Our inspirational residential trips immerse young people in ecology, sustainability, climate change and the environment through hands-on learning and outdoor experiences.

Pupils will develop their understanding of environmental issues, explore practical solutions, build confidence working outdoors and discover how their choices can make a difference. Activities can also support learning back at school, helping pupils turn knowledge into action.

From one night to a full week, we tailor each programme to your teaching needs, creating an engaging and memorable learning experience.

“This was the sort of activity residential experience that, in the ideal world, I would wish every Primary aged child to have. Time to look at and to think about the positive aspects of the world around us.”

– Hampshire County Council

Evening Activities

One of our experienced tutors can lead you through a session all about the night sky, different traditional crafts or team games (depending on seasonality).

During your evening session story teller, Bluebird, will tell traditional tales from around the world. Suitable for KS1 and KS2. This is not covered under our Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, risk assessments can be provided upon request.

The Centre will provide a fire and log circle for teachers to lead their own campfire experience.

The Centre has the following seasonal resources to loan for evening activities; Woodland Trail, Nature Detective and Identification Sheets.

Where you’ll stay

The South Downs Eco Hostel can accommodate up to 38 guests, usually 35 pupils and 3 adults, giving your group the chance to stay overnight and experience The Sustainability Centre at its best.

Enjoy full catering, including breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals, all prepared by our on-site chef at the Beech Café using local and organic ingredients.

But the learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends. The former Royal Navy accommodation has been transformed into an eco-friendly hostel, powered and heated using sustainable technology. Pupils can monitor solar energy production, explore how the building is heated and supplied with hot water, and put sustainability into practice through recycling, water saving and reducing waste.

It’s a chance to experience sustainable living first-hand while developing practical knowledge that pupils can take back to school.

Have you got some questions you need answering before booking your trip? Feel free to check out our information page for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Or, if you’d like, contact our knowledgeable education team at education@sustainability-centre.org