Historic Buildings

The Children at War Experience offers a unique hands-on insight into life in wartime Britain. We encourage each group to get into role and if they come dressed as an evacuee it can really add a whole new dimension to the school trip experience. Provides your students with a fantastic interactive enrichment learning activity related to World War 2.

At the National Science and Media Museum, your group will have the chance to explore the science of light and sound in Wonderlab, the history of photography in the Kodak Gallery, as well as our fantastic temporary exhibitions.

Butser Ancient Farm Hampshire is a world leading museum for experimental archaeology education, bringing the past to life through hands on reconstructions of prehistoric, Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon structures, through immersive, practical activities for students.

At Silverstone Museum Northamptonshire, students and can explore the home of British Motor Racing! School groups will have the chance to learn about the history, engineering, and technology involved. They can even discover the retired circuit.

Leighton Hall Lancashire has been owned for generations by the famous Gillow family of Lancaster and is a popular destination for school trips. This beautiful historical heritage is located in Carnforth, and is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Leighton Hall has been welcoming primary school groups for over 25 years. With its indoor and outdoor packages everything is provided for teachers who need a relaxing, safe, and entertaining educational day out for their pupils.

In the Churchill War Rooms London students can discover what life would have been like during the tense days and nights of the Second World War. This unique, historic underground bunker provides an exciting school day trip.

Here at Epping Forest, students will have the opportunity to learn, explore and have fun in an exciting environment outside of the classroom. We create unique, enjoyable and memorable experiences, in which all areas of the curriculum can be studied.

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.

Visiting UK Parliament is a great opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of democracy, governance and the political system. Visits include a guided tour of the Palace of Westminster and a curricula-informed workshop in the award-winning Education Centre. The tours and workshop programmes are suitable for students aged 7 to 18 and they are linked to the National Curriculum.

Henley Fort is a Victorian Fort built during the late 19th Century to protect London from invasion by the French; later it was used by the Home Guard in World War 2 as a re-supply depot. In the 9th Century it was to protect London from invasion by the French; later it was used by the Home Guard in World War 2 as a re-supply depot. It is now an outdoor education facility offering groups a chance to take part in challenging activities or a living historical experience. We are open seven days a week, all year round for both day and residential visits, perfect for all school ages. (Group sizes up to 100)

Take a step back in time and discover the history of Britain’s first Norman castle. Hastings Castle in East Sussex is a fun and fascinating educational day-out for your school groups.

Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery houses seven permanent galleries and has unique spaces to explore, from a Victorian Operating Theatre to the Priestgate Vaults, plus an award-winning schools programme which has the museum collection at its heart and offers immersive experiences to support children’s learning.

Bewdley Museum is set in the heart of the beautiful riverside market town of Bewdley and is focusing on World War II and Rivers. The offered programmes are packed with local history and are perfect for all key stages. While providing a fully enriched learning experience for your students, a visit to Bewdley Museum is also fun and engaging at the same time. It is simply a perfect venue for school groups to experience a school enrichment learning experience and also, learning experiences outside the classroom.

The Courthouse is part of a fully interactive historical experience run by Ripon Museums Trust, your school group will learn many interesting facts about this 1800 century courthouse such as the Liberty of Ripon, plus step into the dock to be sentenced.

School visits to Historic Environment Scotland sites are a great way to deliver the curriculum, by encouraging discovery and exploration outside the classroom.

Why is white chocolate white, but milk chocolate brown? How are your shoes linked to the rainforest? What is a tenrec? Find the answers to these questions, and many more, as you explore our 4 spectacular glasshouses and 15 acres of flourishing gardens.