Experiences for International Groups

Award winning residential trips for international groups to build confidence, boost resilience and develop English language skills.

Adventure

Great for shorter stays and offering fantastic value, the Adventure programme is action packed and fantastic for character building.

Activity sessions encourage the development of social skills and teamwork and participants are encouraged to practice their English speaking skills throughout their stay with the activity leaders.

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Explore

Combining cultural excursions with outdoor adventure activities, this programme offers the opportunity to explore some iconic British landmarks and scenery near our incredible centre locations.

High intensity excitement, problem solving and team building challenges will develop confidence, resilience and life skills, giving participants a great boost for the next stage in their lives.

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English
In Action

Engaging lessons delivered by UK Language Courses using a combination of proven methodologies. Every student will receive a certificate of English Language course attendance and a final progress report.

The programme includes some adrenaline-fuelled adventure activities and cultural excursions, to provide a boost in confidence, as well as improved language and life skills.

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Skills4Life

Exclusively designed to support young people in their journey to adulthood and accredited by Skills Builder Partnership, this programme combines essential life skills with team building challenges, cultural excursions and activities.

This course is built around real-world outcomes and delivered through a series of confidence boosting modules.

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A home
away from home

We offer clean and comfortable dormitory style accommodation for our international visitors. Comfort is key after a day of busy activities! Centres also offer areas in which groups can join together for relaxing conversation and evening entertainment.

Many of the centres offer a choice of en-suite or standard (shared bathroom) accommodation.

All of our accompanying group leader rooms are en-suite, with the majority being single.

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Our locations for International Groups

France France
France
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50.02243544955044
1.3170991509544354
North Devon North Devon
North Devon

Ultimate Adventure Centre

Abbotsham Road, Bideford

EX39 5AP

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51.01983975822661
-4.237956775488145
Staffordshire Staffordshire
Staffordshire

Staffordshire

Barn Lane, Near Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3AW

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52.621356928389076
-2.245027699918136
Peak Venture South Yorkshire
Peak Venture

Peak Venture

Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7GF  

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53.54085674830587
-1.6459536324146862
Overstrand Hall Norfolk
Overstrand Hall

Overstrand Hall

48 Cromer Road, Norfolk, NR27 0JJ

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52.91950788873143
1.331556473105466
Isle of Wight Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Old School Buildings, Hill Way Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5PH

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50.67698056426513
-1.0931676730022155
Grosvenor Hall Ashford, Kent
Grosvenor Hall

Grosvenor Hall

Kennington, Ashford, TN25 4AJ

For SatNav please use TN24 9JZ

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51.168281287692025
0.8736439711927327
West Runton West Runton, Norfolk
West Runton

West Runton, Cromer Road

West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9NF

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52.93950586429346
1.2401689858674305
Green Park Aston Clinton, Bucks
Green Park

Kingswood - Green Park, Aston Clinton, Bucks, HP22 5NE

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51.79512018823052
-0.7165000729612457
Dukeshouse Wood Hexham, Northumberland
Dukeshouse Wood

Dukeshouse Wood

Fellside, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1TP

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54.96047227634728
-2.0876329823865647
Dearne Valley Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Dearne Valley

Dearne Valley

Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4EA

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53.49135273546239
-1.2330529302028703
Colomendy Denbighshire, North Wales
Colomendy

Colomendy Loggerheads,
Near Mold,
Denbighshire,
CH7 5LB

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53.14984223754579
-3.1961417096964424

Day in the Life of an Overseas Group at Kingswood

Activities for you

Discover a range of amazing team activities that build confidence, give achievable challenges and foster a sense of independence.

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Awards &
Accreditations

Inspirational Team
Programmes

We provide a broad range of activity packages to ensure you have an adventure that best suits your group. Your programme will act as the core theme of your group visit, matched with learning outcomes of your choice. Explore our options below:

This subsidised 5-day residential adventure is designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood by boosting social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

NCS Live It (formerly Skills4Life)

This subsidised 5-day residential adventure is designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood by boosting social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

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A 5-day, fully-funded programme for 15-17 year olds to find their feet in the world of work through adventure activities and workshops.

NCS Boss It

A 5-day, fully-funded programme for 15-17 year olds to find their feet in the world of work through adventure activities and workshops.

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Accredited by Skills Builder Partnership (level 3), this programme combines essential life skills with teambuilding challenges and activities.

Skills4Life Higher Education

Accredited by Skills Builder Partnership (level 3), this programme combines essential life skills with teambuilding challenges and activities.

