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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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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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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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The Stone Age Company
The Stone Age Company
map pin Shifnal TF11 8JW
Shropshire

We can teach Bushcraft and survival skills including skills such as fire lighting, carving, camouflage, cooking on an open fire, shelter building, plant Identification and more.
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Rock Up Birmingham
Rock Up Birmingham
map pin Birmingham B16 8LP
West Midlands

Rock Up isn't just about climbing walls; it's a place where friendships are formed and memories are made. Bond with your classmates as you cheer each other on, conquer challenges together, and...
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
map pin Leicester LE4 5PN
Leicestershire

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a Charitable Organisation, providing outdoor adventurous activities for all. Our activities are designed to stimulate, educate and motivate all participants at affordable prices throughout the year.
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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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Beaudesert Activity Centre
Beaudesert Activity Centre
map pin Rugeley WS15 4JJ
Staffordshire

We can provide a range of levels of Climbing and High Ropes activities, Zip Wire and Via Feratta, Archery, Axe Throwing, sit on kayaks, Coracles, Orienteering and many other fantastic sessions. Our...
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Team Building Outdoor Adventures
Team Building Outdoor Adventures
map pin Leominster HR6 9PT
Herefordshire

Children are encouraged to work as a team, co-operation, communication and leadership are key in all the activities we offer. Our aim is for children to leave Oaker Wood with an understanding of the importance of team cohesion, working together and communicating with each other.
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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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Rock Up Rushden Lakes
Rock Up Rushden Lakes
map pin Rushden NN10 6FT
Northamptonshire

Rock Up isn't just about climbing walls; it's a place where friendships are formed and memories are made. Bond with your classmates as you cheer each other on, conquer challenges together, and...
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Stone Age School Trip
Stone Age School Trip
map pin Leicester LE4 5PN
Leicestershire

Back in time, learn about Stone Age man, Try lighting a fire if you think you can, Building your own shelter..in LOPC wood, Fire-pit charcoal, draw caveman good. Test your skill with an Archers sight. Go home with knowledge from our StoneAge s
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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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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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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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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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1620s House and Garden
1620s House and Garden
map pin Coalville LE67 2FW
Leicestershire

We help schools learn about English through talking to our volunteers about the history of the house and our beautifully restored period rooms. Our way of storytelling allows for an interactive and...
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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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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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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..

Stone Age Workshops
Stone Age Workshops
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Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
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GCSE Astronomy
GCSE Astronomy
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A fact-filled planetarium show, virtual or in-person, for anyone studying GCSE Physics, Astronomy or Triple Science.
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E-Safety Workshops online
E-Safety Workshops online
map pin In-school Workshop

Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
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Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
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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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In School Workshops

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Online Workshops

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