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. 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 East Anglia and the South East England region.
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
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.
Apart from being one of the UK's best facilities for school groups, Norfolk Lakes will provide children with the opportunity to not only experience a range of new activities, but also to receive some real tuition from our professional activity instructors. Teachers regularly tell us that our instructors are engaging and fun, while offering supervision and teaching of an excellent standard....
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Choose Your Curriculum Subject
The trips below are just a sample of what we have available for schools trips East of England. Click the subjects below to view our full range of trips & workshops in this region..
Audley End
East of England school trips History, Victorian, Art
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.
Framlingham Castles
East of England school trips History, Medieval, Tudors
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
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
East of England school trips 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.
Ringsfield Hall EcoActivity Centre
East of England school trips Citizenship, Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft
We're an innovative Centre for Outdoor Learning and Nature Connection, with 14.5 acres of woodland and meadow, and a homely Victorian house on site. We'd love to welcome you and your students here!
Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical 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.
Wimpole Hall
Science, History, Geography, Twentieth Century, Human Geography, Biology
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.
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
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
English, 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.
East of England School Workshops
Is your school located in East of England? The workshop providers below can visit you! Allow your student to benefit from their specialist knowledge and experience in your class subject or topic..
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
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!
Pirates on Parade
History, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
COVID-19 OFFER
Ahoy there me hearties! Join pirate Penny for a boat load of fun! Penny will put all her new recruits to work; you’ll be scrubbing the decks and firing the cannons. There is a bound to be plenty of treasure hunting and sea shanty singing along the
Stone Age to Iron Age Workshop & Wow Day
History, Prehistory
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Stone Age to Iron Age Wow Days! Your pupils will be engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator
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!
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.
Diversify- Social Inclusion
Citizenship, PSHE
COVID-19 OFFER
We cover a wide range of Social Inclusion topics dealing with issues identified by education professionals, Ofsted and the government as current concerns within schools and our wider society.
Ancient Egyptians!
History, Egyptians
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!
Stone Age to Iron Age - Online Workshop
History, Prehistory, Performing Arts
Venture through the earliest points in human history before there were any written records. We’ll discover how civilizations developed and human life changed through these prehistoric times.
The Human Body VR
Science, Biology
An interactive exploration of the Human Body through a variety of multimedia including Virtual Reality
The Medieval World!
History, Medieval
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!
Explorer Dome-Winter Shows
Citizenship, Science, Physics, Religious Education
A wonderful winter warmer show, available in late November and December only: a cross-curricular fusion of science and culture makes this show a true-spirited, interactive celebration of winter.
A Victorian Christmas
English, History, Victorian, 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.
1066 Workshop: The Battle for Englalond
History, Medieval
COVID-19 OFFER
Step back in time to medieval Britain. Englalond is threatened by two armies, and King Harold is not loved by all. The pupils will learn about the cause and outcome of the Viking and Norman invasions.
The Romans - Online Workshop
History, Romans, Local History, Performing Arts, Music
Join Clem and Carly as they invite you to delve into the exciting world of the Romans. Using drama, song, and movement- recreate some of the amazing architecture the Romans built; create a Roman gods talent show; play a famous Roman game and more!
Roald Dahl
English, Performing Arts
A Roald Dahl Day is the perfect way to explore Dahl’s life and work. You can choose from two options, either a Learn and Present for 1 class or an Explore Day for up to 6 classes, depending upon how many pupils you would like us to work with and t
Safer Internet Day Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Are you all sitting comfortably? Because it’s time to go on an exciting adventure into the Internet Jungle!
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.
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STEM - Robotics
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Careers
COVID-19 OFFER
This highly interactive Robotics session sees our Lead Education Communicators facilitate an experience that explores the amazing world of Robotics. The VEX and VERNIE robot sessions demonstrate thinking and problem solving skills.
