Religious Education School Trip

Studying faith and belief

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How to find religious education trips in the UK exploring faiths, ethics, and cultures?

RE school trips visit places of worship, interfaith centres, and heritage sites fostering understanding of beliefs, festivals, and moral questions in a respectful way.

School trips are designed to motivate and inspire your pupils, enabling them to get a better understanding of the subjects they are studying. Religion is weaved into the fabric of our society and has been for many centuries. If you are looking for inspiring trips for Religious Education classes we have a range of venues below, offering everything from the dissolution of the monasteries to the building of some of our most famous churches. Religious history and events, and places of religious importance are all listed below.

Religious education themed school visits are a valuable learning experience for students of all ages. These immersive trips and workshops provide an opportunity for children to step outside the classroom or engage directly with the diverse religious and spiritual traditions present in their local communities. Trip ideas include visiting places of worship like churches, mosques, or temples, to meeting with religious leaders and learning about their beliefs and practices, these school visits offer a multi-sensory exploration of the world's major religions. Students may have the chance to observe religious rituals and ceremonies, sample traditional foods, or participate in hands-on activities that bring the teachings and traditions to life in a meaningful way. Beyond just learning facts, these trips encourage students to develop empathy, respect, and appreciation for the variety of faiths and belief systems that are practiced here in Britain.


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Find a school trip or workshop for the following Religious Education topics: Buddhism, Christianity, Christmas, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Religious Festivals, Sikhism, and more.

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Popular school trip May 2026 !

Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination

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apple icon Subjects: Art, Bushcraft, Citizenship, Design Technology, Dinosaurs, English, Fieldstudies, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, History, Beyond Living Memory, Edwardian, Elizabethans, Georgian, Industrial, Local History, Medieval, Monarchs, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Significant Individuals, Tudors, Twentieth Century, Victorian, Vikings, World War, Maths, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Team Building, SEN,


Religion is a big part of society and has been for millennia. Since well before Roman times, the Isle of Wight has been continuously inhabited, and as such it is a perfect place to observe thousands of years of Christianity through its dozens of stunning churches as well as its surviving Benedictine...

