School Trips and Visits in Northamptonshire

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Major towns and cities include Northampton, Daventry, Kettering, Corby, and Wellingborough. Northamptonshire's pre-Roman occupation can be seen in the form of hill forts like Hunsbury. In Saxon times, Northamptonshire was part of Mercia, while during the Civil War it saw conflict in the form of the Battle of Naseby. Whichever period of Bitish history your class are studying, Northamptonshire and its neighbouring counties are rich with opportunities.

As well as traditional and more famous school trip venues; the likes of Kennilworth Castle, nearby Stratford for Shakespeare, you will find below some excellent ideas on this page. Drama in the Woods for open air theatre, mechanical art, VR experiences, or why not visit a dinosaur! Rock up Rushden Lake offer climbing experiences, while the Frontier Centre have various watersports activities for those looking for adventure.

Want to know what school day visits are available near you? Below we have listed a range of options in or close to Northamptonshire.

Want to know where to take your school group in Northamptonshire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Rock Up Rushden Lakes, The Bushcraft Company - Boughton Woods, Rock UK - Frontier Centre, and more.

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Popular Northamptonshire school trip December 2025 !

The Bushcraft Company - Boughton Woods

location icon School Trip East Midlands
apple icon Subjects: Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Wildlife, SEN


Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow.

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Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
map pin Irthlingborough NN9 5UH
Northamptonshire

With over 25 instructed activities on offer, including Aerial adventure, kayaking, archery and fencing. Residential breaks at Frontier Centre promotes healthy and active lifestyles for all ages and...
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The Bushcraft Company - Boughton Woods
The Bushcraft Company - Boughton Woods
map pin Boughton NN6 9DG
Northamptonshire

Students work in smaller groups of around 15 students, aiming to encourage communication and inclusion. The activities are designed so the students work collaboratively to achieve the end goal and...
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Rock Up Rushden Lakes
Rock Up Rushden Lakes
map pin Rushden NN10 6FT
Northamptonshire

Rock Up isn't just about climbing walls; it's a place where friendships are formed and memories are made. Bond with your classmates as you cheer each other on, conquer challenges together, and...
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Grafham Water Centre Residentials
Grafham Water Centre Residentials
map pin Huntingdon PE28 0GW
Cambridgeshire

Stay in comfort at Grafham Water Centre with purpose-built dormitories and accessible facilities—perfect for schools and groups. In summer, enjoy our cosy bell tent village for a unique outdoor experience under the stars. Ideal for adventure, learning, and making memories!
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle
map pin Grantham NG32 1PA
Leicestershire

School trips to Belvoir allow pupils to learn about the castle during Regency and Victorian times, including the opportunity to experience a themed lesson in our Regency Schoolroom!
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Rock Up Watford
Rock Up Watford
map pin Watford WD17 2UB
Hertfordshire

Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork, trust, and problem-solving skills, whether...
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Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
map pin Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 2PY
West Midlands

If you would like to include Maths as an outcome then why not Measure and calculate the length of our Ski slope or Zip wire then calculate the speed of descent, Alternatively collect the scores from an Archery session and then manipulate the data back in the class room.
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The MAD Museum
The MAD Museum
map pin Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT
Warwickshire

Covering Year 1-11. The MAD Museum is a very visual place. Learners are encouraged to see how an exhibit is functioning and then to use persuasive writing techniques to describe what they see and...
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1620s House and Garden
1620s House and Garden
map pin Coalville LE67 2FW
Leicestershire

We help schools learn about English through talking to our volunteers about the history of the house and our beautifully restored period rooms. Our way of storytelling allows for an interactive and...
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Activities at Your Place
Activities at Your Place
map pin Newark NG22 9NG
Nottinghamshire

We help to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils need to play a full part in society as active and responsible citizens. Many of our activities require students to cooperate,...
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Woodrow High House
Woodrow High House
map pin Croydon CR2 8YA
Buckinghamshire

We offer three instructor-led sessions relating to this subject - Woodland Walk, Offsite Expedition and Mini-beast Hunt. Woodland Walk covers: Explore the surrounding area with our team. We follow...
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Grafham Water Centre Day Visits
Grafham Water Centre Day Visits
map pin Huntingdon PE28 0GW
Cambridgeshire

Grafham Water Centre's outdoor activities support the development of young people's Physical Education by building core skills like balance, coordination, strength, and endurance. Through fun, active challenges on land and water, students grow in confidence, teamwork, and physical literacy.
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Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
map pin Bedford MK43 7NA
Bedfordshire

Our partners can deliver a number of Team Building activities such as boot camp and forest skills. For personal development we work with an incredible team at Spirit Forge, who focus on...
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Wimpole Hall
Wimpole Hall
map pin Royston SG8 0BW
Hertfordshire

First built in 1643, Wimpole Hall has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. While Wimpole's garden provides almost a case-book history of English Gardening from 1690 to 1830.
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
map pin Woodstock OX20 1UL
Oxfordshire

Our KS1 Maths workshops involve your pupils taking a close look at the palace and examining different shapes, along with integrating aspects of addition and subtraction too.
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
map pin Leicester LE4 5PN
Leicestershire

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a Charitable Organisation, providing outdoor adventurous activities for all. Our activities are designed to stimulate, educate and motivate all participants at affordable prices throughout the year.
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Rock Up Birmingham
Rock Up Birmingham
map pin Birmingham B16 8LP
West Midlands

Rock Up isn't just about climbing walls; it's a place where friendships are formed and memories are made. Bond with your classmates as you cheer each other on, conquer challenges together, and...
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Andrew Simpson Centres Birmingham
Andrew Simpson Centres Birmingham
map pin Birmingham B32 3NU
West Midlands

Sailing, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddleboarding are accessible sports for all. Our instructors are able to tailor the sessions to your group ensuring all participants learn or experience something new....
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Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge Science Centre
map pin Cambridge CB4 0FN
Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Science Centre provides interactive, curriculum-aligned STEM programmes for school groups. Our programmes immerse students in science through hands-on exhibits and dynamic workshops tailored...
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Ackers Adventure Day Trips
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
map pin Birmingham B11 2PY
West Midlands

Ackers Adventure offers a variety of outdoor activities that can be customised to meet your specific needs. Whether you're interested in a GCSE course in Climbing or looking to obtain National...
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Northamptonshire School Workshops

Is your school located in Northamptonshire? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..

Green Shoots and Healthy Living
Green Shoots and Healthy Living
map pin In-school Workshop

As a class we discover how far food travels, how its grown, the benefits of fresh food and the responsibility we all share to reduce our food miles. This workshop is completed by growing micro greens & being shown how to make a recycled watering can.
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Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
map pin In-school Workshop

Our Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop is a great way to introduce your pupils to HTML, CSS and JavaScript. They will create their own website during this full-day workshop, led by real-world web developers.
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Stone Age Workshops
Stone Age Workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
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Programming virtual robots
Programming virtual robots
map pin In-school Workshop

Brand New - Robot programming workshops that can be run entirely virtually. Two types are offered, Scratch based (best for KS2) and Python based (best for KS3).
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