design icon

Design & Technology School Trips

Learning Objective

Innovative problem solving

A recurring theme when teachers are asked what they are looking to get from their trip, is problem solving skills - a key aspect of the Design and Technology teaching at KS2 and KS3. Designed to feed children's creativity and imagination, Design and Technology draws on skills from a broad range of other curriculum subject, from maths and science to art and design.

Whatever your design and technology topic, we can help find a school visit that will complement your class activities and inspire your pupils' creativity and understanding. We have visits that focus on scientific inventions, modern architecture, pre-historic technology right through to the Age of Enlightenment. We have trips that will teach your class about how mining methods have changed through the years, and about how cutting edge design is helping to solve the energy problem.

If you need anything more ideas, please use the short purple form to let us know what you would like to do. You can view our Engineering page here.

Short on time? Get some suggestions

Let us find the perfect Design & Technology experience experience for your school trip.

Preferred Date:
Group Size:



tape icon
Popular school workshop December 2024 !

JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics

location icon School Trip East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland
apple icon Subjects: Computing, Design Technology, Engineering, Science, Physics


In a JuniorSTEM workshops your pupils will build amazing Robotic Lego WeDo models then learn to program sensors, motors and lights to bring them to life. Extremely engaging, packed full of learning and loads of fun.

read more about
JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics



Food Technology

Where are you and what would you like to do?

Scroll down to see everything, or use these filters to refine your interests


Design Technology school trips and workshops

Please use the search filters above to view our full range of Design Technology school trips relevant to you.

Chocolate Tasting Workshop

location icon in-school workshop

Chocolate Tasting Workshop

A chocolate workshop with a difference. Delivered by an International Chocolate Judge, a Cocoa Encounters workshop balances the excitement of eating chocolate with the science, history, geography and design technology behind its taste.


Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2

location icon in-school workshop

Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2

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.

History of Toys Day

location icon in-school workshop

History of Toys Day

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).

ToysInSchool

location icon in-school workshop

ToysInSchool

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.

free tripIron Bridge

location icon West Midlands

Iron Bridge

The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in construction.


JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics

location icon in-school workshop

JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics

In a JuniorSTEM workshops your pupils will build amazing Robotic Lego WeDo models then learn to program sensors, motors and lights to bring them to life. Extremely engaging, packed full of learning and loads of fun.

The MAD Museum

location icon West Midlands

The MAD Museum

The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK’s only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun

special offerHands-On STEM Workshops & Clubs

location icon in-school workshop

Hands-On STEM Workshops & Clubs

Award-winning STEM Workshops, Assemblies and CPD for children ages 3-11, covering British Science Week, Engineering, Invention, Coding and more. Our qualified and experienced primary teachers bring fun and engineering expertise to your classroom.

School Residentials in London

location icon London & South East

School Residentials in London

Head to the capital to bring learning alive with a huge variety of activities and sights - not forgetting 22 National Museums on offer. Discover Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, along with the Eye, Madame Tussauds and London Dungeons.


In School Workshops

location icon in-school workshop

In School Workshops

Bushcraft, Orienteering, Disc golf all on your school premises. You provide the space we provide the rest.

Up-cycling and Recycling

location icon in-school workshop

Up-cycling and Recycling

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.

Fab Science In-school Workshops

location icon in-school workshop

Fab Science In-school Workshops

Inspirational workshops with hands on learning: Forces, Digestive System, Circulatory System, Forensics, Construction, Sound, Light, Rocks, States of Matter, Electricity and Potty Potions...the science of magic!

London City Bus Tours

location icon London & South East

London City Bus Tours

1. We give our guests the best view in London 2. Our guides make the tour fun and informative 3. We can tailor the day to suit your requirement Historical and cultural facts about architecture, royals and significant people


Residential Trips at Bore Place

location icon London & South East

Residential Trips at Bore Place

Stay overnight at Bore Place and enjoy the fantastic grounds and countryside. Choose your programme from a varied selection of activities including minibeast hunting, pond dipping, natural arts & crafts, night walk, den building and campfire cooking.

Programming virtual robots

laptop icon online/in-school workshop

Programming virtual robots

Brand New - Robot programming workshops that can be run entirely virtually. Two types are offered, Scratch based (best for KS2) and Python based (best for KS3).

Intermediate STEMbotics Robotics & Coding Y4-Y9

location icon in-school workshop

Intermediate STEMbotics Robotics & Coding Y4-Y9

Take students' robotics skills to the next level! The Intermediate STEMbotics workshop challenges students in Years 5-9 with advanced projects, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and deeper STEM understanding.

The London Eye

location icon London & South East

The London Eye

Enhance students' cultural knowledge and ignite their curiosity by taking the learning experience beyond the classroom and into the city. Explore epic landmarks, the geography of the Thames, and the rich heritage and cultural diversity of the city


Robotics Workshop

location icon in-school workshop

Robotics Workshop

RobotFun provides robotics based programming workshops for schools, suitable for Early Years through to KS4, using state of the art robots. We visit you and bring everything needed for the workshop(s). All you need to provide are the children!

Kings, Queens & Castles Workshop

location icon in-school workshop

Kings, Queens & Castles Workshop

Characters, Stories, Artefacts, Games,Costumes and Coin Making. An engaging workshop discovering the lives of Kings and Queens and where they lived! What castle would you choose?

Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive

location icon London & South East

Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive

The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning activities bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.

