School Trips and Visits in Gloucestershire

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Gloucestershire in the South West of England is a largely 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. Use YHA St Briavels Castle as a base for exploring Gloucestershire, or visit The Bushcraft Company where you can learn skills like Fire lighting and Shelter building. Whether your classroom topic relates to art, drama, English language or history, we can help you find a fantastic trip.

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.

Want to know where to take your school group in Gloucestershire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods, YHA St Briavels Castle, and more.

Able to travel to other counties in South West, have a look at our trip pages for: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, for more school trip ideas.

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KS1 School group at Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle
map pin Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY
Herefordshire

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.
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Children learning at the MAD Museum in Warwickshire
The MAD Museum
map pin Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT
Warwickshire

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
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Image for a residential school trip at Bishops Wood Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Derbyshire KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Bishops Wood Field Centre
map pin Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9SE
Worcestershire

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.
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high ropes adventure course
School Day Trips
map pin Bristol BS10 7TP
Bristol

Unique and Engaging Outdoor Challenges for Pupils of All Ages! High Ropes | Bubble Football | Axe Throwing | Situation Survival
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
map pin Woodstock OX20 1UL
Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace is the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. The venue is perfect for national curriculum based school trips as well as general interest and leisure visits
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a view of the river at Bewdley
Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
map pin Bewdley DY12 2AE
Worcestershire

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the River Severn. Through practical activities and walks around the town of Bewdley, pupils will find out about its history and geography, including the effects of flooding .
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World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
map pin Bewdley DY12 2AE
Worcestershire

Explore what life was like on the Home Front for evacuees during World War Two with our jam-packed experience day, full of interactive, immersive activities.
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At-Bristol
At-Bristol
map pin Bristol

At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. We can engage your pupils using our workshops, theatre shows and theme days all of which support the national curriculum
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Team Building Outdoor Adventures
map pin Leominster HR6 9PT
Herefordshire

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.
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school group visiting Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
map pin Bath BA2 7RS
Somerset

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.
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KS2 children having a history lesson at Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
map pin Kenilworth CV8 1NG
Warwickshire

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.
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National Coal Museum Wales
National Coal Museum Wales
map pin Pontypool NP4 9XP
Gwent

Big Pit explores all aspects of mining, from strikes to disasters, from women in mining communities to the children forced to work underground in the nineteenth century.
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children on climbing wall
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
map pin Birmingham B11 2PY
West Midlands

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.
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school child rock climbing in Birmingham
Rock Up Birmingham
map pin Birmingham B16 8LP
West Midlands

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
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key stage 2 children holding a big snake during a zoo visit
Wild Zoo
map pin Stourbridge DY7 5EP
Staffordshire

WILD on-site visits offer curriculum-linked workshops, educational displays and live animal experiences, including the UK's largest free-flight bird show, delivered by expert educators for EYFS-KS4 learners.
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Stokesay Castle fortified manor house in Shropshire
Stokesay Castle
map pin Craven Arms SY7 9AH
Shropshire

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.
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Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge
map pin Cheddar BS27 3QF
Somerset

Explore Cheddar Gorge, a National Nature Reserve and world famous beauty spot where pupils can learn about its Ice Age creation, Stone Age occupation and Victorian exploration
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Residential Trips Gloucestershire

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Gloucestershire or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

school group learning fire lighting bushcraft skills
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
map pin Badminton GL9 1BW
Gloucestershire

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.
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YHA St Briavels Castle
YHA St Briavels Castle
map pin St Briavels GL15 6SB
Gloucestershire

Over 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed ancient monument with a real wow factor, bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential.
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view of grittleton manor house
Grittleton Manor House
map pin Grittleton SN14 6AP
Wiltshire

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!
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view of Youth Hostel at stratford upon avon
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
map pin Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BR
Warwickshire

There's more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare - theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. A superb base for groups and school trips in the West Midlands.
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children in zorbing balls
Adventure Bristol Residential
map pin Bristol BS10 7TP
Bristol

Unique and Engaging Outdoor Challenges for Pupils of All Ages! High Ropes | Bubble Football | Axe Throwing | Situation Survival
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Rock climbing at Frank Chapman OEC
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
map pin Bewdley DY12 2TY
Worcestershire

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
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school children in a line during an activity at braeside adventure centre
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
map pin Devizes SN10 2AP
Wiltshire

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.
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Raft building activity at Oaker Wood Leisure
Oaker Wood Leisure
map pin Leominster HR6 9PT
Herefordshire

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
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abseil tower
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
map pin Birmingham B11 2PY
West Midlands

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.
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Blind trail activity at Culmington Manor activity centre
Culmington Manor
map pin Craven Arms SY7 9BY
Shropshire

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
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group canoeing with one child running across the front of each boat
Mendip Activity Centre
map pin Cheddar BS27 3LF
Somerset

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!
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child in woodland wearing protective hat
Rock UK Summit Centre
map pin Trelewis South Wales CF46 6RD
Glamorgan

Rock UK Summit Centre - is an adventurous outdoor activity centre offering en-suite, full board accommodation and a vast array of onsite and offsite activities to maximise learning opportunities for all.
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three children learning to use a compass during duke of edinburgh training
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
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big school camp trailer and camping equipment
Big School Camp South
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We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school's premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs
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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..

Early Islamic Civilisation
map pin In-school Workshop

Embark on a drama-filled journey to ancient Mesopotamia, where some of the world's earliest civilisations began. Together with a One Day facilitator, use drama to discover what lies inside the city walls of this historic metropolis.
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China VR Workshop
map pin In-school Workshop

Take your class on a guided tour across China with PrimeVR! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Bring the school trip to you!
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Tudors & Elizabethans!
map pin In-school Workshop

Our exciting Tudor and Stuart days involve hands-on learning of this progressive time in our History. From a whistle-stop tour of the wives of Henry Vlll, to the Spanish Armanda, Explorers, Crime & Punishment and so much more, we have it covered!
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Mary Seacole-Black History Month
map pin In-school Workshop

During this Drama Hut Workshop, travel back in time to the 1850's with Mary Seacole herself and explore her extraordinary life and work. Through role play and improvisation we reimagine life through Marys eyes as a nurse during the Crimean War!
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