School Trips to Nottinghamshire
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Where can you take a school trip in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire, in the heart of England, perhaps best known for the folk tales of Robin Hood, is home to over a million people. Major towns include Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent and Worksop.
The geography and landscape is dominated by Sherwood Forest, and the county's major river, The Trent. For school trips, Nottinghamshire has a rich history for study, with everyone from prehistoric peoples of the stone age, the Romans and Vikings, onwards, recognising the county's strategic importance and leaving traces of the time they spent here. During the Industrial Revolution, the coal seams and iron ore boosted the local economy.
Nottinghamshire is a wonderful place for school visits, with lots of outdoor residential centres, and plenty of curriculum focused day visits to help with your class topics.
So what is available for school groups near you? The options below list school visit ideas in Nottinghamshire, or within a short distance of the county.
Want to know where to take your school group in Nottinghamshire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Activities at Your Place, Day Visits to Walesby Forest, Walesby Forest, and more.
Activities at Your Place
School Trip East Midlands
Subjects: Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building
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Looking to organise a school activity or team building day but worrying about expensive coach hire and the stresses of organising it?
Activities at Your Place

Day Visits to Walesby Forest
Newark NG22 9NG
Walesby Forest is a fun and exciting activity centre set in 250 acres of woodland in Robin Hood country with over 40 indoor and outdoor adventure activities including water sports, climbing, team building and archery offering bespoke day trips.
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Activities at Your Place
Newark NG22 9NG
Let us come to you.
Looking to organise a school activity or team building day but worrying about expensive coach hire and the stresses of organising it?
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Walesby Forest
Mansfield NG22 9EP
Walesby Forest is a fun and exciting residential activity centre with over 40 indoor and outdoor adventure activities including water sports, with a wide range of accommodation options, set in 250 acres of woodland in Robin Hood country.
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Hands on History
Nottinghamshire & Various Regions
Immersive historical learning experiences take you back in time with fully custom-made experiences.
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World War2 Virtual
Nottinghamshire & Various Regions
Fabulous online and in-person education workshops on the subject of WW2.
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Bolsover Castle
There are plenty of outdoor and indoor facilities for school groups to see at Bolsover castle, including the 17th century castle built by Charles Cavendish, Riding House Range which now contains an exhibition, Terrace Range and Wall Walk.
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Gainsborough Old Hall
Bring history to life for your pupils with a visit to Gainsborough Old Hall. As one of the best preserved Tudor manor houses in the country, pupils can step into the shoes of the people who lived and worked there.
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Willersley Castle
Enjoy a range of challenging outdoor pursuits within the 65 acre estate, Willersley Castle - once the home of Industrial Revolution's Richard Arkwright.
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Prehistoric Britain
Using interactive and hands-on outdoor activities, costumes and reconstructed artefacts, we provide a unique educational experience of Prehistoric Britain which will inspire both pupils and teachers!
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Viking Explorer
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!
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Roman Invaders
Using interactive and hands-on outdoor activities, costumes and reconstructed artefacts, we provide a unique educational experience of Roman Britain which will inspire both pupils and teachers!
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Mount Cook
Mount Cook is a not-for-profit Adventure Centre dedicated to providing exciting outdoor adventurous activities and outdoor learning opportunities for KS2 to KS4 at the edge of the Peak District.
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Rock Up Meadowhall
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
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Conisbrough Castle
Inspire your students with a visit to Conisbrough Castle, a symbol of power and wealth built by the Warenne family after the Norman Conquest, with 850 years of history to discover.
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Thornbridge Outdoors
Our mission is to widen the horizons of young people through real outdoor adventures in the Peak District.
Unlock adventure, confidence & curriculum links - explore unforgettable residentials for schools at Thornbridge Outdoors, from 1 to 4 nights!
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St Michaels Environmental Education Centre
St Michael’s Centre is located in the heart of the Peak District National Park and has been welcoming school groups for over 30 years. In 2019 the centre became the first Peak District National Park Ambassador Centre.
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Stone Age School Trip
Back in time, learn about Stone Age man,
Try lighting a fire if you think you can,
Building your own shelter..in LOPC wood,
Fire-pit charcoal, draw caveman good.
Test your skill with an Archers sight.
Go home with knowledge from our StoneAge s
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Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
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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1620s House and Garden
Travel in time to the 1620s House and learn about upstairs-downstairs life, with food, musical instruments, games and costumes from the period. Hunt out the witch marks and explore the garden and its maze.
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YHA Ilam Hall
With sprawling grounds and lots of outdoor space to explore this grand Gothic manor offers a magical place for a school residential. Surrounded by the rolling scenery of Dovedale we’re ideally located to visit the many Peak District Attractions.
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Peveril Castle
Built soon after the Norman Conquest in 1066 by William Peveril, Peveril Castle is a dramatic Norman castle overlooking Hope Valley and Cave Dale in Derbyshire. Book a free school visit to explore with your class.
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Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
Underbank Activity Centre is located on the shores of Underbank Reservoir just off of the Stocksbridge bypass. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials.
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YHA Edale Activity Centre
Outdoor adventures in the Peak District don’t get better than this! YHA Edale Activity Centre is a grand country house literally on the slopes of Kinder Scout, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Edale valley.
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Alton Towers
Home to Britain’s most-loved theme park with great kids attractions, white-knuckle roller coaster rides, special events and much, much more.
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells an internationally important story within the landscape in which the battle took place. Richard III's death signified the beginning of the powerful Tudor dynasty which changed the face of England.
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Rock Up Hull
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
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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
In the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been working with schools and youth groups since 1979. Creating bespoke outdoor learning opportunities and utilising the natural environment for a real adventure.
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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.
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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!
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The Bushcraft Company - Boughton Woods
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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Nottinghamshire School Workshops
Is your school located in Nottinghamshire? 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..

Mayans VR Workshop
Take your class to the ancient city of Chichen-Itza with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Our VR workshops immerse pupils in another location, without actually leaving the classroom! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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Virtual Reality VR Experience
Immersive Experiences’ VR programs cover the greatest variety of shows – more than any planetarium in the world, with over 200 experiences to enjoy, bringing learning and entertainment together.
Perfect for SEN, SLD, PMLD audiences.
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Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy
During this Drama Hut Workshop we meet our enthusiastic scientist, as she explores the Rainforests of South America and how we can protect them! Discover the magnificent canopy of trees that filters the sun, to the dark forest floor, and much more.
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Christianity, Islam, Judaism & Hinduism
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.
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