What trips and tours does Cranleigh Prep run?
Cranleigh School trips and tours take learning beyond the classroom, giving pupils real-world experiences that build confidence and curiosity. From curriculum field trips to UK residentials and overseas travel, each year brings new adventures that are planned with purpose so pupils get the most from these memorable experiences.
These include curriculum field trips supporting subjects across the year, UK residentials from Year 3 to Year 8, overseas cultural and language tours and sports tours for cricket, rugby, hockey and netball
Cranleigh School trips and tours grow year by year, giving pupils increasingly ambitious opportunities as they move through Prep.
What global travel does Cranleigh Prep offer?
Overseas educational travel at our independent school in Surrey is available from Year 6 through a range of exciting opportunities.
- Language exchanges supporting French
- Cultural and historical tours linked to curriculum topics
- Sports tours abroad offering competition and team-building
These experiences help pupils explore new places, try new things and grow in confidence, with safety and supervision in place every step of the way.
What UK trips do Cranleigh Prep pupils go on?
UK trips are woven through the Prep years, giving pupils real-world context for their learning and experiences that build independence as they move through Prep.
- Regular field trips supporting curriculum subjects
- Residentials across England and Wales
- Outdoor, cultural and academic experiences strengthening independence and responsibility.
Examples of UK trips include:
- Year 3: Adventure and nature residential at Sayers Croft education centre, Surrey (1 night)
- Year 4: Outdoor adventure residential at Youth Enterprises Activity Centre, West Sussex (2 nights)
- Year 5: Outdoor adventure residential at Mill on the Brue, Somerset (2 nights)
- Year 6: Cultural and historical residential, Normandy, France (4 nights)
- Year 7: Adventure and team-building residential at Manor Adventure, Isle of Wight (3 nights)
- Year 8: Coastal adventure residential, Pembrokeshire Adventure Centre, Wales (4 nights).
What sports tours does Cranleigh Prep run?
Cranleigh Prep runs dedicated sports tours that focus on teamwork, competition and shared experiences. Pupils gain exposure to different playing styles and environments while enjoying the buzz of representing the school team away from home.
What cultural travel does Cranleigh Prep offer?
Cultural travel is woven into curriculum learning, helping pupils deepen understanding through real-world context and sparking curiosity beyond school. These trips encourage pupils to ask questions, explore and discover the world through a range of cultural experiences.
- Art, theatre and museum visits
- Curriculum-linked cultural tours
Frequently asked questions about School trips & tours
Are trips and tours compulsory?
Pupils are expected to join day trips; major tours are optional.
How are trips and tours costed?
Each trip is published with a full cost and a clear parental opt-in.
How are trips and tours staffed?
All trips are led by Cranleigh staff trained in safeguarding and risk assessment, with the appropriate supervision ratios so pupils are safe and cared for.
Can financial assistance help with trips and tours?
Financial help may be available in some cases – please speak to Admissions.
How safe are overseas trips and tours?
All overseas travel is risk-assessed against Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance and vetted providers.