School Visits Derbyshire

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Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands, sandwiched between the urban centres of Greater Manchester and Sheffield, making it a wonderful destination for school groups. Whether you are visiting Derbyshire from Derby or Chesterfield or further afield, there are plenty of learning opportunities.

Most of the county is rural, with almost half covered by the UK's first National Park: the Peak District. All this outdoor space makes Derbyshire a fantastic location for physical geography – upland river valleys, glacial processes. As long as your classroom topics are not coastal, Derbyshire is a gem of a destination.

The county's wide open spaces have also attracted some of England's best outdoor activity centres, all boasting superb facilities and a wealth of opportunities for outward bound team building adventures. We have an excellent selection of residential venues for your school.

School groups can peer into Derbyshire's rich historical past through a variety of exciting educational venues. Learn about life from the Middle Ages through to the 17th Century at Bolsover Castle, or visit Chatsworth House, one of the finest stately homes in the country, where you can learn about subjects like art, history, geography and field studies.

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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

location icon School Trip East Midlands
apple icon Subjects: Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only


In the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been working with schools and youth groups since 1979. Creating bespoke outdoor learning opportunities and utilising the natural environment for a real adventure.

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free tripBolsover Castle
Bolsover Castle

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Art, History, Medieval

There are plenty of outdoor and indoor facilities for school groups to see at Bolsover castle, including the 17th century castle built by Charles Cavendish, Riding House Range which now contains an exhibition, Terrace Range and Wall Walk. ...

free tripPeveril Castle
Peveril Castle

location icon Derbyshireapple icon History, Saxons, Medieval

Built soon after the Norman Conquest in 1066 by William Peveril, Peveril Castle is a dramatic Norman castle overlooking Hope Valley and Cave Dale in Derbyshire. Book a free school visit to explore with your class. ...

Roman Invaders
Roman Invaders

location icon Derbyshireapple icon History, Romans

Using interactive and hands-on outdoor activities, costumes and reconstructed artefacts, we provide a unique educational experience of Roman Britain which will inspire both pupils and teachers!...

Viking Explorer
Viking Explorer

location icon Derbyshireapple icon History, Vikings

We make history fun, engaging and informative by using hands-on outdoor activities, reconstructed artifacts and costumes to provide an immersive experience of the Vikings! ...




Mount Cook
Mount Cook

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Bushcraft, Geology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Vikings, SEN, Wildlife

Mount Cook is a not-for-profit Adventure Centre dedicated to providing exciting outdoor adventurous activities and outdoor learning opportunities for KS2 to KS4 at the edge of the Peak District. ...

Residential Visits
Residential Visits

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building

Our mission is to widen the horizons of young people through real outdoor adventures in the Peak District. In addition to outdoor adventures our fantastic facilities and location enable self led residentials including field studies, drama and more ...

YHA Edale Activity Centre
YHA Edale Activity Centre

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education

Outdoor adventures in the Peak District don’t get better than this! YHA Edale Activity Centre is a grand country house literally on the slopes of Kinder Scout, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Edale valley. ...

Prehistoric Britain
Prehistoric Britain

location icon Derbyshireapple icon History, Prehistory

Using interactive and hands-on outdoor activities, costumes and reconstructed artefacts, we provide a unique educational experience of Prehistoric Britain which will inspire both pupils and teachers! ...


Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only

In the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been working with schools and youth groups since 1979. Creating bespoke outdoor learning opportunities and utilising the natural environment for a real adventure. ...

special offerYHA Ilam Hall
YHA Ilam Hall

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Science, Chemistry, Accommodation Only

With sprawling grounds and lots of outdoor space to explore this grand Gothic manor offers a magical place for a school residential. Surrounded by the rolling scenery of Dovedale we’re ideally located to visit the many Peak District Attractions. ...

ToysInSchool
ToysInSchool

location icon Derbyshire & Various Regionsapple icon Design Technology, History, Beyond Living Memory, Egyptians, Victorian, Toys

An exclusive, fully hands-on toy making experience for your children where they get to make their own wooden toy from examples in Ancient Egypt through to 1940’s Lego (before the plastic). Includes a presentation looking at history and forces....

Willersley Castle
Willersley Castle

location icon Derbyshireapple icon Physical Education, Watersports, SEN

Enjoy a range of challenging outdoor pursuits within the 65 acre estate, Willersley Castle - once the home of Industrial Revolution's Richard Arkwright. ...


The Climbing Hangar Sheffield
The Climbing Hangar Sheffield

apple icon Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Sports Centre

Indoor climbing centre offering coach-led, or teacher-led climbing sessions, promoting fundamental movement skills, social skills, and resilience. ...

Activities at Your Place
Activities at Your Place

apple icon Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building

Let us come to you. Looking to organise a school activity or team building day but worrying about expensive coach hire and the stresses of organising it? ...

Day Visits to Walesby Forest
Day Visits to Walesby Forest

apple icon Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Watersports, Team Building

Walesby Forest is a fun and exciting activity centre set in 250 acres of woodland in Robin Hood country with over 40 indoor and outdoor adventure activities including water sports, climbing, team building and archery offering bespoke day trips. ...

