West Midlands
School Trips
An urban rural mix
The large geographical region of the West Midlands has a varied geographical landscape, and a rich history that can be found throughout the numerous counties, and a great many towns and cities the comprise the region. So what types of school trips are available in The West Midlands?
The region was the birth place of artists, painters and inventors and of course the Industrial Revolution. There are some fabulous museums dedicated to teaching school children about various aspects of industrial growth. The Ironbridge Gorge museums are a must, whether you are able to take a day trip or a multi-day residential. And you may combine the experience with a visit to nearby Roman Wroxeter with its exceptional Roman ruins.
Study wildlife or biology at places like the RSPB, Field Studies Council, or the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Study citizenship at Shrewsbury historic prison, English at Stratford, or Art and Design at 'the MAD museum'. A West Midlands school trip can take in Science Centres, Design & Technology, English or Maths, the school visit venues listed below are sure to provide some real inspiration.
See our pages for Shropshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire.
Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
Chasewater Activity Centre is located near Cannock. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials.
School Groups: We can cater for groups of 18 - 200. So whether its a small group on a rewards day or a whole year group for a transition day we have the facilities to help you have a day of adventures. All our programmes are bespoke so you can be sure of a day to remember! Special Education Needs: Attention teachers! Our Social Development Programme can help your mainstream and SEN students who may struggle to engage full time in a mainstream education setting to refocus and develop in the great outdoors. Call us today to discuss your requirements! Residentials: After groups have tired themselves out with our adventurous activities, Chasewater offers spacious accommodation to create a comfortable residential experience. Flexible packages are available starting from just 1 night. We...
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The trips below are just a sample of what we have available for schools trips West Midlands. Click the subjects below to view our full range of trips & workshops in this region..
Drayton manor Theme Park
West Midlands school trips Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, SEN
Creating Fantastic Educational Memories. This is at the heart of everything we do here at Drayton Manor. Take part in physics experiments, design your own unique ride or discover dinosaurs. Drayton has something for every school!
British Motor Museum
West Midlands school trips Maths, Science, Physics, History, Industrial, Design Technology, PSHE, SEN
The British Motor Museum tells the story of the people, products and places linked to Britain’s motor industry and can help support studies across many areas of the National Curriculum. Create your day to fit with your current topic.
A Countryside Christmas
West Midlands school trips Citizenship, English, Religious Education, Art, PSHE
Winter is a special time at Edgmond Hall. "A Countryside Christmas" is an exciting, active day designed to provide a magical & enjoyable Christmas experience for children and staff.
Peak - Audley Climbing Centre
West Midlands school trips Citizenship, Physical Education, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Audley Climbing Centre is a great indoor centre, packed with routes and challenges for climbers of all ages and abilities. We are proud to have the most top rope routes in all of North Staffordshire. We can cater for school groups.
Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Saxons, Vikings, PSHE
Discover our outdoor learning programmes, set in 120 acres of land and forestry. Be inspired by our interactive, hands on history and outdoor workshops.
Shrewsbury Escape Room-The Cell
Citizenship, Maths, History, Victorian
An Escape Room in a REAL prison. We lock your team in a cell and they need to work together to escape solving a series of challenges and puzzles
Mini Medics
Citizenship, Physical Education
This 1/2 day course, aimed specifically at children, is at a basic level with no use of confusing terminologies. It shows complete respect for the child’s ability, making it educational, practical and instils the importance of helping others.
Team Building Outdoor Adventures
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
Team Building Days in the great outdoors. After so many months out of school children & young people need time to adjust socially to working together again. At Oaker Wood we offer a range of team building activities in a woodland setting.
The Vikings
English, History, Saxons, Vikings, Bushcraft, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
We make history fun, engaging and informative by using hands-on outdoor activities, reconstructed artifacts and costumes to provide an immersive experience of the Vikings!
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Biology, Human Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Twentieth Century
Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens!
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Do you need a special feature at your school event? We can bring an element of adventure to your event with our fantastic range of mobile activities. From team building, mobile climbing walls to archery and more.
