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Medieval School Trips

Life in the Middle Ages

The Medieval period, also sometimes referred to as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman conquest of Britain in 1066 and lasted until the end of the fifteenth century. Browse a rang of Medieval School Trips and workshops below.

In exchange for land, barons, earls and dukes swore oaths of loyalty to their kings. The land division, known as Feudalism, proved a successful way for the country to be governed, controlled and taxed. This age of power and control is perhaps best seen today through the castles that still dominate some of our towns and coastlines. For those not wealthy enough to live in castles (see our dedicated castles page) and fortified manor houses, life was dominated by farming in the manorial system. In exchange for toiling in the fields, peasants were given protection by the land owner.

During a Medieval School Trip, learn about these fascinating relationships as well as periods such as the Black Death, the Peasants Revolt, the Crusades and the development of Medieval towns - all can be explored at some truly engaging educational venues, up and down the country. We have selected a handful who we feel offer the best experience for your school groups. If you are studying any aspect of life in the Middle Ages, you will find lots of inspiration at the medieval school trip venues featured here.

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Carisbrooke Castle

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Carisbrooke Castle has experienced sieges, imprisoned a king, seen off the Spanish Armada and its history spans over 1000 years. What better way to bring the curriculum to life than to stand at the spot where history happened?

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Kings, Queens & Castles Workshop

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Kings, Queens & Castles Workshop

Explore the daily life of people in the Medieval times! We bring our mini-museum of artefacts for the students to explore in a hands-on and engaging workshop session so we can find out the answers to...


special offerGet Medieval

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Get Medieval

Get Medieval and bring the time of Chivalry, Myth, and Legend to life! Take up arms and learn to fight like a knight, design your own medieval town, conquer castles, prepare a courtly feast for...

The Medieval World!

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The Medieval World!

The Medieval era is one of our specialities and we cover this very wide topic from the Norman Invasion, through the Crusader period, the Hundred years War to the 15th Century and the Wars of the Roses!

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

Bosworth Battlefield helps schools learn about medieval history through our guided walks hosted by our experienced guides, our award-winning exhibition which tells many different stories from history...

Outreach

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Outreach

As a Medieval castle all of our staff and volunteers are medieval enthusiasts. Through activities like weapons training with foam sword and lances, medieval dance and music, medieval food tasting,...


Newcastle Castle

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Newcastle Castle

Newcastle Castle has one of the finest surviving examples of a medieval Castle Keep in the country. Enjoy a complete tour of the walls, moat, turrets and arrow slits of the outer walls before...

Life in a Medieval Castle Day

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Life in a Medieval Castle Day

Visit a mediaeval castle without leaving your school hall. Your KS1 children will step back in time to 1144 and learn about the different features of a castle and daily life there. They will also learn about knights, royalty and how the castle can be defended against attack.

Knights & Castles Experience Day

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Knights & Castles Experience Day

In our Knights and Castles experience day, pupils step into the Battle of Hastings and discover how this pivotal battle shaped England's future, changing the course of history forever. When the world...

Historical Experiences

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Historical Experiences

THE MEDIEVAL WORLD: • 1066: THE YEAR OF 4 KINGS (FULL DAY) • CASTLES: CONQUEST & CONTROL • ECCLESIASTICAL ENTERPRISES • MURDEROUS MEDIEVAL MEDICINE • SEVERE SIEGES • WEAPONS & WARFARE • COURTS & CHIVALRY • BARBARIC BATTLES: EVESHAM, BANNOCKBURN, AGINCOURT, BOSWORTH


Medieval Britain

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Medieval Britain

Within this workshop we take a look at the broad Medieval period through improvisation; creating pictures in teams of castles and knights. We will also learn a popular Medieval circle dance. A fun song about the Plague will also be learnt within this workshop.

Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day

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Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day

Dan Tastic Education brings knights, castles, turrets & towers to life with an in school Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day experience that works as the perfect topic hook for your pupils! Forget...

free tripCliffords Tower

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Cliffords Tower

Clifford's Tower was a symbol of his power and today is a lasting remnant of the medieval castle. Let your students experience what life was like in medieval York, learning about the castle structure...

special offerLondon & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War

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London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War

Embark on a journey through time with Battlefield & History Tours, where we bring the rich tapestry of the Medieval era to life for your students. Our expertly curated Medieval history tours are...


special offerKabannas Newcastle

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Kabannas Newcastle

Kabannas Newcastle is a ten minute walk to Newcastle Castle and Newcastle Cathedral both fantastic options for teachers looking for sites relating to Medieval history. Carliol Square is built on what was once the east section of the medieval town wall.

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Coventry enjoyed a 'golden age' in the medieval period, which is reflected in our extensive collections. Coventry has had a rich religious heritage that began with St Osburga's Nunnery and then the...

special offerRoman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel

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Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel

Embark on a journey back in time with Curriculum Travel’s Medieval Experience, tailored for primary and middle schools. Dive into the heart of the Middle Ages, where castles stood tall and knights...

Creative School Trips

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Creative School Trips

Whether you visit The Tower of London, Leeds Castle, or any other ancient castle in the UK, Theatre Workout can curate the perfect package for you, combining all your trip essentials with outstanding experiences and guided tours on request.


Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips

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Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips

A short drive from Swanage inland, is Corfe Castle, a quintessential English village which has grown up around an important defensive castle renowned in English history during the Civil war. Now owned...

Hands on History

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Hands on History

Session 1 – Castles & Catapults Students learn the construction and deployment of castles as they plan, build and test the quality of their own constructions.  Session 2 – Weapons &...

