Take a look below and see what makes us so unique and special when it comes to outdoor education provision for schools. Whether its a night spent under canvas in our fixed camp or sat around a campfire in your school field we guarantee to deliver high quality provision.
great offers on 2025 Autumn trips from £100pp
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Give your children a residential like no other, we pride ourselves on offering residential that provides an exceptional experience.
- Exclusive use (no sharing with other schools) - Luxury Glamping accommodation - Stunning woodland setting - Real adventurous activities - Home cooked food - Dedicated and experienced instructors - Outstanding value 
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Our in school camp packages offer unforgettable experiences with the ease and value in using your own school grounds. Our packages give huge amounts of flexibility to tailor a programme to your needs.
- Sleeping up to 50 in luxury glamping tents, complete with beds and lighting - Central Jurte to provide sheltered dining and activity space - Catering packages available including BBQs and Breakfast - Campfire Songs and toasted marshmallows on an evening - A range of other activity options including archery 
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Curriculum Linked Workshops in School
Our unique outdoor orientated workshops create fantastic opportunities for your children to engage with a range of subjects. For over a decade we have pioneered these unique experiences and its no wonder we return to schools year on year to create the hook for so many topics. - Stone Age Survival Skills - Viking/Saxon Experience - Desert Island Survival - Arctic Exploration - Mountain Survival - Rainforest Survival 
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The Wilderness Company: The Best Residential School Trips for Adventure and Learning
Are you searching for the perfect residential trip for your school group?
Look no further than The Wilderness Company—the premier provider of unforgettable, action-packed school residentials. We specialize in offering a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities, designed to engage, challenge, and inspire students, all while encouraging teamwork, leadership, and personal development.
Why Choose The Wilderness Company for Your School's Residential Trip?
At The Wilderness Company, we offer the best residential trips for schools, ensuring every student enjoys a unique and exhilarating experience. Our school adventure trips are set in the stunning natural landscapes of County Durham and the Yorkshire Dales, where we’ve created an immersive outdoor camp, providing an incredible backdrop for your students to discover the wonders of nature.
With our glamping camp nestled in a secluded woodland area, your group can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. The camping experience combines the ruggedness of the wild with the luxury of modern amenities, creating the perfect setting for your school's residential adventure.
A Range of Activities for Every Adventure Seeker
We offer an extensive range of adventure activities that will thrill your students and allow them to develop a variety of essential skills. Here are just a few of the exciting outdoor challenges available on our residential trips:
Mega Paddleboarding
Prepare for the ultimate water-based adventure with Mega Paddleboarding! This giant paddleboard activity is perfect for building teamwork, coordination, and communication. Students will work together to navigate across the water, developing leadership and problem-solving skills in the process. Whether it’s navigating calm lakes or gentle rivers, Mega Paddleboarding promises to be a highlight of any residential trip.
Raft Building
Challenge your students to work together as a team in our raft building activity. Using materials such as barrels, ropes, and wooden planks, they’ll have to design and construct a raft capable of supporting their group on the water. It’s a fantastic way to build confidence, improve collaboration, and encourage creative problem-solving.
Canyoning
For the ultimate adrenaline rush, our canyoning experience takes students to exciting waterfalls, deep gorges, and natural rock pools. This thrilling activity involves climbing, scrambling, jumping, and sliding through water-filled canyons, making it an exciting and physically demanding activity that pushes students to their limits in a safe and controlled environment.
Abseiling
Let your students conquer their fear of heights with abseiling down steep cliffs and rocks. Our experienced instructors provide expert guidance, ensuring that everyone feels safe and supported while taking on this exciting challenge. Abseiling helps students develop courage, self-belief, and a sense of accomplishment as they descend to the ground below.
Wild Swimming
Experience nature like never before with wild swimming in crystal-clear rivers, lakes, and streams. Wild swimming is an invigorating activity that allows students to connect with nature while getting an exciting physical workout. It’s also a perfect way to build resilience and foster a deep appreciation for the great outdoors.
Rock Climbing
Our rock climbing sessions offer students the chance to scale natural rock faces, building strength, determination, and teamwork. This activity is all about trust, focus, and overcoming challenges as students take on varying levels of difficulty, supported by our expert instructors every step of the way.
The Ultimate Glamping Experience in County Durham & Yorkshire
The Wilderness Company’s glamping camp is strategically located on the edge of County Durham and the Yorkshire Dales, offering an idyllic setting for your school’s outdoor adventure. Situated in a tranquil woodland area, the camp provides the perfect combination of adventure and comfort. Students will stay in luxurious, eco-friendly bell tents, which are fully equipped with beds and lighting allowing them to rest and recharge after a day full of activities.
Our glamping camp is designed to give students a taste of nature without sacrificing modern comforts. Each tent offers a unique space for your group to bond, reflect, and unwind, while also serving as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Whether your students are roasting marshmallows by the campfire or sharing stories in their tent, they’ll enjoy an immersive experience in nature, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Educational Benefits of Our School Residential Trips
At The Wilderness Company, we’re not just about adventure—we’re also about learning. Our residential trips are designed to enhance your students' personal growth, improve their confidence, and help them develop key life skills such as communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
Our experienced instructors create safe, educational, and fun learning environments, ensuring that students gain much more than just a fun day out. The activities we offer are ideal for meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum, promoting teamwork, physical fitness, environmental awareness, and much more.
Why Book with The Wilderness Company?
- Diverse Range of Activities: From Mega Paddleboarding and rock climbing to wild swimming and abseiling, we offer a range of exciting, adrenaline-filled activities that will keep students engaged and excited throughout their residential trip.
- Safety First: All of our activities are led by fully qualified instructors who are dedicated to keeping your students safe while ensuring they have fun and push their boundaries.
- Ideal Location: Our glamping camp in the heart of County Durham and Yorkshire offers a perfect mix of adventure and comfort, situated within easy reach of stunning natural landscapes.
- Tailored Packages: We can customize your residential trip to meet your school’s specific needs, with flexible schedules and activity options designed to fit your group’s requirements.