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Diwali - Bollywood and Indian dance workshops
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Our Diwali and Holi festival Dance sessions are fun and engaging ways to incorporate movement and music into religious education classes. - Dance and worship - Historical dances - Storytelling through dance - Dance as meditation - Dance for social justice
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Christianity, Islam, Judaism & Hinduism
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Curriculum linked contents cover the main faiths such as Christianity and star of bethlehem in the christma story and islamic astronomy throught the ages. Find out the importance of Ramadan and...
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Ramayana Dance
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Through this workshop we explore this important influence of Sanskrit poetry on Hindu life and culture. This dance workshop can be delivered as a standalone, however it's also an ideal complement to the Holi and Diwali Festival workshops we offer.
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Whitby Abbey
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Learn about the first Anglican monastery founded at Whitby by the abbess St Hild and the Synod of Whitby, a landmark event which helped to shape the future of Christianity in England, as well as the later Benedictine monastery at Whitby during the medieval period.
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Cleeve Abbey
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Give your class a real taste of medieval monastic like at this well-reserved Cistercian monastery, with buildings to explore and activities themed around the beautiful 13th century floor tiles to expand knowledge of the development of Church, state and society in Medieval Britain 1066-1509.
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Diwali Diya Painting workshops
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Diwali painting workshops can be a valuable addition to religious education in schools. Here's how these workshops can contribute to religious education: Understanding Diwali: Diwali is a...
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Religious Festivals
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During the course of the workshop day, our drama facilitator will bring these unique religious customs to life and help your pupils develop a deeper understanding of cultures and traditions from around the world.
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Ely Cathedral
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Ely Cathedral is a very important building within Christain Architectual history. Pupils will work individually, in teams and altogether to construct a very large model of the 'ship of the fens'....
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Lindisfarne Priory
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On the north east coast of England lies the small island of Lindisfarne, or Holy Island. Untouched by the Roman occupation, this spiritual place became an important centre for Celtic Chritianity. An ideal visit for pupils studying Saxons and Vikings!
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SEN & Special shows
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Explore the science behind the seasons and discover more about mid-winter festivals from around the world, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Yule and christian Christmas traditions in the UK. What was the...
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Rock UK Summit Centre
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Rock UK is a Christian charity so we can teach Christian values through practical hands on activities. For groups that choose, we can incorporate Christian themes into some of the activity sessions...
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Educational Dance Workshops
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Depending on the chosen style we will include a short powerpoint presentation that can be showing before or during the workshops, this will include some of the backgrounds behind the style or subject.
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
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Established after the Norman Conquest, Battle Abbey was a symbol of Norman Christianity, and a penance for the bloodshed of the Conquest. Use the on-site handling collection to investigate the lives of the monks who would have lived and worshipped at Battle Abbey.
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A Countryside Christmas
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This Christmas day visit includes a nativity-themed journey through the woodland. The children will dress up and follow clues around the grounds and woodland, discovering and reading the story together.
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Saxon Sovereignty - A kingdom for a Nation
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Imagine a world where your Gods and Goddesses ruled every aspect of your life! Where every time you cooked you offered a small amount to that deity. Where your entre life was governed their will and...
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Zip line activity at Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
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Rock UK is a Christian charity so we can teach Christian values through practical hands-on activities. For groups that choose, we can incorporate Christian themes into some of the activity sessions,...
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Chinese Dance Workshops
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Depending on the chosen style we will include a short powerpoint presentation that can be showing before or during the workshops, this will include some of the backgrounds behind the style or subject.
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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
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Religion is a big part of society and has been for millennia. Since well before Roman times, the Isle of Wight has been continuously inhabited, and as such it is a perfect place to observe thousands...
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Indian Dance Workshops
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Depending on the chosen style we will include a short powerpoint presentation that can be showing before or during the workshops, this will include some of the backgrounds behind the style or subject.
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Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey
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Welcome to Glastonbury Abbesy, once the grandest and richest Abbey in England. A great Glastonbury experience awaits you here!
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Exploring Religious Education School Trips - Teacher FAQ

1 February 2026

What's the benefit of Religious Education trips?
Religious Education trips allow students to experience different faith traditions first hand. Visiting places such as mosques, temples, synagogues, and churches helps pupils understand beliefs, traditions, and community practices. These visits support the curriculum focus on diversity, respect, and understanding of world religions.

RE workshop at school or visit to a place of worship - which works best?
Workshops in school provide an introduction to multiple faiths and beliefs (£150-£400). Visits to places of worship allow pupils to experience religious spaces, symbols, and practices directly. Many schools use workshops to introduce key ideas and follow up with visits for deeper learning.

Free Religious Education places schools can visit?
Many places of worship welcome school groups without entry fees. Cathedrals and churches are often free to enter, while mosques, gurdwaras, and temples frequently host educational visits. Respectful booking and preparation are important when organising these visits.

Top 10 Religious Education school trips teachers recommend (2026 check):

1. Westminster Abbey, London (Christianity and history)
2. British Museum, London (world religions collections, free)
3. In-school multi faith workshops
4. Neasden Temple, London (Hinduism)
5. Birmingham Central Mosque (Islam)
6. St Paul's Cathedral, London (Christianity)
7. Edinburgh Gurdwara (Sikhism)
8. Cardiff Synagogue (Judaism)
9. Liverpool Cathedral (Christian heritage)
10. Stonehenge, Wiltshire (ancient belief systems)

Religious Education trips for SEND pupils - what helps?
Many religious sites offer audio guides and structured educational sessions. Workshops can adapt stories, symbols, and activities for different learning needs. Sensory experiences such as music, textiles, or food traditions can also help pupils engage with religious cultures. Checking accessibility with venues in advance is recommended.

Typical cost for Religious Education trips:
- Free places plus travel: £3-£10 per child
- Temples or religious sites: donation based entry
- Workshops: £150-£400
- Residential interfaith experiences: £120-£250 per child

Many visits operate on a donation basis to support community spaces.


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