East Midlands
School Trips
Learning outside the classroom in the East Midlands
Discover some exciting and unique school trip destinations in the East Midlands. From a historical perspective: find out more about life in the Stone Age, or for people of the Iron Age Corieltauvi tribe who lived in the area before the Romans; about King Richard III and his final resting place beneath a car park in Leicester; visit the site of the Battle of Bosworth Field; study the roots of the Industrial Revolution that help shape the East Midlands into the place it is today; or discover the history of a Victorian Water Pumping Station. East Midlands School trip options are many and varied.
The East Midlands has plenty of great fieldwork locations to study subjects in Physical Geography and Biological Science. Your students can get practical hands on learning in Chemistry, Physics or Biology; experience places that help teach Citizenship and PSHE as well as every other National Curriculum subject. We can help you find an educational trip in the East Midlands suitable for your school groups learning objectives.
Use the purple form on this page to tell us what you are studying, or for more East Midlands school trips, see our dedicated pages for Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
Suffragettes Workshop
Have an actor visit your school to help bring your school topic to life. In this drama workshop, the Suffragette movement has been formed and the members are working tirelessly to secure equal rights and the vote for women.
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All our team are trained both in facilitation and performance. They have experience working with children of all ages and share a common passion for learning through drama. All facilitators are DBS checked and implement The Drama Hut CPP (Child Protection Policy). All we require prior to our visit is a clear space to work in and a member of staff to observe or join in the experience. ...
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Choose Your Curriculum Subject
The trips below are just a sample of what we have available for schools trips East Midlands. Click the subjects below to view our full range of trips & workshops in this region..
Peveril Castle
East Midlands school trips Chemistry, History, Medieval, Geography, Human Geography, Fieldstudies
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
East Midlands school trips History, Romans, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
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!
Stone Age School Trip
East Midlands school trips 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
Prehistoric Britain
East Midlands school trips History, Prehistory, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
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!
Activities at Your Place
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE
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?
Bolsover Castle
History, Geography, Art, Medieval, Tudors, Chemistry, Fieldstudies
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.
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
English, Geography, Archaeology, History, Romans, Art
Curriculum Travel specialises in primary & middle school tours and day trips. Romans are a big part of the curriculum and what better way to experience it than a visit to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda.
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Do you need a special feature at your school event? We can bring an element of adventure to your event with our fantastic range of mobile activities. From team building, mobile climbing walls to archery and more.
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
History, Romans, Medieval, Tudors, Monarchs, Significant Individuals, SEN
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells an internationally important story within the landscape in which the battle took place. Richard III's death signified the beginning of the powerful Tudor dynasty which changed the face of England.
Chatsworth
English, Science, Biology, History, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Georgian, Victorian, Art, PSHE, SEN
We bring your topics to life in an unforgettable setting, using object-based learning techniques and practical activities catering for a broad range of learning needs. We now also offer outreach and live-streaming sessions in your setting!
Day Visits to Walesby Forest
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, SEN
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.
Drayton Manor Zoo
English, Maths, Science, Biology, History, Twentieth Century, Wildlife, SEN
Creating Fantastic Educational Memories. This is at the heart of everything we do here at Drayton Manor. Take part in physics experiments, animal dissection or even studying the behaviour of dinosaurs. Drayton has something for every school.
In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
We’re ready to welcome you and your students back to the Royal Parks with our specially adapted safe and secure outdoor learning provision. All sessions remain curriculum-linked to meet learning outcomes but additionally give students time outdoors
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Science, 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Geography, Human Geography, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
Mount Cook
Environmental Geography, Physics, History, Prehistory, Romans, Vikings, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Mount Cook is a not-for-profit Adventure Centre dedicated to providing exciting outdoor adventurous activities and outdoor learning opportunities for children and young people in the heart of the Peak District.
Walesby Forest
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, SEN
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.
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft, 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.
Discovery Package
English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
YHA Ilam Hall
Geography, Fieldstudies, Chemistry, Physical Education, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
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.
