitats, including SSSI for educational groups to experience.

Kingswood Staffordshire Residential Centre

Set in un-spoilt countryside for inspiring outdoor learning opportunities. Compact centre particularly suited to younger people.

Cote Ghyll Mill YHA, Osmotherley

Cote Ghyll Mill is a group accommodation in a converted linen Mill, in the countryside of the North York Moors National Park. For the perfect outdoor adventure trip, the Mill is surrounded by trails for walks and cycling, with fantastic facilities!

UKSA Isle of Wight Residential

Come to UKSA with your school or youth group and enjoy the multi-activity residential visits UKSA are renowned for. Learn to sail, paddle board, windsurf, kayak and more. Activities are tailored to your group's desires, age and ability.

Gulliver’s Kingdom Theme Park Resort Derbyshire

Gulliver’s Kingdom Theme Park Resort offers exciting residential school trips, where students can take part in fantastic sleep overs and explore the parks's Lost World area after dark...

Accommodation YHA North West

Many of these hostels offer activity or education packages or both. Please scroll down for further details or click on the links to the YHA School Trips website.

Accommodation YHA East Midlands

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.

Kingswood Isle of Wight Activity Centre

The Isle of Wight offers superb study opportunities, both for tourism, regeneration and the environment - and it is well known for being a rich source of fossils, bones and dinosaur remains.

Embers Bushcraft Residential Trips Hampshire

Embers Bushcraft Residential Experiences Hampshire, focus on discovering & nurturing the leadership potential & qualities of school students. Focusing on personal development, bushcraft, team building, environmental studies, social skills and much more.

Carter Residential Centre at Trinity College Bristol

Carter Residential Centre at Trinity College is just a short walk from the Bristol Downs, set in nine acres of woodland, offering residential accommodation for student groups.

Celtic Harmony Residential Camp

Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest Iron Age settlement, provides a program 1 and 2 night Prehistory Residential trips covering the Stone to Iron Age, primitive skills, and a unique sleepover in our authentically reconstructed Iron Age Roundhouses!

Hindleap Warren Outdoor Residential Centre Sussex

Hindleap Warren is set in 300 acres of ancient woodland in East Sussex and provides residential adventure learning experiences to primary and secondary schools.

Nettlecombe Court Outdoor residential Centre Williton Somerset Field Studies Council

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.

Outdoor Alternative Accommodation

Outdoor Alternative is situated 300m from the coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A family-run business we have been welcoming school, university and youth groups for more than 20 years.

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer Accommodation Activity Centre Wales

Our team of experienced and passionate staff who have a rich background in education and environmental outdoor activities are uniquely positioned to help students gain life skills through the most rewarding outdoor experiences on your residential stay.

Accommodation YHA North East

Cardiff Residential Centre Gwersyll yr Urdd Caerdydd

Cardiff Residential Centre provides students a taste of capital city life. The hostel is in Cardiff Bay, situated in one of Europe's most exciting arts venues, under the iconic roof of Wales Millennium Centre. This place is perfect for school days out.

Stonehenge Hostel at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Youth Hostel Wiltshire

Stonehenge Hostel at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm is a 14 room, 70 bed hostel; we host vast and expansive rooms, with some ensuite options, as well as being 10 minutes from UNESCO World Heritage Site Stonehenge

Benmore Outdoor Residential Centre Argyll

Benmore Outdoor Centre is located in the magnificent Benmore Botanic Garden. The scenic location and highly skilled, experienced team provide outstanding residential experince for school groups all year long.

The School Journey Association School Trips Nationwide

Inspiring and exciting educational trips designed to bring subjects to life, extend students’ learning and develop their appreciation of local and international cultures outside the classroom. There is simply nothing like an SJA Trip!

The Bushcraft Company Badminton Woods Gloucestershire

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.

Avon Tyrrell UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre Hampshire Residential

Located in the New Forest National Park, Avon Tyrrell, the UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is an established site offering outdoor learning opportunities.

The Towers An Active Learning Centre Wales

The Towers Active Learning Centre is located in Snowdonia National Park, perfect for a residential outdoor adventure were you will explore and experience mountain expeditions, climbing and so many more outdoor activities for your students to enjoy.

Kabannas School Trips Group Accommodation Liverpool

Located in the heart of Liverpool, Kabannas School Trips Group Accommodation is the perfect place to book your next journey with your students, allowing them to fully immerse in the vibrant atmosphere of this lovely town, at an affordable price.

The Bushcraft Company Penshurst Place Kent

High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre Surrey

High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre is set in 56 acres of woodland on Box Hill, near Dorking, in the tranquil Surrey Hills 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

Rhyd-y-creuau Outdoor Residential Centre Wales Field Studies Council

Rhyd-y-creuau field study centre is set in the Snowdonia National Park with wooded valleys, rocky shores and beaches to explore. Your students can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biodiversity garden, campfire area and teambuilding challenges.

Outward Bound Ullswater Lake District England

Outward Bound utilises the power of learning and adventure to unleash a students true potential; with a large range of thrilling activities, the pupils will be constantly engaged and excited, making Outward Bound the perfect destination for school trips

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