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World War I and II school trip and workshop ideas

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How to plan World War 1 and 2 school trips in the UK for Remembrance Day?

World Wars trips include battlefields and museums, honouring sacrifice and understanding conflict.

Events during WWI or WWII, with lots of information available and plenty of scope for students to demonstrate their comprehension of the topic. You may decide to look at the key events that triggered the start of the First World War. What life was like for men, women and animals that served on the battlefields. How the war ended and the legacy of The Great War.

At KS3, one of the history topics within the curriculum that children are required to study is the Challenges faced by Britain and Europe since 1901. Examples given for the topic include both the First and Second World Wars, the leadership of people like British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, and the events that led to the peace treaties that followed both major conflicts.

We work with a number of education providers who specialise in this period of history and who can bring to life the subject of the two world wars in a way that will engage your students and allow them to develop a better understanding of the topics you are studying in the classroom.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following World War topics: Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain, D Day Landings and VE Day, Drills and Marches, Evacuation, How and why the War started, Rationing, Remembrance Day, Technological developments, The Home Front, Trench Warfare, War and the British Empire, War Propaganda, Women in wartime, World War I, World War II, and more.

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Our Swanage centre is located 15 minutes drive from Studland Beach which was used to practise for the D-Day landings. Learn about the Second World War by arriving as evacuees by steam train to Swanage; visiting historical sites such as North Fort and Studland Beach; and visiting Bovington Tank Museu...

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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
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Our Swanage centre is located 15 minutes drive from Studland Beach which was used to practise for the D-Day landings. Learn about the Second World War by arriving as evacuees by steam train to...
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KS3: The British Empire, Migration and Movement, The Tudors, Challenges to Britain, Europe and the wider World 1901 to present day GCSE: Britain, Migration, Empire and the People. Medicine in...
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Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
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Travelling back in time to World War I or II in VR gives students a different perspective on the horrors of war and allows them to empathise with the topic more than ever before.
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World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
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From gas mask to evacuee's suitcase, Air Raid Wardens to air raid sirens, our interactive activities, genuine air raid shelter and wealth of artefacts from the 1940s enable us to give a real flavour of what life was like for people on the Home Front.
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WW2 School Escape Rooms
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If you are looking to engage your pupils whilst learning about WW2 then School Escape Rooms is for you. Our unique learning style allows pupils to take part in an escape room, using our escape boxes. The 12 challenges are based on the perspective of a child during WW2.
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London City Bus Tours
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Explore London's wartime heritage and discover landmarks connected with Britain's experience during the World Wars. Pupils can see important locations across the capital while learning about London's...
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Travelling through History with Minecraft
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Minecraft offers a unique and interactive way to explore the history of the World Wars. By recreating significant battlefields, trenches, and historical landmarks, students can immerse themselves in...
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For an engaging, immersive educational experience that brings British history to life, "British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire" with Curriculum Travel is an exceptional...
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World War Two Workshops
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A captivating workshop that vividly brings World War II to life. Pupils will participate in a range of educational activities, and have the chance to explore genuine WWII artefacts and try on real...
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WWII Anderson Shelter
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Andersen Shelters are synonimous with world war 2 and were to be foundin many back gardensin London and the home counties. Larger ones wer often installed at the end of streets, where no underground station was available.
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World War 2
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This workshop looks at the way WW2 impacted on the life of the British people and the Home Front. A back ground to why and how it started and how it ended. There are various activities during the day...
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World War II and World War I
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Breathe life into history with 360° projection technology inside a digital dome. Students & teachers are left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning. Escort students back to...
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Experience History First-Hand with Battlefield and History Tours Dive into the depths of the World Wars like never before with Battlefield and History Tours. Our immersive experiences bring history...
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Discover and deepen your knowledge of World War II using our workshop that incorporates drama, oracy, art, problem-solving and a big quiz to round off the day! Our costumed characters will transform...
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Stonehenge
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The landscape around Stonehenge was used by the military during the First and Second World Wars. Find out more in the 'Stonehenge through Time' activity resource. Please let the Education Bookings Team know if you would like to use this resource when making your booking.
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Dover Castle
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During WW2, Dover Castle became a top secret HQ. Explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels, stand on the spot where Operation Dynamo was planned and use the handling box of artefacts and activities to help...
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Dive into the heart of World War II's secret battles with Battlefield and History Tours at Bletchley Park, where the enigmatic world of code-breaking turned the tide of warfare. Our educational visits...
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London, one of the world's most iconic cities, boasts a rich tapestry of history that spans over two millennia. Founded by the Romans as Londinium around AD 43, the city has witnessed significant...
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Creative School Trips
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Visit the Imperial War Museum, and a host of other museums to learn about this pivotal and important period in modern history. Trips may include talks, guided tours, costumed characters and more.
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World Wars School Trips - Frequently Asked Questions

Why world wars trips?
Learning about trench warfare, remembrance day, and the poignant reminders of the history of war. A world war trip covers the curriculum on conflicts, and allows respectful learning.

World wars workshop or battlefield?
We recommend workshops for learning about the home front (£150-£400). Battlefield tours for impact. These can be combined with French language learning.

Free world wars options?
IWM galleries offer free access to school groups. You could also visit a local war memorial.

Top 10 world wars school trips?

1. Imperial War Museum, London (free)
2. In-school war workshops
3. Normandy beaches (WWII)
4. Ypres battlefields (WWI)
5. National Arboretum
6. Scottish war museums
7. Welsh remembrance sites
8. Liverpool Maritime (convoys)
9. Local cemeteries
10. History festivals

World wars trips for SEND groups?
Most museums have quiet areas, and offer workshops that are adapted for children with Special Educational Needs. Look for venues that use stories to plan sensitivity.

Budget for world wars?
Free memorials + bus: £3-£10 per child - Museums: £5-£15 entry - Workshops: £150-£400 - Residential: £120-£250 per child Charity funds.

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