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Iron Age Settlements, Roman Forts, Medieval Abbeys, Tudor Castles, Victorian Mansions and Gardens, and even World War Fortresses - you name it, our exceptional, out-of-the-classroom sites offer unlimited cross-curricular learning opportunities. These experiences support the National Curriculum across a wide range of subjects and all key stages.

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 animal species (from chickens to elephants!) providing a great learning opportunity for all ages and abilities covering many topics that focus on conservation, wildlife and the environment.

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, bushcraft, field studies, orienteering, team building, water sports and lots more! Group size accommodation (99 max) comprising of dorms and ensuite teacher rooms (100+ on day visits). Fully catered or self-catered kitchen available for groups at weekends and in school holidays.

High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre is set in 56 acres of woodland on Box Hill, near Dorking, in the tranquil Surrey Hills 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The outdoor activities are delivered by qualified and highly experienced outdoor education instructors. Whether you book for one day, a week or a weekly programme, our staff will facilitate a structured outdoor experience and engage with your school group to maximise their learning opportunities. (Group sizes up to 150)

Smugglers Adventure in Hastings East Sussex provides an opportunity for your students to take a journey back in time to uncover the deep and dark secrets of the smugglers. A school day trip like it can provide educational material for pupils of all key stages.

Historical Interpretations History Workshops provide “Hands on History” for KS2 classes up to University students. Areas covered are York, Oxford and the North of England. if requested, we can travel to any part of the UK. Topics covered KS1 Knights and Castles, The Great Fire of London, Pirates, Victorian Classroom, Toys and Trains.  KS2 Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans & Gladiators, Anglo-Saxons, Scots, Vikings, Normans, The Medieval Period, Islamic Golden Age, Tudors, The Maya, The Stuarts, English Civil War, Georgian, Victorians, Inventions, Empire, Slavery, World War I & II.

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 courses to paddle sports, windsurfing and buschcraft, visiting Poole Park is not only accessible and affordable to school children but also makes a wonderful school day out.

Lakeside Miniature Historical Railway is the world’s oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge track system this is truly a slice of history. Pupils will enjoy an outdoor train ride and education focused on historical railway heritage.

Astor Hostel York, part of Astor Hostels Group, is set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, just a 10 minute walk from the historic centre of York. York are filled with exciting attractions ranging from educational to cultural, making them a popular destination for school groups.  Astor York provides budget accommodation with en-suite rooms and free Wi-Fi access throughout the building.  Make your school's residential school trip as enjoyable and easy as possible at Astor York. (Group sizes 12 to 89) Catering options available.

Slick City Action Park Nottingham offers a high-octane indoor multi-active school trip experience featuring 16 massive dry slides, air courts, UV Airglider, reaction walls and soft play area. Students can build confidence and burn off energy through exhilarating drops, High speed slides such as dragon, avalanche, twister, python to name a few! plus team-based games, Junior Jungle, sensory room with customizable educational group packages.

Bring science to life with an action-packed school trip at Winchester Science Centre. Get hands-on in a curriculum-linked workshops, blast off on a space adventure in The Planetarium and explore two floors filled with interactive exhibits.

Preston Montford Field Study Centre is situated in the heart of Shropshire on the banks of the River Severn with views into Wales. Set in a 12-hectare estate which provides a rich range of habitats, including SSSI for educational groups to experience.

Flip Out Adventure Park Brent Cross is the perfect place for students to burn off all that bubbling energy. Here, students can build their self-esteem and self confidence, improve physical well-being in a safe and controlled environment.  Flip Out offers active indoor fun for students of all ages and abilities, creating the ultimate and exciting school day trip destination.

Whether your students cook over an open fire, build shelters to sleep in, or learn how to navigate through dense woodland, Residential School Trips at The Bushcraft Company have something for everyone, perfect for enrichment learning experiences. (Group sizes 25 to 300)

Woburn Safari Park Bedfordshire offers exciting educational enrichment day trips for students of all ages, with over 1000 wild animals in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland you’ll get an unparalleled close encounter with some of the world’s most magnificent & endangered animals. Woburn offers indoor and outdoor workshops for all ages from pre-school to undergraduate students with all sessions linked to the national curriculum.

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 place to visiting schools.