School Trip Ideas

Museums, science centers, farms, theaters and more. With hundreds of school trip ideas, we help school travel organisers discover new workshops, local and national UK school trips, and overseas study tours. These immersive learning adventures aren't just incredibly fun and memorable for students (and teachers!), they also deliver real educational value. Reputable school trip venues and workshop providers design their programs to align with school curriculum and learning objectives. So you can feel confident that a class outing or an in-school workshop will reinforce and expand upon the important concepts you're teaching - not just provide a day away from the classroom. With so many ideas, all providing educational value, you are sure to find the perfect school trip or workshop to captivate your students' imaginations. Your dream field trip or class workshop is just a few clicks away!

Museums, science centers, farms, theaters and more. With hundreds of school trip ideas, we help school travel organisers discover workshops, local and national UK school trips, and overseas study tours. These immersive learning adventures aren't just incredibly fun and memorable for students (and teachers!), they also deliver real educational value. Your dream field trip or class workshop is just a few clicks away!

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Learning Experiences

From Early Years workshops to overseas cultural tours..

Early Years
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Browse popular topics for Early Years and Reception KS1

Early Years
Key Stage 2
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Quickly sort hundreds of school trip ideas and workshops

KS2 topics
SEND Groups

For groups with children with Special Educational Needs or disabilities

SEND Groups
In-School Workshops

From inflatable planetariums to swashbuckling pirates, bring fun learning expriences into your classroom

Workshops
Curriculum Subjects

Browse curriculum themed trips and workshops in Science, History, Maths, PSHE and much more!

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Activities & Residentials
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Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays

Residentials
FREE Trips
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Financial assistance and bursaries for school visits

Free Trips
School Year Calendar
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Plan themed days, weeks, and months throughout the year

Calendar Events
Overseas Tours
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Budget friendly international trips and experiences

Overseas Ski Trips

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Popular Topics

Discover trending topics for Primary School Groups..

Rivers
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Rivers and the water cycle, a journey from their source to the sea

Animals including humans
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Senses, bodies and what animals eat

Living things and habitats
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Plants, animals, environments, and life cycles

Ancient Civilisations
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Maya, Benin, Shang Dynasty, Aztecs and more

Ancient Civilisations
Romans
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Invasion and Conquest, Boudicca, our Roman legacy

Romans
Earth and Space
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Our solar system, the motions of the Sun and Moon

Earth and Space
Egyptians
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Egyptian Heiroglyphics, Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, Pyramids and Tombs

Egyptians
Greeks
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Workshops that bring Ancient Greek history to life for your pupils

Greeks
Vikings
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Viking Raids, trade routes, longboats, and mythology

Vikings

Features : School Trip News

Planning a day out, a week away, or for someone to bring a workshop into your school - take a look at our latest news and reviews, ideas and inspiration.

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Discover Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre — the perfect school trip destination for outdoor learning, adventure, and curriculum-linked experien
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Bringing history to life in your classroom with ReachOut Arts!

Spring Term 2025 Workshops

Let ReachOut Arts take you back in time with their interactive, immersive workshops bringing history to life in your classroom!
PrimeVR trip idea

The UK's No.1 for VR Workshops

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School trips that increase cultural capital to give children the social assets to be resilient, capable, confident

More School Trip News

Click to read practical advice about organising school trips from museums, workshop providers, residential activity providers and teachers.