School trips 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.

Whether you are looking for fieldwork locations to study Physical Geography, Science Centres for practical hands on learning in Chemistry, Physics or Biology, places to teach Citizenship or any other National Curriculum topic you can think of - we can help you find an educational trip in the East Midlands suitable for your school groups learning objectives.

See our pages for Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Outdoor learning improves children’s health, engages them with learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Teaching critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity is central to children’s enjoyment of childhood. At the Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre we strive to work with school groups, not just on specified ‘Outdoor Classroom Day’s’, but throughout the academic year, supporting & enhancing teaching within the curriculum We provide activities on the ground, on the water and at height to challenge and engage young people. Our activities can be tailored to meet your group’s needs; whether you’re looking to enthuse and motivate pupils to improve their mathematics skills through climbing, provide a confidence boost or promote teamwork on our...