School residentials at Everdon
We have provided residential experiences for children for over 50 years. Our dedicated staff ensure every school trip is special, creating lasting memories and fostering a connection with nature.
Qualified Education Rangers lead hands-on activities. Schools can choose from various activities and are advised to visit the centre beforehand to discuss their preferences.
We tailor courses to meet curriculum requirements or simply to enjoy the outdoors.
Our activities
Animal habitat studies - stream
Search the stream and discover the life teeming beneath its surface. Explore for signs of life and investigate the richness of the invertebrates hidden below the water. Use simple scientific guides to identify them.
Animal habitat studies - woodland
Discover the world of wildlife in our woodlands and the signs that they tell us (using small woodland animals) looking at food chains. You will also visit a badger sett.
Natural arts
Explore the colours and textures of nature, make tree faces or create your own masterpiece from natural found materials.
Plant habitat studies
Use games and investigations to find out what plants need for their growth, look at food chains and webs and the nutrient cycle. Identify flora in the woodland and discover the part of plants, take leaf and bark rubbings. Listen to the ‘heart beat’ of a tree and find its height and age.
Team-building
Using our comprehensive set of equipment the children will take part in team building sessions. These involve communication and physical skills in order to solve practical problems.
Woodland survival
Find out what is needed for survival, a fun hands-on activity. Walk to the shelter building site, build your own shelter, have your packed lunch in the shelter you have made, and walk back to the Centre following maps.
You may have the opportunity to cook marshmallows around a campfire on your return and learn how to use a fire steel.
Minibeast hunting and shelters
Looking at and searching for minibeasts in the woodland, bug hotels, classification, and life cycles.
Tracking games at Everdon Stubbs
A variety of sensory games.
Little Everdon trail and navigation activity
Follow a trail around the village of Everdon looking at the buildings and old houses and discover what they can tell you about their history.
Orienteering
Visit a local site and using a map, find your way to the clues and use anagrams and maths skills. An introduction to the use of maps and developing spatial awareness.
Pond dip
A short walk to our pond dipping site where you can see what creatures and minibeasts you can find in the water.
All activities can be tailored to the needs and interests of your group and may vary depending on the weather or season.
Specific topics that you may be working on with your group could be incorporated into your visit. Please contact us to discuss.
Costs
All our prices are exclusive of VAT. There is a non-returnable booking fee to be paid of £250 for a week or half week booking. Our price per person includes catering, accommodation, ranger led activities and use of equipment. There are no hidden charges.
2025 to 2026 prices (per person)
| Season | 5 day visit | 3 day, 2 night visit | 24 hour visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| High season (1 March to 31 October) | £225 | £125 | £65 |
| Low season (1 November to 28 February) | £195 | £105 | £55 |
Up to three adults come free for residentials. Additional staff are charged only for meals.
The cost of meals for extra staff are:
- breakfast £5
- lunch £5.50
- evening meal £6
What you need to bring
We provide the children with waterproof jackets, trousers and rucksacks and any equipment required for the activities.
It is each schools’ responsibility to inform parents of the clothing needed.
Our suggested clothing list is:
- underwear (vest, pants/knickers)
- socks
- nightwear
- long sleeved T-Shirts - all year round due to nettles and brambles in the woods
- long trousers - all year round due to nettles and brambles in the woods
- shorts in summer (but only for use at the centre)
- warm sweaters
- gloves and hats
- stout outdoor shoes/boots or wellingtons
- soft shoes or slippers (for inside use)
- at least one change of clothing including spare underwear and socks
Our suggested kit list is:
- sleeping bag
- towels
- washing kit (soap, flannel, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- tissues or handkerchiefs
- drink/water bottle – especially important in summer
- suntan cream in summer
- torch
- empty carrier bag for dirty wellies and/or clothes
Please remember your child is going to have to carry their own suitcase and bags. A small suitcase is sufficient.
Safety
Our team of qualified and experienced Rangers work with the children throughout the day and each Ranger is DBS cleared. Schools are required to ensure they have conducted their own risk assessments and have made arrangements for first aid for their group.
How to book
If you are interested in booking a school residential with us please submit an enquiry form. We will then contact you to arrange the details of your visit.
Last updated 09 June 2025