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Using the outdoors as a vehicle for learning and personal development; enhancing social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

Skills4Life 11-15 Yrs

Using the outdoors as a vehicle for learning and personal development; enhancing social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

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A flexible activity programme to support your specific learning outcomes

Adventure Plus

A flexible activity programme to support your specific learning outcomes

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A range of sport and adventure opportunites to build confidence and team skills.

Sports Experiences

A range of sport and adventure opportunites to build confidence and team skills.

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In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

French Discovery

In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

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Give your students an outstanding field work experience at Kingswood.

Environmental Field Studies

Give your students an outstanding field work experience at Kingswood.

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Students build in confidence and skill with our immersive English language and adventure experiences

English in Action

Students build in confidence and skill with our immersive English language and adventure experiences

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A unique experience to develop as a team, get out of the office and boost company wellbeing

Corporate Packages

A unique experience to develop as a team, get out of the office and boost company wellbeing

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Immersive language programme with breath-taking activities.

Adventure for International Students

Immersive language programme with breath-taking activities.

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A perfectly pre-built activity programme delivering confidence, resilience and life-skills

Adventure

A perfectly pre-built activity programme delivering confidence, resilience and life-skills

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This subsidised 5-day residential adventure is designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood by boosting social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

NCS Live It (formerly Skills4Life)

Our acclaimed 5-day residential adventure designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood.

Find out more
A 5-day, fully-funded programme for 15-17 year olds to find their feet in the world of work through adventure activities and workshops.

NCS Boss It

Forget everything you think you know about employability courses. Join us for 5 days of adventure, workshops and inspiration.

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Accredited by Skills Builder Partnership (level 3), this programme combines essential life skills with teambuilding challenges and activities.

Skills4Life Higher Education

An impactful outdoor education programme for students in higher education

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Using the outdoors as a vehicle for learning and personal development; enhancing social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

Skills4Life 11-15 Yrs

Using the outdoors as a vehicle for learning and personal development; enhancing social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

Find out more
A flexible activity programme to support your specific learning outcomes

Adventure Plus

A flexible activity programme to support your specific learning outcomes

Find out more
A range of sport and adventure opportunites to build confidence and team skills.

Sports Experiences

A range of sport and adventure opportunites to build confidence and team skills.

Find out more
In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

French Discovery

In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

Find out more
Give your students an outstanding field work experience at Kingswood.

Environmental Field Studies

Give your students an outstanding field work experience at Kingswood.

Find out more
Students build in confidence and skill with our immersive English language and adventure experiences

English in Action

Students build in confidence and skill with our immersive English language and adventure experiences

Find out more

Frequently asked
Questions for International

Are meals included in international residential trips?

Yes, we provide nutritious and filling breakfast, lunch and dinner for every member of your group, and can accommodate dietary requirements and allergies on a pre-agreed basis.

Can we request specific accommodation?

You’re more than welcome to request the accommodation you would like, and we’ll do our best to prioritise it for you. However, we cannot 100% guarantee this, especially during busy seasons.

How do you incorporate English language learning into your programmes?

As part of our English in Action programme, engaging lessons are delivered by UK Language Courses (UKLC) using a combination of proven methodologies. Every student will receive a certificate of English Language course attendance and a final progress report. In addition, we incorporate vocabulary and confidence-boosting elements into all our adventure activities and cultural excursions.

Who supervises the international youth groups on their residential trip?

Children will be supervised by qualified instructors, in addition to their recognised teachers and supervisors. Rest assured that there will be a responsible adult with them at all times.

What international youth group programmes are available?

Kingswood offers Adventure, Adventure Plus, Explore, English in Action and Skills4Life programmes, so that your international youth group get the most from their residential trip.

Why book a residential trip for your international youth group?

Our residential trips for international youth groups have been designed so that children and young adults can have fun, learn new skills, bond with their peers, experience English culture and develop their English language abilities.

Can I request specific accommodation for our uniform group?

If you’d like a specific accommodation block for your uniform group to stay in, express your preference at the point of booking. Please note that your first choice may not always be possible, particularly during busy seasons.

What happens if it rains?

If the weather lets us down, we have contingency plans to ensure your uniform group still has fun!

Can you cater to different dietary requirements?

Of course. Just let us know about dietary requirements and allergies we need to be aware of before your trip.

Are meals included in a residential trip at Kingswood?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is catered for, and snacks are available to buy from the on-site shops.

Who will supervise the uniform groups?

A responsible adult will always be present with each group, including a qualified instructor where appropriate.

Can my uniform group work towards badges on their trip?

