West Midlands School Trip Ideas
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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.
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Oaker Wood Leisure
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Subjects: Physical Education, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife
Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleep up to 160 in Glamping Pods. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting, Zip Wire, Paintball, Target Shooting
Oaker Wood Leisure
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The MAD Museum
WarwickshireThe Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 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
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms
StaffordshireThe Tamworth Panto is back with 'Jack and the Beanstalk' which promises to be the biggest panto yet! Each year we entertain schools from across the Midlands, and with last years 'Cinderella' breaking all records, don't delay to book!
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
StaffordshireIngestre 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!
Fun Group Activities
West MidlandsPlanning a School Trip? We can help source a venue if required. Whether it’s Team Building, PSHE days, or post-GCSE celebrations, our action-packed activities are designed to inspire, compete and create fun memories. We Cover all of the UK.
Stone Age Explorers
ShropshireJoin us for a fun day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand life in the Stone Age! Work together to build shelters and fires, and create authentic Stone Age art and tools to take back to school.
Ackers Adventure Birmingham
West MidlandsWe have over 40 years of experience in teaching people to ski, so you can trust us to provide high-quality instruction. Our centre is conveniently located in Birmingham, making it easily accessible for those who live or work in the area. We offer a
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
West MidlandsAckers Adventure is an Adventurous Activity Centre just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A 75 acre site offering many activities such as canoeing, climbing, skiing & residential stays, making Ackers a totally unique venue for a school trip.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
West MidlandsWhy 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!
A Countryside Christmas
ShropshireWinter 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.
British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
ShropshireShropshire stands as a prime destination for those delving into British history and industrial evolution, offering a diverse array of educational experiences across Ironbridge Museum's sites and the ancient Wroxeter Roman City.
Countryside Explorers
ShropshireJoin 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.
Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
ShropshireThe 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.
Alton Towers
StaffordshireHome to Britain’s most-loved theme park with great kids attractions, white-knuckle roller coaster rides, special events and much, much more.
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
ShropshireSole occupancy of our Georgian farmhouse and 43 acres of woodland, gardens and fields means you can focus on your own group's experience. Our full-time staff team deliver a wide range of outdoor & creative adventures tailored to suit your group.
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
West MidlandsWith 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.
Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
ShropshireShrewsbury Prison offers students' the opportunity to escape the classroom through our first-of-it's-kind Education Behind Bars Programme, covering a range of subjects, designed by educationalists, in-line with the national curriculum.
SEA LIFE
West MidlandsDive 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.
Bishops Wood Field Centre
WorcestershireSurrounded by stunning ancient woodland 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.
Stokesay Castle
ShropshireExplore the incredible fortified manor house with a great hall that's remained unchanged for 700 years and discover the fascinating story of the Shropshire wool merchant who became one of the richest men in England.
Cosford Exhibition-Cold War
ShropshireThe Allied victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 marked the beginning of the Cold War. The Cold War was given its name after World War II because of the relationship that developed primarily between the USSR and USA. It dominated international affairs
Andrew Simpson Centres Birmingham
West MidlandsClose to major transport links and the city centre, our centre at Bartley Reservoir is a safe inland watersports venue - perfect for your next school trip!
Culmington Manor
ShropshireCulmington 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
Beaudesert Activity Centre
StaffordshireBeaudesert 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.
Rock Up Birmingham
West MidlandsLooking 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
Goodrich Castle
HerefordshireStanding 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.
Oaker Wood Leisure
HerefordshireWoodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleep up to 160 in Glamping Pods. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting, Zip Wire, Paintball, Target Shooting
Cadbury World
West MidlandsWith over 30 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand.
Sandbox VR - Birmingham
West MidlandsSandbox VR is the world's most advanced virtual reality venue! It features 9 exclusive VR experiences to transport students into the most immersive gaming environment imaginable! With groups of up to 200 per trip with 36 students in games at once!
Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
StaffordshireChasewater Activity Centre is located near Cannock. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials.
Preston Montford Field Centre
ShropshirePreston Montford 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.
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
WarwickshireKenilworth 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.
Peak - Audley Climbing Centre
StaffordshireAudley 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
ShropshireStep 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.
Iron Bridge
ShropshireThe world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in construction.
Team Building Outdoor Adventures
HerefordshireTeam 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.
YHA St Briavels Castle
GloucestershireOver 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle has got a real wow factor, with bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential.
YHA Ironbridge Coalport
ShropshireIn the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, in a small town famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, YHA Ironbridge Coalport is ideal for your next West Midlands school trip residential.
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
WorcestershireForest-based adventurous and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. Accommodation options are a main centre and glamping pods. Sole occupancy and bespoke courses available
Stratford upon Avon
WarwickshireStratford-upon-Avon is the perfect location for an engaging trip for all ages. The birthplace of Shakespeare it offers so much more; quaint Tudor streets, a historic market town centre and the local wildlife of the beautiful River Avon and Canals.
Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
WarwickshireTo 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 where they can wander through the pages of his stories.
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
WarwickshireThere’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 in the West Midlands.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham
West MidlandsWith 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, the sky's the limit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham. Pupils will learn and develop many skills, including language, science, design, technology, engineering, computing and maths.
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Living History Workshops Ks1 & Ks2
Theatre Workshop have been Wowing for over 25 years with fun filled active Living History workshops. Our session certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
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New Earth Theatre Creative Cultural Workshops
Interactive Creative Cultural Education workshops exploring East Asian art forms & culture including Chinese dance, shadow puppetry, mask making, calligraphy, K-Pop dance & storytelling inspired by folk tales & legends,
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Playbox Theatre Workshops
Experience performing arts workshops with Playbox Theatre, one of the UK's leading theatre companies for young people. We can host your students for a wide range of engaging theatre or dance workshops, or our facilitators can travel to you!
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Viking Workshop
Learn all about the ruthless raiders of Lindisfarne, savage seafaring settlers and green fingered farmers with a brutal session on Vikings... Raagh! Beards, axes, pillaging... and growing vegetables.
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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.
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Bring the Universe to your school
We bring the thrill of Space and the wonder of the night sky to schools, using engaging presenters and modern 360° projection technology. Students and teachers will be left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning.
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