East of England
School Trips
Learning outside the classroom in the East of England
Comprising the East Anglian counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire plus Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, the East of England has plenty of exciting visit options for the region's 250,000 plus school children.
Norfolk and Suffolk are excellent for schools wishing to undertake coastal field studies topics, while the Fens and the Broads are the perfect location for a exciting residential activity centres that mix everything from rock climbing and sailing to bushcraft. The East of England region's historical and cultural heritage affords schools the envious opportunity of being able to visit local venues of national importance. Everyone from the Romans through to the innovators of the Industrial Revolution left their mark here and school groups can take a trip or have a workshop to help with any historical topic.
Below you will find a good range venues and workshops that cover every aspect of the curriculum. Please click the following links for our full list of visit options in East Anglia and the South East England region.
Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre
Based on the North Norfolk coast, Holt Hall provides a residential experience for up to 70 students and 8 staff on a private estate of 75 acres of woodland and gardens. It provides opportunities to learn outside the classroom and develop new skills.
Our teaching team have specialist knowledge of the Norfolk coast, the River Glaven and the surrounding area as well as access arrangements with local landowners. We have a range of course options supported by recording sheets and booklets, maps, identification keys, laptops and multimedia resources as well as fully equipped laboratories containing a wide range of field and classroom support equipment. ...
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The trips below are just a sample of what we have available for schools in East of England. Click the subjects below to view our full range of trips & workshops in this region..
Framlingham Castles
East of England History, Geography, Saxons, Medieval, Tudors, Chemistry, Fieldstudies
A magnificent example of late 12th-century castle. Schools have the freedom to explore the inside of the castle walls through the main gatehouse, the 'wall walk' along the top of the castle, as well as learn about the history from the illustrated dis
Whitlingham Adventure
East of England Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Whitlingham Adventure is set within Whitlingham Country Park, just on the outskirts of Norwich, offering bespoke, high quality trips in a complete range of water and land activities to children, young people and the wider community.
Nene Outdoors Day Visits
East of England Geography, Physical Geography, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
Whether you are looking for adventurous activities or environmental education, we can offer a huge range of opportunities for outdoor learning, where young people can try different activities, develop new skills and most importantly have fun!
Orford Castle
East of England History, Medieval, Tudors
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.
Audley End
East of England History, Geography, Art, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, Fieldstudies
There's a full day outside the classroom at Audely End House and Gardens. A 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing, Kitchen Garden and stables to explore outside and visit the hands-on Nursery Suite and Coal Gallery.
Educational Day visits
East of England English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Victorian, Design Technology, Art, Wildlife
We offer a fun-filled experience with practical outdoor activities linked to Science, Engineering, Arts and Maths. Programmes are linked to the National Curriculum and Foundation Stage Profile and are fully risk assessed.
Robotics Workshops at Engineering 4 Kids
East of England Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing
Students build, code and battle robots. Students work in groups to build robots which they will then have the opportunity to control on one of our competition arenas. They will solve challenges, compete in games and battle their bots.
Belchamps Scout Activity Centre
East of England Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
Belchamps is set in 30 acres of fields and woodland in the Essex countryside. We have a large range of exciting activities for all ages, and five indoor accommodation dorms to choose from to make the perfect residential or day visit for your class.
Residential Stay at Chellington
East of England Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Art, Bushcraft
You have sole use of this unique, extended, converted church, renovated for schools and youth groups in 2005, surrounded in beautiful countryside, perfect for learning & running your own programme or choosing from our innovative activity partners.
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
East of England Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
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.
FSC Flatford Mill
East of England Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Visit FSC Flatford Mill for fun residential geography and biology trips at all ages. The centre is the first and original field study centre set up during the 1940’s, set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk.
Holt Hall Environmental & Outdoor Learning Centre
East of England Science, Geography, Biology, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
Based on the North Norfolk coast, Holt Hall provides a residential experience for up to 70 students and 8 staff on a private estate of 75 acres of woodland and gardens. It provides opportunities to learn outside the classroom and develop new skills.
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
East of England 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.
Reach Hall Residential
East of England English, Maths, Business, Computing
Reach Cambridge offers residential academic study programmes in the heart of Cambridge, U.K.
Discovery Package
East of England English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
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…
International Baccalaureate Diploma
East of England 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.
Multi-Activity Package
East of England Citizenship, Geography, Physical Education, SEN
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.
Anglo-Saxon Village
East of England 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
Wimpole Hall
East of England Science, History, Geography
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.
STEM Discovery Centre
East of England Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
Our unique education centre leverages the inspirational power of the ExoMars Project. Our school trips - linked to key stages 2 and 3 curriculum - aim to inspire young people to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and maths.
UK Cultural School Trips
East of England
Take a 10 day tour of the UK visiting many fantastic cities along the way including Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford and London.
Team Building and Resilience
Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
Atlas are experts at bringing the adventure to you! We deliver exciting, enriching and fun activity days in your school grounds, including bushcraft, Team Tasks, Archery and Problem-Solving. Are you ready for an amazing workshop?
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
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
Allnatt School Camps
History, Physical Education, Prehistory
We will provide you with your very own tented village in your school grounds. No camp is complete without your very own flag, which we provide for you to decorate. Choose form 3 programmes CAMP CRAFT, TEAM CAMP or STONE AGE CAMP
WW1 VR Workshop
English, History, worldwar, SEN
Learning about WW1? Why don't you take your class inside some reconstructed WW1 trenches with PrimeVR! Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
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.