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
English, Geography, Archaeology, History, Romans, Art
Curriculum Travel specialises in primary & middle school tours and day trips. Romans are a big part of the curriculum and what better way to experience it than a visit to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda.
FSC Bishops Wood
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland FSC Bishops Wood has a unique and sustainable centre building. It offers a range of fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips for geography, science and history.
The MAD Museum
English, Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Art, SEN
The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits around 70 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK’s only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun
Discover British History at Ironbridge and Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire
Citizenship, English, Maths, Archaeology, Science, History, Business, Farm, Wildlife
Shropshire is ideal if you're studying British history and industry with a great range of activities available at many of the Ironbridge Museum sites along with a visit to the nearby Wroxeter Roman City
Life in the Stone Age
Science, Physics, History, Prehistory, Art, PSHE, Bushcraft
Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand life in the Stone Age! Work together to build shelters, learn how to make fires, and create authentic Stone Age art to take back to school.
In-Park Secondary Learning Sessions
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
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
Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
English, Maths, Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, PSHE
The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info.
Countryside Explorers
Geography, Physical Geography, Science, Biology, Art, PSHE
Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand our natural environment! The day can be simply tailored to suit your objectives; PSHE, science, and lots of fun.
Peak - Trentham Treetop Adventures
Design Technology, Food, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Is your school ready to hit the heights of the treetops? Join us for a unique, fun packed experience on one of the world’s most awesome High Ropes Adventure Courses. The course boasts 28 exciting obstacles.
History and Field Studies
History, Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only, Romans, Victorian, Fieldstudies
Travel back in time to the Victorian era and Iron Age, discover Malvern's natural spring water, explore the fabulous countryside on a field trip for history, geography and science. PE students can take on the high ropes course or watersports.
Shrewsbury Prison
Citizenship, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, PSHE, SEN
Students have the opportunity to visit a real prison which was fully operational until 2013. Our guides will paint a picture of life in prison from Victorian times to the present day. We bring history and crime & punishment alive
Educational raft trips - Shropshire Raft Tours
Geography, Physical Geography, History, Industrial, Significant Individuals
Join us on the largest rafts in the UK for a fun and exciting way to learn on the river. Set in the heart of Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, students can learn the history & geography of the River Severn and surrounding area.
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
Maths, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
With 40 Years of experience, Ackers Adventure is unlike any other centre within our urban environment we have an unrivalled range of activities from skiing, watersports, climbing and much more.
Ancient China
History, Ancient Civilisations, Art
Learn about the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China by visiting our outstanding collection of Ancient Chinese Bronzes. You'll discover rituals, religion and traditions by investigating the bronzes and be inspired to create your own vessel out of clay.
Stratford Overnight School Tour
English, History, Medieval, Tudors, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
To be or not to be, that is the question? Stratford-upon-Avon is most certainly the place to be! Lovers of Shakespeare will enjoy an educational trip to this ultimate literary destination. Wander through the historical pages of William Shakespeare's
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Geography, Human Geography, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
Edgmond Hall
Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Set in a converted Georgian farm in 43 acres of woodland, fields and gardens, our friendly full-time team deliver a wide range of outdoor & creative adventures for a special learning experience. Day visits, residentials, and sole occupancy available.
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
Citizenship, Performing Arts, Music, Art, SEN
Ingestre Arts deliver unique, transferable learning experiences through creative & expressive arts such as music, drama, visual art, dance & animation. The UKs only dedicated residential arts centre, a residential with us is unlike any other!
Malvern Hills
Science, Physics, Biology, History, Victorian, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, SEN
Adventure challenges and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities in 9 acres of woodland at our Malvern centre and surrounding area with a focus on team-work, leadership, building independence, self-confidence and facilitating exploration.
Discovery Package
English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
Creative School Trips
Citizenship, English, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Archaeology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Vikings, Medieval, Elizabethans, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Design Technology, Business, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Sports Centre, Careers, SEN
We specialise in creative educational group travel, creating & managing engaging school trips covering the whole curriculum in partnership with museums and attractions across the UK, packaged with all your travel necessities.
