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.
Please click the following link for our full list of visit options in the East Midlands.
YHA Edale Activity Centre
School Trip East Midlands
Subjects: 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.
YHA Edale Activity Centre
Roman Invaders
Derbyshire 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!...
Peveril Castle
Derbyshire History, Medieval, Saxons
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. ...
Bolsover Castle
Derbyshire 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. ...
Viking Explorer
Derbyshire 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! ...
YHA Edale Activity Centre
Derbyshire 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. ...
YHA Ilam Hall
Derbyshire 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. ...
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Derbyshire 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. ...
Residential Visits
Derbyshire 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 ...
Mount Cook
Derbyshire 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. ...
Prehistoric Britain
Derbyshire 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! ...
ToysInSchool
Derbyshire & Various Regions 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....
Onsite School Team Building Days
Derbyshire & Various Regions Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building
The Problem Solving Company is the UK'S LEADING PROVIDER OF SCHOOL TEAM BUILDING DAYS. Our mobile collection of team challenges are the perfect way to engage your students with a day of hands-on activities without leaving the school grounds. ...
Willersley Castle
Derbyshire 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. ...
Alton Towers
Business, Design Technology, Engineering
Home to Britain’s most-loved theme park with great kids attractions, white-knuckle roller coaster rides, special events and much, much more....
Rock Up Meadowhall
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...
Activities at Your Place
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
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
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
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Watersports, Forest School
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
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
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Science, Biology, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Forest School
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
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! ...
Conisbrough Castle
English, History, Georgian, Medieval, Saxons, Tudors
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. ...
Peak - Audley Climbing Centre
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
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. ...
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Christmas, English, Performing Arts, Drama
The Tamworth Panto is back with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' which promises to be the biggest panto yet! Each year we entertain schools from across the Midlands, and with last years 'Cinderella' breaking all records, don't delay to book!...
Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Forest School
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
History, Medieval, Prehistory, SEN
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
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
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..
Rainforests VR Workshop
online workshop available English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology
Learning about the rainforest? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
Stone Age Workshops
online workshop available History, Prehistory, SEN
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.
Arctic and Antarctic
online workshop available Performing Arts, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography
The North and South Poles may be on opposite sides of the earth, but just how different are they? Wrap up warm for an interactive drama workshop to the ends of the world, encountering wildlife, explorers and habitats along the way!
Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2
online workshop available Science, Physics, Computing, Design Technology, Engineering, SEN, Team Building, Maths
Discover the exciting world of STEM through hands-on robotics! Our Beginner STEMbotics workshop is perfect for young innovators eager to explore, create, and learn essential skills for the future.
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