School and Group Adventure Trips

At Acorn Adventure, we specialise in outdoor adventure residential school trips for primary schools, secondary schools and uniform groups.
Partnering with the best independent outdoor centres, we provide choice, booking simplicity and trusted expertise. We offer adventures of all shapes and sizes, suitable for all ages, all needs and at all scales, in a host of settings and environments.

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300+

Trips/year

15+

Centers

2k+

Schools

27+

Activities

Adventure Residential Trips

Excellent choice of school and group trips with exciting activities and a variety of accommodation

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Cala Canyelles
Cala Canyelles
Cala Canyelles

Costa Brava

6 nights + travel

Watersports galore with superior camping accommodation

Price from £899pp

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Lochranza Centre
Lochranza Centre
Lochranza Centre

Isle of Arran, Scotland

2-5 nights

Where adventure, Learning, and Sustainability come together on the Isle of Arran

Price from £179pp

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Ardèche Adventure
Ardèche Adventure
Ardèche Adventure

Labeaume, France

8 days, 5 nights on the centre (coach)

Picturesque camp adventure with a 2-day Ardèche kayak descent trip

Price from £899pp

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Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre

Thirsk, Yorkshire

2-4 nights

Spacious activity centre in Yorkshire with huge variety of activities and indoor accommodation

Price from £108pp

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Rootd Adventure
Rootd Adventure
Rootd Adventure

Hertfordshire

1-3

Hertfordshire woodland adventure with exciting activities and great accommodation all year round

Price from £89pp

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Mediterranean Adventure
Mediterranean Adventure
Mediterranean Adventure

Costa Brava, Spain

9 days, 6 nights (coach), 7 days, 6 nights (Air)

This sea water sports trip is a great adventure summer residential

Price from £999pp

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Fenland Adventure - Shacklewell Hollow
Fenland Adventure - Shacklewell Hollow
Fenland Adventure - Shacklewell Hollow

Cambridgeshire

1-3

Activities, Bunk Beds & Midnight Snacks

Price from £89pp

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Skern Lodge
Skern Lodge
Skern Lodge

Devon

2-4

Set on the stunning North Devon coast, it is the perfect place for action-packed adventures with gre

Price from £186pp

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Dolomites Adventure
Dolomites Adventure
Dolomites Adventure

Val di Sole Valley, Dolomites, Italy

5 nights

Set against breathtaking alpine scenery, this trip offers an unforgettable mix of challenge, team-bu...

Price from £999pp

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Mendip Adventure
Mendip Adventure
Mendip Adventure

Somerset, England

2-4 nights

This residential offers a fantastic mix of activities with great accommodation

Price from £259pp

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Ghyll Head
Ghyll Head
Ghyll Head

Windermere, Lake District

2-4 nights

Beautiful exclusive use centre in the heart of Lake District

Price from £149pp

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Buddens Activity Centre
Buddens Activity Centre
Buddens Activity Centre

Wareham, Dorset

2-5 days

Huge capacity centre with comprehensive activity programmes

Price from £168 pp

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Choice, Simplicity and Reassurance

Reassurance at every step

If plans change, we 'll be here - and will try to help you in every way we can

Making things simple

It's never been easier to explore, plan and book the adventure your school needs

The Power of Choice

With Acorn you can find and tailor the adventure that's perfect for you

Our Partners Credentials

Our partner centres are trusted experts, and leaders in their field

What People Say

Reviews from our trips

The best part of the trip was the activities and the location. The activities were excellent, well run, a great challenge level, very few idle moments for the students. The location was postcard level stunning. There were no worst parts of the trip.

Northgate High School

Acorn were so helpful and supportive! They took the stress away from arranging the activities, they were very organised and were quick to answer any questions/ queries we had. An Acorn team member welcomed us to the site and were very supportive throughout the week we were in the Dolomites. The year 8/9 students loved the activities and are still talking about their experience weeks later. I would 100% use them for another European Adventure.

Chloe

The best part of the trip was the activities and the location. The activities were excellent, well run, a great challenge level, very few idle moments for the students. The location was postcard level stunning. There were no worst parts of the trip.

Northgate, Llangorse Multi-Activity Centre

Centre was lovely, staff were very friendly and the activities were great!

SHSB, Dolomites Adventure

Excellent activities, location, staff and accommodation. Both children and school staff had a really enjoyable week which was well balanced with rest time and activity time. Venues used for food were excellent.

Culmstock, Bude Adventure

All of our needs were met and majority exceeded!

Elana, Ardèche Adventure

Excellent experience with Acorn Adventure for our 50 strong Cub, Scout & Explorer Group. Easy booking process and effective communication throughout. The result was a challenging, rewarding and beautiful week long stay in the Ardechè. Good facilities onsite including tents, food was varied and well prepared and the team on-site were excellent. Coach travel was excellent too. Excellent location and lifelong memories made for all.

Matt Williams

It is a great trip and experience for the pupils and we will be heading back in 2023!

Alex

The price of this holiday was extremely good value for money. So much so that we’re booked to visit the Ardeche, France with Acorns this year.

Gareth

One of the best holidays I've ever had. Great location, such a fun atmosphere the whole time. The pace and schedule of activities was perfectly pitched. Staff were friendly and helpful and the coach and drivers also added positively to the experience. The Ardèche kayak descent is a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended!

Ian

The instructors and all staff were friendly, encouraging and always on hand. We will be booking again for sure!

Paul, Facebook Review

We have had the best few days experiencing raft building, climbing, canoeing and archery to name just a few activities. The staff were exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable

Blair-Rose, Facebook

The children have had the most incredible time, that has been filled with the best activities

Year 6 teacher

FAQs for Residential School Trips

Our European trips include coach transport (except Malta). Transport is not included for UK trips, however, we can provide a quotation. We can include flights for the European centres, please ask for a quotation for this option

We are ABTA + ATOL members.

We work with primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, scouts, guides, youth groups and other organisations who want to give young people a safe and exciting residential adventure.

We work with centres across the UK and Europe, including stunning destinations in Wales, England, Scotland, France, Spain, Italy, and Malta. Each location offers a unique mix of activities and settings.

Activities vary by centre but include a mix of water and land base activities. The most popular activities are climbing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, archery, bushcraft, raft building, abseiling, gorge walking, high ropes, and others. All sessions are led by fully trained instructors.

Trips typically include accommodation, meals, activities with qualified instructors, evening entertainment, and use of equipment. Coach travel is included in European trips (except Malta) and is also available upon request for the UK trips.

Yes, some of our smaller centres can be booked exclusively by one school or group, creating a home-from-home environment and tailored programmes.

You can check availability on Acorn Adventure Gateway and reserve your slot straight away. The team will be in touch to confirm and provide you with any additional information. Alternatively, simply contact our team to discuss your preferred dates and destination. Early booking is advised as popular centres fill quickly.

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