Manor Adventure Shropshire

Exceptional School Residentials

in the UK & France

Family-run since 1991, Manor Adventure delivers school residentials with a truly personal touch. From outdoor education at our UK centres to cultural and language immersion at our 18th-century Châteaux in France, every stay helps pupils develop and grow. With small centres, expert instructors, and a 93% rebooking rate, it’s easy to see why schools return year after year.

UK RESIDENTIALS

Challenging & rewarding

Our UK residential centres deliver high-quality school residentials that combine exciting outdoor activities with meaningful learning outcomes. Led by highly trained instructors, each programme is carefully designed to develop confidence, teamwork, and resilience, while reinforcing key life skills that pupils can take back into the classroom. 

Shropshire

Set within the rolling Shropshire countryside, Culmington Manor is where Manor Adventure began. Since opening in 1991, it has welcomed thousands of pupils each year, offering exciting outdoor adventures, curriculum-linked activities, and a safe environment where children grow in confidence. With four accommodation blocks, space for up to 300 pupils, Culmington combines first-class facilities with the personal, family-run approach that defines every Manor Adventure centre.

Why schools choose Culmington Manor

1. Family-run ethos with a genuinely personal approach to every school visit
2. 100-acre estate in the Shropshire Hills, an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
3. Over 35 outdoor activities – including the UK’s largest man-made caving system, canoeing, climbing, and high ropes
4. 99% en suite accommodation across four dedicated units for pupils and teachers
5. Mini farm on site with sheep, goats, chickens and more
6. Premium accommodation option also available
7. 93% rebooking rate – trusted by schools nationwide

Courses at Culmington Manor

Schools can choose from three core residential options. Our two-night stay offers nine activity sessions packed into three days. The Monday-Friday residential, our most popular package, offers 19 expertly led activities. For schools seeking our most affordable option, our weekend residentials (Friday-Sunday or Friday-Monday) deliver up to 14 activity sessions. Each course offers activities from 9 am to 8.30 pm every day, including evening outdoor pursuits.