School Visits Gloucestershire
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Gloucestershire in the South West of England is a largley rural county, with a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities. Schools in the built-up areas of Gloucester and Cheltnam, or indeed in smaller towns like Cirencester, Stroud and Tewkesbury, have access to a wide range of places to visit on a school trip.
From English Heritage properties offering workshops for topics including Medieval history of the monasteries, and human geography, to residential and day visit outdoor education centres where your class can try their hand at a wide range of team building activities. Gloucestershire school trips can cover all your curriculum learning objectives.
To get more information about school trips in Gloucester and surrounding counties, take a look at the visit options below, or use the purple form to make an enquiry for more information.
The following page gives a full list of school visit options in the South West of England.
YHA St Briavels Castle
School Trip West MidlandsSubjects: Geography, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Romans, Physical Education, Science, Physics
Over 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle has got a real wow factor, with bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential.
YHA St Briavels Castle
YHA St Briavels Castle
Gloucestershire school trips Geography, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Romans, Physical Education, Science, Physics
Over 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle has got a real wow factor, with bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential....
Deanfield Outdoor Centre
Gloucestershire school trips Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife
Set in the beautiful Forest of Dean. High quality Outdoor Learning Courses both residentially (up to 84 students plus 10 staff) or as day visits up to 96 students. Very competitively priced and with excellent customer service....
YHA Wye Valley
Accommodation Only
Nestled on the scenic banks of the River Wye, YHA Wye Valley is great for activity breaks and adventures in this magical section of the Welsh borders. It even has its own canoe landing station and an on-site orienteering course. ...
Goodrich Castle
Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Tudors, SEN
Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles, boasting a fascinating history and spectacular views from the battlements. ...
Grittleton Manor House
SEN, Accommodation Only, Physical Education
Grittleton House Adventure Centre is ideal for school groups wanting secure residential accommodation, set in acres of parkland and playing fields, on the edge of the Cotswold National Park. Access to Bath and Bristol is just half an hour away! ...
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Tudors, Accommodation Only, City Break
There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips in the West Midlands. ...
The MAD Museum
Science, Physics, Art, Design Technology, Engineering, Maths, SEN
The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK’s only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun ...
Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
English, History, Tudors, SEN
To be or not to be, that is the question? Stratford-upon-Avon is most certainly the place to be! Lovers of Shakespeare will enjoy an educational trip to this ultimate literary destination where they can wander through the pages of his stories. ...
Bishops Wood Field Centre
History, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Wildlife
Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland Bishops Wood has a unique and sustainable centre building. It offers a range of fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips for geography, science and history. ...
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Wildlife
Forest-based adventurous and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. Accommodation options are a main centre and glamping pods. Sole occupancy and bespoke courses available ...
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! Oxfordshire
Citizenship, Performing Arts, SEN, Team Building, Wildlife
Drama and the Woods invite your students to join us for a wonderful day visit or camp out in the woods. Come along to run wild, connect with nature and explore drama and open-air theatre in a woodland environment. ...
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Accommodation Only, Bushcraft, English, Fieldstudies, Food, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Local History, Maths, Physical Education, Biology, SEN, Sustainability, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife, Science
Discover an amazing outdoor adventure centre nestled on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Perfect for young adventurers seeking thrilling tailor-made educational programmes designed to challenge - in a warm, friendly homely environment....
Team Building Outdoor Adventures
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building
Team Building Days in the great outdoors. After so many months out of school children & young people need time to adjust socially to working together again. At Oaker Wood we offer a range of team building activities in a woodland setting....
Oaker Wood Leisure
Physical Education, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife
Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleep up to 160 in Glamping Pods. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting, Zip Wire, Paintball, Target Shooting...
Cadbury World
History, Ancient Civilisations, Victorian, Geography, Environmental Geography, Business, Design Technology, English, Food
With over 30 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand. ...
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
English, History, Medieval, Tudors
Book a free school trip to Farleigh Hungerford Castle, and explore the ruins, the chapel and the burial vault to learn about the history of the site and the people who lived there. Enhance your learning with a hands-on workshop led by site experts. ...
