School Visits in Hertfordshire and Essex

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Best places to visit on school trips in Hertfordshire and Essex?

Looking for inspiration for a class school trip in and around the north of London counties of Hertfordshire and Essex? We have put together a page to feature a few of our best ideas, covering a wide range of curriculum topics. We have also taken care to include trips and workshops that are an especially good option for those schools with catchment areas that mean a high percentage of children may otherwise struggle to afford a school trip.

Both counties are somewhere protected from the urban sprawl of London thanks to their southern green belts. Hertfordshire has a fair proportion of agricultural land and plenty of Roman remains including the town of Verulamium. For those studying the Middle Ages, Hertfordshire also has a great number of beautiful Tudor Buildings. The county of Essex, directly east of Hertfordshire is a large county that derives its name from the old English word describing the East Saxons. Largely rural with a few big towns, its southern boundary forms the Thames estuary.

So what school trips are available for those of you wanting to take your class out and about in Hertfordshire or Essex? Let's start with wildlife. The excellent and nationally renown wetlands centre at Rye Meads is run by the RSPB and there is plenty to keep your children busy for the day. They offer free school trips if you are happy to lead your own trip, or you can take advantage of their expert staff. At Paradise Wildlife Park schools can get up close to a huge range of mammals, with educational talks offered for all key stages. They can even bring the zoo to your school in the form of classroom workshops - but don't worry, the tigers stay at the zoo!

Celtic Harmony near Hertford has some fantastic prehistory themed trips, where children can experience an Iron Age farming day, study the science of herbs, or even sleep in an accurate reconstruction of an Iron Age roundhouse! The experts at Repeating History can bring the Anglo Saxons or Vikings into your classroom with engaging activities and demonstrations, or if the Victorians are your class topic, Audley End House run by English Heritage offer a great immersive experience in Essex. Perhaps you are looking for something a little more contemporary. The Airbus Foundation Discovery Space is fantastic for children to learn about robotics, computing, and STEM.

Able to travel to other counties in South East, have a look at our trip pages for: Berkshire, Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, for more school trip ideas.

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Parliament
Parliament
map pin London SW1A 0AA
Greater London

A year-round programme of visits for students aged 7-18. Choose from a selection of themed workshops and tour the awe-inspiring Palace of Westminster during your school visit to London.
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Religious Studies London
Religious Studies London
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Our tailored itineraries will allow students to look at different non-Christian faiths to see diversity of worship, while visiting places of major religious significance.
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Wimpole Hall
Wimpole Hall
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Hertfordshire

First built in 1643, Wimpole Hall has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. While Wimpole's garden provides almost a case-book history of English Gardening from 1690 to 1830.
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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
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Suffolk

The "London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War" tour, organized by Battlefield and History Tours, presents an extraordinary educational journey through pivotal military history sites in the UK, focusing...
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Lee Valley VeloPark
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Greater London

Experience world class cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark in Stratford, East London - the iconic venue where Team GB won multiple gold medals during the London 2012 Games. Our British Cycling qualified...
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School Residentials in London
School Residentials in London
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City of London

Head to the capital to bring learning alive with a huge variety of activities and sights - not forgetting 22 National Museums on offer. Discover Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, along with the Eye, Madame Tussauds and London Dungeons.
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Lee Valley White Water Centre
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Hertfordshire

Whether you're looking for a reward day, a curriculum-linked PE and PSHE experience, or a multi-week programme, we can tailor a package to suit your school's needs. From calm lake-based activities to...
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wooden huts at cuffley active learning centre
Cuffley Active Learning Centre
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Hertfordshire

Cuffley acts as a exemplary centre for students studying physical education, offering a dynamic and inspiring environment for the exploration of fitness, sports, and overall well-being. Nestled in the...
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school day trip at hangloose adventure bluewater
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
map pin Greenhithe DA9 9SW
Kent

Citizenship at Hangloose Adventure is taught through activities that promote responsibility, respect, and community. Students learn the importance of following safety rules and considering the...
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Lee Valley Ice Centre
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Greater London

Discover incredible ice skating fun at Lee Valley Ice Centre at Lea Bridge Road in East London with sessions run by our fully qualified coaches that will help children master the fundamentals of and have fantastic experiences skating.
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Hamerton Zoo Park
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Cambridgeshire

Enjoy an exciting educational opportunity with us at Hamerton Zoo Park. Bookings are now open for school trips during 2026 & 2027. Choose from a self-guided day exploring our enclosures, or an engaging curriculum-based workshop, tailored to you!
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KS1 child with a magnifying glass on a bug hunt
Day Visits
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Essex

These programmes focus on the epic design of Lee Valley VeloPark and how the features of the giant in London's landscape help make the venue a success after the Olympics. Now including the new Lee...
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Flatford Mill field centre
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Suffolk

Flatford Mill field centre can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they...
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The Royal Parks
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Greater London

Counts, Proportions, Trigonometry, Formulae and Statistics: proof, if any were needed, that Maths and Science truly go hand in hand.
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Up at The O2
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City of London

Bring your overseas students to climb the famous London landmark for a fun-filled visit where they will practise their English using a multitude of challenges and puzzles. There will be opportunities...
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school child rock climbing at Walton on Thames
Rock Up Walton on Thames
map pin Walton-on-Thames KT12 1GH
Surrey

Rock Up supports curriculum Physical Education objectives through structured climbing sessions that develop strength, coordination, balance and problem-solving skills. Our activities provide both...
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child learning to ride a small horse
Lee Valley Riding Centre
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Greater London

Discover incredible horse riding experiences at Lee Valley Riding Centre at Lea Bridge Road in East London with sessions run by our fully qualified coaches, designed to help children learn the basics of horse riding with confidence and skill.
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A VR headset and controllers
VRXtra Kingston
map pin Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TP
City of London

VRXtra Kingston brings the thrill of virtual reality to life with fun, safe, and immersive experiences for all ages. From gaming to educational adventures, we make learning and entertainment extraordinary - step beyond reality with VRXtra!
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school child learning to play tennis
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
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Greater London

As the host of several FIH Pro League events and home to Olympic gold medallists, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre offers world class facilities for players of all levels. Younger students can...
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bletchley park buildings
World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
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Buckinghamshire

Embark on a profound journey through history with Battlefield and History Tours, where the story of Bletchley Park during World War II intersects with themes of ethical decision-making, the morality...
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Hertfordshire Essex School Workshops

Is your school located in Hertfordshire Essex? 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..

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Chocolate Collective
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Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills.
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Fab Science Online
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Zoom into the Fab Science Lab! We have run hundreds of workshops in schools and we've put all of that know-how into our virtual events. Fully interactive, engaging, educational and fun!
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Voulez-Vous
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A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
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UK-wide. Our immersive 'Visit Paris' experience transforms your school hall into a school French trip. Pupils will pass through passport control, board the plane, then visit an ice cream stand, souvenir stall, market, cafe and write a postcard home.
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In School Workshops

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