West Midlands School Trip Ideas

Regional School Trips

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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 West Midlands school trips are available?

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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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

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Peak - Audley Climbing Centre

Peak - Audley Climbing Centre

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.

The MAD Museum

The MAD Museum

The 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

Cinderella Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms

Cinderella Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms

The Tamworth Panto is back with 'Cinderella' which promises to be the biggest panto yet! Each year we entertain schools from across the midlands, and with last years 'Goldilocks' breaking all records, don't delay to book for Cinderella.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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 - Chasewater Activity Centre

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.

Sandbox VR - Birmingham

Sandbox VR - Birmingham

Sandbox VR is the world’s most advanced virtual reality venue on the planet. Located in the heart of Birmingham, it features 6 virtual reality arenas where you can transport yourselves into the most immersive gaming experiance.

Ackers Adventure Birmingham

Ackers Adventure Birmingham

We 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

Ackers Adventure Residential centre

Ackers 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.


special offerCoventry Transport Museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the planet and tells the story of a city which changed the world through transport.

Ackers Adventure Day Trips

Ackers Adventure Day Trips

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.

Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity

Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity

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 where they can wander through the pages of his stories.

Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre

Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre

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!


Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

A visit to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is the perfect opportunity for children to learn outside the classroom. With nearly 100 different species of animals and one of the UKs biggest Dinosaur parks. Theres something for everyone!

free tripKenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

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.

A Countryside Christmas

A Countryside Christmas

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.

Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury 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.


special offerCosford Exhibition-Cold War

Cosford Exhibition-Cold War

The 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

The Stone Age Company

The Stone Age Company

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!

Team Building Outdoor Adventures

Team Building Outdoor Adventures

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.

Big School Camp North

Big School Camp North

We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school’s premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs


special offerFun Group Activities

Fun Group Activities

We bring the FUN straight to your School! 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.

Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle

Explore 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.

Culmington Manor

Culmington Manor

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

special offerBritish History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul

British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul

Shropshire 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.


free tripIron Bridge

Iron Bridge

The 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.

Bishops Wood Field Centre

Bishops Wood Field Centre

Surrounded 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.

Oaker Wood Leisure

Oaker Wood Leisure

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

Stone Age Explorers

Stone Age Explorers

Join 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.


special offerAction Packed Residential Trips

Action Packed Residential Trips

Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning provide an outdoor education experience to groups of young people. We offer self catering residential, camping & day visits, with fantastic outdoor adventurous activities suitable from ages 7 upwards

Big School Camp Midlands

Big School Camp Midlands

We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school’s premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs

Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre

Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre

Forest-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

special offerAdventurous Activity Days

Adventurous Activity Days

Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning offer residential, camping & day visits, with a choice of adventurous outdoor activities delivered by qualified instructors. Our activities are set in 32 acres of natural woodland, located in the West Midlands.


Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork

Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork

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.

Preston Montford Field Centre

Preston Montford Field Centre

Preston 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.

special offerHerbert Art Gallery & Museum

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

We are also home to Dippy the dinosaur; A life-size replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton – a 26 metre-long dinosaur that lived 155-145 million years ago. We offer options for self-led visits and also facilitated workshops, led by our experts.

Wroxeter Roman City

Wroxeter Roman City

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.


Stratford upon Avon

Stratford upon Avon

Stratford-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.

Rock Up Birmingham

Rock Up Birmingham

Looking 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

Countryside Explorers

Countryside Explorers

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.

free tripGoodrich Castle

Goodrich Castle

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.


Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning

Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning

Sole 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.

Big School Camp South

Big School Camp South

We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school’s premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs

Beaudesert Activity Centre

Beaudesert Activity Centre

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.

SEA LIFE

SEA LIFE

Dive 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.


Cadbury World

Cadbury World

With 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.

YHA Wye Valley

YHA Wye Valley

Nestled on the scenic banks of the River Wye, YHA Wye Valley is great for activity breaks and adventures in this magical section of the Welsh borders. It even has its own canoe landing station and an on-site orienteering course.

special offerYHA Ironbridge Coalport

YHA Ironbridge Coalport

In 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.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

With 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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