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july e-Newsletter 2024
Welcome
Dear Educators and School Trip Enthusiasts,
With the summer break about to start I would like to thank you for all the hard work and dedication you’ve poured into this past school year. We are committed to offering you the best selection of school trips and workshops on www.ukschooltrips.co.uk so that you can bring learning to life for your class or group in new, exciting ways every term. Our carefully curated partners all enrich students’ educational experiences in different ways, providing you with unique opportunities to explore, discover, and grow. We strive to make every trip and workshop memorable and impactful, blending fun and learning seamlessly.
Here’s to having an amazing summer break and then working together to foster a lifelong love for learning through experiences!
Below is a selection of our school trip and workshop partners. You can search from our full selection to find your perfect trip or workshop here:
https://www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/results/
I would like to introduce you to July 2024 VOTM:
VENUE OF THE MONTH!
UKSA – Residential and Day Trips on the sunny Isle of Wight
UK Sailing Academy enjoys a 4-acre, waterfront location perfect for residential and non-residential watersports and team building activities. With everything you need onsite their fun-packed programmes offer safe, and engaging experiences. Learn to sail, kayak, windsurf or paddleboard. Or choose raft building and on-the-water team building activities. Visits can also be tailored to include RYA and BC qualifications.
The wider benefits of participation in water sports can include inspiration, enjoyment, teamwork, boosting self-confidence and self-reliance, as well as the making and sealing of friendships.
Don’t miss 50% discounted last minute multi-activity residential trips: https://www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/offers/uksa-multi-activity-residential-trip-discounts-2024/
Find out more about Day Trips: https://www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/uksa-watersports-activity-centre-isle-of-wight/
Find out more about Residential Trips: https://www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/isle-of-wight-residential-educational-trips/
worldwide
AFRICAN INSIGHT ACADEMY – South Africa
Imagine this….. 11 days on another continent known for its incredible weather, wildlife and adventure. A South African wildlife conservation adventure, from the mountains in the Drakensberg – the bush in Zululand – the beach in Kosi Bay. An outdoor education programme that encompasses the three domains of Self, Other and the Natural World. With the South African rand standing at one British pound to 22 ZAR, a South African experience becomes very imaginable and accessible for British students. An international journey that goes a long way.
For more information click here
African Insight Academy is visiting the UK in September. Book your slot to find out about their life changing wildlife conservation experiences for young people by emailing claudia@africaninsightacademy.co.za
nationwide
Make lifelong memories with YHA – Across England and Wales
Congratulations for making it to the end of another school year. Before you close down your lesson plans, conclude your meetings and take that last minute classroom inventory, get ahead this summer to book your winter residential with YHA.
YHA are offering 25% off residentials for midweek stays (between Sundays and Thursdays) at selected hostels during the winter months from November to February.
Whether it’s a field trip or a jam-packed week of activities you’re looking for, YHA has something to suit every requirement. YHA want to make it as easy as possible for teachers and support staff, which is why they have bursaries which can be used on top of the Winter offer making it one of the most affordable ways to have a residential with YHA. Don’t wait until September, get in touch today.
london
UP AT THE O2 – SE10
Up at the O2 is a breathtaking and exciting new attraction, mixing an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique perspective on the Capital. Your school groups can take a fun and thrilling outdoor climb over the world-famous roof and enjoy the incredible views of London. All climbs are led by expert guides, and with its highest point standing at 52m, your group will have uninterrupted 360° views of Greenwich, the Olympic Park, and Canary Wharf.
Follow in the footsteps of over one million other climbers, as well as some famous faces including George Ezra, Anne-Marie, Thirty Seconds to Mars and Ant & Dec. All educational bookings will include free teacher places, pre and post educational resource materials, printed group photo and much more.
FRAMELESS IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE – Marble Arch
This award winning multi-sensory art experience, offers an enriching and immersive school trip for both pupils and teachers. Pupils can dive into a realm of creativity, where every gallery becomes a lesson and each masterpiece a conversation starter.
Discover the perfect blend of education and exploration; where learning knows no bounds!
Their dedicated Learning & Access Team has meticulously crafted a specialised programme for school visits, complete with teaching resources and comprehensive risk assessments to ensure that your class enjoys an optimal and enriching experience during their visit. They cater for all key stages and have a variety of sessions to ensure they deliver a great experience for pupils of all ages, abilities and needs.
SHERLOCK THE OFFICIAL LIVE GAME – W12
This unique adventure combines immersive experience, escape game, fully-themed soft drinks and dining area, making it the ideal venue for your school trips. Your students will need to use critical thinking, creative problem-solving and teamwork to crack this Sherlock case from the makers of the hit BBC TV series.
Plus introducing the brand-new Immersive Escape Experience; The Mind of Moriarty. Your students will go head-to-head with the Napolean of Crime, once again using critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork to defeat Moriarty. This unique immersive experience is brought to life through an innovative mix of digital media, which will transport you to the heart of the most memorable scenes.
east of england
ROMAN CIRCUS VISITOR CENTRE – Colchester
Providing educational groups with enrichment learning experiences focusing on topics such as archaeology, history, and geography through the ages of Colchester’s roman historical past. The circus seated more than 5,000 spectators and was used for around 150 years.
The site and visitor centre includes both outdoor and indoor displays, tours, Q&As and workshops plus a small cafe for refreshments. This is an ideal school day trip destination in all seasons.
north west
DENTON HOUSE HOSTEL – The heart of the Lake District
Located in the picturesque Lakeland town of Keswick, this is a purpose built, refurbished hostel, offering bunkhouse style accommodation in 8 different size dorms, and providing the perfect base for your school or educational group’s adventures in the Lake District National Park.
There is nearby access to the River Greta & Derwentwater and on site facilities include; Dining room, Office, FREE WIFI, CCTV, free parking, toilets, showers, bike storage, drying room, Kitchens, bedding provided, Games, Field, Lockers, Self-catering and fridges.