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.
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
School Trip South West
Subjects: Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife
Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow.
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
Deanfield Outdoor Centre
Gloucestershire 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 St Briavels Castle
Gloucestershire 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....
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
Gloucestershire Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife
Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow....
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. .
Stratford upon Avon
English, History, Romans, Medieval, Tudors, SEN, City Break
Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect location for an engaging trip for all ages. The birthplace of Shakespeare it offers so much more; quaint Tudor streets, a historic market town centre and the local wildlife of the beautiful River Avon and Canals. .
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.
Andrew Simpson Centres Birmingham
Physical Education, SEN, Team Building, Watersports
Close to major transport links and the city centre, our centre at Bartley Reservoir is a safe inland watersports venue - perfect for your next school trip!.
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, Forest School
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. .
Rock Up Birmingham
Physical Education, PSHE
Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust.
Sandbox VR - Birmingham
Computing, Explorers, Physical Education, Team Building
Sandbox VR is the world's most advanced virtual reality venue! It features 9 exclusive VR experiences to transport students into the most immersive gaming environment imaginable! With groups of up to 200 per trip with 36 students in games at once!.
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!.
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..
360 Education
online workshop available Business, PSHE
Providing a range of PSHE workshops from Anti-Bullying to Mental Health, we aim to enrich students lives through the development of coping strategies and the sharing of personal experience by a qualified Life Coach across the UK.
Programming virtual robots
online workshop available Maths, Design Technology, Computing
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).
Onsite School Team Building Days
online workshop available Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building
The Problem Solving Company is the UK'S LEADING PROVIDER OF SCHOOL TEAM BUILDING DAYS. Our mobile collection of team challenges are the perfect way to engage your students with a day of hands-on activities without leaving the school grounds.
Virtual Reality VR Experience
online workshop available Science, Physics, SEN
Immersive Experiences’ VR programs cover the greatest variety of shows – more than any planetarium in the world, with over 200 experiences to enjoy, bringing learning and entertainment together. Perfect for SEN, SLD, PMLD audiences.
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