Engineering School Trips

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What engineering workshops and trips in the UK inspire future problem-solvers?

Engineering visits feature design challenges, bridges, and robotics - promoting creativity and STEM application.

Looking for ideas for your class engineering topic? We have put together a comprehensive array of school trip venues and workshops that cover this fascinating and complex subject.

Engineering is a core component of the STEM or STEAM curriculum. Dovetailing with many areas of science, design, technology and maths, engineering is a subject that allows students to develop creative skills and analytical problem solving skills.

Your budding engineers are likely to find their skills useful in a vast swathe of careers, from mechanical engineering and construction, to robotics and coding. We have workshops specifically designed to introduce children to career opportunities in engineering through enterprise education. We also have options relating to bridge building, transport and infrastructure, and energy.

Perhaps you are studying the history of engineering, from inventors of the Industrial Revolution like Thomas Telford, through the Victorian age, right up to the modern day where engineers are looking at ways to incorporate sustainability into their designs.

From Key Stage 2 hydraulics and mechanics, to designing with microcontrollers for the AGA engineering GCSE, we can help you find the perfect engineering trip.

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Popular school trip March 2026 !

Alton Towers

location icon School Trip West Midlands
apple icon Subjects: Business, Design Technology, Engineering


A visit to Alton Towers offers school groups an exciting chance to explore the world of engineering up close. With its impressive array of roller coasters and attractions, students can learn about the design, mechanics, and technology behind these thrilling rides. From structural engineering that en...

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The MAD Museum
The MAD Museum
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The MAD Museum in Stratford-upon-Avon is a unique destination for pupils interested in engineering. The museum is dedicated to showcasing kinetic art and automata, which are designed and built by...
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Hands-On In-Person STEM Workshops & Clubs
Hands-On In-Person STEM Workshops & Clubs
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At Inventors & Makers, we believe every child should grow up seeing themselves as an inventor and engineer - inspired today to shape the world of tomorrow. Building future-proof skills like...
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STEM Workshops for Any Location
STEM Workshops for Any Location
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Engineering is our passion and we believe it's a gateway to equipping children for the future job market as well as giving them a creative outlet to express their creativity and ideas. We teach...
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Alton Towers
Alton Towers
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A visit to Alton Towers offers school groups an exciting chance to explore the world of engineering up close. With its impressive array of roller coasters and attractions, students can learn about the...
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
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Engineering is an essential field that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from designing and building structures to creating innovative technologies that drive modern society. At Xplore!, we...
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British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
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Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of the Industrial Revolution with a school trip to Ironbridge & Wroxeter, presented by Curriculum Travel. Ironbridge, famously known as the birthplace of...
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Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2
Beginner STEMbotics - Robotics & Coding KS1-KS2
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Students can use a range of mechanisms to improve the functionality of their robots, such as using gears to speed up a vehicle. Our workshops ensure students have opportunities to explore, design and modify.
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Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop - Y5-Y9
Cybersecurity & Cryptography Workshop - Y5-Y9
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Engineering isn't taught explicitly as a subject in KS2 & KS3 but the skills developed through the Technical Knowledge objectives in the Design Technology curriculum provide students with the...
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Fab Science In-school Workshops
Fab Science In-school Workshops
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The Big STEM Challenge: this can be great for a topic on engineering, DT or just great fun and teamwork. Work as a team to build a HUGE pyramid in your school hall. Find out about the varied roles in...
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St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
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One of the best preserved of Henry VIII's coastal fortresses, St Mawes was part of a chain of forts built in response to the threat of invasion. With all of this history represented at the site, there are plenty of learning opportunities to explore.
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The Natural World: Earth, Environment & Water
The Natural World: Earth, Environment & Water
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'We Make Our Future' is a new interactive, educational & entertaining science show for the next generation of engineers! It was created in collaboration with the Digital Engineering Technology &...
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Anglo Saxon Workshop
Anglo Saxon Workshop
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Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with the curriculum on Settlers & Invaders. Complimenting our Viking Longboat workshop and Roman Villa. Pupils build a Saxon Roundhouse 6m in diameter, 3m high, large enough for them to all occupy
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Maths Workshops
Maths Workshops
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Our Hands-On Cross-Curricular Activities are for All Key Stages & Abilities, From EYFS to Sixth Form Making Learning Fun & The Complex Simple. Utilsing Creativity, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Resilience, workshops increase Self Esteem
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JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics
JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics
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The children build and program Robotic Lego models. They all have either wheels & axles, gears, levers, pulleys or cams - or a combination of these. Whilst building they will gain experience in...
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Iron Bridge
Iron Bridge
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The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in construction.
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AI and Programming STEM Workshops
AI and Programming STEM Workshops
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Software Engineering is an exciting and rewarding career. Engineers bring knowledge of computer programming, algorithmic design and engineering principles to create web applications, games and complex...
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Mayan Temple
Mayan Workshops
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The Ancient Mayans are explored through their Temple building feats and techniques for cutting and transporting the stone. Structured workshops where the students create large scale reconstructions of iconic architectural landmarks.
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Empire Windrush
Empire Windrush
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There are Construction Elements Included on this workshop, where pupils have to follow instructions together to engineer the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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Intermediate OR Advanced STEMbotics Robotics & Coding Y4-Y11
Intermediate OR Advanced STEMbotics Robotics & Coding Y4-Y11
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Engineering isn't taught explicitly as a subject in KS1 & KS2 but the skills developed through the Technical Knowledge objectives in the Design Technology curriculum provide students with the...
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Roman Villa Workshops
Roman Workshops
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Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of a Roman Villa, that they will tell everyone at home about and remember forever
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Engineering School Trips FAQ: Workshops, Site Visits and SEND Tips for Teachers

9 January 2026

Why go for engineering trips when DT lessons cover it?
Seeing massive bridges or robots in action shows the scale and real-world problems engineers solve. It motivates kids who might not see themselves in STEM. The trips also cover design, materials, and problem-solving, matching curriculum objectives.

School-based engineering workshop or site visit - which to choose?
Workshops bring tools for building (£180-£450) with no travel hassle. Sites like canals or factories show large-scale engineering. We use workshops for primary pupils and site visits for secondary students who can appreciate the feats.

Free engineering spots around?
Falkirk Wheel in Scotland is free to view. Science Museum galleries are free. Local parks with simple machines like seesaws work well for younger children. Free entry allows repeated visits.

Top 10 engineering school trips teachers recommend (2026 check):

1. Science Museum, London (machines, inventions, free)
2. Falkirk Wheel, Scotland (boat lift, engineering marvel)
3. Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire (industrial revolution)
4. National Railway Museum, York (trains, bridges)
5. In-school engineering workshops (bridge-building)
6. Eden Project, Cornwall (bio-domes, structures)
7. Jodrell Bank, Cheshire (telescope engineering)
8. Thinktank, Birmingham (cars, engines)
9. Glasgow Science Centre (mechanics)
10. Local canals or locks (water engineering)

Engineering trips for SEND pupils - how to make them inclusive?
Ask venues for hands-on adaptations. Falkirk Wheel has viewing platforms. Workshops can use larger parts for fine motor needs. Tactile models work well for visually impaired pupils. Plan ahead and include extra adult support.

Budget expectations for engineering trips:
- Free sites + travel: £4-£12 per child
- Museums: £6-£15 entry
- Workshops: £180-£450
- Residential builds: £140-£280 per child

Look for industry sponsors to offset costs.


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