School Trips in the South East and London

Educational School Trip Ideas


How to find school trip ideas in the South East UK that mix education with excitement for students?

South East school trips include coastal explorations, ancient castles, and interactive centres covering geography, history, and STEM, providing accessible day outings or residential stays that enhance classroom lessons with real world insights for primary and secondary pupils.

It is difficult to think of school trips to the south east without mentioning London. Attracting millions of visitors each year, the city was also host for the Olympic Games in 2012, an event that generated huge interest and investment. There has never been a better time for schools to plan a school visit to London for your students.

The South East of England region boasts a wonderful selection of trips for school groups. There are some excellent residential activity centres, for London schools, galleries and of course museums covering curriculum subjects from Roman history to Victorian England.

If you are looking for exciting South East school trip ideas, below you will find a hand-picked selection of the places we feel provide the highest quality school trip opportunities in this exciting region of the UK.

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

Bring your overseas students to climb the famous London landmark for a fun-filled visit where they will practise their English using a multitude of challenges and puzzles. There will be opportunities...
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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
map pin Ventnor PO38 3LT

We offer 100% bespoke adventure based residentials to the Isle of Wight. We can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and much more, saving you time and stress! Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching!
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Fallow Fields Lathe Barn
map pin Romney Marsh TN29 0JN

Lathe Barn is ideally positioned close to both the North Downs and Canti Way with good transport links and ample paring for leaders.
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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
map pin Freshwater PO40 9GQ

Biology of Animals Our Island features many attractions suited to learning more about all kinds of animals. At the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for example, KS1 students can learn about the...
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New Forest Activities
map pin Lyndhurst SO43 7HF

As well as offering a wide variety of fun and inclusive challenges, New Forest Activities can provide students with lots of opportunities to learn skills, realise their own limits and how to support...
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Buzz Active Cuckmere
map pin Seaford BN25 4AD

We are able to offer SUP, Kayak and canoe as PE GCSE assessed sports, We can work with school groups or engage 1:1. We can support geography modules as we have access to a tidal river, estuary,...
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Day Trips at Bore Place
map pin Edenbridge TN8 7AR

Students are encouraged to think about how land is used, and issues surrounding importation and the use of natural resources. In KS3 programmes, pupils will think critically about global issues in food and farming.
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Buzz Active Bushy Wood
map pin Hailsham BN27 3LZ

We offer a great location to explore all aspects of forest School, and bushcraft/ fire craft. With an abundance of material for backwoods skills and bushcraft creativity. Bushy Wood has all you need...
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YMCA Fairthorne Manor
map pin Southampton, SO30 2GH

Our immersive outdoor Bushcraft sessions and challenges focus on teaching students survival skills. Bushcraft sessions at Fairthorne can cover den building, fire lighting, camouflage and tracking, and...
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Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
map pin East Grinstead RH19 4HP

We have three lodges on-site, ranging from traditional to modern, with the capacity to sleep 93 in total. Restrop Lodge is a traditional lodge with single dormitory for 22, staff room for 3,...
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Buzz Active Eastbourne
map pin Eastbourne BN22 7LD

Primary age/ KS2 We are able to run our water based activities with a link to what you are teaching in the classroom. Our location is perfect to link our sessions with your science lessons. Whether...
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Fallow Fields Selson Farm
map pin Eastry CT13 0EA

Selson Farm is nestled within apple orchards, in the beautiful Kentish countryside close to the historic town of Sandwich. Take a guided walk around the farm learning about its history, the...
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Low Cost Isle of Wight Accommodation with Education Destination
map pin Ventnor PO38 3LT

Education Destination welcomes thousands of students of all ages to the Isle of Wight and Dorset each year. We can offer your group accommodation at all budget levels, from low-cost camping & dormitories to luxury resort hotels.
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Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
map pin Greenhithe DA9 9SW

Citizenship at Hangloose Adventure is taught through activities that promote responsibility, respect, and community. Students learn the importance of following safety rules and considering the...
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London City Bus Tours
map pin London SW7 4SS

If you are planning to visit London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, with a group of 10+ our group bookings service we can make the experience as seamless as possible. For an iconic experience of...
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Bentley Copse Activity Centre
map pin Guildford GU5 9JH

Small group bushcraft sessions teach safety around fire and tools. Your students will light their own fires, pop some popcorn or make a refreshing hot drink. Our woodland environment is idea for quiet bushcraft sessions among the trees.
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Rock UK - Carroty Wood
map pin Royal Tunbridge Wells TN11 9QX

With over 20 adventure activities on offer, healthy meals and active days, residential breaks at Carroty Wood promote healthy and active lifestyles for all ages and abilities. Getting children...
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World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
map pin Milton Keynes MK3 6EB

Embark on a profound journey through history with Battlefield and History Tours, where the story of Bletchley Park during World War II intersects with themes of ethical decision-making, the morality...
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SEND Inclusive Isle of Wight Residentials with Education Destination
map pin Ventnor PO38 3LT

Education Destination is committed to helping teachers and SENCOs provide inclusive trips for groups containing students with special requirements. We have exclusively partnered with Victoria Lodge to offer specialist SEND-friendly accommodation.
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Gaveston Hall
map pin Nuthurst  RH13 6RF

Gaveston Hall located in peaceful West Sussex countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park, and is an ideal location for school groups wanting secure a residential experience. With easy access to both central London and the south coast.
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