Physical Geography field trips and workshops

Landscapes and physical environments



What physical geography field trips in the UK cover landscapes and rivers?

Physical geography is a huge subject; one which no teacher can be expected to cover in any real depth during the average three term year. From Frozen Kingdoms and Polar Regions, to water cycles, and volcanoes and earthquakes to tropical rainforests. Perhaps because of its wide ranging subject matter, there are many areas of physical geography that have the capacity to greatly inspire almost every child you teach.

I was lucky enough to have two wonderful teachers for the subject during my school years, who took us out of the classroom at every opportunity. One week we were doing Spearman's rank correlation coefficient on plants, the next we were out looking at sediment transportation in a local river. They taught me to see all the processes at work in every landscape and inspired me on to a degree in the subject. I am not a geography teacher, but if I was, I would be keen to inspire my students, and the best way to do that is through a well planned school visit, which ties what they see out in the field, with what they read about in their text books.

Volcanic geology in Scotland, glacial remnants and limestone pavements of northern England, and chalk cliffs on the south coast, are all processes which we can easily attribute to the past, but physical geography is alive and well, and happening all around us today. Even though a trip to the Amazon or the Serengeti is probably well out of reach for the majority of schools, such environments have been recreated right here in the UK and offer superb learning opportunities for schools wishing to visit. We hope the listings displayed here are genuinely useful in planning your next physical geography school trip.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Physical Geography topics: Climate zones and biomes , Coasts and seaside, Continents, Deserts, Earthquakes, Environment, Fieldwork, Flooding, Glaciers, Map and atlas, Mountains, Natural Disasters, Oceans, Plate Tectonics, Polar Regions, Rainforest, Rivers, Volcanoes, Water cycles, Weather, Wonders of the World, and more.

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Popular school trip March 2026 !

Encompass Training

location icon School Trip South West
apple icon Subjects: Accommodation Only, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, Watersports


With an experienced staff team and our own minibuses, we are the perfect partner organization to help enliven curriculum areas. Working closely with you, we can design tailored courses to meet your needs. For example, we can study rivers by using activities like gorge scrambling and dam building to ...

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Flamingo Land
Flamingo Land
map pin Yorkshire

Workshops include African rangers, Rainforests, Habitats and Conservation and Sustainability. These will explain the biodiversity of different environments, from deserts to the polar regions, wildlife...
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Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
map pin in-school workshop

During the course of the workshop day, our drama facilitator will guide your class through exploration of the various myths behind Earthquakes and Volcanoes, the science behind why they occur and the human experience of when they occur.
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Arctic and Antarctic
Arctic and Antarctic
map pin in-school workshop

Explore the different animals found living in the North and South poles, why they are well-suited to these frozen habitats and the weather associated with different seasons. Learn about Arctic and Antarctic landscapes and notable characteristics.
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
Juniper Hall Field Centre
map pin London & South East

Geography courses cover KS2 to A level groups. KS2 pupils can use maps, stories and games to explore the woods. Discover the plants and animals that live here and design and build dens. Our geography...
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Field Studies Council Amersham
Field Studies Council Amersham
map pin London & South East

Geography courses cover KS2 to A level groups. KS2 pupils can use maps, stories and games to explore the woods. Discover the plants and animals that live here and design and build dens. Our geography...
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London Field Sites
London Field Sites
map pin London & South East

Geography courses cover KS2 to A level groups. KS2 pupils can use maps, stories and games to explore the woods. Discover the plants and animals that live here and design and build dens. Our...
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Countryside Explorers
Countryside Explorers
map pin West Midlands

Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand our natural environment! The day can be simply tailored to suit your objectives; PSHE, science, and lots of fun.
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Bishops Wood Field Centre
Bishops Wood Field Centre
map pin West Midlands

Geography courses cover KS2 to A level groups. KS2 pupils can use maps, stories and games to explore the woods. Discover the plants and animals that live here and design and build dens. Our geography...
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Explorers & Polar Regions Workshop & Wow Day
Explorers & Polar Regions Workshop & Wow Day
map pin in-school workshop

Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during an Explorer & Polar...
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Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
map pin South West

Our residential centre location in Swanage, Dorset is a gateway town to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and we work in partnership with the Jurassic Coast Trust. Your students will have the...
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Wild Zoo
Wild Zoo
map pin West Midlands

WILD Zoo's on-site visits support Physical Geography by helping students understand natural processes, environments and the physical features that shape life on Earth. As students explore the zoo,...
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Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
map pin in-school workshop

Flying around the world to explore Physical Geography is a natural fit for VR and allows students to see the wonders and simulate the devastating effects of nature.
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North America VR Workshop
North America VR Workshop
map pin in-school workshop

Take a virtual trip across three countries in North America! During this PrimeVR workshop, pupils will be transported across North America where they'll be able to see famous landmarks, different...
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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
map pin South West

Our residential centre location in Swanage, Dorset is a gateway town to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Here your students will have the opportunity to see the rocks and the resulting landscapes...
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Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
map pin London & South East

Being located on a landform known as a Spit, we are a living example of Costal Deposition and long-shore drift. Groups can explore local coastal management systems on, or close to, our centre. In our...
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Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
map pin West Midlands

Through hands-on activities, we explore the features of the river from source to mouth, highlighting local waterfalls, meanders and ox-bow lakes. There is currently work on-going in Bewdley on flood defences and, when the river is high, these can be witnessed in action.
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New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour
New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour
map pin East of England

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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Polar Regions VR Workshop
Polar Regions VR Workshop
map pin in-school workshop

PrimeVR can bring your geography topic to life by transporting your pupils to Antarctica and the Arctic Circle! Using virtual reality headsets, we'll introduce your class to the differences between...
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Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
map pin South West

Search high and low across the Braeside grounds for clues in this 'geocaching - style' activity using GPS handsets.
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Low Cost Isle of Wight Accommodation with Education Destination
Low Cost Isle of Wight Accommodation with Education Destination
map pin London & South East

Education Destination welcomes thousands of students of all ages to the Isle of Wight and Dorset each year. We can offer your group accommodation at all budget levels, from low-cost camping & dormitories to luxury resort hotels.
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Physical Geography School Trips - Frequently Asked Questions

9 March 2026

Why take a trip to study physical geography?
Taking a trip is a useful way for your class to see rivers, coasts, and observe natural processes in action. These trips help students understand landscapes firsthand, which is essential for their fieldwork skills.

Physical geography workshop or trips, which one?
Workshops are great if you want to learn about concepts, facts and detail. They usually cost between £150 and £400. Trips on the other hand, are ideal for collecting real data and experiencing the environment directly. Both types of learning experience have their strengths.

Are there any free physical geography options?
Yes. Beaches and rivers are great free spots for surveys and data collection. There is no charge, just lots of learning opportunities.

Our top 10 physical geography school trips:

1. Jurassic Coast for erosion studies
2. In-school geo workshops for hands-on learning
3. Lake District to explore glaciers
4. Eden Project for weather and climate
5. Snowdonia’s mountains
6. Scottish lochs and their landscapes
7. Welsh rivers and their features
8. Local coasts to study waves
9. National Parks with volcanoes
10. Museums focused on earth science

Physical geography trips for SEND students?
We can keep it accessible with flat paths and indoor workshops. Always plan around the weather to make sure everyone can participate comfortably.

What’s the budget for physical geography trips?
You can keep costs low with free fieldwork and bus transport around £3 to £10 per child. Entry to centres costs about £5 to £15, workshops range from £150 to £400, and residential trips are roughly £120 to £250 per child. There are also field grants available to help fund these trips.


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