Reward Trips for school groups

Memorable days out

How can fun reward trips celebrate student achievements?

End of term reward trips offer adventure parks, theme days, and team activities. They are a useful way to boost motivation through enjoyable group experiences.

Reward trips are the perfect way to celebrate your students' hard work and achievements throughout the year. Whether as a reward for working hard in their exams, for good behaviour or just as an end of term treat, a reward trip lets your students know that their efforts have been noticed and appreciated.

School trips are usually academic in nature, allowing students to further their understanding in various curriculum subject topics, but sometimes schools just want to give children who have worked hard a memorable and enjoyable experience with their classmates.

We have lots of ideas and inspiration for reward trips suitable for every key stage. Popular rewards trips include day trips to activity centres for a spot team building, water sports or an indoor rock climbing venue. Maybe explore a local museum or historic landmark, or spend the day at a theme park or wildlife zoo, sealife centre, or a trip to the circus. Schools in London can take a speedboat tour, climb on top of the O2 arena, or take a themed bus tour of the capital.

We are regularly asked to recommend venues by UK schools, and having worked with the following venues for at least a couple of years, we have had plenty of great feedback from the teachers who have visited on reward trips.

Wherever you decide to take them, the day trips below include lots of ideas to make a fitting reward for your group. Or use the short purple form on this page to tell us where you are and what you want to do and we will help you find the perfect school reward trip!

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Popular school trip October 2026 !

Belvoir Castle

location icon East Midlands
apple iconHistory, Geography, Art, Human Geography, Tudors, Victorian


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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World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
London & South East

Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. Bletchley Park and the surrounding areas are filled with history and bring studies to life. The National Radio Centre, Woburn Abbey and The National Museum of Computing to name but a few
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Kingdom of Benin
All UK Regions

From 900 to 1897AD, Benin in West Africa prospered. In this interactive school workshop your KS2 pupils will delve deep into this unique kingdom, using drama to explore the Edo people's rituals and way of life.
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Hangloose Adventure Bluewater
London & South East

Hangloose Bluewater offers exciting ADVENTURE experiences for schools, building confidence, teamwork and resilience. Our safe, professionally run activities support personal development while giving students a fun, memorable day beyond the classroom.
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JuniorSTEM Lego Robotics
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland

In a JuniorSTEM workshops your pupils will build amazing Robotic Lego WeDo models then learn to program sensors, motors and lights to bring them to life. Extremely engaging, packed full of learning and loads of fun.
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Aladdin & Goldilocks
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland

THE CHILDREN'S SHOW THAT COMES TO YOU! ... Give your kids a special treat this Xmas season and book a full children's panto show. We can perform anywhere. Chaplins touring pantos are full of fun.
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Roman School Escape Rooms
All UK Regions

Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
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Alton Towers
West Midlands

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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Biology Online Workshops
London & South East

Link up live with The Royal Parks' Learning team for a unique interactive experience for your students. These curriculum-linked sessions will inspire your students to explore the parks' incredible environments.
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Problem Solving Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales

Our Hands-On Cross-Curricular Activities are for All Key Stages & Abilities, From EYFS to Sixth Form Making Learning Fun & The Complex Simple. Utilsing Creativity, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Resilience, workshops increase Self Esteem by Degrees
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Victorian Workshop & Wow Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales

Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with our Victorian Workshop & Wow Day! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of artefacts & activities With over 150 five star reviews, this is a topic hook your students won't forget!
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YHA St Briavels Castle
West Midlands

Over 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed ancient monument with a real wow factor, bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential.
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Cimone, Italy
Cimone, Italy

The charming Italian resort of Cimone is not only the highest peak in the Northern Apennines (at 2,165m) but also the perfect 'learn to ski' resort. The slopes are virtually empty mid-week, even during the busy February half term so hardly a lift queue to
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Framlingham Castles
East of England

A magnificent example of late 12th-century castle. Schools have the freedom to explore the inside of the castle walls through the main gatehouse, the 'wall walk' along the top of the castle, as well as learn about the history from the illustrated dis
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British Values
All UK Regions

Three British Values Days to Explore The Law, History and Rights and Responsibilities.
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Stone Age Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West

In this exciting and activity filled experience day, let your pupils journey back to the Stone Age and discover if they have what it takes to survive. All the while learning features of the period of history
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Activity and Watersports Trips to Spain with Equity
All UK Regions

