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Residential visits

Embark on an exciting adventure with a residential visit for children!

Residential trips are a wonderful opportunity for personal development, boosting confidence, improving interpersonal skills and a better dynamic between students and teachers.

Our residentials and group stays at SOLD (Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development) offer a variety of activities and accommodation options to suit your preferences. There's something for everyone.

From multi-activity fun, water or land, to historical explorations at Henley Fort,

Check out the full list of residential options at all our centres below and start planning your unforgettable trip today!

High Ashurst in Mickleham, near Dorking

Henley Fort in Guildford

Thames Young Mariners in Ham

Angel Blue

The Angel Blue is a magnificent 63-foot canal boat that voyages down the River Wey Navigation and the River Thames. Mooring anywhere along the banks of the river and canal, the Angel Blue voyages through the most picturesque Surrey countryside.

Find out more about Angel Blue(small groups only)

Booking or more information

In order to give you an accurate quote, complete the enquiry form.

This does not commit you to making a booking, instead it helps us to advise you of the best product for your young people, and a bespoke price for your individual needs.

The benefits

School residentials have been shown to promote various benefits for young people in terms of personal development, such as:

  • a greater sense of independence
  • personal confidence
  • improved interpersonal skills
  • a greater sense of personal responsibility and time-keeping
  • personal care and hygiene

When did you last review your current residential provision?

  • Are your residentials of a high quality?
  • Do you see development between year group residentials?
  • Do you work with learning outcomes to ensure a quality experience?
  • Have you reviewed travelling time versus costs?

What SOLD can offer you

  • High quality residential experiences: bell tents, yurts or luxury log cabins
  • A developmental, joined up programme of residential visits from year group to year group.
  • Plan, Do, Review: we create robust learning outcomes
  • Why spend hundreds of pounds on travelling long distances, when your outdoor experiences can start sooner?

And what could be more fun than living in the outdoors and spending quality time with your friends?

Visit Learning Away Research for further information about residential benefits to young people.