School Visits Cambridgeshire
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Discover a wealth of educational school visit opportunities that will allow your pupils to explore Cambridgeshire's rich history, diverse geography, and renown scientific heritage. Whatever your class topic or curriculum subject, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding part os the East of England has many fantastic opportunities for learning or inspiring your class.
Searching for ideas of local places to visit? The historic university city of Cambridge offers educational visit opportunities for students of all ages. How about trying a hands-on workshop at the Cambridge Science Centre, or visit the cathedral city of Ely with its medieveal architecture, or perhaps the city of Peterborough.
The Cambridgeshire Fens are a flat expanse of marshland in the north and east of the county, that have been partly drained, and provide a great opportunity to learn about geography, local wildlife or agricultural processes.
Whether focusing on science or history, geography or the arts, educational visits in Cambridgeshire have the potential to bring classroom subjects vividly to life, leaving a lasting impression on students.
Take a look at some of the highlights below, or expand your search beyond Cambridgeshire to other local counties in East Anglia and the South East, or further afield, using the menu above.
Cambridge Science Centre
School Trip East of England
Subjects: Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Explore hands-on, engaging science learning at Cambridge Science Centre, designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding in young minds. Tailored school programs cover diverse STEM topics, offering immersive experiences for all ages.
Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridgeshire Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Explore hands-on, engaging science learning at Cambridge Science Centre, designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding in young minds. Tailored school programs cover diverse STEM topics, offering immersive experiences for all ages....
The Geology Lab
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions Geology
It’s time to rock! Our Geology Lab workshop investigates fossils, rocks and soils. Get hands-on as you explore water erosion, “make” rocks and more!...
Life in Tudor England Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Tudors
Henry VIII broke from Rome. His wife Anne Boleyn displeases him. And he is desperate for a male heir. Put your children in 1536 England as controversy rages. What will the king do next? Heads could roll....
Themed Storytelling
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions English, Human Geography, Ancient Civilisations, Local History, Medieval, Tudors, History, Geography
In the year that the IoE found reading for pleasure to have "a powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," our European Lifelong Learning study saw learners score 26% better in a standardised test. Bring these results to your school!...
Life in Ancient Greece Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks
Set your children in Ancient Greece during the Battle of Marathon. As they work in the marketplace – making pottery, mosaics and more – the battle rages nearby. What news will Pheidippides bring? ...
Life in Ancient Egypt Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians
The Pharaoh wants to build a new city -- and he needs your children to help! Explore Egyptian culture and achievements while taking part in hands-on activities such as mummification and tomb painting. ...
Storytelling
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions Christmas, English
Storytelling provides a truly enthralling, immersive, empowering experience, making it perfect for celebrations with hidden benefits for your learners. Our unique style guarantees every learner has a say in the stories told, ensuring engagement....
Great Fire of London Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions Archaeology, History, Significant Individuals, Tudors
Place your children in the action as the Great Fire devours 1666 London. The children work as tradespeople — trying their hands at practical crafts — as the fire draws nearer. Can they stop the blaze from spreading? ...
Seaside Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Beyond Living Memory, Victorian
Journey to the seaside – without leaving your school hall! Children can explore the wonders of a traditional pier – including old-time games and a Punch and Judy show – while making their own souvenirs. ...
Life in Saxon or Viking Britain
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Saxons, Vikings
Place our children in the action as Saxon and Viking kings prepare to battle for Britain. Your children work as settlers – creating weaving, pottery, runes and more – as tenstions grow. Will Alfred or Guthrum prevail? ...
History of Toys Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions Design Technology, History, Beyond Living Memory
Become a toymaker! Children will learn different ways to classify toys (e.g. older/newer), what they are made from (wood/plastic etc) and how they work (push/pull/turn etc). ...
Immersive Storytelling
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions English
Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's creativity and love of literacy, as well as for all other areas of life. ...
Life in a Medieval Castle Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Beyond Living Memory, Medieval
It’s Anarchy! King Stephen and his knights left for battle. Now an evil knight threatens to attack. Can your children keep the castle running in the king’s absence? And can they defend it? ...
Florence Nightingale Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Significant Individuals, Victorian
Work next to Florence Nightingale as she treats injured soldiers in Crimea. The children serve as both nurses and soldiers as Florence works to improve conditions at Scutari Hospital. She will change nursing for the better!...
Storytelling Into Writing
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions English
Whether its deciding what to write or how to write, the motivation begins with the WHY – which should be purposeful, understandable, relevant, and ideally enjoyable. Storytelling provides these elements in abundance....
