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School Trips to The Wave, Bristol

The UK’s first inland surf destination. No tides, no rip currents, no unpredictable conditions — just consistent, engineered waves and hands-on coaching in a fully controlled environment.

Group booking discounts

School groups access discounted rates. Contact our team for a tailored quote based on group size and session type.

Overnight stays available

Extend the trip. The Wave has on-site accommodation at The Camp (safari-style glamping tents) and The Field campsite, with pitches for larger groups. A surf trip that becomes a residential.

Why schools choose The Wave


We’ve hosted hundreds of school groups. We know how trips work, what teachers need, and what makes students genuinely engaged. You handle the permission slips. We’ll handle everything else.

A controlled environment that ticks safety boxes

Our wave is engineered — which means it’s predictable, adjustable, and safe. Every session is risk-assessed, and our team holds full public liability insurance. We can provide documentation to support your school’s approval process.

Qualified coaching, included

Every school group session is run by our Wave Academy coaches — fully qualified, experienced with young people, and good at what they do. Students don’t just splash around. They learn, progress, and leave with a skill they didn’t have before.

We sort the detail

Group logistics, session scheduling, kit allocation — we manage it. All beginners receive full equipment as part of their session. You don’t need to organise anything beyond getting your group here.

Boy learns to surf at The Wave inlands surf lake near Bristol
Youngsters having an out of water surf lesson

What's included


  • Coached surf session with Wave Academy instructors
  • All equipment for beginner sessions (wetsuit, board, leash)
  • Risk assessment and public liability documentation available on request
  • Group discount pricing
  • On-site Clubhouse (café and bar) for food and drinks

Ready to book or want a quote?

Our group bookings team will come back to you with everything you need — pricing, session options, documentation, the lot.


The school trip they won't stop talking about