Oxfordshire Educational school visits

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With well over a thousand years of history, the city of Oxford and its county of Oxfordshire is known around the world for its rich culture, stunning architecture and beautiful scenery. For school children, the opportunities for learning are equally rich and varied. Whether you are a Key Stage 2 class looking to further your pupil's understanding of a period of British history, or a group of university students studying physics, we can help you arrange the perfect school trip in Oxfordshire.

All of our trips in Oxfordshire offer interactive elements and are designed to be fun, challenging and educational in equal measure. As and EVC or party leader, we know how valuable it is to get the right information to ensure the trip you organise meets the learning objectives of your group. We understand the importance of high quality outdoor learning - just tell us what you are looking to learn about and we can help you find the perfect trip. Museums, stately homes, workshops, wildlife centres, bushcraft days, residential activity centres, we can help!

Dig into historical topics in the museums of Oxford, Woodstock and Banbury. Study art in Chipping Norton, Burford and Bampton. Oxfordshire has a wealth of curriculum linked venues for primary school visits.

Want to know where to take your school group in Oxfordshire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Blenheim Palace, and more.

Able to travel to other counties in South East, have a look at our trip pages for: Berkshire, Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, for more school trip ideas.

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Win a History workshop with Puzzle Locker

Win a free Puzzle Locker workshop day! Engage your pupils with exciting, immersive escape room challenges that boost teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity delivered in your school for an unforgettable learning experience. Using iPads and physical resources, children work together in small teams to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and complete their mission within a set time. Puzzle Locker workshops are fully delivered in schools, making them a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional school trips.

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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
map pin Woodstock OX20 1UL
Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace is the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. The venue is perfect for national curriculum based school trips as well as general interest and leisure visits
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Residential Trips Oxfordshire

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Oxfordshire or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

three children learning to use a compass during duke of edinburgh training
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
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Big School Camp South
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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
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Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
map pin Devizes SN10 2AP
Wiltshire

Discover an amazing outdoor adventure centre nestled on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Perfect for young adventurers seeking thrilling tailor-made educational programmes designed to challenge - in a warm, friendly homely environment.
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Day Trips at Willen Lake
map pin Milton Keynes MK15 0DS
Buckinghamshire

Willen Lake offers a range of multi-activity sessions. Suitable for those with no experience who are keen to try something new. We offer watersports and land based activities which are sure to create a memorable experience for all students.
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four school teams outdoors on a playing field
Fun Group Activities
map pin Bracknell RG12 8UX
Berkshire

Planning 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.
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Image for a residential school trip at Runways End Outdoor Activity centre in Hampshire KS2 KS3
Runways End Outdoor Centre
map pin Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9QW
Hampshire

Located in a woodland oasis in Farnborough, alongside Basingstoke Canal, our site offers an exciting getaway packed with adventurous activities. Indoor and camping options available for residential groups.
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Grittleton Manor House
map pin Grittleton SN14 6AP
Wiltshire

Grittleton House Adventure Centre is ideal for school groups wanting secure residential accommodation, set in acres of parkland and playing fields, on the edge of the Cotswold National Park. Access to Bath and Bristol is just half an hour away!
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Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
map pin Irthlingborough NN9 5UH
Northamptonshire

Frontier Centre is a great place for school trips, set in 122 acres of young woodland and open grounds with a river and lakes adjoining for all your water based activities. Frontier Centre has an excellent choice of accommodation & catering options.
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
map pin Kenilworth CV8 1NG
Warwickshire

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.
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school child rock climbing at Watford
Rock Up Watford
map pin Watford WD17 2UB
Hertfordshire

Looking for the perfect venue for school trips, PE lessons or enrichment days? Rock Up delivers exciting climbing experiences that support curriculum PE goals while building teamwork, confidence, trust and ultimately having fun.
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group of children learning to use Virtual Reality headsets
VRxtra Kingston
map pin Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TP
Surrey

Our virtual reality centre delivers an educational experience that textbooks simply cannot match. Within our facilities sporting the latest technology we can deliver a truly immersive virtual experience.
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school child rock climbing at Rushden Lakes
Rock Up Rushden Lakes
map pin Rushden NN10 6FT
Northamptonshire

Looking for the perfect venue for school trips, PE lessons or enrichment days? Rock Up delivers exciting climbing experiences that support curriculum PE goals while building teamwork, confidence, trust and ultimately having fun.
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge
map pin Salisbury SP4 7DE
Wiltshire

The most outstanding prehistoric monument in the British Isles, Stonehenge is an internationally renowned World Heritage Site and one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Europe.
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Rootd Adventure
map pin Harpenden AL5 2JQ
Hertfordshire

Based in acres of Hertfordshire woodland, just an hour from Central London, we offer immersive outdoor residential trips for primary and secondary schools, where children take on new challenges, learn new skills and make lifelong memories together.
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school group learning fire lighting bushcraft skills
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
map pin Badminton GL9 1BW
Gloucestershire

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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Woodrow High House
map pin Croydon CR2 8YA
Buckinghamshire

We put your needs at the heart of everything we do. We'll work with you to develop a bespoke activity programme, focused on core skill-development & learning, whilst ensuring it's always fun! Join us for an adventure and explore the great outdoors.
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school child rock climbing at Walton on Thames
Rock Up Walton on Thames
map pin Walton-on-Thames KT12 1GH
Surrey

Looking for the perfect venue for school trips, PE lessons or enrichment days? Rock Up delivers exciting climbing experiences that support curriculum PE goals while building teamwork, confidence, trust and ultimately having fun.
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VRXtra Kingston
map pin Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TP
City of London

VRXtra Kingston brings the thrill of virtual reality to life with fun, safe, and immersive experiences for all ages. From gaming to educational adventures, we make learning and entertainment extraordinary - step beyond reality with VRXtra!
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school children running in cuffley woods
The Bushcraft Company - Cuffley Woods
map pin Cuffley EN6 4PR
Hertfordshire

Empower your students with an unforgettable real Bushcraft adventure! At The Bushcraft Company, we offer 1 to 5 day residential school trips which unique, immersive outdoor adventures for Year 3 to Year 8 students, at our amazing UK woodland sites.
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Oxfordshire School Workshops

Is your school located in Oxfordshire? 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..

school class with inflatable zorbing balls for a team building activity
Onsite Team Building Games!
map pin In-school Workshop

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.
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Year 6 children maths problem solving activity
Maths Problem Solving Workshops
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HANDS ON AND ENGAGING MATHS! Bring us to your school for an exciting day of maths, focusing on the core skills required to become great mathematicians without a pencil in sight. Watch your pupil's confidence grow and see their smiles as they succeed.
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KS1 school children building a structure during a STEM workshop
STEM Workshops for Any Location
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Run your own award-winning STEM Workshop or Assembly with everything done for you for Science Week or any time, with curriculum linked topics from Engineering to Invention to Coding, Space, the Environment and more.
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E-Safety Workshops online
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Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
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In School Workshops

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Online Workshops

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