Walesby Forest
Walesby Forest

apple icon Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Watersports

Walesby Forest is a fun and exciting residential activity centre with over 40 indoor and outdoor adventure activities including water sports, with a wide range of accommodation options, set in 250 acres of woodland in Robin Hood country. ...


Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
Peak - Underbank Activity Centre

apple icon Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Watersports

Underbank Activity Centre is located on the shores of Underbank Reservoir just off of the Stocksbridge bypass. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials....

Learn the lessons from the Holocaust
Learn the lessons from the Holocaust

apple icon History, Twentieth Century, World War, Citizenship, English, PSHE, Religious Education

We ask the big questions facing your students: why does hatred persist? How should we treat others? How do we think for ourselves? In a world of online hate and conspiracy, now more than never we need to learn the lessons of the Holocaust. ...

Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre
Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre

apple icon Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Science, Biology, SEN, Team Building, Watersports

Astbury Watersports Centre is located at Astbury Mere, near Congleton town centre. We offer various watersports from canoeing to sailing, and if getting in the water isn’t what you fancy we also have many different land based activities....

Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre

apple icon Citizenship, Performing Arts, Music, Art, SEN

Ingestre Arts deliver unique, transferable learning experiences through creative & expressive arts such as music, drama, visual art, dance & animation. The UKs only dedicated residential arts centre, a residential with us is unlike any other! ...


free tripConisbrough Castle
Conisbrough Castle

apple icon History, Medieval

Inspire your students with a visit to Conisbrough Castle, a symbol of power and wealth built by the Warenne family after the Norman Conquest, with 850 years of history to discover. ...

special offerKingswood - Dearne Valley
Kingswood - Dearne Valley

apple icon Bushcraft, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN

Our most sustainable activity centre set in the stunning South Yorkshire countryside, offering a unique blend of adventure, nature and learning opportunities. Our award-winning residential experiences develop confidence, resilience and life skills....

special offerKingswood - Peak Venture
Kingswood - Peak Venture

apple icon Bushcraft, Languages, Physical Education, Team Building, Watersports, Fieldstudies, SEN

Kingswood Peak Venture is situated on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, with an activity park nestled in sheltered woodlands and fields. Our award-winning residential experiences develop confidence, resilience and learning ability. ...

Peak - Audley Climbing Centre
Peak - Audley Climbing Centre

apple icon Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building

Audley Climbing Centre is a great indoor centre, packed with routes and challenges for climbers of all ages and abilities. We are proud to have the most top rope routes in all of North Staffordshire. We can cater for school groups. ...


Beaudesert Activity Centre
Beaudesert Activity Centre

apple icon Bushcraft, Physical Education, SEN

Beaudesert Activity Centre located in Staffordshire, offers amazing residential trips for Schools. We've got nice accommodation blocks, we've got great activities, our food is all home cooked, but what really makes us worth a visit is our staff. ...

special offerCinderella Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Cinderella Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms

apple icon Christmas, English, Performing Arts, Drama

The Tamworth Panto is back with 'Cinderella' which promises to be the biggest panto yet! Each year we entertain schools from across the midlands, and with last years 'Goldilocks' breaking all records, don't delay to book for Cinderella....

Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre

apple icon Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building, Watersports

Chasewater Activity Centre is located near Cannock. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials. ...

Stone Age School Trip
Stone Age School Trip

apple icon History, SEN, Prehistory, Medieval

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...


Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

apple icon Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Fieldstudies

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. ...

Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre

apple icon Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building, Watersports

Trafford Watersports Centre, located at Sale Water Park, just a short drive from J6 of the M60. We offer various school group team building watersports activities from canoeing to sailing, along with many land based activities to make a full day...

Derbyshire School Workshops

Is your school located in Derbyshire? 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..

Up-cycling and Recycling
Up-cycling and Recycling

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon Art, Design Technology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, PSHE, SEN, Sustainability

In these exciting workshops we discuss a wide range of green issues in the home, at school and in a global context. We then get hands on and make a visually unique up-cycled item that can be taken home or used in school displays.

free school tripAdvanced STEMbotics - Python Coding Robotics Workshop Y7-Y13
Advanced STEMbotics - Python Coding Robotics Workshop Y7-Y13

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon Computing, Engineering, Maths, SEN

Elevate students' coding skills by transitioning from block-based to Python in our Advanced STEMbotics workshop! This workshop experience deepens students' understanding of robotics and industry-level programming.

Travelling through History with Minecraft
Travelling through History with Minecraft

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Greeks, Industrial, Romans, Tudors, Vikings, World War

We will be delving into the virtual world of Minecraft to bring out an experience that the student would love and learn in. The workshop can be adapted to fit the needs of the topics your organisation is studying.

British Values
British Values

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon Citizenship, Performing Arts, Cultural Education

Three British Values Days to Explore The Law, History and Rights and Responsibilities.

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