Yes. Just let us know what your group is working towards, and we can tailor activities to ensure those badges get earned.

What activities are available at Kingswood?

There are so many, we couldn’t possibly list them all here! Each centre offers roughly 50 activities, though these differ depending on centre size and geographical location. Take a look at all the activities your group could get involved in.

Why book a residential trip for your uniform group?

Team building, life skills and fun underpin any uniform group, which marry up perfectly with the ambition of our residential activity trips.

Do you include food in residential trips?

We do; breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided, with dietary requirements and allergies accommodated if you let us know prior to the trip.

Can I choose specific accommodation?

Mention at the time of booking which accommodation you’d prefer your youth group to stay in, and we’ll be able to let you know if this will be possible – we make no guarantees though, particularly during busy periods.

Who supervises the youth groups on a residential trip?

Children are usually placed in groups of no more than 15, and are always accompanied by qualified instructors, as well as their usual teachers or supervisors. A responsible adult will be present at all times.

Are there snacks available for youth groups during the day?

Snacks are available from the on-site shops, there are water taps around to refill bottles, and some locations are also home to a juice trolley for on-the-go refreshment between sessions.

When do youth groups need to arrive?

We offer several different arrival times, so that you can choose one that suits your travel arrangements. Standard arrival is at 2pm, early arrival is at 12.30pm (an extra activity starts at 2.30pm, and you can choose whether lunch is provided or not), and a self-led early arrival can also be scheduled for 12.30pm.

What youth group programmes are available?

From sports to languages and even environmental field studies, discover all the adventures that Kingswood has to offer.

Why book residential activities for youth groups?

Our residential activities have been designed so that children and young adults can have fun, learn new skills, bond with their peers, and further their social development.

Can we request specific accommodation for our faith group?

Please discuss with us at the point of booking if there is specific accommodation that you would like to request. Please note that this may not always be possible, particularly during busy periods.

Does my faith group have to be a minimum size?

We can accommodate groups of all sizes, but there may be group-size requirements for certain activities. We can discuss this with you on a case-by-case basis.

What happens if the weather is bad?

We’re more than prepared if it rains – our contingency plans ensure we can still have fun safely, even if the weather isn’t ideal.

What should children pack?

We provide a full packing list to ensure everyone has what they need for a fun week.

Can we request special menus?

We can ensure that the food available during your faith group’s stay is appropriate; simply talk to us before your trip, and we’ll devise a suitable menu.

Can you provide designated areas for worship?

It’s our pleasure to accommodate the needs of every faith group who stay with us; talk to our team about the rooms and times you require spaces for worship, and we’ll make sure it happens for you.

Are meals included in residential trips?

A nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner are all provided each day for your whole group. We’re happy to accommodate religious dietary requirements and allergies, plus some of our centres have additional kitchen spaces for groups that require separate cooking or prefer to self-cater. Just make sure you let us know in good time, before the trip.

Who supervises the faith groups on their residential trip?

Faith groups will be supervised by qualified instructors, in addition to their usual group leaders. For your peace of mind, we would like to reassure all parents and guardians that there is a responsible adult present at all times.

Why book a residential trip for your faith group?

Our residential experiences for faith groups have been designed to foster a sense of community, so that children and young adults can have a good time, learn new skills, and get to know their peers better.

What food is on the menu during our visit?

You can see a sample menu here. Closer to your visit, specific menus can be made available to you on request from the centre.

Can we arrive outside set arrival times?

If you want to get even more out of your stay you can opt for one of our early arrival options and add an extra activity.

  • Standard Arrival
    Arrive at 14:30 to meet your group leader. Room allocations from 15:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity scheduled at 16:05.
  • Early arrival with 1 extra activity (lunch not included)
    Arrive at 12:30 (bring own packed lunch) and meet group leader. Room allocations from 14:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity scheduled at 14:30.
  • Early with 1 extra activity (lunch included)
    Arrive at 12:30, hot lunch included and meet group leader. Room allocations from 14:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity schedules at 14:30.
  • Self-Led Early Arrival
    Arrive after 12:30, self-led time until standard arrival time 14:30 to meet group leader. Room allocations from 15:00 followed by ice breakers. First activity scheduled at 16:05.

Do you offer snacks and refreshments throughout the day?

Some centres have juice trolleys outside the diner between sessions and there are outside taps to fill water bottles up from. Snacks can also be purchased from the on-site shop.

Can I see a full list of available activities?

A full list of activities can be found here and can be filtered by centre and activity type.

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