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.
Teacher training, CPD and INSET
We are always happy to share our scientific knowledge, experiences and understanding of the value of hands-on science education, higher order scientific thinking, skills and career opportunities for Inset days or teacher training.
The Art of Hands-On, Inclusive Science Teaching! Teachers always love coming into the dome! Join us for a morning master class in Space, Light and all things physics to get to grips with some of the amazing science and promote the scientific way of thinking to support the scientists of the future feeling that Science is exciting, fun, relevant and aspriational! This session is all about asking questions, gathering ideas, resources and inspiration for how a Space topic can be used to create inpsiration for your students across many areas of the curriculum. Depending on your time, we'd love to bring a collection of hands-on demonstrations that can be re-created in the classroom. Alonsgide a briefing on the principles behind the demos, this is a chance to practice running some simple,...
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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..
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
West Midlands school 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.
Educational raft trips - Shropshire Raft Tours
West Midlands school trips 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.
Curriculum Enrichment - Outdoor Learning
West Midlands school trips English, Maths, Science, SEN
A range of outdoor, hands on activities to enrich curriculum learning. Set in the beautiful venue of Forestry England's Wyre Forest. Activities promote SMSC and PHSE outcomes too.
Shrewsbury Prison
West Midlands school trips 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Curriculum Enrichment - Outdoor Learning
History, Geography, Wildlife, Prehistory, Saxons, Biology, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN
A range of outdoor, hands on activities to enrich curriculum learning. Set in the beautiful venue of Forestry England's Wyre Forest. Activities promote SMSC and PHSE outcomes too.
A Countryside Christmas
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.
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.
JCA - Croft Farm
Geography, Physical Education, Watersports
Croft Farm is JCA's dedicated watersports centre in the Cotswolds and offers a wide range of adventurous water and land based outdoor activities in line with the national curriculum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
JCA - Condover Hall
Physical Education, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
Condover Hall in Shropshire is JCA's flagship centre and offers a wide range of adventurous outdoor and indoor activities in line with the national curriculum.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
The Bear Grylls Adventure
Citizenship, Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
Team building, self-esteem, resilience, empathy and confidence are all essential qualities your students need to thrive. And at The Bear Grylls Adventure, this is just the beginning…
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.
Drayton manor Theme Park
Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, SEN
We put the fun into learning. This is at the heart of everything we do here at Drayton Manor's Education Centre. Take part in physics experiments, design your own unique ride or discover dinosaurs. Drayton has something for every school
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.
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.
UK Cultural School Trips
Take a 10 day tour of the UK visiting many fantastic cities along the way including Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford and London.
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!
STEMdrones-Drone Coding
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing
Our CAA approved commercial drone pilot will teach your children about the principles of flight by getting students to experience it by flying and coding mini drones to navigate their way through an indoor obstacle and achieve mission objectives.
Science Week
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Our Forensic Science and Silly Science workshops are full of curriculum science. Challenge your students to investigate the crime scene and solve the mystery. Professor Nitrate demonstrates exciting science such as gravity, energy and explosions!
FSC Outreach: Seasons
Science, Biology
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.
The Amazing Greeks
History, Greeks, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
It's all Greek to me and you, in Our Amazing Greek Workshop. Gods & Heroes abound, shrouded in Myth & Legend. Did life begin on Mount Olympus, does the Oracle know all, can a Spartan win the Olympic Games? All this and more. Book NOW
STEAM Assemblies
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Dance
COVID-19 OFFER
We deliver school assemblies mixed with street-dancing covering a range of topics such as STEM, sustainability and mental health. Additionally, we deliver motivational and graduation speeches.
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.
Longship Trading Company Viking & Saxon Workshop
History, SEN, Saxons, Vikings
Longship have been providing Viking & Saxon history workshops in schools since 1992 and we visit schools all over the UK, we average over 200 school workshops per year and have visited 1000's of schools a large number of them book a return visit
WW1 VR Workshop
English, History, worldwar, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Learning about WW1? Why don't you take your class inside some reconstructed WW1 trenches with PrimeVR! Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
The Sensational Saxons & Vikings
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Meet a Lady from Saxon times & learn about her busy life. Listen to the story of Beowulf as he slays Grendel & the Dragon. Row a Viking longboat across the sea to raid Britain. Hear Erik Bloodaxe, the bravest Viking, tell of his heroic adventures.
Dance
Dance
Over 80 styles of dance from around the world, led by our professional dancer! Keep dancing!
Indian Dance
Citizenship, Dance
Fill the school hall with the vibrancy of the Indian subcontinent, music and dance workshops for the whole school to join in.
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
Ancient Egypt VR Workshop
English, History, Egyptians, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Take your class on a Virtual Reality trip with PrimeVR to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and even inside an Egyptian tomb...all from the comfort of your own classroom! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Virtual Reality Day
English, Geography, Science, History, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring all of your KS2 topics to life with a PrimeVR Day! Using VR headsets, we can deliver up to six workshops in a day all tailored to each year group's current topic. Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Life Long Ago
Archaeology, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory
Take your children back millions of years to discover the wonder of the dinosaurs with a fossil dig workshop.
Freestyle Football Workshops
Physical Education, PSHE, Sports Centre, SEN
We offer Freestyle Football Workshops and Assembly Demonstrations & Inspirational Talks to schools up and down the UK. Taught by World Top 10 Football Freestyler Jamie Knight, these workshops are not to be missed!
Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day
History, Medieval
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Knights & Castles Wow Days! Your pupils will be engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Ancient Rome Workshop & Wow Day
History, Romans
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Roman 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!
Mathematics
Maths, Art
Explore fractals, the wonder of the universe and the power of numbers all around you
Stone Age VR Workshop
English, History, Prehistory, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Visit a typical Stone Age settlement and Stonehenge with PrimeVR! From the comfort of your classroom, we'll take you on a guided tour using VR headsets! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Dan Tastic History
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian
Dan Tastic Education brings History to life with incredible 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!
Christianity, Islam, Judaism & Hinduism
Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Languages, SEN
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
Polar Regions VR Workshop
English, Geography, Physical Geography, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring your Antarctica and Arctic topic to life with PrimeVR! Our Polar Regions workshop take pupils to see penguins, leopard seals and the North Pole! Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
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