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
YHA Edale
Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education
COVID-19 OFFER
Outdoor adventures in the Peak District don’t get better than this! YHA Edale is a grand country house literally on the slopes of Kinder Scout, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Edale valley.
Residential Visits
Physical Education, PSHE
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
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Education, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities.
Peak - DofE Expeditions
Citizenship
COVID-19 OFFER
We are an Approved Activity Provider and we offer comprehensive Expedition for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award packages that deliver classroom-based training and on-the-hill learning. These are aligned to the DofE Expedition Training Framework.
Creative School Trips
Citizenship, English, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Archaeology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Vikings, Medieval, Elizabethans, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Business, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Sports Centre, Careers, SEN
We specialise in creative educational group travel, creating & managing engaging school trips covering the whole curriculum in partnership with museums and attractions across the UK, packaged with all your travel necessities.
Belvoir Castle
History, Geography, Art, Human Geography, Tudors, Victorian
School trips to Belvoir allow pupils to learn about the castle during Regency and Victorian times, including the opportunity to experience a themed lesson in our Regency Schoolroom!
Anglo-Saxon Village
History, Geography, Saxons, Human Geography
We provide an insight in to the every day environment you would typically find in an Anglo-Saxon village. Through our unique atmosphere and our fascinating dispays, the village is a must for any pupils studying
City of Leicester Cathedral
Religious Education
At the City of Leicester Cathedral we provide opportunities for school groups to gain an insight into the life, key beliefs and experiences of Christian people in worship
East Midlands School Workshops
Is your school located in East Midlands? The workshop providers below can visit you! Allow your student to benefit from their specialist knowledge and experience in your class subject or topic..
Outback 2 Basics
Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Bushcraft
A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
Theatre Workshop
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Theatre Workshop have been visiting schools for over 25 years with fun filled active workshops. Our workshops certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE, SEN
Is student wellbeing a top concern for your school? These interactive wellbeing workshops support your students in building resilience and developing self-awareness. Students will learn mindfulness techniques in a fun and enjoyable way.
Storybarn On the Road: DIGITAL
English, PSHE
COVID-19 OFFER
HIJACKED!
A digital Shared Reading experience for the classroom – our Storyhunter will lead a video call interrupted by the alien Zlob from planet Glob, a place where everything is the same. Can we show Zlob why difference should be celebrated?!
Pre History Workshops
Citizenship, Maths, History, Prehistory, Design Technology, SEN
Focused practical tasks taking history as a starting point and using, DT, maths literacy, science and drama to differing degrees pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life.
The Victorians!
History, Victorian
COVID-19 OFFER
From the slums of Victorian London, with children being pickpockets, mudlarks, chimney sweeps & Miners, to the strict Victorian Classroom via our fully operational Railway workshop....our Victorian sessions are without rival!
Cyber Security Virtual Enrichment
Maths, Computing
Cyber terrorists have taken control of the RAF's latest space asset. Your challenge is to analyse the evidence and obtain access to the secure server. You will use a range of cryptographic and cyber security skills to solve this in 90 minutes.
Explorer Dome-Cells Show
Science, Biology
Our Cell show discusses the fundamental units of living things from the perspective of human cells that make up our adapted tissues, organs and systems.
Dance Days TV
Performing Arts, Dance, Physical Education
COVID-19 OFFER
Dance Days TV - 14 of our most popular educational dance workshop videos. Styles include African, Carnival, Chinese, Flamenco, Greek, Indian, Irish, Russian, USA, the 1940s, 1960s, 1970s, Street and Pirates. From £45 per workshop video.
Florence Nightingale Workshop
History, Victorian, Significant Individuals, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Travel back in time with the famous Lady with the Lamp and learn about her life during the Victorian times and in particular the impact she had on nursing and the sanitisation of our hospitals.
Tudors & Elizabethans!
History, Tudors
COVID-19 OFFER
Our exciting Tudor and Stuart days involve hands-on learning of this progressive time in our History. From a whistle-stop tour of the wives of Henry Vlll, to the Spanish Armanda, Explorers, Crime & Punishment and so much more, we have it covered!
