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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.

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



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.
British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
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in-school workshop
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!


West Midlands
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.


West Midlands
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...

online/in-school workshop
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....


West Midlands
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,...


West Midlands
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...


East of England
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...


West Midlands
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...

in-school workshop
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.


London & South East
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...

in-school workshop
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.

in-school workshop
Hands on History
Workshops include: Active & Physical Role Play & drama Compare and contrast Creativity & problem solving

Yorkshire
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.

West Midlands
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...

London & South East
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...

Scotland
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.

London & South East
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.

online/in-school workshop
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!

South West
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.

London & South East
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.


Scotland
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

Scotland
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.