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Discover a great choice of Industrial Revolution school trips and workshops, designed to compliment your class topic. Engergy, technological innovation, the workhouse and the factory system, transport and engineering - whatever you are studying, we can help bring the Industrial Revolution to life!

During the second half of the eighteenth century, a huge change began to take place in Britain. Driven by a unique set of circumstances including, but not limited to, growth in population and the opening up of export markets which both pushed up demand. The availability of raw materials, especially coal. Big advances in technology, including the steam engine, which allowed a less skilled, but much larger work force to become employed in the towns and cities rather than in the countryside. And improvements in transport infrastructure such as roads, canals and railways. By early part of the nineteenth century these changes were having an enormous effect on the social conditions of the population, as well as on the economic prosperity of the nation.

The legacy of the Industrial Revolution can still be seen in almost every town and city. If you are looking for an Industrial Revolution school trip for this fascinating period of British history with your class, there are lots of wonderful venues, dedicated to bringing these sights and sounds back to life for your children to experience first hand. All parts of the country were affected, and you will find educational resources in your own location, but if you wish to visit where it all began, a visit to Ironbridge or the Black Country is a real treat.

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British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul

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Shropshire stands as a prime destination for those delving into British history and industrial evolution, offering a diverse array of educational experiences across Ironbridge Museum's sites and the ancient Wroxeter Roman City.

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Children of the Mines Workshop - Plant y Pyllau Glo

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Children of the Mines Workshop - Plant y Pyllau Glo

Learn all about the life of Victorian children who worked down in the Coal mines during the Industrial Revolution with our Children of the Mines workshop! With fun activities, talks, and artefacts, including a short discussion and dress up!


special offerYHA Ironbridge Coalport

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YHA Ironbridge Coalport

In the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, in a small town famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, YHA Ironbridge Coalport is ideal for your next West Midlands school trip residential.

special offerBritish History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul

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British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul

Explore the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution with Curriculum Travel at Ironbridge, Shropshire. Dive deep into Britain's rich industrial heritage through a captivating journey to Ironbridge, the...

The Industrial Revolution

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The Industrial Revolution

Session 1 – Prose, Propaganda and Print: We examine the rise of the Newspaper, the Novel and other publications and their influence on everyday life as students harness the power of print....

free tripIron Bridge

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Iron Bridge

A symbol of the Industrial Revolution, the Iron Bridge is much more than just a bridge. As the first bridge made of cast iron, the Iron Bridge is one of the wonders of the modern world and set a new,...


special offerCoventry Transport Museum

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Coventry Transport Museum

You can expect your day to be a highly interactive hands-on, multi-sensory experience, focusing on the Coventry Transport Museums collection of British vehicles on the planet and tells the story of a...

special offerLondon & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War

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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War

RAF Museum Cosford: National Cold War Exhibition Overview Located within three historic wartime hangars, the RAF Museum Cosford's National Cold War Exhibition presents an extensive collection of over...

special offerCosford Exhibition-Cold War

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Cosford Exhibition-Cold War

Discover the UK's industrial history with Battlefield and History Tours. We specialize in meticulously planned educational trips and offer seamless experiences from planning to execution. Our featured...

Victorians

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Victorians

The whole day will involve discussion around how the Victorians impacted on society and how the they embraced and exploited the Industrial revolution. Where ever possible local legacies from the I R will be explored.


special offerIsle of Wight - The Island Classroom

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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom

Industrial: Often referred to as Britain in Miniature, the Isle of Wight offers an extremely diverse study ground for Geography students. Areas of the Island have their own micro-climate, favoured by...

Immersive Experiences

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Immersive Experiences

The Industrial Revolution reshaped Britain and the world, but what was it like living within it day-to-day? How did technology change for everyone involved? We explore daily life for everyone in our immersive and live-action workshops.

Hands on History

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Hands on History

Workshops include: Active & Physical Role Play & drama Compare and contrast Creativity & problem solving

York City Overnight History Trip with Equity

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York City Overnight History Trip with Equity

York is a fantastic place to learn about England's Industrial Revolution. Visit The National Railway Museum and the National Coal Mining Museum to learn more about this era.


Preston Montford Field Centre

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Preston Montford Field Centre

Uncover fascinating local histories through hands-on enquiry. Active participation and immersive activities guide children through our innovative industrial revolution and uncover the past hidden...

Primary School Trip to London with Equity

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Primary School Trip to London with Equity

Our primary school trips to London will offer your students the best opportunity to learn about the Industrial Revolution. Whether it's visiting famous locations across the city centre, discovering...

Edinburgh

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Edinburgh

Take your students on a school trip to Edinburgh, streets that inspired the wizarding world, enchanting castles and rich history, a hub for creativity and culture and an incredibly unique cityscape pairing traditional elements with a modern twist.

YHA London Thameside

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YHA London Thameside

A warm welcome awaits you at our purpose-built hostel, based in the docklands area of London. With a coach drop-off just outside the door getting here is easy. Inside you’ll find great social spaces, full meals service and places to study.


History Workshops

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History Workshops

During our Victorian workshop, we learn and explore 'The Great Exhibition' and lots of different inventions that came about during the Industrial Revolution!

Cornwall Art Tour

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Cornwall Art Tour

Take your students to a world-class artists region, home of the Tate, Barbara Hepworth and incredible landscapes shed in natural light - this is Cornwall.

Cultural Tour of London for International Schools

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Cultural Tour of London for International Schools

Museums and palaces overflowing with art, science and history, incredible theatre shows in the West End, bustling Oxford Street and Covent Garden, and iconic Big Ben and Trafalgar Square! London is the perfect destination for a cultural tour.

special offerLochranza Centre CIC

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Lochranza Centre CIC

Located on the beautiful Isle of Arran, the Lochranza Centre CIC is an Outdoor Education & Activities Centre specialising in Geography, Geology, & Environmental Science field studies. We've delivered fun, safe, & adventurous school trips for 40 years


HM Frigate Unicorn

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HM Frigate Unicorn

His Majesty's Frigate Unicorn, of 46 guns, was built for the Royal Navy in the Royal Dockyard at Chatham and launched in 1824. She is now the World's last intact warship from the days of sail.

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