School Trips, Non-Profit Excursions, Childrens Group Experiences - County Down, Northern Ireland
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Organise something different and exciting for your class
Give your pupils a day they’ll never forget with an outdoor adventure at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes. Our award-winning setting is the perfect place for children to learn, explore, and grow beyond the classroom.
From hands-on Nature Based Crafting, to alpaca encounters, and even tribal drumming. Every experience is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and encourage teamwork.
We keep our group sizes small, ensuring every child feels included, engaged, and supported. Activities are led by experienced instructors who make learning fun, safe, and memorable.
Teachers can relax knowing everything is taken care of — from risk assessments to structured activities tailored to suit different age groups and curriculum links.
✨ Perfect for educational visits, end-of-term celebrations, or simply giving pupils a chance to reconnect with nature. Shared education school trips are also catered for.
Book your school trip today and let your class experience the joy of the great outdoors at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes.
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Example school trip packages...
Half Day School Activities
Our most popular packages are for half days and we can cater for any budget. Heads continually report back on what a fun an engaging experience the groups have with us with recurring trips each year coming back for fun and educational days with memories to last.
We are fully insured and copies of insurance certificates can be emailed before booking.
*These are examples and we can mix and match any activities to suit your requirements and budget.
Start Time: 10am
- Alpaca Meet & Interact Session (1hr)
- Crafting Session (1hr)
- Own Packed lunch (30mins)
£15 per head based on 20 kids
Start Time: 10am
- Tribal Drumming & Basic Circus (1hr)
- Nature based crafting (1hrs)
- Own Packed lunch (30mins)
£30 per head based on 20 kids
Full Day School Activities
Our full day school trips are generally for larger groups or combined schools or classes. We run each activity at the same time splitting groups in up to four smaller groups.
*These are examples and we can mix and match any activities to suit your requirements and budget.
Start Time: 10am
- Alpaca Trekking (1hr)
- Own Packed Lunch (45mins)
- Yoga & Meditation (1hr)
- Crafting Session (1hr)
£40 per head based on 20 kids**
Start Time: 10am
- Alpaca Trekking (1hr)
- Tribal Drumming & Basic Circus (1hr)
- Own Packed Lunch (45mins)
- Crafting Session (1hr)
- Yoga & Meditation (1hr)
£50 per head based on 20 kids**
**The price per head reduces with more kids. For example for 80 kids the two options above would reduce to £20 & £25 per head respectively.