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
Kingswood centres - The Midlands
Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Physical Education
There are three Kingswood residential adventure centres within easy reach of the Midlands – the original Kingswood Staffordshire centre; Peak Venture, with the beautiful Peak District on its doorstep and Dearne Valley, set in the former Earth Centr
Bell Heath
Science, Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN, Physics, Biology, Fieldstudies
Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath centre reopened in 2018 following a £1m investment and is proving very popular. This wonderful facility in north Worcestershire with it's adrenalin-fuelled activities sleeps 78 people and is 20 minutes from Birmingham.
Peak - DofE Expeditions
Citizenship
COVID-19 OFFER
We are an Approved Activity Provider and we offer comprehensive Expedition for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award packages that deliver classroom-based training and on-the-hill learning. These are aligned to the DofE Expedition Training Framework.
Culmington Manor
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular
YHA Ironbridge Coalport
Geography, Human Geography, Science, Physics, History, Industrial, Physical Education, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
In the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, in a small town famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, we offer two hostels that are ideal for your next residential.
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Forest-based adventurous and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. A range of accommodation includes main centre, glamping pods, and a cottage in the wilds. Sole occupancy and bespoke courses available.
Oaker Wood Leisure
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleeps up to 60 in each village. Wooden Glamping Pods sleeping up to 8. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Maths, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Ackers Adventure is an Adventurous Activity Centre just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A 75 acre site offering numerous facilities such as climbing walls,ski slope & residential centre, making Ackers a totally unique venue for a school trip.
Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Chasewater Activity Centre is located near Cannock. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials.
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Education, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities.
FSC Preston Montford
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
The centre has easy access to a wide range of sites from the South Shropshire Hills AONB, to Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Ludlow, Birmingham and Snowdonia. Visit for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
YHA Stratford
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Tudors, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips, boasting a restaurant and bar.
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Science, History, Geography, Art, Victorian, Twentieth Century
Gladstone is the only complete Victorian pottery factory from the days when coal-burning ovens made the world's finest bone china. Explore the cobbled yard, with huge bottle kilns and take part in daily worksho
Royal Airforce Museum Cosford
Science, History, Design Technology, Geography, Twentieth Century
RAF Museum Cosford tells the story of man's successes and failures in flying and missile development from the early days of aviation through two world wars to the present day.
Anglo-Saxon Village
History, Geography, Saxons, Human Geography
We provide an insight in to the every day environment you would typically find in an Anglo-Saxon village. Through our unique atmosphere and our fascinating dispays, the village is a must for any pupils studying
The Bear Grylls Adventure
Environmental Geography, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
Plan the most adventurous day out ever! At The Bear Grylls Adventure, students can experience both physical and mental challenges that push them out of their comfort zone and try something new in a fun and safe environment.
Shropshire Bushcraft Residential
Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Small family-run company crafting unique outdoor adventures because we understand that no two groups are the same. Work with us to build your experience exactly to the needs of your pupils.
Wroxeter Roman City
History, Romans
Step back in time to explore Viriconium (Wroxeter), the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and visit a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii.
Goodrich Castle
Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, SEN
Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles, boasting a fascinating history and spectacular views from the battlements.
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Elizabethans, Monarchs
Kenilworth Castle has been a major medieval military stronghold, a royal palace, and an inspiration to writers and artists. It's the perfect destination to bring learning outside of the classroom and cover a range of curriculum subjects.
West Midlands School Workshops
Is your school located in West Midlands? The workshop providers below can visit you! Allow your student to benefit from their specialist knowledge and experience in your class subject or topic..
Theatre Workshop
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Theatre Workshop have been visiting schools for over 25 years with fun filled active workshops. Our workshops certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
Outback 2 Basics
Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Bushcraft
A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
Underwater VR Workshop
English, Science, Biology, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Take your class to the Great Barrier Reef with PrimeVR's Under the Sea Virtual Reality workshop. Your pupils will come face to face with dolphins, sharks and even manta rays! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Diya
Citizenship, Art
Our Indian diya painting workshop enables every child to decorate and take home their own ceramic oil lamp. Perfect for celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.
Diwali
Dance, Music, Religious Education, Art
Celebrate the festival of lights with am energetic Indian dance workshop or get creative with a diya painting workshop. Fully interactive and always great fun, bring the vibrancy of the subcontinent into your school this November.