Pirates Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions Pirates
Avast, ye mateys! Plunge your children into the lore of the Seven Seas. Explore pirate skills, tall tales and hidden treasure. Who here be stout enough to join our crew? Arrr!...
Victorians 1897 Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Victorian
Sit up straight and pay attention! Our Victorian classroom day teaches children the 3 Rs using traditional techniques. Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee approaches – the children can join the nation in celebrating!...
Life in Roman Britain Day
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions History, Romans
Put your children in a Roman fort at the height of Britain’s Boudican Rebellion. While they labour in the fort’s workshops – making mosaics, wax tablets, maps and more – news arrives about the Ninth Legion’s battles. Which side will prevail...
Inspire Reading for Pleasure
Cambridgeshire & Various Regions English
Even before the Institute of Education reported that reading for pleasure has "powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," schools were thanking us for inspiring their learners to read. Bring this empowering engagement to your school....
Audley End
Art, History, Victorian
There's a full day outside the classroom at Audely End House and Gardens. A 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing, Kitchen Garden and stables to explore outside and visit the hands-on Nursery Suite and Coal Gallery. ...
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Bushcraft, Physical Education, Watersports
Frontier Centre is a great place for school trips, set in 122 acres of young woodland and open grounds with a river and lakes adjoining for all your water based activities. Frontier Centre has an excellent choice of accommodation & catering options....
YHA London Lee Valley
Accommodation Only
Set on the edge of 10,000 acres of Lee Valley Country Park, you might be surprised to find out that that YHA London Lee Valley is only 20-minutes away from central London. ...
World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
History, Local History, Twentieth Century, World War, Religious Education
Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. Bletchley Park and the surrounding areas are filled with history and bring studies to life. The National Radio Centre, Woburn Abbey and The National Museum of Computing to name but a few ...
Day Trips at Willen Lake
Geography, Environmental Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Science, Physics, Watersports
Willen Lake offers a range of multi-activity sessions. Suitable for those with no experience who are keen to try something new. We offer watersports and land based activities which are sure to create a memorable experience for all students. ...
Observatory School Trip
Science, Physics
A school trip to Bayfordbury Observatory is an exciting way to learn about space beyond the classroom, at one of the UK's largest teaching observatories. Astronomical talks, planetarium shows and the potential to use the telescopes on every trip!...
Caldecotte Xperience
Bushcraft, Physical Education, SEN, Team Building, Watersports
With some of the best facilities in the region, we offer school activity days or residential visits with a wide variety of outdoor activities for schools to choose from, on land and water and even some indoors....
Rock Up Rushden Lakes
Physical Education, PSHE
Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust...
The Food Museum
Farm, Food, History, Victorian, SEN
At the Food Museum we help people learn more about food. Where it comes from, how it’s made and the role it’s played down the centuries in shaping how we live our lives. ...
Stone to Iron Age Day Trips
History, Celts, Prehistory, Romans, Art, PSHE, SEN
Step back into Ancient Britain at Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest reconstructed Iron Age settlement near Hertford. With a host of themed Prehistory educational visits from Stone Age to Iron Age, your class will be immersed in ancient Britain....
Rock Up Watford
Physical Education, PSHE
Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust...
Cambridgeshire School Workshops
Is your school located in Cambridgeshire? 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..
CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop
online workshop available Careers, Citizenship, Computing, Engineering, English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Edwardian, Egyptians, Greeks, Victorian, Maths, PSHE, Religious Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, SEN, Team Building
Proven to excite children's curiosity in Science, supporting KS2 National Curriculum and offering a cross-curricular "hands-on" interactive, full-day onsite STEM - CSI Forensic Science Workshop - Raising Aspirations and Attainment in Science & STEAM
Viking and Saxon Workshops
online workshop available History, Saxons, Vikings
History has never been so exciting! Bring the Viking and Anglo Saxon age to life from the comfort of your school hall with our fast paced, hands on workshops. The action packed day is loaded with activities and facts, and we cover all of England!
School of Noise
online workshop available Music, Science, Physics
Explore the wonderful world of sound with the School of Noise. Our fun and educational workshops are designed to investigate the science of sound and provide pupils with a hands-on opportunity to conduct their own experiments.
Geography lessons with Minecraft
online workshop available Geography, Environmental Geography, Physical Geography, Geology
We will be delving into the virtual world of Minecraft to bring out an experience that the student would love and learn in. This workshop can be adapted to cover a range of geography topics aimed at KS2 and KS3.
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