Manor Adventure Ethos

ABOUT US

Inspiring youngsters for 35 years

About us

We opened in 1991 with a simple idea: to create school residentials that feel personal, meaningful, and truly transformative. From our first centre, we’ve grown carefully and with purpose – now welcoming over 100,000 pupils each year to our locations across England, Scotland, Wales, and France, including two beautiful 18th-century châteaux. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to quality, safety, and care in everything we do.

What Makes Us Different

We remain proudly family-run and fully independent. This allows us to stay focused on what really matters to schools: exceptional care, safe and exciting activities, genuine value, and highly personal experiences. Unlike larger corporate operators, we reinvest directly into our staff, facilities, and programmes – ensuring schools benefit from the highest standards year after year.

CHALLENGING & REWARDING

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DEVELOP SELF CONFIDENCE NEW SKILLS NEW INTERESTS SOCIAL SKILLS TEAM BUILDING ACCESS AND MANAGE RISK

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to give every child the chance to grow, thrive, and create memories that last a lifetime. Through challenge, teamwork, and exploration, pupils develop resilience, confidence, and life skills that go far beyond the classroom. It’s why over 93% of schools return to Manor Adventure year after year.

Safety First, always

The safety and wellbeing of every pupil is our number one priority. All of our centres meet the highest industry standards, holding accreditations such as the LOtC Quality Badge, AALA, and Adventuremark. Our instructors are highly qualified, first-aid trained, and experienced in working with young people, so parents and teachers can feel confident knowing every activity is delivered in a safe, supportive environment.

Teacher Reviews

B Swansborough

“Amazing food”

“Fantastically friendly and motivating staff, lots of brilliant new skills learned and amazing food!”

K Pilgrim

“Will miss this place!”

“Brilliant place for water sports, children had a great time. Accommodation was clean and close to activities. Food was amazing, staff were helpful and catered for our needs.”

C Eccles

“Once again we had an amazing time at Manor Adventure”

“The staff are amazing with the children and the facilities are great. The children had a great time and made many fantastic memories.”

Mr E Evans

“I could not speak more highly of the team”

“We took a group of 83 children and every single one had an amazing time. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. The castle is beautiful and the accommodation for students (and teachers) is nothing like I have seen before.”

E Ashton

“Thank you Manor Adventure”

“Excellent residential experience for our Year 5s and 6s. Staff were professional, fun and helpful. Facilities were clean and the setting was stunning.”

Dordon Primary

“Great value for money”

“Well organised visit with excellent communication prior to arrival. Great value for money and the staff were excellent providing support and encouragement for all pupils. This visit provides independence for pupils within an incredibly safe environment.”