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Inspire and engage your students with a school residential at The Nest

Looking for the perfect setting for your next school residential or enrichment trip?
At our community hub, The Nest, we offer more than just a place to stay — we provide a safe, purpose-built environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive together beyond the classroom.

Located in Horsford near Norwich Airport, The Nest combines first-class sports and wellbeing facilities, healthy on-site catering and accommodation to create an inspiring base for active learning, teamwork, and personal development.

Why schools choose The Nest

Purpose-built for groups

Our residential packages are bespoke. Our expert team work with you to support your educational goals — whether you’re running a team-building week, revision retreat, sports training camp, or a wellbeing-focused residential.

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  • The Nest has five unique bunkboxes each sleeping up to 14 students, four of which feature a private leader’s room in four of them.
  • Each bunkbox includes two WCs, and additional showers and toilets are located nearby in The Clubhouse.
  • Up to 70 students can stay on site, keeping your group close and connected.

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The Nest’s catering team provides balanced, energy-boosting meals, tailored to meet your group’s needs — including dietary and allergy requirements.

  • With two 3G floodlit full-size pitches and seven quality grass pitches across 22 acres, The Nest is ideal for football, rugby, athletics, and team challenges.
  • The Box is The Nest’s purpose-built facility designed to support physical and mental wellbeing in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Whether you’re looking for a focused workout, a space to teach, or a flexible area for wellness activities, The Box is adaptable to your educational requirements.
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Take learning beyond the classroom with Lü, The Box’s interactive wall that transforms education into an immersive experience.

Build confidence and collaboration through team fitness challenges and wellbeing workshops designed to inspire every student.

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For sports-focused trips, The Nest can arrange fixtures with local opposition, giving your students the chance to test their skills and connect with peers across Norfolk.

Should you require additional facilities not available onsite. The Nest will coordinate with top local venues through our strong community network.

After a busy day, students can unwind in The Clubhouse Games Room complete with table tennis, pool table, PlayStation 5s – ideal for safe and supervised downtime.

Alternatively, Challenge Woods is The Nest’s outdoor recreational areas – perfect for running off additional steam if required!

 

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"Excellent customer care. The facilities for our revision sessions were excellent — as were the facilities for the students’ downtime.
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— Ormiston Victory Academy, GCSE Revision Weekend

Memorable. Purposeful. Fun.

At The Nest, we believe every school residential should be an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen friendships, and inspire learning.
Our team will work with you to design a bespoke, safe, and engaging programme that supports your school’s goals — both inside and outside the classroom.

Discover how your school can make the most of a residential at The Nest.

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