London School Trips
Educational and Fun Ideas
Capital city school trips for groups
London, the UK's capital city, has history and culture in spades, crammed full of attractions and learning opportunities to fuel the imaginations of young students. The range of first class sights, venues and educational options makes London a favourite destination for school groups, whether you are a short tube ride away, or travelling from the other side of the country.
The main reasons for taking a school trip to London are the wealth of historical sights and landmarks relating to both London's own history, and the country as a whole. The city is also the setting for a wide range of exciting educational venues that cater for school children, or, we can bring workshops to your London school.
Listening to feedback from school teachers about which London school trip workshops offer the best educational experience for their students has helped us put together the following list of school-friendly visit options. Click on any of the links below to find out more.
Willing to expand your search beyond the M25? We have a page for London and the wider South East region, and individual pages for the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Isle of Wight and Kent.
The London Dungeon
School Trip London & South EastSubjects: Design Technology, English, Performing Arts
With an inspirational cast of actors, the London Dungeon offers an exciting walk-through experience that lets you see, hear and smell historic London and its perilous past. Get pupils thinking about language, characters and stage directions!
The London Dungeon
London Field Sites
Field Studies Council uses sites across London including parks and urban spaces to deliver exciting fieldwork and outdoor learning day trips. We work in partnership with The Royal Parks and the London Borough of Lewisham at some of these locations.
Lullingstone Roman Villa
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.
Day Visits
South East school trip at Lee Valley. The Regional Park Authority's Learning and Engagement Team provide a range of outdoor learning opportunities for all the key stages within Lee Valley Regional Park.
SEA LIFE London
Dive deep into a world of underwater discovery, students will understand and learn how to conserve the natural wonders of the world! Explore creatures of the Pacific Ocean, the Amazon rainforest and frozen extremities of Antarctic.
Thames Rockets
Are you ready to experience London's #1 speedboat Attraction? SEE the sights, FEEL the speeds and hop aboard for the very best city sightseeing experience - guaranteed to top anything you've ever done before!
Primary School Trip to London with Equity
London has so much to offer for Primary School trips with excursions and attractions that link to all subject areas.Even though this is the biggest capital city in Europe, we choose excursions that are central so it’s easy for groups to travel.
Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive
The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning activities bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.
Up at The O2
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.
In-Park Primary Learning Sessions
We’re ready to welcome you and your students back to the Royal Parks with our specially adapted safe and secure outdoor learning provision. All sessions remain curriculum-linked to meet learning outcomes but additionally give children time outdoors
West End Workshops
Theatre Workout is a leading producer of drama and theatre-based workshops and courses in London's West End, in schools and online, offering multi-award-winning programmes led by industry professionals.
Epping Forest field centre
Epping Forest field centre, is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture. Visit Epping Forest for fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips in London
Gripped London
Gripped offers a lot of heart-racing fun for active minds! We're a great destination for schools Key Stage 2 & 3, with plenty of hands-on outdoor activities designed to challenge and excite.
London Tour - Adaptable Travel
Adaptable Travel tailor make fantastic overnight school trips to London for groups based elsewhere in the UK. London is a world-class city that offers a huge range of attractions and educational visits that make it a superb choice for your next trip.
Hobbledown Heath
Looking to give your class a spectacular lesson about animals, the environment, geography or biology? Then Hobbledown Heath is the place for you! There are a variety of options available, tailored to Early Years learning, as well as KS 1,2&3
Field Studies Council - London South East
Five fantastic locations in the South East offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. The choice of day and residential centres include a huge range of excellent urban and rural field sites from Box Hill to Bushy Park.
In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions
We’re ready to welcome you and your students back to the Royal Parks with our specially adapted safe and secure outdoor learning provision. All sessions remain curriculum-linked to meet learning outcomes but additionally give students time outdoors
The Climbing Hangar London
Indoor climbing centre offering coach-led, or teacher-led climbing sessions, promoting fundamental movement skills, social skills, and resilience.
The London Eye
Observe London’s iconic landscape from a unique classroom in the sky. Discover the city's geographical and historical features and analyse London’s changing architecture and its impact.
Hobbledown Epsom
Looking to give your class a hands-on lesson about animals, the environment, geography or biology? Hobbledown's the ultimate day out for schools! There are a variety of options available, tailored to Early Years learning, as well as KS 1, 2& 3
The London Dungeon
With an inspirational cast of actors, the London Dungeon offers an exciting walk-through experience that lets you see, hear and smell historic London and its perilous past. Get pupils thinking about language, characters and stage directions!
Shrek's Adventure! London
Experience a fictional world first hand in the magical, immersive world of Shrek’s Adventure! London. Your pupils will become the central characters in a live fairy tale adventure, meet well known characters up-close, speak to them and change their
Madame Tussauds London
Empower young people with the essential skills they need in their day-to-day lives. Students will gain an invaluable insight into the media by exploring its purpose, audience and influence – from the modern-day selfie to the concept of fake news.
Kenwood House
Located in North London, Kenwood is a hidden gem of historical interest for school groups, with an internationally renowned art collection, Robert Adam interiors, acres of land to explore and links to the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater can offer your students the ultimate London school trip ADVENTURE experience.
The Royal Parks
Connect with nature and learn about the park environment, wildlife and heritage with hands-on practical activities in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. We offer a wide range of safe, secure and fun outdoor London learning experiences.
Staying in London for a night or two?
