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.
British Motor Museum
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.
Students will be inspired by our amazing collection of British cars. The Museum is a great place for students to learn about how transport has developed and discover more about the people and products of the motor industry in the West Midlands. Our extensive schools programme includes hands-on workshops and interactive museum sessions in addition to self-led sessions and a range of add on activities. We also offer guided tours and subject talks from our partners in industry for older students and adult learners. The Museum offers a number of downloadable resources such as Maths and Science quizzes and can provide free sketching materials for the pupils to get inspired. It also offers a Travel Support Fund aimed at helping schools with the cost of transport to the Museum. ...
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Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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..
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.
Countryside Explorers
West Midlands school trips 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.
History and Field Studies
West Midlands school trips 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.
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
West Midlands school trips 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.
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.
Drayton manor Theme Park
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
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.
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.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Twentieth Century, Art, Wildlife, SEN
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 - Audley Climbing Centre
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.
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.
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
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.
Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
English, Maths, Geography, Fieldstudies, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kingswood centres - The Midlands
Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft
There are 3 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 Centre
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
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
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.
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.
Beaudesert Activity Centre
Physical Education, SEN
Beaudesert Activity Centre located in Staffordshire, offers amazing residential trips for Schools. We've got nice accommodation blocks, we've got great activities, our food is all home cooked, but what really makes us worth a visit is our staff.
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!
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
Bell Heath
Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
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.
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.
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.
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical 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.
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.
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.
Royal Airforce Museum Cosford
Science, History, Design Technology, Geography, Twentieth Century, Physics, Human Geography
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.
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Science, History, Art, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Chemistry
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
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
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
English, 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.
Discover British History at Ironbridge and Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire
Citizenship, English, Maths, Archaeology, 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
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.
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!
Middle Ages Medieval Workshop
History, Medieval, Performing Arts, Dance, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
A totally interactive exploration of the Middle Ages and all things Medieval through Stories, Artefacts, Costumes, Coin Making and a whole lot of 5th - 15th century history.
ZOOM into the Stone Age LIVE
History, Prehistory
ZOOM into the Stone age with our live workshop straight into your classroom. Get involved with our entertaining, educational timeline and create your own piece of cave art using charcoal, paints and natural materials along with us.
Viking Workshop & Wow Day
History, Vikings
Dan Tastic Education brings Vikings to life with incredible Viking Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Cyber Security Virtual Enrichment
Maths, Computing
Cyber terrorists have taken control of the RAF's latest space asset. Your challenge is to analyse the evidence and obtain access to the secure server. You will use a range of cryptographic and cyber security skills to solve this in 90 minutes.
Maths School Escape Rooms
Maths, SEN
Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
British Values
Citizenship
Lively discussion, performance and debate will develop understanding of democracy, the rule of law, individual freedoms and responsibilities, and the importance of mutual respect in a diverse society. Drama workshop by One Day Creative.
Online Safety Performances
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Bring a performance into school to support your work during Online Safety month in February. Through exciting story lines, recognisable characters and clear information, Altru's Online Safety performances are the perfect way to help children learn.
Explore Relationships
Citizenship, PSHE
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring your relationships education to life with an interactive remotely delivered session from Explore. We allow students to develop relationship skills for themselves through discussion with our volunteer couples.
Mary Seacole-Black History Month
History, worldwar, Significant Individuals, Black History
COVID-19 OFFER
Travel back in time to the 1850’s with Mary Seacole herself, to both remember and explore her life and work. Using role play, improvisation and their imagination, the children will experience life through Mary's eyes.
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Geography, Physical Geography, Performing Arts
Hundreds of earthquakes shake the earth every day – some big, some small, some enormous! Meanwhile, boiling hot lava erupts from volcanoes around the world. One Day Creative uses drama and role play to explore this exciting topic.
Mindfulness Series
Performing Arts, PSHE
Everyone is unique, but our many emotions are something we all have in common! Mindfulness techniques can give us a better understanding of our own thoughts and feelings, plus help us develop a greater understanding of the people around us.
Forces & Magnets
Science, Physics
What impact do forces have on different things? Can we predict how an object will react to a particular force? Combine drama, science and physical education in this cross-curricular movement extravanganza with One Day Creative!
Ancient Egypt
History, Egyptians, Performing Arts
Ever heard of Howard Carter? He needs your help! See if you can help him solve the curse of King Tutankhamen! We'll have to head back a few thousand years to find out as much as we can about Ancient Egyptians and what they did with their mummies!
The Gift of the Nile, online Ancient Egyptian workshop
History, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians
COVID-19 OFFER
Would the Ancient Egyptian civilization have been able to develop without the Nile River? Come and explore how a river enabled a civilisation to grow.
History Workshops
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Beyond Living Memory, Black History, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut brings on-site and online workshops directly to your school, covering a wide range of curricular topics. Through drama, improvisation and role play let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Feeding the Nation, online WW2 workshop
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century
COVID-19 OFFER
Who were the Land Girls and just how important was their role in the Women's Land Army during World War 2? Come with us as we find out how women challenged stereotypes during WW2 and worked to feed our nation.
Earth and Beyond
Science, Physics
Take a trip into outer space and learn about the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and the other planets.
Virtual Learning
Science, Biology, Business
A theme park and zoo is a very unique venue for learning to take place, and we are excited that we can bring this to your virtually too. From close animal encounters to our business lectures, we can't wait to bring our workshops to the big screen.
Tales and Treasures online Anglo-Saxon workshop
History, Saxons
COVID-19 OFFER
Horses, birds, snakes, why did the Anglo-Saxons decorate their treasures with these creatures and what did they mean? Come with us as we discover Anglo-Saxon culture and the many ways animals were important to both their beliefs and everyday lives.
Immersive Experiences
Science, History, SEN, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Geography, SEN
Immersive Experiences is the UK's leading multi-diciplinary mobile planetariums and sensory learning experiences company. Over 15 subjects | National Curriculum & Common Entrance 13 level | Over 160 programs to suit all ages | SEN/SLD/PMLD
Robotics Workshop
Maths, Physics, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
What could be more fun than interacting with robots and then building your own and controlling it with code you have written yourself! Using LEGO WeDo 2.0 kits and iPads, your children will build their own robot and control its movement with code.
Victorians
Citizenship, History, Victorian, Performing Arts
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Victorians! Children will learn about the history of The Victorians, exploring their way of living and how this relates to their lives today.
Mathematics
Maths, Art
Explore fractals, the wonder of the universe and the power of numbers all around you
Coding for FUN or as a REWARD!
Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Do you want to reward your children/students with a fun event that is still educational?! A DRONEday is a brilliant way to consolidate learning in an exciting, challenging, unique and safe way! DRONEdays ARE COVID-19 SECURE! Read on to find out how
Shakespeare
English, History, Tudors
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Shakespeare or even just one of his many plays!
All Hail Macbeth
English, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
All Hail Macbeth. THEATRE WORKSHOP'S stunning & inspiring interactive workshop. From the moment you meet the Witches on the heath to the demise of Macbeth, the pupils are gripped with the plot and immersed in the characters, all played by themselves.
Into the Screen - KS1 & 2 Online Safety
Performing Arts, PSHE
Playing online games can be so much fun, with wonderful worlds to explore, and cool characters to meet! But what would happen if you could enter the game for real? Using drama and role-play explore the online world with One Day Creative.
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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