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Where to visit on a school trip in Birmingham?

Birmingham is a big city and an even bigger region. For school seeking educational trips to stretch and enlighten their pupils you are spoiled for choice. Whether you want to stay in the city centre making use of the city's excellent public transport links, or venture further afield in the West Midlands, we can help.

Birmingham's history is rich and varied. If you have a historical topic in mind, the many stately homes or industrial revolution linked venues can help. Or maybe you are looking to learn more about the city's famous canals and transport history. For those seeking adventure, the region is peppered with some fabulous activity centres for day trips or residential stays.

School Trips near Birmingham

The West Midlands is a large metropolitan area in Central England, including towns and cities like Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull.

Want to know where to take your school group in Birmingham and the West Midlands? Here are a few ideas: For an action packed indoor adventure, Rock Up Birmingham challenges students with graded climbing walls and an assault course. Sandbox VR Birmingham allows you to experience a mind-blowing virtual reality experience, exploring imaginary worlds and taking on a series of challenges - a great team building experience. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham has a great offering for school groups with problem-solving using LEGO models. SEA LIFE Birmingham takes your class from the coast to the bottom of the ocean, showing them over 2,000 sea creatures including sharks and giant sea turtles. These are just a few of the many group visit options in Birmingham.

Still need more ideas? Fill out the quick form on this page and let us know what your class would like to achieve from its school trip in Birmingham.

Able to travel to other counties in West Midlands, have a look at our trip pages for: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, for more school trip ideas.

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Prehistoric Britain
Prehistoric Britain
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

“Step back in time and imagine you are all part of a Stone Age hunter gatherer tribe living 10,000 years ago. In order to survive this rich yet hostile landscape you must start your journey on...
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Mount Cook
Mount Cook
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

Located just outside the Peak District National Park, we have fantastic access into the surrounding countryside which includes woodlands, historical trails, quarries, caves and reservoirs. With the...
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Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
map pin Bewdley DY12 2TY
Worcestershire

A reflective approach to activity sessions enables young people to become confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. They'll develop relationships, make decisions and...
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Willersley Castle
Willersley Castle
map pin Matlock DE4 5BW
Derbyshire

Enjoy a range of challenging outdoor pursuits within the 65 acre estate, Willersley Castle - once the home of Industrial Revolution's Richard Arkwright.
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Roman Invaders
Roman Invaders
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

Jump 2000 years into the past with your Key Stage 2 students, and learn how the Romans invaded Britain through hands on activities and outdoor learning. With activities designed to supplement the...
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Viking Explorer
Viking Explorer
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

Discover the interesting everyday items that the Viking made out of natural materials. Learn how to make string and rope and how this can be used to aid in the manufacturer of other items. Have a go...
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Culmington Manor
Culmington Manor
map pin Craven Arms SY7 9BY
Shropshire

Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular
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Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
map pin Ingestre ST18 9QZ
Staffordshire

Our delivery combines a learning outcome with a theme that acts as a stimulus. With a theme of your choice, the participants will explore a topic and create something original based on (for example) British Values, or a set of school values.
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
map pin Nuneaton CV13 0AD
Leicestershire

We have developed a fun and engaging learning programme covering various aspects of Roman life, including the life of a Roman soldier and finding out why some Celts hated the Romans from none other...
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Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

The group will dig our archaeology area, unearthing all kinds of artefacts linking to the period they are studying. By the end of the session, children will: 1. be able to link the artefacts...
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Wild Zoo
Wild Zoo
map pin Stourbridge DY7 5EP
Staffordshire

WILD Zoo's on-site visits also introduce students to a wide range of careers in animal care, biology and conservation, helping them understand how classroom learning can lead to real-world roles....
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World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
map pin Bewdley DY12 2AE
Worcestershire

From gas mask to evacuee's suitcase, Air Raid Wardens to air raid sirens, our interactive activities, genuine air raid shelter and wealth of artefacts from the 1940s enable us to give a real flavour of what life was like for people on the Home Front.
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Trentham Monkey Forest
Trentham Monkey Forest
map pin Trentham ST4 8AY
Staffordshire

A primary school art class visits Trentham Monkey Forest, sketching playful macaques, exploring textures, movement, and nature-inspired patterns. The trip sparks creativity while linking real wildlife observation to art learning.
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Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
map pin Shrewsbury SY1 2HP
Shropshire

The main subjects we cover under Citizenship are: crime & punishment, law & the justice system and alcohol & drug awareness. The Tour Guide will naturally cover crime and punishment (the reason...
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A Countryside Christmas
A Countryside Christmas
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

We help children to learn the basic rules and skills for keeping themselves healthy and safe and for behaving well. They will take some responsibility for themselves and their environment. They...
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The MAD Museum
The MAD Museum
map pin Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT
Warwickshire

Covering Year 1-11. The MAD Museum is a very visual place. Learners are encouraged to see how an exhibit is functioning and then to use persuasive writing techniques to describe what they see and...
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Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
map pin Bewdley DY12 2AE
Worcestershire

The impact of climate change and local flooding is a key focus of the River Day programme. We use data to illustrate changes in the frequency of flooding over time. We ask children to consider the...
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Countryside Explorers
Countryside Explorers
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

Nature art, using natural material to create artwork, temporary or take home. Activities such as Nature Canvas / Sculpture / Sticky postcard / bookmarks.
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Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
map pin Birmingham B11 2PY
West Midlands

If you would like to include Maths as an outcome then why not Measure and calculate the length of our Ski slope or Zip wire then calculate the speed of descent, Alternatively collect the scores from an Archery session and then manipulate the data back in the class room.
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Stone Age Explorers
Life in the Stone Age
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

As part of the day in the outdoors the children create Stone Age art work, and look at style, themes, colours and content.
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West Midlands School Workshops

Is your school located in West Midlands? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..

Voulez-Vous
Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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Brazilian Carnival Samba Dance workshops
Brazilian Carnival Samba Dance workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

Let's bring the extravagant colorful Rio carnival party to your school. Full of energy, party vibes, and no-stop dancing!!. We encourage all pupils to wear vibrant colors for the Brazil samba dance workshops.
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Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
map pin In-school Workshop

Our Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop is a great way to introduce your pupils to HTML, CSS and JavaScript. They will create their own website during this full-day workshop, led by real-world web developers.
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Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
map pin In-school Workshop

UK-wide. Our immersive 'Visit Paris' experience transforms your school hall into a school French trip. Pupils will pass through passport control, board the plane, then visit an ice cream stand, souvenir stall, market, café and write a postcard home.
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In School Workshops

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