South West School Trips For Primary and Secondary

The South West is a region of the UK which is practically brimming with history and traditions. From the legendary King Arthur to the prominent role that Bristol played in the slave trade of the distant past to a smugglers paradise, the South West truly is a hotspot for historical teaching.  This astounding wealth of history is reflected by the School Trip venues that the South West has to offer. The various museums and tours of historical sites give students and school pupils an understanding that they might not be able to grasp in the classroom. Seeing historical buildings and artefacts in person allows students to immerse themselves into the subject, and this is what improves their overall learning abilities. There are numerous historical destinations for you and your class to choose from, so what are you waiting for?

However, history is not the only area of the curriculum that the South West has to offer. Outdoor education is also prominent in the South West, with many venues encouraging the appreciation of natural surroundings and using the facilities that the environment has to offer. Whether you want your students to tackle watersports along the Jurassic Coast or take to the trees, where they will have to work as a team to make it across the tree tops, the South West has all of the outdoor pursuits you could wish for.

The South West is a unique region of the UK, with both a variety of diverse landscapes and a wealth of historical locations. Every visit to the South West is guaranteed to not only be educational and informative but will also be enjoyed by all students.

School Trip Ideas South West

outside school group photo in Rome Italy

The School Travel Company Nationwide

The School Travel Company is a trusted school trips specialist tour operator with whom you can choose from ready-made itineraries that bring learning to life

school group picture outside at deanfield activity centre

DeanField Outdoor Centre Gloucestershire

The DeanField Outdoor Centre Gloucestershire, offers school groups ages 8 and upwards enrichment residential adventure activity stays. With experienced instructor lead activities such as archery,

outside photo of Foxlease adventure activity centre

Foxlease Park Residential Centre Hampshire

Foxlease Park Residential Centre in Hampshire offers affordable and brilliant outdoor adventure residential stays. With three indoor accommodation buildings for self catered or catered stays

bunch of white and green tents in a field

Red Rock Outdoor Residential Centre Exmouth

Red Rock outdoor residential centre Exmouth offers multi activity residential adventure experiences including water sports with overnight village camping accommodation providing a perfect place for

school group in swimming pool

North Devon Resort

North Devon Resort is a great place for an exciting school trip. Situated in the heart of picturesque Ilfracombe and just minutes away from award-winning

school group jumping of an inflatable object into the water on a lake

Dorset Adventure Park

Dorset Adventure Park spans over 18 acres, featuring two beautiful lakes, a thrilling Mud Trail, and an exciting Waterpark, all set against a backdrop of

TNS Travel Coach and Minibus Hire

TNS Travel Coach and Minibus Hire has a wide range of vehicles available for hire, making your school day trips affordable and easy. With vehicles

Poole Park Activity Centre Dorset

Poole Park Activity Centre in Dorset offers an extensive range of courses and both water and land activities for students of all ages. From sail

Buddens Residential Centre Dorset

Buddens Centre in Dorset is an amazing residential and day trip experience for primary and secondary school pupils. Buddens offers school groups the chance to

Buddens Activity Centre Dorset

Buddens Activity Centre Dorset is located in the heart of the historic and beautiful Isle of Purbeck and Jurassic Coast, with 96 acres of varied

Mendip Activity Centre Somerset

Mendip Activity Centre Somerset is an outstanding outdoor activity centre in a wonderful countryside setting, offering exciting, fun filled school enrichment and team building activity

Bath Open Top Bus Tours

Bath Open Top Bus Tours in Bath provides an excellent enrichment learning Interactive tour, providing students with an informative way to explore the city of

Coach Hire Services Ltd

Coach Hire Services Ltd stands out as a premier choice for educational and school group transportation by seamlessly blending rigorous safety standards with logistical flexibility.

Crealy Theme Park And Resort Devon

Crealy Theme Park And Resort Devon welcome schools and educational groups with over 60 rides and attractions, with outdoor rides, play parks, indoor rides &

Youth Hostel Logo dark green and white

Accommodation YHA South West

Much of the YHA hostel network is available for use by groups and schools. We offer both group accommodation that’s great for teacher-led residentials as

YMCA Bath Hostel

Bath YMCA specialise in providing fantastic accommodation for school groups of all ages. Our central location means all the main attractions are on your doorstep!

Clip’n Climb Bristol

Clip n Climb Bristol is a fantastic experience that balances fun with learning, physical exercise & dexterity coupled with cognitive learning & team work. The

The Matthew of Bristol

All trips are designed to fit in with the national history KS1 and 2 curriculum. It highlights Bristol’s local history, John Cabot and the discovery

roman baths

The Roman Baths Somerset

The Roman Baths located in the city of Bath in Somerset, comprise of the remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient

school group dressing up as medieval knights

English Heritage South West

English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and

Fashion Museum Bath

The Fashion Museum is Temporarily closed due to relocation. Check social media for updates.

We The Curious Science Centre

We The Curious Science Centre Bristol is all about asking questions and testing things out, with two floors full of interactive exhibits, new experience Project

School Trips at Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums offer a wide range of school trips, where subjects such as history, literature, science and art are brought to life! Students will have

school group with museum tour person showing art work

Victoria Art Gallery Bath

Victoria Art Gallery Bath offers fantastic enrichment learning interactive opportunities in arts and crafts for children to experience, explore and have fun with varoius resources

Bristol Aquarium

Here at Bristol Aquarium, School Students have the opportunity to embark on an underwater adventure, where they can discover thousands of aquatic creatures as well

Absolute Travel School Tour Operator

Absolute Travel and Tours is one of the leading specialist school and group tour operators in the United Kingdom organising sports tours, adventure holidays, ski

picture of an elephant in the bushes

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Bristol

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Bristol, Somerset offers students everything they need for an educational enriched, fun-packed, animal welfare school trip experience. With over 100 different

Hangloose Adventure Eden

Here at Hangloose Adventure, students searching for adventurous activities will find their perfect outdoor school trip destination. Pupils will have the opportunity to challenge themselves

Scroll to Top

Send your message