cost of school residential - higher than normal?

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We have just had a letter about the year 6 school residential which is October 2023. Two nights in a location around 2 hours away (travel by coach).
£230 and apparently this is less than the actual cost as partly subsidised by school.
We're very lucky to be able to afford it but am shocked at the cost. Not yet clear what the children will be doing but various outdoor activities most likely.
Wondering if this is normal or higher than average. Am certain that many families just won't be able to afford it. Understand that the cost this year was considerably less.

So glad my DC all grown up now. When my now 35 years old went to France for 2 weeks activity trip kayaking down some river with rapids and absailing down a steep incline I had to pay £140 for 10 days inclusive of all travel and meals. I thought that was extortionate at the time. I think your trip sounds reasonable tbh.