Climate Change
Citizenship, Geography, Environmental Geography, SEN
From start to finish this exciting and inspiring workshop on CLIMATE CHANGE is a wonderful way to introduce your pupils to the changing world around us. The professional actor will set up a pop-up theatre in your school hall, music & costumes.
Dinosaurs, Rocks and Fossils
History, Prehistory
This exciting and action-packed workshop will bring out the hidden palaeontologist in your pupils, giving them a chance to get hands-on with a vast collection of scale model dinosaurs and real fossils.
Prehistory Workshop
History, Prehistory, SEN
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!
Explorer Dome-Bubbles Show
Science, Chemistry, SEN
These shows don’t use the Dome and involve exciting chemistry. Discover the mystery of gases and delight in the unexpected behaviour of bubbles that float and sink, grow or shrink, burn and even explode!
Egyptian Workshop
History, Egyptians
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!
Roman Workshops
History, Romans
This engaging and motivating day studies life in Britain under the Pax Romana, the long period of relative peacefulness experienced by the Roman Empire.
Around The World'-A Geographical Adventure!
Geography, Human Geography, History, SEN
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.
Ancient Maya
History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
Ever heard of the Ancient Maya? They're a fascinating lot, and so are the terrifying gods that reigned over them! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to explore life as part of this ancient civilisation.
Internet Safety Training
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE, SEN
Can Internet Safety Training really be this much fun? Our whole school e-safety workshops use theatre & drama to equip your students, parents/carers & teachers with the skills & knowledge they need to stay safe online. Resources included.
Recreating Fossils
Science, Biology
Recreate fossils using techniques used by paleantologists. A perfect complement to our "Introduction to Dinosaurs" workshop.
Drama Workshops With The West End's Best!
English, Performing Arts
If you want to bring a play, book, theme or topic to life then our drama workshops with top actors from the West End are a perfect way to engage your students. Bespoke workshops can be specially tailored to your curriculum requirements.
Discover Africa VR Workshop
English, Geography, SEN
Discover Africa with PrimeVR! Visit the Pyramids in Egypt, Turmi market in Ethiopia, giraffes in the Serengeti, gorillas in the Congo and Victoria Falls in Tanzania. Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Resourceful Romans
History, Romans, SEN
Be an Ancient Roman. Order soldiers into battle, sail a slave powered ship, conquer Britannia and sell them as slaves. Is Julius Caesar getting too big for his boots? Beware the ides of March. Help Emperor Hadrian build a Great Wall in your school.
Explorer Dome - Online Shows
Science, Physics, SEN
Discover a huge range of topics that bring science to life for audiences of all ages, genders, backgrounds and abilities. Inclusive education is at the heart of what we do. We pitch the show for your group, no two shows are ever the same!
FSC Outreach: Survival
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Science
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Dinostars Introduction to Dinosaurs
Science, Biology
Dinostar brings genuine and replica dinosaur fossils from our museum to your school. The collection includes teeth, claws, even a dinosaur egg!
RE Workshops
Citizenship, Religious Education, SEN
Specialists in Religious Education, REonDemand bring RE to life in your school through a wondrous range of activities including a hands on approach to the artefacts, thought provoking drama, symbolism, age old traditions and a great deal of fun!
Onsite School Team Building Days
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE
The Problem Solving Company offers a fully mobile collection of team challenges catering for groups of all sizes. Our activity days are the perfect way to engage your students with a day of hands-on activities without leaving the school grounds.
World War Two
History, worldwar, Performing Arts
Imagine coming into school one morning yo be told you are to be evacuated to the countryside ... This is WW2 coming from the home front. One Day Creative explore life during World War 2 using drama and role play.
The Sensational Saxons & Vikings
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
Meet a Lady from Saxon times & learn about her busy life. Listen to the story of Beowulf as he slays Grendel & the Dragon. Row a Viking longboat across the sea to raid Britain. Hear Erik Bloodaxe, the bravest Viking, tell of his heroic adventures.
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.
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!
Roman Activities and VR Day
History, Romans
Discover the Romans in a day! Visit ancient sites, using VR. Explore the past, with interactive sessions Learn ancient skills with hands-on activities. - A truly immersive and interactive day.
Victorian Workshop
History, Victorian, SEN
At the Drama Hut, we believe that schools should have ready access to drama in order to support learning. The Drama Hut was created in order to provide a cost- effective service that teachers could access, to help bring the curriculum to life.
Roman Workshop
History, Romans, SEN
During this workshop, the children will be met by Queen Boudicca, leader of the Celts. And here our journey begins. Amongst other things, during the session the children will become Roman soldiers and learn about life during Roman times.
Stone Age Activities and VR Day
History, Prehistory
Discover Prehistory (Stone Age to Iron Age) in a day! Visit ancient sites, using VR. Explore the past, with interactive sessions Learn ancient skills with hands-on activities. - A truly immersive and interactive day.
World War 1
History, worldwar, SEN
World War One interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate. Costumed experts bring the Great War world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
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.
Viking Workshops
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
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.
Vikings VR Workshop
English, History, Vikings, SEN
Learn all about Viking raids, trading and culture with PrimeVR! Your class can step inside a Viking Longhouse and join the chief for a banquet inside the Great Hall. Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
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
Magic, Witches & Wizards Workshop & Wow Day
History, Medieval
Dan Tastic Education brings magic to life with incredible Magic, Witches & Wizard Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
WW2 Workshops
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, SEN
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.
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