School Trip Ideas: News, Tips, and Inspiring Articles
Each new school term we add a range of new articles designed to give teachers and party leaders inspiration for their next school trip. For a range of topic ideas from workshops to overseas tours, check out the articles below.
Proposed changes to school term dates
A recent announcement from the department of education could see big changes to school holidays. We look at how this will affect school trips.
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From Reluctant Writers to Confident Storytellers: The Power of Drama in the Classroom
With such a strong national focus on raising literacy standards, many primary schools are asking the same question: how do we truly engage children in reading and writing? Recent data from the...
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Drama Hut Partner Programme Bringing learning to life - with more value built into every booking
Whether you’re booking a workshop for a single class or planning something across the whole school, our Partner Programme is designed to support your teaching, while rewarding your school as you go.
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Planning Overseas School Tours
Discover what schools should consider when choosing international trip destinations, including cost, timing, and education goals. We can help you plan memorable, budget friendly school group trips that align with your key...
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The View from the Peak
As we prepare to welcome your group for an unforgettable residential stay in the Peak District, we’re sharing exactly what makes Mount Cook Adventure Centre one of the UK’s premier school trip...
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Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres
Discover The Birthplace Of In Flanders Fields In Ypres | WW1 History. Explore the birthplace of the In Flanders Fields poem in Ypres. Learn about WW1 battlefields, Flanders Fields history, and memorial...
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Essential Factors for Planning Successful School Trips Abroad: Expert Tips & Guidance
Planning a school trip abroad involves careful consideration of destinations, safety, accommodation, and learning objectives. This guide offers expert advice on choosing the right location, itinerary flexibility, safety measures, and effective planning...
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School Trips to Ypres: WW1 Battlefield History Tours for Secondary Students
For students studying the First World War, Ypres is one of the most curriculum-rich destinations in Europe. This historic Belgian town sits at the heart of the Western Front. Cemeteries, memorials, reconstructed...
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The Power of Place: Learning in Dorset’s Natural Landscape
Where a child learns can be just as important as what they learn. At Cumulus Outdoors, we are lucky to be based in one of the most visually striking landscapes in the...
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+Adventure: Going beyond the expected - Q&A
We talk to Matt Healey, Adventure Growth Lead at Field Studies Council about their new +Adventure residential trips.
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Keeping French Fun!
The best way to learn a language is to be immersed, and Voulez-Vous is fully French and fully fun from the start to the very end!
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Summer at Hindleap Warren: Where Confidence Grows Outdoors
Summer at Hindleap Warren has always felt particularly special. Deer roam freely, the forest floor warms beneath your feet, and the air buzzes with the kind of energy that only comes from...
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Best UK Day Trips & Immersive Experiences Teachers Are Booking in 2026
Teachers! If you're already eyeing options to make the rest of your classes year fun filled with some great out of the classroom learning. Then look no further. Our site is full...
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Why Residential School Trips matter across all Key Stages
Planning a residential in the North East? Kabannas Newcastle offers teachers a safe, central and budget-friendly base in the heart of the city. With easy access to cultural landmarks, curriculum-linked attractions and...
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School Trip Accreditation
Lots of education providers sign up to a number of trusts and associations who inspect their potential members, before awarding them accreditation badges. But what do these badges mean for schools?
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Woodland Activity Days Proving Popular at Oaker Wood
A school residential or activity day at Oaker Wood gives children the opportunity to develop valuable life skills while enjoying the great outdoors. From learning practical survival techniques to gaining a deeper...
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Florida: The Place for Space
Florida is a premier destination for space education, blending a rich spaceflight legacy with cutting-edge innovation and hands-on learning. Home to Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, the state offers students direct...
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Volcanic Lanzarote Geography School Trips with Rondo Travel
Discover Volcanic Lanzarote geography school trips with Rondo Travel. Curriculum linked fieldwork, UNESCO landscapes, and expert educational support.
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One Visit, Five Subjects - The Easiest Curriculum-Packed School Trip You'll Book This Year
Give your pupils an unforgettable immersive, hands-on learning experience covering history, science, geography, STEM and cross-curricular skills in one visit. The UK-first Immersive Learning Hub at Xscape Milton Keynes brings Ancient Egypt,...
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What does a visit to Oaker Wood look like!
Discover what a visit to Oaker Wood has to offer in this article. From residential stays to action-packed activity days, there's a wide variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.
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Four great reasons to take learning outdoors this spring and summer
We've made it halfway through the darker months, and soon longer days, blossoms, and waking wildlife will signal the start of sunnier seasons.
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