Watch outdoor learning in action!
Pond Dipping
Our quiet, beautiful fresh water habitat is the nursery for nearly every insect you can think of. Learn about the food webs that link everything together.
Minibeast Hunt
Beneath the logs and leaves, explore the wondrous variety of creepy crawlies! From the leopard slug to the millipedes and centipedes – it’s a magical mini-world!
A Day at The Bay
The Dover area is steeped in history. This coastal site overlooks the English Channel has been of great strategic importance from Roman times right through to WW2.
Campfire
Learn to light a fire without matches. Collect kindling from the woods and strike a light with a flint and steel.

40 years experience
Rippledown opened in 1977 to provide safe outdoor learning for young people it is still thriving today. Read moreWhat makes a ‘brilliant residential’ at Rippledown

Connect with nature

Away from home

Sensory learning

Long term experience
Prices & booking for school residentials
Price per child | £65.00 |
Price per Adult | £75.00 |
For stays longer than 3 nights, we offer one free adult space. | FREE |
Outdoor Tutor & Extras | |
Full Day | £240 |
Half Day | £160 |
Camp Fire + Tutor with Hot Chocolate & marshmallows for 30 | £60 |
Camp Fire + Tutor with Hot Chocolate & marshmallows for 60 | £100 |
Storyteller for a night walk and/or evening ramble | £40 |
Guided evening ramble | £60 |
Discounts & Bursaries may be available - Find out more
Outdoor Tutor includes:
- Lesson plans
- Worksheets
- Resources
- Risk Assessments
One tutor is recommended for every 30 children
Free curriculum planning
We can create a tailor made residential to fit your curriculum planning. Arrange a free consultation and school visit from our Educational Advisor.
All essential kit is provided!
- Wet weather clothing
- Wellington boots
- Rucksacks
- Field studies equipment
- Resource materials
- Reference books
- Pens and paper
- Animal specimens
- A fantastic experience!
Residential booking enquiries
Educational membership, accreditations & partners

Supporting the campaign for brilliant residentials

Accredited by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
East Kent Schools Together is a partnership of four state and three independent secondary schools and a university, working together across East Kent to raise aspirations and widen horizons.

Working with CCCU to asses the effectiveness of our outdoor learning programme.