The Edinburgh Dungeon

location icon Scotland

The Edinburgh Dungeon

With an inspirational cast of actors, The Edinburgh Dungeon offers an exciting walk through experience that lets you see, hear and smell historic Edinburgh and its perilous past. Get pupils thinking about language, characters and stage directions!


LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

location icon North West

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester

With 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, the sky's the limit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester. Pupils will learn and develop many skills, including language, science, design, technology, engineering, computing and maths.

Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive

location icon London & South East

Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive

The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning unique residentials bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.

Cadbury World

location icon West Midlands

Cadbury World

With over 30 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand.

special offerYour Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits!

location icon London & South East

Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits!

We offer 100% bespoke adventure based residentials to the Isle of Wight. We can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and much more, saving you time and stress! Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching!


The York Dungeon

location icon Yorkshire

The York Dungeon

With an inspirational cast of actors, The York Dungeon offers an exciting walk through experience that lets you see, hear and smell historic York and its perilous past. Get pupils thinking about language, characters and stage directions!

special offerIsle of Wight - The Island Classroom

location icon London & South East

Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom

Do you like the idea of teaching your curriculum while your students' minds are wide open? When better for them to learn than during the fun of your school trip? We are the Island Classroom, where you can combine fun with education in a unique way.

The Blackpool Tower Eye

location icon North West

The Blackpool Tower Eye

The Blackpool Tower Eye offers an exciting experience where pupils will be heading 380ft into the sky to get a different perspective of Blackpool. If it is open on the day of visit, schools also have the option to visit The Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

STEM Fairs

laptop icon online/in-school workshop

STEM Fairs

We offer a range of creative STEM/STEAM educational immersive events, from Early Years/Foundation to Key Stage 5 and Post 16.


YHA Whitby

location icon Yorkshire

YHA Whitby

Situated immediately beside the historic ruins of Whitby Abbey, YHA Whitby is a magnificent Grade I listed mansion with views over the harbour and the North York Moors.

Virtual Reality Bespoke Workshop

location icon in-school workshop

Virtual Reality Bespoke Workshop

Virtual Reality helps students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and ignite their imagination. Your learners can be engaged and inspired by breath-taking scenes from around the world and gain a deep understanding of the topic.

Day Visits

location icon London & South East

Day Visits

South East school trip at Lee Valley. The Regional Park Authority's Learning and Engagement Team provide a range of outdoor learning opportunities for all the key stages within Lee Valley Regional Park.

The London Dungeon

location icon London & South East

The London Dungeon

With an inspirational cast of actors, the London Dungeon offers an exciting walk-through experience that lets you see, hear and smell historic London and its perilous past. Get pupils thinking about language, characters and stage directions!


STEM Workshops for Any Location

laptop icon online/in-school workshop

STEM Workshops for Any Location

Run your own award-winning STEM Workshop or Assembly with everything done for you, with curriculum linked topics from Engineering to Invention to Coding, Space, the Environment and more.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

location icon West Midlands

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

With 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, the sky's the limit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham. Pupils will learn and develop many skills, including language, science, design, technology, engineering, computing and maths.

free tripCleeve Abbey

location icon South West

Cleeve Abbey

The Cistercian abbey of Cleeve is a haven of peace and tranquillity, said to contain the finest cloister buildings in England. Pupils today can catch a glimpse of monastic life 800 years ago.

free tripOrford Castle

location icon East of England

Orford Castle

Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk. The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, which Henry II also developed here.


Pendennis Castle

location icon South West

Pendennis Castle

Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of the finest Tudor fortresses built by Henry VIII. It has seen action in many conflicts and was one of the last royalist strongholds to fall during the English Civil War.

Tate St Ives

location icon South West

Tate St Ives

Tate St Ives offers a programme of international modern and contemporary art presented in the unique context of St Ives.

Summerlee Victorian Life

location icon Scotland

Summerlee Victorian Life

The museum of Scottish Industrial Life is one of Scotland's best industrial heritage attractions. This twenty two acre site at Summerlee, North Lanarkshire, has an exhibition hall with working exhibits, tramway, mine tours and a social history area.

free tripGeevor Tin Mine

location icon South West

Geevor Tin Mine

Located on the historic site of the one of the largest preserved mine sites in the country, housed in 2 acres of listed buildings, Geevor's outstanding collections tell the story of Cornwall's industrial minin


At-Bristol

location icon South West

At-Bristol

At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. We can engage your pupils using our workshops, theatre shows and theme days all of which support the national curriculum

New Educational Programmes at Cotswold Farm Park
Spring Term 2019 Design Technology Day Trips

Beth, the new education officer at Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park, shares exciting changes that are happening at the farm this year.

continue reading...
feature thumbnail
Organic Farming and Healthy Eating at Bore Place
Summer Term 2019 Design Technology Residential

Bore Place in Kent use the national curriculum to teach school groups about organic farming, food chains and learning outside the classroom.

continue reading...
feature thumbnail
Class Trip to an Airport
Summer Term 2019 Design Technology Day Trips

Let your class climb aboard a real aircraft, whilst learning about the different job roles that help ensure the airport runs smoothly.

continue reading...
feature thumbnail
Outdoor Education at Bore Place
Summer Term 2021 Design Technology Day Trips

Fantastic venue to get your pupils outdoors learning about the countryside, food, farming and the environment

continue reading...
feature thumbnail

Get school trip offers by email

Unsubscribe at any time, we won't share your email with anyone else, just send you all the best offers and inspiration for your next class trip!

envelope icon Subscribe