Outreach
Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Business, Careers
Do you want the educational memories and fun of a theme park or zoo visit but organising a trip to one is out of your budget. Then why not ask us to come to you. We can deliver most of our fun and educational workshops at your setting.
Mindfulness Workshop Videos
Performing Arts, PSHE
Practice the much-needed skills of reflection, empathy, and caring for your own health with Clem and Carly. They will guide you and your pupils through a 'perform-along' creative Mindfulness lesson with time to explore emotions and feelings and tools
Stone to Iron Ages!
History, Prehistory, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
At The Past Presents...WE GO BIG! Historical Workshops with the biggest, most well-thought out resources, sessions & experiences available in the UK. You'll wonder why you ever took trips out when you see the value we bring into your classroom!
Ancient Rome
History, Romans, Performing Arts
We already know LOADS about the Romans - fantastical myths, powerful gods, ferocious gladiators and epic wars. But did you know they were amazing engineers? You can still spot Roman influences in Britain today - let's explore what they might be!
Mary Seacole-Black History Month
History, worldwar, Significant Individuals, Black History
COVID-19 OFFER
Travel back in time to the 1850’s with Mary Seacole herself, to both remember and explore her life and work. Using role play, improvisation and their imagination, the children will experience life through Mary's eyes.
Physics and Space
Science, Physics, Languages
Explore the forces of the universe closer than ever before. Enter the large hadron collider, split an atom, discovery the electromagnetic spectrum and see whats behind dark matter
Computing with the BBC MICRO:BIT
Computing
The BBC micro:bit is a microcomputer that gives young people the opportunity to solve problems or be creative whilst learning to code. During this workshop students learn how to program whilst exploring Morse Code and other forms of communication.
Christmas with Dickens
History, Victorian, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
It is Christmas! Fire up the festive spirit with this wonderful Victorian workshop, perfect for inspiring your pupils to find the true beginnings of Christmas. With our pop-up theatre, exciting storytelling and wonderful Christmas cheer. Book NOW
1960s Workshop & Wow Day
History, Twentieth Century
Dan Tastic Education brings The 1960s to life with incredible 1960s Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators
Brave Britain at War
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Your Country Needs You - Join up & fight - Let Nurse Vera show you how you can help. But is her husband safe? or take part in a WWII workshop. The pupils will experience life during the Second World War: Be evacuated, learn about rationing.
Robotics
Computing
A workshop that provides students the opportunity to build and program robots like LEGO Mindstorms and VEX Robotics.
Mountains
Geography, Physical Geography
Experience Mountains through a variety of multimedia resources including the power of Virtual Reality
Titanic
History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts
It was the largest man-made object ever to move, deemed by the owners and designers to be 'unsinkable'. So why and how did the Titanic sink? And what are the stories of the people trapped on board?
Dance Workshops With The West End's Best!
Dance
Experience one our jam-packed dance workshops with some of the West End's leading dancers! Bespoke workshops can be specially tailored to your requirements.
Maya Workshops
History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut helps to bring topic to life with energetic, fast paced workshops, led by professional actors. Explore all about the Maya civilisation, including religious beliefs and even take part in a human sacrifice....if your teacher is willing!
Portals To The Past
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar
COVID-19 OFFER
Portals to the Past provide high quality history workshops in schools for KS2, led by experienced historical re-enactors and historians. Available across most of England. From the Stone Age through to WW2 our workshops come to your school.
Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians
COVID-19 OFFER
Would the Ancient Egyptian civilization as we know it have been able to develop without the Nile River? Come and join us as we travel back in time to explore how a river enabled a civilisation to grow and flourish!
Themed planetarium experiences
English, Science, Physics, Music
Immersive Experiences have been creating memorable events for over a decade, by combining the magic of immersive digital technologies, science and amazing people.
Suffragettes Workshop
History, Victorian, Edwardian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Have an actor visit your school to help bring your school topic to life. In this drama workshop, the Suffragette movement has been formed and the members are working tirelessly to secure equal rights and the vote for women.
