History School Trip Ideas

History is one of the most valuable areas of the curriculum, in which students can explore the past and discover what has created the world we live in today. One of the great things about history is its diversity, allowing pupils to pursue specific areas that particularly interest them.

Here at UK School Trips, we have a School Trip for whatever period of history your class is studying, whether it be the Second World War or the Vikings. We also ensure that we only provide the best venues that are available, guaranteeing that your class will have an enjoyable and highly educational School Trip experience.

By visiting a Historic School Trip destination, students will be able to develop their understanding in a way that is impossible in the classroom. Seeing sites and objects firsthand allows students to truly think about the past and understand the reality of the situation.

From historic museums to immersive workshops, we have something to suit every school. Students will even be given the chance to handle valuable artefacts, transporting them back into the past and allowing them to further their understanding on the subject.

We are honored to have some of the best historic destinations that the country has to offer. Whether it be the Imperial War Museum Group, Warwick Castle, National Slate Museum Wales, Golden Hinde, Jorvik Viking Museums and The Edinburgh Dungeon these venues will fail to disappoint, providing both students and teachers with memories that will last a lifetime.

See some videos also of fantastic venues listed with UK School Trips:

 

Natural History Museum London

English Heritage Dover Castle Wartime Tunnels

So come and have a look at our numerous History School Trips and pick the perfect venue for you!

History School Trip Ideas

Paradox Museum London

Paradox Museum London offers a world where nothing makes sense, yet everything is real! It provides a fully interactive immersive school trip experience for students

Statfold Country Park Staffordshire

Statfold Country Park is a must-visit location for any school trip. Set in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Statfold is famous for its collection of narrow-gauge

The Food Museum Suffolk

The Food Museum Suffolk is a place where teachers and students of all ages can enjoy informative and fun learning experiences that will help them

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

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures North Wales

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures North Wales offers a truly unique and immersive outdoor learning experience for schools and educational groups, designed to inspire and engage young

Beatles Story Museum Liverpool

Experience the unique Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool with your students. See memorabilia, learn about their origins, and explore the collection. The Museum has developed

National Football Museum Manchester

With galleries to explore, interactive games to keep students occupied, plus guided tours and workshops, there’s something for every school age in the National Football

Cheddar Gorge and Caves

Cheddar Gorge and Caves is not only one of Britain’s most spectacular natural landmarks, but it also provides an immersive and engaging location to support

Leighton Hall Lancashire

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

Longleat Safari Park Wiltshire

Longleat Safari Park Wiltshire is home to a wide range of attractions and to over 120 animal species. Science and history have strong connections but

Manor Adventure Willersley Castle Derbyshire

Manor Adventure Willersley Castle residential outdoor centre in Derbyshire, provides educational students with enrichment learning through valuable life skills and challenges, that are rewarding and

Maritime Museum On Tour

During the schools sessions of Maritime Museum On Tour, students will engage with historical sources, participate in storytelling and craftivism. Let your students engage with

The Championships Wimbledon

Experience the history of the world-famous All England Lawn Tennis Club, better known as Wimbledon, with a themed workshop or lesson, a remarkable and exciting

Hertfordshire Zoo School Workshops

Hertfordshire Zoo offers a unique range of workshops designed to engage students with animal welfare and conservation. The educational school workshops empower students to support

Up at the O2 London

Up at the O2 London is a breathtaking and exciting new attraction, mixing an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique perspective on the

Roman Circus Visitor Centre Colchester

The Roman Circus Visitor Centre Colchester, provides educational groups with enrichment learning experiences to students focusing on topics such as archaeology, history and geography through

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

Port Lympne Safari Park Kent

Port Lympne Safari Park Kent is the biggest animal wildlife reserve and breeding sanctuary. Your students will experience enrichment learning covering topics and issues relating

Howletts Wild Animal Park Kent

Howletts Wild Animal Park, Kent’s wildlife and animal park, houses some of the world’s most endangered animals. A school trip here in Kent with your

Churchill War Rooms London

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

HMS Belfast London

Step on board this iconic London landmark the HMS Belfast in London. The most significant surviving Second World War Royal Navy warship, HMS Belfast’s unique

London City Bus Tours

Open Top London Bus Tour offers Hop On Hop Off Tours, which are informative way to explore London, covering all of its most famous landmarks,

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 &

Holocaust Centre North Huddersfield

The Holocaust Centre North Exhibition and Learning enrichment museum located in Huddersfield provides and preserves the memories, records and legacies of Holocaust survivors living in

English Heritage Yorkshire

We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with

Gulliver’s Valley Resort South Yorkshire

This brand-new theme park resort offers fantastic group sleepover packages where students can enjoy various educational workshops and activities, such as the incredible Dinosaur Twilight

Conway Centres Tattenhall

The Tattenhall Conway Centre provides educational groups with residential school trip experiences that are not only focussed on the arts but also on outdoor enrichment

Conway Centres Delamere Cheshire

Conway Centre Delamere Cheshire is located in the heart of Delamere Forest. The Forest environment allows for activities such as orienteering, den building, survival skills,

Conway Centres Burwardsley

At The Burwardsley Conway Centre, there is a replica Iron Age Roundhouse. Here, pupils can learn about the culture, art, and farming from this fascinating

Conway Centres Anglesey Wales

The Conway Centre Anglesey is ideally located within 169 acres of National Trust Parkland, providing educational groups with active enrichment school residential activity experiences in