Ancient Greece
History, Greeks, Performing Arts
Ancient Greece - what an empire! Birthplace to some of the greatest philosophers, doctors, writers and athletes of all times. One Day Creative's drama workshop explores the myths, legends and people in Ancient Greece.
Romans VR Workshop
English, History, Romans, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring Ancient Rome into your classroom with PrimeVR! Drop your class into the middle of the Colosseum, a Roman battlefield and the Roman Senate! We bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
WW1 workshop
Citizenship, History, worldwar
Bring life in the Great War to life by welcoming Private Crabtree into your school. Our WWI soldier demonstrates some replica kit and describes getting the call-up, life in the trenches with the rats, and teaches the children some songs.
Black History Month/Long Walk to Freedom
History, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Together we will dive in the lives and influences of some of history's most inspiring heroes - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela. Black History Month is a time to recognise past struggles, and celebrate incredible achievement.
In School Activity Days
Citizenship, Maths, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Outdoor Centre that Comes To You!
WiseUp Team Building brings adventurous activities to your school for safe & fun outdoor learning experiences. Team Building, Bushcraft, Archery & Orienteering are just a few of our many exciting challenges.
STEM
Science, Computing
A range of short sensitive activities focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which will challenge the students to complete tasks within a given timeframe
Mathematics
Maths, Art
Explore fractals, the wonder of the universe and the power of numbers all around you
FSC Outreach: Survival
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Science
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Pirates
History, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me! Before we jump straight onto our vessel let’s find out what life as a pirate would have been like. Let’s learn how to talk like a pirate, walk like a pirate and find out the how lawless the high seas really ar
The Human Body VR
Science, Biology
An interactive exploration of the Human Body through a variety of multimedia including Virtual Reality
Stone Age to Iron Age - Online Workshop
History, Prehistory, Performing Arts
Venture through the earliest points in human history before there were any written records. We’ll discover how civilizations developed and human life changed through these prehistoric times.
Real Life Escape Room At School
Maths, Science, Chemistry, PSHE
Our Mobile Escape Room is truly immersive experience that will give any event a WOW factor. With two different themes, this unique vehicle allows students a chance to take part in a fully functioning escape room without leaving the school grounds.
Energy
Science, Physics
COVID-19 OFFER
A practical workshop covering electricity, all types of energy, energy transfer, the mechanics of a generator and sustainability.
Practicals:
- Build a windmill to light an LED.
- Experiment with wind blade designs
- Explore a water wheel mod
Medieval/Middle Ages
History, Medieval, SEN
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.
Japanese Fan Dance
Dance
Japanese Fan Dancing is an ancient tradition, dating back to 600BC. Fans were originally used to cool aristocracy, now they are used for storytelling and entertainment! Using dance and storytelling, One Day Creative explore this traditional artform.
Computing with the BBC MICRO:BIT
Computing
The BBC micro:bit is a microcomputer that gives young people the opportunity to solve problems or be creative whilst learning to code. During this workshop students learn how to program whilst exploring Morse Code and other forms of communication.
Anglo Saxons
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Authentically dressed Anglo Saxon specialists bring early England to life with replica artefacts, and inventive activities designed to educate, inspire and stimulate. A whole term's learning in a day!
Game Over
Performing Arts, PSHE
Take your class on a real life adventure through the world of addictive gaming. Will your class be able to avoid the temptation of in app-traps? Will they be able to resist the addictive games in order to get a good nights sleep?
Viking School Days
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
At Viking School Days we provide a range of school visits, workshops and online resources. Through a dynamic combination of acting, questioning and role-play we bring the exciting world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life in your classroom!
Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
Performing Arts, Music
We can come to your venue with a dome and can show Romeo and Juliet as a fulldome show to your pupils.
The Very Elegant Victorian
History, Victorian, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Don't dare to talk in class, make sure your hands are clean or Miss Grimm our strict Victorian teacher has a cane and not afraid to use it. What job will you do in the workshop, be a Chimney Sweep, work in the mills, crawl down the mine or be a maid.
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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