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Geography, Human Geography, History, Elizabethans, Medieval, Monarchs, Tudors
Kenilworth Castle has been a major medieval military stronghold, a royal palace, and an inspiration to writers and artists. It's the perfect destination to bring learning outside of the classroom and cover a range of curriculum subjects. ...
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
Bushcraft, Physical Education, PSHE, Science, Biology, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Maths, Physics
With 40 Years of experience, Ackers Adventure is unlike any other centre within our urban environment we have an unrivalled range of activities from skiing, watersports, climbing and much more. ...
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Bushcraft, Physical Education, Science, Biology, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Maths, Physics
Ackers Adventure is an Adventurous Activity Centre just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A 75 acre site offering many activities such as canoeing, climbing, skiing & residential stays, making Ackers a totally unique venue for a school trip....
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Wildlife, SEN
Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens! ...
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Maths
With 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, the sky's the limit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham. Pupils will learn and develop many skills, including language, science, design, technology, engineering, computing and maths. ...
Sandbox VR - Birmingham
Explorers, Physical Education, Team Building
Sandbox VR is the world’s most advanced virtual reality venue on the planet. Located in the heart of Birmingham, it features 6 virtual reality arenas where you can transport yourselves into the most immersive gaming experiance....
The Bear Grylls Adventure
Science, Biology, Environmental Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Citizenship, Physics
Plan the most adventurous day out ever! At The Bear Grylls Adventure, students can experience both physical and mental challenges that push them out of their comfort zone to try something new in a fun and safe environment. ...
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Archaeology, Art, Dinosaurs, Geology, History, Local History, Medieval, Saxons, Victorian, World War, SEN
We are also home to Dippy the dinosaur; A life-size replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton – a 26 metre-long dinosaur that lived 155-145 million years ago. We offer options for self-led visits and also facilitated workshops, led by our experts....
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Bushcraft, History, Ancient Civilisations, Celts, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Tudors, Vikings, World War
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre is a not-for-profit centre providing affordable, quality day and residential trips for schools based in the open countryside. Enjoy exclusive single occupancy tailored to your needs. We can't wait to meet you...
Coventry Transport Museum
History, Industrial, Local History, Victorian, World War
Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the planet and tells the story of a city which changed the world through transport....
Culmington Manor
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular...
Mendip Activity Centre
Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Team Building
School Activity Trips and Residential School Camps with Mendip Activity Centre, an outdoor activity provider setting the gold standard in adventure. With availability for 30 to 300 students, it's time for adventure!...
Rock UK Summit Centre
Bushcraft, Physical Education, Religious Education, Watersports
Rock UK Summit Centre - A brand new multi-activity centre in south Wales. Following a £4M redevelopment project Summit Centre now offers incredible school residential trips with bursary places available and over 20 adventure activities on offer!...
Stokesay Castle
History, Medieval, Tudors
Explore the incredible fortified manor house with a great hall that's remained unchanged for 700 years and discover the fascinating story of the Shropshire wool merchant who became one of the richest men in England. ...
Gloucestershire School Workshops
Is your school located in Gloucestershire? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..
Titanic
online workshop available
History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts
It was a breathtaking giant of a ship, the largest man-made object ever built and thought by thousands to be ‘unsinkable’. So why, and how, did the Titanic sink? One Day's drama workshop focuses on the people and events of this fateful voyage.
Theatre Workout Education
online workshop available
Careers, Dance, Performing Arts, English, Team Building, PSHE
Theatre Workout is one of the UK's leading drama and theatre workshop providers. We deliver bespoke West End Workshops, Outreach Workshops in schools across the UK, and offering weekly classes and clubs in London schools.
Olympic Games 2024
online workshop available
History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks, Performing Arts, Drama
Book your school's Summer celebration for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Take your pick from a drama-filled journey to this year's host country, France, or discover the History of the Olympics. around the History of the Olympics, or
Dance Carnival Brazil
online workshop available
Dance, Performing Arts, Cultural Education
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!
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