Outdoor Adventure for Schools & Groups!

As a leading provider of school and group trips (established back in the early 80's), we are delighted to be busy planning summer 2021 and 2022 at our Adventure Centres in France, Spain, Malta and the UK.

2020 was the first year in our history that we were unable to deliver programmes to our schools, groups and families and it's been an unprecedented time for us all. Wow, what a year! We thank you for your patience, understanding and support. We know it's not been easy and are grateful to the many who have thanked us and shared stories of the wonderful times you've had with us over the years. We can't wait to open our centres next summer and see all the pupils enjoying our trips again.

Explore our school adventure residentials in France, Spain, Malta, India, Italy (coming back soon!) and UK, which have been carefully selected for their locations, which are ideal for the best outdoor adventure.

We have some new developments happening at our Brecon Beacons centre. Read our recent news article to find out more!

Our aim is to provide you with educational, character building outdoor experiences at affordable prices. We believe passionately that every child should experience a journey of adventure throughout their school life.

Our range of school trips have been created to help young people develop a good sense of adventure & discovery and grow from a little acorn into a majestic oak. That's why it all began in 1982...and why we are still here today.

When our trips begin again next summer, we will ensure that our centres are COVID-SAFE and meet the guidelines at the time of travel.

Browse our Adventure trips...

Brecon Beacons Adventure

Our Brecon Beacons Adventure for schools and groups offers one of the best watersports programmes available in the area as well as plenty of dry land activities that make the most  of the countryside and dramatic mountain views.

Ardèche Adventure

We've been operating in the Ardèche for three decades and our experience, professionalism and passion for this incredible location shines through in the trips we deliver here. As voted by our customers.

Opal Coast Adventure

Hop over the channel to our lakeside Adventure Camp in the rural town of Ardres, for an action-packed French adventure just 2 hours from the UK by ferry and coach.

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#The Acorn Way

Acorn has been popular with schools and groups for over 35 years because of these five reasons:

Location, location, location. Our activity centres are all in beautiful outdoor settings close to beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains and forests to give you the best outdoor experience
Small and friendly centres. The majority of our school & group trips offer you exclusive use of your own private village and dining marquee, providing a really relaxed, personal and safe experience.
High quality activity programme. We deliver a huge range of technical activities in natural environments to make sure every child you bring to us experiences a real adventure.
Teacher owned, teacher led. Owned by a former teacher, we understand, we care and we work hard to make your experience easier.
Excellent value for money. 90% of schools tell us we are great value for money because our prices are often the best and what we deliver for the money is exceptional.

What teachers say...

“Acorn have never failed to impress us. Their enthusiastic staff and value for money trips are second to none.”

"Who else would I travel with? Small & perfectly formed. I would never travel with anyone else to the Ardèche. I don’t look at anyone else. It's like putting a nice woolly warm glove on my hand!!" Su Banwell, King’s school

"The staff are the difference, they motivate and inspire.” Neil Davies, Year 6 Teacher

See our trips in action!

Over 35 Years Experience

With over 35 years of organising trips for schools, groups and families, we've built up an excellent reputation.

Andrew Gardiner is still the proud owner and Chairman of the company and we remain a privately owned, family business that continues to put customers and staff at the heart of our company.

We provide Adventure Trips for Schools, Uniform groups through Acorn Adventure, Family Holidays through our sister site Acorn Family Holidays, and Educational Trips for schools and youth groups via The School Travel Company.

What Makes a Brilliant Residential?

90% of schools tell us we are great value for money

We are proud to offer the best adventure programmes in natural locations for affordable prices. Want to know more? Request a quotation today.