East of England school trips

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East of England school trips feature wetlands, historic towns, and farms for immersive experiences in environmental science, local history, and agriculture. Help students connect theory to practice in a region rich with natural and cultural treasures.

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. East of England school trips to the 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 on the East of England. School trips or in-school workshops are available to help you teach any curriculum topic, from history to citizenship.

Below you will find a good range venues and workshops that cover every aspect of the curriculum. Please use the following links for our full list of visit options in Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, and the South East England region.

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Engaging School Trips and Workshop Ideas in Norwich, Cambridge, and beyond for Hands-On Learning




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

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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Bewilderwood Norfolk
map pin Norwich NR12 8JW

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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Big School Camp North
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

Big School Camps model to impacts greatly on each individual child's ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make appropriate choices about their physical health and...
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Flatford Mill field centre
map pin Colchester CO7 6UL

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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Fun Group Activities
map pin Bracknell RG12 8UX

Outdoor Education Focus Days, we offer a wide range of engaging and impactful activities designed to meet the unique needs of students at every stage. Whether you're looking to strengthen bonds, enhance critical skills, or simply provide an unforgettable experience, we've got you covered.
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In School Wilderness Camp
map pin DL12 9RF

During the in school camps one of the activities which we widely deliver is Archery, our coaches bringing in high quality recurve bows giving the children the opportunity to try real archery! For more information on our arc here provision get in touch
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Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
map pin London E151HW

Our centres offer a range of bushcraft activities such as shelter building, fire lighting, navigation and learning about wildlife. These activities can be done standalone or as part of our other field...
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Big School Camp South
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

1. Feral Science deliver Wildlife sessions based on curriculum Biology from Upper KS2 to GCSE outdoors 2. We use a range of outdoor skills and bushcraft to reveal the curriculum science behind...
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Cambridge Science Centre
map pin Cambridge CB4 0FN

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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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
map pin Crosby CA15 6SH

Approved Activity Provider offering Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions across the UK. Combining hiking, cycling and paddling, they deliver fully supported practice and...
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The Food Museum
map pin Stowmarket IP14 1SL

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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New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour - Hampshire
map pin Havant/ PO9 1JW

During the visit to our operational site, we will highlight where curriculum learning links to the real life context of water treatment (Gatsby Benchmarks 4 and 6) Students will meet Southern Water...
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Big School Camp Midlands
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

Big School Camps model to impacts greatly on each individual child's ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make appropriate choices about their physical health and...
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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
map pin Ipswich

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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New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour - East Sussex
map pin Peacehaven/BN10 8LW

We will explore how the changing climate and a growing population are putting pressure on our natural water resources and how human predicted human demand will outstrip supply in the future, so come...
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
map pin All UK Regions

FIeld Studies Council can offer a range of curriculum-based IB Diploma trips. Our expert tutors create and deliver biology experiences to suit your requirements. The biology fieldwork courses at...
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Grafham Water Centre Residentials
map pin Huntingdon PE28 0GW

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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Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
map pin Bedford MK43 7NA

Our partners can deliver a number of Team Building activities such as boot camp and forest skills. For personal development we work with an incredible team at Spirit Forge, who focus on...
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Audley End
map pin Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

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
map pin Orford IP12 2ND

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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