London School Trips
Educational and Fun school trips to London
School trips to London 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 visits 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, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Isle of Wight and Kent.

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London, the vibrant capital of England is the ultimate city break. With its rich history, diverse culture, and a plethora of attractions, it offers a every conceivable educational experience for all age groups.
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In-Park Primary Learning Sessions
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

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.

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.

In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions
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

The London Eye
Enhance students' cultural knowledge and ignite their curiosity by taking the learning experience beyond the classroom and into the city. Explore epic landmarks, the geography of the Thames, and the rich heritage and cultural diversity of the city

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.

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.

Tootbus London
Check out all the wonderful things London has to offer in a day when you hop on board the Tootbus tour! Experience the heart of the city and see London's top landmarks from the open-top deck of the bus including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament...

SEA LIFE
Dive deep into a world of underwater discovery. Pupils 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.

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.

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.

Rock Up Walton on Thames
Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust

Sandbox VR - London
Sandbox VR is the world’s most advanced virtual reality venue on the planet. Located just a minute walk from the British Musseum , it features 4 virtual reality arenas where you can transport yourselves into the most immersive gaming experiance.

Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation
Visit 'Kent's hidden gem' for your next school trip and introduce your pupils to the fascinating world of Raptors! As well as our captivating flying display, children can also enjoy viewing the animals and a zoom around the play area.

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.

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

Shrek's Adventure! London
Experience a fictional world firsthand at Shrek’s Adventure! London. Your pupils will become the central characters in a live fairy tale adventure and meet well-known characters up close.

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.

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.

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!

London City Bus Tours
1. We give our guests the best view in London 2. Our guides make the tour fun and informative 3. We can tailor the day to suit your requirement Historical and cultural facts about architecture, royals and significant people

Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
Hangloose Adventure Bluewater can offer your students the ultimate London school trip ADVENTURE experience.

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.

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.

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!

Rock Up Lakeside
Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust

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.

Religious Studies 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.
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.

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!

Football Trips & Pro Experiences
Using sports facilities usually reserved for professional clubs, your football team can learn the skills and tactics to greatly improve their game at renowned clubs such as Fulham FC and Futbol Salou.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robotics and Computer Science in London
Discover the birthplace of modern computers, interact with cutting-edge technology and enjoy cultural immersion in the UK's biggest city. Multiple links with GCSE and A Level Computer Science syllabi, from cryptography to artificial intelligence.
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!

Victorians
Humph’s Histories is led by Steve Humpherson who has a passion for history and enjoys sharing it. Steve combines fun and learning through his exciting and engaging activity based workshops. Please see below the full list of workshops offered

World War Two Workshops
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 artifacts and try on real period clothing...

International & Multicultural Dance Workshops
Book The Best "Dance Days" - International & Multicultural dance workshops that explore the globe to bring your international or multicultural day or week to life with these dance workshops. With over 1000 5⭐ reviews from verified teachers!

Forces & Magnets
Combine science, drama and movement in this cross-curricular extravaganza with One Day Creative. Together we'll explore the phenomena of forces and magnets, with a particular focus on push/pull forces, gravity, resistance, floating and sinking.

Intermediate STEMbotics Robotics & Coding Y4-Y9
Take students' robotics skills to the next level! The Intermediate STEMbotics workshop challenges students in Years 5-9 with advanced projects, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and deeper STEM understanding.

Exciting Egyptians
Humph’s Histories is led by Steve Humpherson who has a passion for history and passing on this passion. Steve combines fun and learning through his exciting and engaging activity based workshops. Just click to see the full list of workshops offer

Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
During this Drama Hut Workshop, we will lead the children on a fun exploration of ‘all things Shakespeare’, helping them to appreciate how exciting and accessible his work can be, through voice exercises, storytelling, text work and improvisation

Anglo Saxons
Sutton who? Sutton Hoo of course! As an early medieval cemetery, Sutton Hoo was jam-packed with a wealth of Anglo Saxon artefacts. But what do these objects tell us about the world of the Anglo Saxons and how they lived? Let's use drama to find out!

Science Week Spectacular
Dan Tastic Education brings science to life with incredible Science Spectacular 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

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.

The Coronation of King Charles III
Meet royal enthusiast Sally Spade, who is so excited about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III. Through drama, explore how the monarchy helps to shape our society and celebrate along with Sally all things British!

World War II and World War I
We bring World War II and World War I to life with modern 360° projection technology at 4K resolution (the same quality as fixed planetariums). Students and teachers will be left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning

Historical Experiences
Providing inventive historical activities across the UK for both schools, business and private parties. These experiences have been designed to transport your audiences into a period and time, as close to the real thing as possible.

Christianity, Islam, Judaism & Hinduism
Immerse yourself into some of the facinating religions and cultures of the world. Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. Our stunning 360° experiences will take your students into another world of faiths and religion.

Indian Dance Workshops
Book The Best "Dance Days" - Indian & Bollywood dance workshops are very popular during Diwali but can be booked at any time during the school year. Book in advance to secure your ideal date. With over 1000 5⭐ reviews from verified teachers!

Explosive Chemistry Lessons with Minecraft
Ignite your curiosity with this dynamic workshop, where students will explore the exciting world of chemistry through the immersive environment of Minecraft.

Onsite School Team Building Days
The Problem Solving Company is the UK'S LEADING PROVIDER OF SCHOOL TEAM BUILDING DAYS. Our mobile collection of team challenges are the perfect way to engage your students with a day of hands-on activities without leaving the school grounds.

Romans
Romans in a Day is packed full of information, making it the perfect way to begin your topic work and give your pupils a wow starter for the term! Across a full school day children work with a practitioner to learn all about life in Ancient Rome.