Places to visit on a school trip in Kent

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Where are the best places to visit on school trips in Kent?

The county of Kent, in the southeastern corner of England, has numerous school trip destinations that perfectly compliment your classroom learning across a wide range of subjects. If your class are studying history, Kent can provide trips that will take you from prehistory through to the modern day. Explore medieval Dover Castle, overlooking the English Channel for centuries, or learn about life in Roman Britain at Lullingstone Roman Villa.

Penshurst Place is the location for buschraft activities, or visit Carroty Wood where your students can try a number of environmental studies or challenge themselves with many outdoor pursuits.

Whether your class is extending their course work beyond the classroom or enjoying an activity trip in the great outdoors, Kent has lots to offer school groups.

Want to know where to take your school group in Kent? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Fallow Fields Lathe Barn, Fallow Fields Selson Farm, Hangloose Adventure Bluewater, Day Trips at Bore Place, The Bushcraft Company - Penshurst Place, and more.

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

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school day trip at hangloose adventure bluewater
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
map pin Greenhithe DA9 9SW
Kent

Hangloose Bluewater offers exciting ADVENTURE experiences for schools, building confidence, teamwork and resilience. Our safe, professionally run activities support personal development while giving students a fun, memorable day beyond the classroom.
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Dover Castle
map pin Dover CT16 1HU
Kent

Bring the curriculum to life at Dover Castle. Stand at the spot where Operation Dynamo was planned, and imagine what life was like for a medieval king or servant by stepping inside the Great Tower or exploring our Medieval Tunnels.
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Day Trips at Bore Place
map pin Edenbridge TN8 7AR
Kent

At Bore Place we aim to inspire young people with a love of the natural world, educate them about food production and regenerative farming, and involve them in taking care of our world for future generations.
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school children dressing as Romans at Lullingstone Roman Villa
Lullingstone Roman Villa
map pin Eynsford DA4 0JA
Kent

Lullingstone Roman Villa provides a hands-on insight into the lives of the Romans living there and brings the curriculum to life in a fun and engaging way. Lullingstone is amongst the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain.
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Residential Trips Kent

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Kent or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

aerial view of selson farm
Fallow Fields Selson Farm
map pin Eastry CT13 0EA
Kent

Residential and day trips available based close to the historical town of Sandwich. We offer a wide range of educational activities and delicious food options delivered by our experienced and fully DBS checked staff, with free spaces for teachers.
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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
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Fallow Fields Lathe Barn
map pin Romney Marsh TN29 0JN
Kent

Both residential and day trips available based in the beautiful foothills of Port Lympne. We offer a wide range of educational activities and delicious food options delivered by our experienced and fully DBS checked staff. Free spaces for teachers.
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Big School Camp South
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We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school's premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs
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The Bushcraft Company - Penshurst Place
map pin Penshurst TN11 8DG
Kent

Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow.
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High Ropes activity at Rock UK - Carroty Wood
Rock UK - Carroty Wood
map pin Royal Tunbridge Wells TN11 9QX
Kent

Carroty Wood is an ideal choice for Outdoor Education and offers groups a great taste of the outdoors. Set in 58 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, the centre offers flexible accommodation and catering options and a great range of activities!
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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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blackland farm jacobs ladder activity
Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
map pin East Grinstead RH19 4HP
West Sussex

Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre is a 127 acre site set in the Sussex countryside, halfway between London and Brighton. We have over 50 adventurous activities on offer for indoor and outdoor residential and day visits!
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Religious Studies London
Religious Studies London
map pin City of London

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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school group climbing on the O2 arena
Up at The O2
map pin London SE10 0DX
City of London

Do something different. Step out of the classroom and climb over the world-famous and iconic venue, The O2. Teachers and students will have a school trip of a lifetime, make memories and inspire the classroom.
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colourful screens in the spy museum london
Spyscape - Immersive Spy Museum, London
map pin WC2E 7BN
City of London

SPYSCAPE is an immersive school experience created with MI6 experts. Students complete interactive spy challenges to build critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience. Each student receives a personalised profile showing strengths and learning style.
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child learning to ride a small horse
Lee Valley Riding Centre
map pin E10 7QL
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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school children in a canadian canoe on a lake
Hindleap Warren Day Visits
map pin Wych Cross Forest Row RH18 5JH
East Sussex

Set in 300 acres of private woodland in the Ashdown Forest, Hindleap offers a wide range outdoor adventurous activities, including; high ropes courses, bushcraft, canoeing & kayaking, rock climbing, obstacle course and team building challenges.
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group of school children pond dipping with nets
In-Park Primary Learning Sessions
map pin London W2 2UH
City of London

We're ready to welcome your group to the Royal Parks to explore their incredible natural environments confidently and safely. All sessions are curriculum linked, and get your group outside with unique opportunities to explore these world-famous parks
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Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
map pin E20 3AD
Greater London

Bring your students to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, for an exciting day of hockey and tennis.
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group of children learning to use Virtual Reality headsets
VRxtra Kingston
map pin Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TP
Surrey

Our virtual reality centre delivers an educational experience that textbooks simply cannot match. Within our facilities sporting the latest technology we can deliver a truly immersive virtual experience.
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Kent School Workshops

Is your school located in Kent? 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..

school children in a classroom learning about maths puzzles
Happy Puzzle for Schools
map pin In-school Workshop

We are Happy Puzzle for Schools, the UK's Leading Provider of School Workshops. Our five stunning, unique workshops all include several hands-on, 3D maths challenges and are all devised alongside the National Curriculum framework.
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children in a music workshop learning to play guitars
Kids That Rock - Whole Class Guitar Workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

Whole-class guitar workshops where pupils learn real songs together using professional instruments. High-energy, inclusive sessions that build confidence, teamwork and wellbeing while giving every child the thrill of making music.
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Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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E-Safety Workshops online
map pin In-school Workshop

Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
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