The Drama Hut offers o
JAMES BOFFIN, SECRET SCIENCE AGENT UU7
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
My name's Boffin. James Boffin. Secret Science Agent UU7. Licensed to carry out science missions at ANY SCHOOL on ANY SCIENCE. Operational out of SI6. That's Scientific Intelligence, Section 6 based at Science Headquarters. Experiment with UU7 soon!
Christmas
Citizenship, Religious Education, Art
The best Christmas decorations are the ones you make yourself! Every child designs, decorates and takes home their very own ceramic bauble to take pride of place in the family home every Christmas.
GCSE and Secondary Maths
Maths
Learn curriculum-based (GCSE) Maths through a mix of practicals and games. It is designed to engage those children that lack the motivation to learn Maths. Practicals include: - Cracking the code. - Card games. - Measurement and scaling
Anti-Bullying Workshops - Online
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
If you’re looking for an alternative to face to face anti-bullying workshops, then you’re in the right place, because OpenView Education’s Online Anti-Bullying Workshops can provide an exciting and positive experience for your students.
STEM
Science, Computing
A range of short sensitive activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which will challenge the students to complete tasks within a given timeframe
Stone Age
History, Prehistory, Performing Arts
Any idea what life would have been like in the Stone Age? It’s nothing like life today! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to explore life in the stone age.
Dan Tastic History
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian
Dan Tastic Education brings History to life with incredible Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Enigma Machine
Citizenship, English, Maths, History, worldwar, PSHE
The year is 1940 and Alan Turing has been set an enormous task. Join him in Hut 8 as he pieces together various codes, messages and mathematical conundrums in order to solve the cryptic messages sent by naval spies!
Vikings: Pirates or Pioneers
History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
Were ALL Vikings marauding warriors and invaders? Come with us as we explore how the Vikings lived and the important role of trading in their society.
Olympics Drama Workshops
History, Greeks, Performing Arts, PSHE
The Olympic Games were started by the Greeks in 776BC to honour the god Zeus - so why do we still celebrate and compete today? One Day Creative explore the history of the olympics, resilience and sportsmanship through drama.
Archeology of the Ages
English, Maths, Archaeology, History, Prehistory, PSHE
Archeologist Ruth Pebble has been told her prehistoric excavation is to be shut down immediately but Ruth is sure there's more to be found! Work your way back through Britain’s Iron, Bronze and Stone Ages to find out what lies beneath the surface!
Explorer Dome-Science Tricks Show
Science, Physics, Chemistry
These shows don’t use the Dome and involve exciting chemistry. Observing, predicting and testing. A baffling and brilliant array of experiments use everyday physics and kitchen chemistry to explain some key concepts.
Ancient Egyptians VR
English, History, Egyptians
An inciteful look at the Ancient Egyptians with a mixture of real-life photos, computer-generated reconstructions and 360 videos to bring the topic back to life.
Dinosaurs
Archaeology, Geology, SEN
Step back in time inside our dinosaur dome and learn about dinosaurs, how the fly and where they were discovered
Ancient Greece VR
English, History, Greeks
A not to be missed opportunity to visit and experience Ancient Greece. This experience will allow you to see and hear first hand what life was like for the Ancient Greeks
World War 2!
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
Our World Wars workshops cover the whole 20th Century but especially WW1 and WW2. Covering everything from Home Guard Training & Home front jobs to Air Raid precautions and Frontline action, our World Wars days put your young people in the action!
Black History month
Citizenship, History, Dance, Music, Art
Celebrate Black History Month this October with an African drumming workshop and African mask painting and dance workshops.
Around The World'-A Geographical Adventure!
Geography, Human Geography, History, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Sublime Science
Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Sublime Science School Workshop is Dragons Den Approved, Queen's Award Winning and Slimetastically Guaranteed to be Awesome. Don't Miss Out - Check Now
Stone Age/Bronze Age/Iron Age
History, Prehistory, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the prehistoric world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
In School Activity Days
Citizenship, Maths, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Outdoor Centre that Comes To You!
WiseUp Team Building brings adventurous activities to your school for safe & fun outdoor learning experiences. Team Building, Bushcraft, Archery & Orienteering are just a few of our many exciting challenges.
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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