Shakespeare
English, Performing Arts
Explore the work of William Shakespeare, with a focus on the depth of character, use of stage craft and innovative language. Choose from Macbeth, A Midsummer Nights Dream or Romeo & Juliet for your One Day Creative drama workshop.
E-Safety Workshops online
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
Geography Online Workshops
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies
COVID-19 OFFER
Link up live with The Royal Parks' Learning team for a unique interactive experience for your students. These curriculum-linked sessions will inspire your students to explore the parks' incredible environments.
Fab Science Online
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
Zoom into the Fab Science Lab! We have run hundreds of workshops in schools and we've put all of that know-how into our virtual events. Fully interactive, engaging, educational and fun!
Pirates or Pioneers, Online Viking workshop
History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
Marauding pirates or international traders? Come and explore the crafts and incredible trade-routes of the Vikings.
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 Age Workshops
History, Prehistory, Bushcraft, SEN
Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
Lost Vikings Escape Rooms
English, Archaeology, History, Saxons, Vikings, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory, Physical Education, Art
We don't want your pupils to miss out on these integral childhood adventures any more than you do, which is why we'd love to put UK primary schools at the heart of the action - and bring the experiences to you!
Explore Relationships
Citizenship, PSHE
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring your relationships education to life with an interactive remotely delivered session from Explore. We allow students to develop relationship skills for themselves through discussion with our volunteer couples.
The Troublesome Tudors
History, Tudors, Monarchs, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
An Elizabethan visits your school to spill the beans on Henry VIII's life, wives & executions. Then proceeds to gossip about Elizabeth I's reign and what has Sir Walter Raleigh brought back from the Americas. Find out by book the workshop.
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!
Vikings
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Bring the Viking age to life in your own school with authentically-dressed, experienced specialists and high quality artefacts and activities designed to educate, stimulate and inspire follow-on work
The Respiratory System VR Workshop
English, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Take a trip inside the human body to learn all about the respiratory system. We'll break down the process of breathing by taking a closer look at the lungs, trachea, mouth and nose. Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
FSC Digital and Outreach
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology
If you can’t come to us at the moment maybe we can come to you. Our outreach packages bring our expert staff to your school or alternatively access our excellent teaching without leaving the classroom through our range of digital packages.
Programming virtual robots
Maths, Design Technology, Computing
COVID-19 OFFER
Brand New - Robot programming workshops that can be run entirely virtually. Two types are offered, Scratch based (best for KS2) and Python based (best for KS3).
Anti-Bullying
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Bring a performance into school to support your work during Anti-Bullying month in November. Through exciting story lines, recognisable characters and clear information, Altru's Anti-Bullying performances are the perfect way to help children learn.
Ancient Greece
History, Greeks, Performing Arts
Ancient Greece - what an empire! Birthplace to some of the greatest philosophers, doctors, writers and athletes of all times. One Day Creative's drama workshop explores the myths, legends and people in Ancient Greece.
Dinostars Introduction to Dinosaurs
Science, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
Dinostar brings genuine and replica dinosaur fossils from our museum to your school. The collection includes teeth, claws, even a dinosaur egg!
WW2
History, worldwar
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us to take you back to the time of the second world war. We will teach you all about life on the front as well as life at home. Find out about code-cracking, rationing, evacuation and how people survived one of the worst battles in history!
LEGO EDUCATION
Computing
Design, build and learn to code with LEGO Education solutions including WeDo, WeDo 2.0 and LEGO Mindstorms.
Japanese Fan Dance
Dance
Japanese Fan Dancing is an ancient tradition, dating back to 600BC. Fans were originally used to cool aristocracy, now they are used for storytelling and entertainment! Using dance and storytelling, One Day Creative explore this traditional artform.
Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day
History, Medieval
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Knights & Castles Wow Days! Your pupils will be engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Maths Workshops
Maths, SEN
HANDS ON AND ENGAGING MATHS! Bring us to your school for an exciting day of maths, focusing on the core skills required to become great mathematicians without a pencil in sight. Watch your pupil's confidence grow and see their smiles as they succeed.
