Schools & Residentials

Choose from one of our ready-made packages of outdoor activities, or create a bespoke schedule for a half day, single day or multi-day residential trip. We have every ability to work around your time frame and arrange the activities that you want to include most.

Our Activities have many curriculum links and can contribute to a range of subject topics (Science, Geography, Maths, English, PSHE and History). So whether you want a team building day to motivate, inspire or reward your students or want a multi-day trip to meet specific learning outcomes we will be able to create a package to suit you.

Give students the opportunity to build on friendships whilst making new ones, and also brush off the cobwebs from the school year so far.

At How Stean Gorge, we offer safe, comfortable, and memorable accommodation options tailored for primary, secondary schools, and colleges.

Whether your group prefers cosy rustic lodges, camping under the stars, or a bunk barn retreat, our facilities provide the perfect base for your next school residential.

After a day of real outdoor adventures, students and teachers alike can relax, recharge, and create lasting memories in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

• Rustic wooden lodges
• 3* camping park can accommodate 14-20 tent pitches.  8 x 10-man tents available for hire.
• Scar House Bunk Barn is four miles from How Stean Gorge and can house groups of up to 20 people.

Outdoor school activities at How Stean Gorge offer a unique opportunity to swap the usual ‘playground’ for an alternative playground filled with natural formations and rivers. The Gorge is a spectacular, steep limestone chasm almost 1km in length and up to 26 metres (80ft) deep in places. This Site of Special Scientific Interest gives children the opportunity to explore Yorkshire surroundings alongside qualified instructors who can teach everyone the ways and make sure everyone is safe and sound.

It’s important to remember that learning isn’t limited to the classroom – outdoor education activities allow children to learn in a unique way where they don’t even feel like they’re learning. With the usual pressures of the classroom environment left behind, it isn’t uncommon for students to come out of their shells and gain confidence during our activities.

Download your copy of our Multi Adventure Packages for Schools and College brochure: Schools Brochure