Duke of Edinburgh Award

Pupils taking part in Duke of Edinburgh activities and study can make use of a wide range of approved activity providers. A fantastic opportunity to get fit with friends; pushing limits with self-discipline & perseverance and attaining that wonderful feeling of self-achievement by knowing that you’re making a difference to the lives of others. The residential section of the award can be completed at any of these approved activity providers, with students having access to a wealth of different activity centres, a student’s only problem is which one to choose from the many available!! Suitable for youngsters from ages 14 up to young adults of 24; please refer to our listed activity providers to choose the right one for you.


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Bendrigg Trust, an Outdoor Education Centre based in Kendal, Cumbria, specialises in providing adventure activities for students of all abilities, including those with profound and physical disabilities and special educational needs.
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre is one of the Midlands most popular Outdoor Activity & Education Centres, specialising in day trips for groups of 2-200 students and providing a variety of adventurous activities on land, water and even on high ropes!
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X Adventure Activities located in Norfolk on a 10 acre rural setting, provides outdoor learning group activities, various facilities and accommodation options for large groups (capacity for 114Max), perfect for a school trip residential adventure.
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If you are looking for an unforgettable group getaway for your school students, OA Surfing Club provides a stunning cliff side location overlooking the beautiful beaches of Widemouth Bay in Bude, Cornwall and a fantastic range of outdoor activities.
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Lakeside YMCA is hidden within 100 acres of private woodland along the south western shores of Lake Windermere. It is one of the largest outdoor activity centres in Europe, delivering top quality outdoor learning for your students on school trips.
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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!
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Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer offers high quality outdoor and adventurous activities with on site accommodation for up to 70 students and support staff.
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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
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Lake 32 Outdoor Activity Centre Cirencester provides school groups with a variety of outdoor pursuit activities such as water sports, DofE, archery, team building, bushcraft and so much more! we can tailor make your activity day to your student's needs.
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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.
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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
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Snozone Yorkshire offers students the opportunity to learn new snow sports such as Skiing and Snowboarding in a fun safe environment, with a team of professional staff on hand to help guide your students to this active team focused experience.
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