We have worked with lots of schools over the years, from rural Wales, villages in the the North East of England, and small towns in the Midlands, teachers have been requesting help with organising trips to London for their students. The list of attractions and venues suitable for schools is immense, from action-packed sight-seeing tour, to a long list of world class museums and art galleries. On a longer stay you will also have more time for leisure activities like river cruises and bus tours. We work with tour operators who can help organise the whole stay and itinerary for you, or we can assist you find school group accommodation in London if you just need a roof over your heads and already have your daytime activities planned.
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.
Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning unique residentials bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.
Creative School Trips
Theatre Workout is a Destination Management Company (DMC) specialising in creative and cultural group travel for schools, working with UK and international school groups and the group travel industry to deliver hundreds of school trips each year!
London for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Curriculum Travel provides customized educational tours in London, catering to primary and middle school students. These tours enhance learning through varied experiences, specifically designed to achieve distinct educational goals.
Walton Firs Activity Centre
Walton Firs Activity Centre provides a range of outdoor education programmes within a beautiful rural setting near to London. Let us deliver our best quality and value service for your school, and a never-to-be-forgotten experience for your students!
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.
Juniper Hall Field Centre
Located in Surrey, Juniper Hall field centre is easy to reach but surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Box Hill. Visit for fun filled residential outdoor activity, geography and biology trips for all ages.
Drama In The Woods Day Visits and Camp Outs! North London
Drama and the Woods invite your students to join us for a wonderful day visit or camp out in the woods. Come along to run wild, connect with nature and explore drama and open-air theatre in a woodland environment.
School Residentials in London
Head to the capital to bring learning alive with a huge variety of activities and sights - not forgetting 22 National Museums on offer. Discover Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, along with the Eye, Madame Tussauds and London Dungeons.
Prehistory 1 and 2 night Residential Trips
Immerse your pupils in Prehistory as you journey from Neolithic Hunter Gatherers to Iron Age Warriors and experience the thrill of sleeping in roundhouses at Celtic Harmony Camp, the UK’s largest reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
Art & Design Trip to London with Equity
An Art & Design trip to London allows students to develop an appreciation for art in a stimulating yet familiar setting. From the collections of the National Gallery, to the countless other galleries across the city, there's plenty to explore!
Dance Trip to London with Equity
Develop dance skills and experience a West End show on our dance and performing arts trips to London. Students can take part in workshops led by dance professionals at the prestigious Pineapple Dance Studios and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
Looking for school workshops in London?
Discover London School workshops that can bring educational learning experiences into the classroom. The London workshops below can visit school groups in the capital and between them they cover a huge range of subjects and topics, from History to PSHE. Want even more choice? Find more London school workshops here!
Hands on History Online
Immersive historical learning experiences take you back in time with fully custom-made experiences.
Stone Age Workshop
Ever wondered where modern humans came from? Curious of how Homo sapiens and Neanderthals survived? Want some handy tips on creating your own hunting gear? All of this and more can be explored with our stunning Stone Age sessions.
Explorer Dome-Space Shows
Our Earth, our Sun, our solar system and our place in space. A fantastic introduction to one of the most inspiring topics, this is an interactive guide to our local neighbourhood and beyond with the opportunity to ask those big questions.
Ancient Egypt Workshop & Wow Day
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Ancient Egyptian Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Seaside Day
Journey to the seaside – without leaving your school hall! Children can explore the wonders of a traditional pier – including old-time games and a Punch and Judy show – while making their own souvenirs.
North America VR Workshop
Bring your North America topic to life by visiting popular landmarks with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Your class will have the chance to fly over the New York skyline and Las Vegas! Enquire now with PrimeVR!
Castles in Workshop - daily life in a mediaeval castle (1144)
Step back in time to Medieval Britain. The pupils will learn about medieval life in a castle through a combination of practical making activities, drama and role-play all without leaving your school hall.
Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
See the Bard's most famous love story as you never have before - inside a dome, in the middle of the action!
Life in Ancient Greece Day
Set your children in Ancient Greece during the Battle of Marathon. As they work in the marketplace – making pottery, mosaics and more – the battle rages nearby. What news will Pheidippides bring?
Stone Age Workshops
Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
Medieval/Middle Ages
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Medieval/Middle Ages interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the Medieval world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
World War 2!
Our World Wars workshops cover the whole 20th Century but especially WW1 and WW2. Covering everything from Home Guard Training & Home front jobs to Air Raid precautions and Frontline action, our World Wars days put your young people in the action!
Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
Dan Tastic Education brings stories & fantasy to life with incredible Fairy Tale Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator
Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops
Is student wellbeing a top concern for your school? These interactive wellbeing workshops support your students in building resilience and developing self-awareness. Students will learn mindfulness techniques in a fun and enjoyable way.
The Great Fire of London
During this Drama Hut workshop the children will meet Thomas Farriner, the King’s baker, who survived the Great Fire. Uncover what happened during those four fateful days whilst debating with Samuel Pepys, how the fire changed London forever!
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire' - Fairy tales
During this Drama Hut Workshop, enthusiastic writer 'Sally Spade', is keen to help you discover what makes a great story! Create characters, explore how a story is structured and with the help of a well-known fairy tale, let your imaginations ignite!
Inspire Reading for Pleasure
Even before the Institute of Education reported that reading for pleasure has "powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," schools were thanking us for inspiring their learners to read. Bring this empowering engagement to your school.
Making radio - creative audio learning
Television contracts the imagination and radio expands it - Terry Wogan Radio provides a fun, exciting and engaging medium for pupils to develop their communication skills, build confidence and learn in a creative and different way.