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Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre in Wales is a home of exciting outdoor adventures, where you and your students can explore the wide range of water and land based activities available for all school ages and skill levels. Plas Menai is perfectly situated for the ultimate outdoor adventure experiences, from windsurfing, powerboating, cruising to kayaking, your school groups will have an unforgettable day out. The activities are mapped against the National Curriculum and provide cross-curricular links as well as developing key skills like decision making, teamwork and communication.

Boston Manor House Jacobean Heritage Site is located in Brentford near London, offering a wide range of activities for school groups of all ages throughout the academic year.  Your students will be able to immerse themselves in the rich historical past of this grand Jacobean house. Their learning workshop programmes will inspire and support your students in topics such as History, Geography, English, Art and design.  

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.

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. With over 20 cross-curricular teaching sessions to choose from that are specifically aimed at the different key stages, and all of which link to the National Curriculum, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses offers an educational visit like no other.

Canal and River Tours Stratford Upon Avon provide school trips and educational groups with a fully interactive educational tour experience along a river packed full of wildlife and nature, historical history with facts and topics about Shakespeare and the Industrial Revolution including a 200 hundred year old working lock.

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 world. The new Roman Baths clore learning centre is designed to bring pupils of all abilities closer to history.

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

At the Science and Industry Museum Manchester discover ideas that change the world. From the factories of the Industrial Revolution, to computing and the creative industries and beyond. Providing a fully enriched learning experience for your students.

Join us at DIG and explore our four special in-door excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the city of York and filled with replica Roman, Viking, Medieval, and Victorian finds. Students can grab a trowel and explore how people lived in the past on this amazing hands-on school trip experience, where history comes to life.

At the The National Justice Museum Nottingham our inspirational educational visits use authentic courtrooms, museum spaces, objects and archives to help pupils gain a practical understanding of the law and justice system. We offer both mainstream and SEN enhanced learning opportunities across the curriculum to ensure all learners have access to our wonderful site.

At the National Science and Media Museum Bradford, your school or educational 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.

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. You can register on the booking portal to book your school visit.

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.

Flag Fen In Flag Fen Archaeology Park, east of Peterborough, is recognised as one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe for its ancient Bronze Age archaeology. Follow the footsteps of our ancestors and explore the reconstructed prehistoric landscape and discover treasures from over 3000 years ago. Through hands-on activities and engaging workshops, students can delve into the past, uncovering the mysteries of ancient civilizations and exploring the wonders of prehistoric life.

Lullingstone Roman Villa is one of the most important and complete Roman villas in Britain. It is home to some outstanding mosaics and an extensive range of collections and activities for learning.