Wonders of the World VR Workshop
English, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Experience the Seven New Wonders of the World with PrimeVR! A great way of meeting Geography outcomes as well as inspiring some amazing creative writing! Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Coding Workshop for KS1-2
Maths, Science, Physics, Computing, SEN
Having a DRONEday is a brilliant way to let children control physical devices in an exciting, challenging, unique and safe way. *You will be covering the Computing PoS. *The children will be having so much fun they don't realise they are learning!
Vikings
History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
Let us to take you back to the time when Vikings first invaded the British Isles. We will teach your students all about Viking culture, crime & punishment, Gods, longboats and much more!
Preparing for Panto!
English, History, Performing Arts
COVID-19 OFFER
With visits to the theatre to see your favourite pantomime on hold this year, let us take the children on a behind the scenes exploration of this very British tradition and agree on the top five things that makes a good show!
Maths Puzzle Activity Day
Maths, SEN
Get your pupils thinking with a fantastic puzzle day! Lots of hands on games and puzzles will be brought into your school for teams of pupils to bring their minds together to solve.
Explorer Dome-Body Show
Science, Biology
The human Body show is a fun filled, disgusting journey to find out what happens to your food from plate to poo!
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!
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire’–Roald Dahl
English, 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.
Stone Age
History, Prehistory
COVID-19 OFFER
Who are we and where do we come from? Our workshop leaders are trained bush-craft experts, and have a detailed understanding of ancient technology and how is still used by some societies around the world today...
Science
English, Science, Biology, Computing
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITIES AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES. THIS IS AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT TEACH REX.
Mindfulness Series
Performing Arts, PSHE
Everyone is unique, but our many emotions are something we all have in common! Mindfulness techniques can give us a better understanding of our own thoughts and feelings, plus help us develop a greater understanding of the people around us.
Aztec, Inca & Mayan Workshop & Wow Day
History, Ancient Civilisations
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Aztec, Inca & Mayan Workshop & Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Workshop Facilitators
Roman Workshops
History, Romans
COVID-19 OFFER
This engaging and motivating day studies life in Britain under the Pax Romana, the long period of relative peacefulness experienced by the Roman Empire.
Great Fire of London Workshop
History, Tudors
COVID-19 OFFER
Step back in time to Restoration Britain, England is ravaged with plague and threatened by war with Holland. In the early hours of September 2nd 1666 a fire breaks out in a small bakery on Pudding lane.
STEM Fairs
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology
We offer a range of creative STEM/STEAM educational immersive events, from Early Years/Foundation to Key Stage 5 and Post 16.
Creative Writing
English, Science, Biology, Computing
Dragons in the classroom due to the power of story telling.
Dance Carnival Brazil
Performing Arts, Dance
Get ready to explore the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro through dance. There are so many wonderful South American Latin styles (Samba, Bolero, Capoerira, Funk Carioca) – it's time to dust off our dancing shoes and give them a go!
World Book Day
English
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. 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.
Tudor & Stuart Workshop & Wow Day
History, Tudors
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Tudor Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our engaging & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Hands on Space
Science, Physics
Immersive Experiences have been developing workshops for years. Our Hands of Space workshops are available both virtually and in-person within schools and private party bookings.
Romans
History, Romans, Performing Arts
Romans in a Day is packed full of information, making it the perfect way to begin your topic work and give your pupils a wow starter for the term! Across a full school day children work with a practitioner to learn all about life in Ancient Rome.
Viking School Days
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
At Viking School Days we provide a range of school visits, workshops and online resources. Through a dynamic combination of acting, questioning and role-play we bring the exciting world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life in your classroom!
Wild West Workshop & WOW Day
English
Dan Tastic Education brings cowboys to life with incredible Wild West 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!
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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