East Anglia School Trips

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Where can you take a school trip in East Anglia?

Much of East Anglia is steeped in ancient history and layer upon layer of fascinating human geography, with the region's past evident at every turn. The name itself derives from settlers known as the Angles, who were divided into the North Folk and the South Folk. Successive waves of people have left their mark on the landscape and it is one of those groups that we will look at in more detail below.

The landscape itself is low lying and consequently, areas close to the coast have always been inundated by the sea. Before The Fens were drained, places as far inland as Ely were technically islands surrounded by the endless marshes. The warmer climate enjoyed in this part of the country means crops are significantly more productive, making it the agricultural bread basket of the UK. Away from the fields, East Anglia also boasts some large towns and cities like Norwich, Ipswich and of course Cambridge.

Schools have a fine choice of venues throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, including wildlife reserves and bird sanctuaries, cathedrals and churches, and a variety of museums covering everything from transport to earth sciences. To find out more about the options available to you as a party leader, take a look at our main regional page for the South East, or one of the three standout trips below.

On a map of the UK, East Anglia in the South East of England is one of the easiest areas to point to, bulging out into the North Sea as it does. Comprising principally of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, with Cambridgeshire and Essex sometimes thrown in for good measure, it is a very large area of low lying land.

Able to travel to other counties in East of England, have a look at our trip pages for: Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, for more school trip ideas.

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summer school trip giveaway competition

Win a Christmas pantomime with Chaplins Panto

Chaplins are giving away a free school pantomime show for the winner of our competition for this Festive period late November/early December for Schools in selected areas. Chaplins are the UK's leading touring children's Pantomime company THAT COMES TO YOU! Let us turn your room or hall into a theatre.

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Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge Science Centre
map pin Cambridge CB4 0FN
Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Science Centre provides interactive, curriculum-aligned STEM programmes for school groups. Our programmes immerse students in science through hands-on exhibits and dynamic workshops tailored...
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two children on swings at bewilderwood in norfolk
Bewilderwood Norfolk
map pin Norwich NR12 8JW
Norfolk

Have a go at designing, and maybe even crafting your very own Boggle or Twiggle house when you get back to the classroom.
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school group enjoying a wildlife demonstration
Hamerton Zoo Park
map pin Huntingdon PE28 5RE
Cambridgeshire

Enjoy an exciting educational opportunity with us at Hamerton Zoo Park. Bookings are now open for school trips during 2026 & 2027. Choose from a self-guided day exploring our enclosures, or an engaging curriculum-based workshop, tailored to you!
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school children looking at an exhibition panel about the world wars
Victorian, Industrial, and World War History
map pin Waltham Abbey EN9 1JY
Essex

Students will explore a former explosives factory to gain insight into the daily lives of the men and women who worked there. Through hands-on activities and costumed interpretation, they will...
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school children watching a rocket during a science forces topic demonstration
Rocket Science and Forces
map pin Waltham Abbey EN9 1JY
Essex

Students see Newton's laws of motion brought to life in the interactive science show and through the hands on activity of rocket making and launching. Through these they will explore concepts such as...
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Image for a residential school trip at Epping Forest Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Essex KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Epping Forest field centre
map pin Loughton IG10 4AF
Essex

Epping Forest field centre can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they...
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school child rock climbing at Lakeside
Rock Up Lakeside
map pin West Thurrock RM20 2ZP
Essex

Rock Up supports curriculum Physical Education objectives through structured climbing sessions that develop strength, coordination, balance and problem-solving skills. Our activities provide both...
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KS1 child with a magnifying glass on a bug hunt
Day Visits
map pin Waltham Abbey EN9 2ED
Essex

These programmes focus on the epic design of Lee Valley VeloPark and how the features of the giant in London's landscape help make the venue a success after the Olympics. Now including the new Lee...
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school group being shown food ingredients
The Food Museum
map pin Stowmarket IP14 1SL
Suffolk