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 city's Medieval history. Whether it's visiting famous locations across the city centre, discovering...

Nettlecombe Court Field Centre

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Nettlecombe Court Field Centre

Uncover fascinating local histories through hands-on enquiry. Active participation and immersive activities guide children through our ancient past hidden within our modern landscapes. Students will...


Immersive Experiences

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Immersive Experiences

Session 1 – The Rise of the Godwinssons This session sets the scene by examining the power vacuum left by Edward the Confessor, the meeting of Harold and William and the failure of Tostig....

special offerCumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle

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Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, a quintessential English village which has grown up around an important defensive castle renowned in English history during the Civil war. Now owned and run by the National Trust, your...

Dan Tastic History

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Dan Tastic History

Knights & Castles Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit Bring the Middles Ages to life in the classroom! An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, swords, dagger, longbow & flail...

York City Overnight History Trip with Equity

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York City Overnight History Trip with Equity

Whether it's walking the old city walls, exploring the well-preserved Medieval shopping streets of the Shambles, or taking your students down into the York Dungeon, there are plenty of opportunities to engage their interest in all things Medieval.


special offerIsle of Wight - The Island Classroom

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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom

We offer Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon, Medieval and Victorian life through an array of historic landscapes, preserved buildings and interactive museums. The Island's unique position off the south coast...

Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop

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Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop

The Vikings and Anglo-Saxons were key figures in the creation of the Medieval world. The Normans bring the Early-Medieval period to an end after the historical events of 1066, when William the...

Themed Storytelling

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Themed Storytelling

The stories of medieval societies provide us with opportunities to understand what they thought, how they thought, and why. But studies repeatedly prove that information learned from stories is...

Hands on History Online

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Hands on History Online

Session 1 – Castles & Catapults Students learn the construction and deployment of castles as they plan, build and test the quality of their own constructions.  Session 2 – Weapons &...


Edinburgh City Tour with Equity

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Edinburgh City Tour with Equity

Edinburgh is a fantastic destination to learn about Medieval Scottish history, as both Macbeth and Robert the Bruce were crowned here. Visit Scone Palace, the Royal Mile and the city's Old Town to uncover more about Medieval Scotland.

special offerCumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage

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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage

A short drive from Swanage inland, is Corfe Castle, a quintessential English village which has grown up around an important defensive castle renowned in English history during the Civil war. Now owned...

Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning

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Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning

Lilleshall Abbey was founded in around 1148 and became a religious house of great reputation and prestige. It was severely damaged during the Civil War during a Parliamentarian siege but there are...

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.


free tripRichmond Castle

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Richmond Castle

Plan a free self-led visit and organise your day to suit your curriculum needs. Explore Richmond Castle, consider why the Normans built here, and imagine what life was like during the medieval period....

Stone Age School Trip

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Stone Age School Trip

Back in time, learn about Stone Age man, Try lighting a fire if you think you can, Building your own shelter..in LOPC wood, Fire-pit charcoal, draw caveman good. Test your skill with an Archers sight. Go home with knowledge from our StoneAge s

Stokesay Castle

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Stokesay Castle

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.

free trip1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

Follow William the Conqueror’s journey leading to the Battle of Hastings, and discover what he did after winning the battle. Enhance learning with an expert-led Discovery Visit Workshop: tour the...


free tripBolsover Castle

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Bolsover Castle

Discover the history of Bolsover Castle with your students and bring learning about 1066 and medieval castles to life. The castle as it appears today is based on Charles Cavendish's work in the...

Tintagel Castle

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Tintagel Castle

Standing half on the mainland and half on a jagged headland projecting into the Atlantic, Tintagel Castle is one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain. Its association with King Arthur...

free tripDover Castle

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Dover Castle

Explore Dover Castle’s medieval history in the Great Tower keep and Medieval Tunnels. Enhance your learning with an expert-led KNIGHTS, FEASTS AND GARDEROBES (KS1-3) Discovery Visit workshop, to...

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.


free tripFramlingham Castle

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Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle was built by the Bigods, a powerful Norman family in the 12th century. The first stone buildings at the site were probably the work of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (d.1177). But...

free tripCarisbrooke Castle

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Carisbrooke Castle

Explore Carisbrooke Castle, climb the walls to look out from the top of the defences, and imagine what life was like in the medieval period. Enhance learning with an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop, to investigate the history of the castle through costume, role play and handling objects.

free tripPeveril Castle

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Peveril Castle

Discover Peveril Castle and get essential insight into life in a medieval castle using our interactive activity trail, including helpful teacher notes and an activity booklet for students. We also offer a teachers' resource pack, activity ideas and a castle timeline.

free tripWhitby Abbey

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Whitby Abbey

A Benedictine monastery was founded at Whitby after the Norman Conquest. You can explore the ruins of the 13th century church for free on a school visit, and learn more about life in the monastery in...


free tripBeeston Castle and Woodland Park

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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

Explore Beeston Castle and imagine what life was like defending it in the medieval period. Enhance learning with an expert-led FORTRESS CASTLE Discovery Visit workshop, perfect for KS2, to investigate the history of the castle through costume, role play and handling objects.

special offerYHA Stratford-upon-Avon

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YHA Stratford-upon-Avon

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.

free tripCleeve Abbey

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Cleeve Abbey

Use our online learning resources in conjunction with an exploration of Cleeve Abbey to learn about how an abbey functioned in the medieval period as an important feature of a community. Peer into the...

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