Lakeside Miniature Railway Merseyside

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

The National Justice Museum North

At The National Justice Museum North our inspirational educational visits use authentic courtrooms, museum spaces, objects and archives to help pupils gain a practical understanding

Learning at Epping Forest

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

Nenthead Mines & Heritage Centre

An interactive museum dedicated to the story of the mineral mining past of the North Pennines. Launch on a voyage of learning about the people,

Historic Environment Scotland

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

Science Museum London

A trip to the Science Museum will enhance your classroom teaching and bring to life the science, technology, engineering, and maths that has shaped our

Fireground Museum Greater Manchester

Fireground Museum Manchester explores, preserves and brings the history of fire, fire engineering and the fire and rescue services, through collections and resources, to further

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Here at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, your class will experience unique learning sessions where students can study all areas of the curriculum, whether its biological sciences

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

The National Holocaust Museum Nottinghamshire

The National Holocaust Museum’s learning programmes in build knowledge and encourage critical thinking when teaching about the Holocaust, we ensure students experience interactive activities to

Keats House – London

We offer workshops on everything from exploring poetry to experiencing domestic life above and below stairs to investigating insects, flowers and trees in the garden.

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

English Heritage North 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

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

Gulliver’s World Resort Cheshire

Gulliver’s World Resort provides students with unique school trip experiences, where they can engage in a wide variety of different topics, whether it be discovering

Maes y Lade Outdoors

A beautifully-converted Welsh hill farm at the foot of the Black Mountains, in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Part of Essex Outdoors, it has been

Beaulieu National Motor Museum Hampshire

From a 13th-century Abbey to revolutionary motoring breakthroughs at Beaulieu National Motor Museum Hampshire, providing schools and educational groups with a wide range of enrichment

Gulliver’s Land Resort Buckinghamshire

Gulliver’s Land Resort Buckinghamshire provides an enjoyable learning environment for students, where they can discover various attractions and animals such as, dinosaurs, reptiles and farm

Selly Manor Museum Birmingham

Selly Manor Museum in Birmingham offers a wide range of educational packages for school kids. Every year, more than 6000 students visit Selly Manor.  Most

Hampstead Heath Schools Programme London

Hampstead Heath Schools Programme London offers exciting school trip experiences outside of the classroom, where students have the chance to discover about the natural environment

English Heritage West Midlands

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

English Heritage East Midlands

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

Locomotion County Durham

Welcome to Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham, where schools can learn about the birthplace of the railways and the world’s first railway town.We offer a

Butser Ancient Farm Hampshire

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,

Clink Prison Museum London

Built on the original site of the Clink Prison one of England’s oldest Prisons. You can experience hands-on original artefacts, including torture devices, & have

English Heritage East of England

We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with

UK Parliament Education Centre

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

Zip World Windermere

Zip World Windermere introduces a brand new educational programme inviting teachers to escape the classroom and bring lessons to the great outdoors. On the banks

National Railway Museum

Bring learning to life with a visit to the National Railway Museum and discover inspiring objects and stories from the world’s largest railway collection. Experience

English Heritage Greater London

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

Science Zone Bournemouth

The Science Zone offers interactive educational experiences, where students can explore life-sized dinosaurs and the Solar System. The variety of activities that are available ensures

English Heritage South East

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

School Trips at Bristol Museums

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The National Videogame Museum Sheffield

The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone.

Zip World Tower South Wales

Zip World escape your classroom, packed with thrilling adventures for all ages & abilities with a wide range of fun activities where pupils can zip,

The National Justice Museum Nottingham

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

Silverstone Museum Northamptonshire

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Imperial War Museum London

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Victoria Art Gallery Bath

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Imperial War Museum North

If you’re searching for an immersive School Trip experience, look no further. (IWM) Imperial War Museum North has a variety of historically engaging exhibitions, which

Stratford Butterfly Farm Warwickshire

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Hull New Theatre Humberside

Hull New Theatre stages several shows each year which are aimed at school children and relevant to the National Curriculum.  It is one of the

DIG York

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

Carlisle Castle Cumbria

An impressive frontier fortress with 900 years of history – excellent for Medieval, Tudor and Civil War topics. Carlisle Castle Cumbria provides students with a

Godstone Farm Surrey

At Godstone Farm Surrey, students have the chance to interact with over 500 animals and enjoy the extensive outdoor play areas. This is the perfect

Gulliver’s Kingdom Resort Derbyshire

Gulliver’s Kingdom Resort Derbyshire offers fun and engaging school trips, where students can take part in educational workshops and also enjoy themselves within the theme

Barley Hall York

Barley Hall is a medieval townhouse – once home to the Lord Mayor of York. Located on the doorstep of York Minster, the building has

World Famous Blue John Cavern Derbyshire

Blue John Cavern in Castleton, Derbyshire provides great school trip experiences such as Show Caves which have in-depth specific geological interests. The caverns within the

Lullingstone Roman Villa

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

Pooles Cavern and Country Park

At Pooles Cavern and Country Park discover the largest stalactite and stalagmite in the Peak District and learn how water has eroded this vast series

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre is one of the Midlands most popular Outdoor Activity & Education Centres, specialising in day trips for groups of 2-200 students

Liverpool British Music Experience

British Music Experience in Liverpool, students can immerse themselves into a museum of musical history and knowledge. On this musical school trip, students can discover

English Heritage North East

We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with

Imperial War Museum Duxford

Here at the IWM (Imperial War Museum) Duxford, students can climb aboard historic aircrafts as well as visit the very rooms where Duxford’s Battle of

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