Pupils will gain understanding of how wheat grows, how wheat plants are processed into grain and then flour. Students will undertake a bread-making activity that culminates in their bread being baked...
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Framlingham Castles
Framlingham Castles
map pin Woodbridge IP13 9BP
Suffolk

Framlingham Castle was built by the Bigods, a powerful Norman family in the 12th century. The first stone buildings at the site were probably the work of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (d.1177). But...
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Audley End
Audley End
map pin Saffron Walden CB11 4JF
Essex

Discover Audley End's impressive collection of portrait miniatures and Old Master paintings, including works by Hans Holbein, Hans Eworth, Pieter Claesz and Jan van Goyen. You can also use our outdoor activity pack for inspiration and draw the flora in Audley End's extensive and beautiful grounds.
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Orford Castle
Orford Castle
map pin Orford IP12 2ND
Suffolk

Orford Castle was very strategically important in the medieval period. Your class can learn about how the castle was given to Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, in 1261. Bigod was loyal to Henry III and...
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children learning to sail in four sailing boats at grafham water
Grafham Water Centre Day Visits
map pin Huntingdon PE28 0GW
Cambridgeshire

Grafham Water Centre's outdoor activities support the development of young people's Physical Education by building core skills like balance, coordination, strength, and endurance. Through fun, active challenges on land and water, students grow in confidence, teamwork, and physical literacy.
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Residential Trips East Anglia

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in East Anglia or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
map pin Norwich NR9 5RS
Norfolk

Schools can enjoy a range of watersports and outdoor pursuits in our new activity centre, 11 miles from Norwich in East Anglia. As well as 37 acres of water, large indoor facilities provide a range of activities such as climbing, abseiling and more.
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Image for a residential school trip at Flatford Mill Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Essex KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Flatford Mill field centre
map pin Colchester CO7 6UL
Suffolk

Flatford Mill field centre can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they...
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aerial view of a town
London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
map pin Ipswich
Suffolk

The "London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War" tour, organized by Battlefield and History Tours, presents an extraordinary educational journey through pivotal military history sites in the UK, focusing...
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children learning blindfolded trust exercises
Grafham Water Centre Residentials
map pin Huntingdon PE28 0GW
Cambridgeshire

Stay in comfort at Grafham Water Centre with purpose-built dormitories and accessible facilities-perfect for schools and groups. In summer, enjoy our cosy bell tent village for a unique outdoor experience under the stars. Ideal for adventure, learning, and making memories!
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Wimpole Hall
Wimpole Hall
map pin Royston SG8 0BW
Hertfordshire

First built in 1643, Wimpole Hall has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. While Wimpole's garden provides almost a case-book history of English Gardening from 1690 to 1830.
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bletchley park buildings
World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
map pin Milton Keynes MK3 6EB
Buckinghamshire

Embark on a profound journey through history with Battlefield and History Tours, where the story of Bletchley Park during World War II intersects with themes of ethical decision-making, the morality...
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East Anglia School Workshops

Is your school located in East Anglia? 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..

Image showing PSHE workshops for KS2 and KS3 for online school workshops
E-Safety Workshops online
map pin In-school Workshop

Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
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french language workshop with two people dressed as parisian waiters
Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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children in a music workshop learning to play guitars
Kids That Rock - Whole Class Guitar Workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

Whole-class guitar workshops where pupils learn real songs together using professional instruments. High-energy, inclusive sessions that build confidence, teamwork and wellbeing while giving every child the thrill of making music.
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School art workshop at the Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery - Virtual Classroom
map pin In-school Workshop

Walker Art Gallery's 'Art of Wellbeing' virtual classroom provides a safe and fun environment to introduce students to mental wellbeing and self-care, using its collection of artworks to encourage conversation and show how creativity can support them
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In School Workshops

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Online Workshops

We can offer a wide selection of workshops that can be delivered to your school entirely online.

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