Home to breathtaking beaches and a beautiful climate and culture, groups can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities along Spain's Costa Brava coastline including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, stand up paddle boarding and more.
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Ancient Maya
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Scotland

Let us take you back to the time of the Maya. When pyramids were covered in gold, and fashion was a statement. We will teach your students about the afterlife, the rulers and how to prepare a dead body - Maya style!
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Africa VR Workshop - PrimeVR
All UK Regions

Discover Africa with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company! Travel to the Serengeti National Park and come face to face with lions, rhinos, giraffes, mongoose and elephants. Bring the magic of African wildlife into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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World Book Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire

During this Drama Hut workshop, enthusiastic writer, 'Sally' shares her love of storytelling, using the 'Phizz-Whizzing' stories of Roald Dahl. Create the characters, bring them to life and explore what makes a 'Giganticus' story for world book day!
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The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
South West

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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Wagrain, Austria
Wagrain, Austria

Wagrain is nestles between the Grafenberg and Griessenkareck mountains and offers a great range of long blue and red slopes on both mountains ideal for putting miles on your ski legs.
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ToysInSchool
East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales

An exclusive, fully hands-on toy making experience for your children where they get to make their own wooden toy from examples in Ancient Egypt through to 1940's Lego (before the plastic). Includes a presentation looking at history and forces.
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Stone Age
London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire

Who are we and where do we come from? Our workshop leaders are trained bush-craft experts, and have a detailed understanding of ancient technology and how is still used by some societies around the world today...
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Science of Sound
All UK Regions

Explore the wonderful world of sound with the School of Noise. Our fun and educational workshops are designed to investigate the science of sound and provide pupils with a hands-on opportunity to conduct their own experiments.
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The Food Museum
East of England

At the Food Museum we help people learn more about food. Where it comes from, how it's made and the role it's played down the centuries in shaping how we live our lives.
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Victorian School Experience Day
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West

Class you may be seated! Step into a Victorian classroom in your own school. Your pupils might be in for a bit of a shock when they experience firsthand what school was like 150 years ago Children get to try using a dip pen and more...
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Edinburgh City Tour with Equity
Scotland

Edinburgh is a city of beautiful contrasts. The ancient castle perched atop its volcanic crag, the mishmash of medieval tenements towering over the Royal Mile, and the New Town's neoclassical grandeur are all out to impress and charm.
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Roman Workshops
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales

Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of a Roman Villa, that they will tell everyone at home about and remember forever
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Gainsborough Old Hall
East Midlands

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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Hands on Careers
All UK Regions

Immersive Experiences have a proud history of supporting students and professionals along with their careers and goals.
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Dance Carnival Brazil
All UK Regions

Get ready to explore the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro through dance. There are so many wonderful South American Latin styles (Samba, Bolero, Capoerira, Funk Carioca) ' it's time to dust off our dancing shoes and give them a go!
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Geography Online Workshops
London & South East

Link up live with The Royal Parks' Learning team for a unique interactive experience for your students. These curriculum-linked sessions will inspire your students to explore the parks' incredible environments.
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Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire' - Fairy tales
East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire

During this Drama Hut Workshop, enthusiastic writer 'Sally Spade', is keen to help you discover what makes a great story! Create characters, explore how a story is structured and with the help of a well-known fairy tale, let your imaginations ignite!
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Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
West Midlands

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.
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Emotional Literacy Workshop
All UK Regions

We are developing an Emotional Literacy workshop aimed at KS1 and 2, and SEN, with the aim of understanding our feelings and how to behave when we feel different ways.
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Happy Puzzle for Schools
All UK Regions

We are Happy Puzzle for Schools, the UK's Leading Provider of School Workshops. Our five stunning, unique workshops all include several hands-on, 3D maths challenges and are all devised alongside the National Curriculum framework.
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Tintagel Castle
South West

Immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle, set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast between Padstow and Bude.
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Dinosaurs
All UK Regions

Step into the age of dinosaurs through immersive 360° dome experiences, VR, and interactive workshops. Students encounter prehistoric creatures, explore fossils and habitats, and discover how dinosaurs lived, evolved, and became extinct.
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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
South West

Tailored adventure residentials on the Dorset coast at our residential centre in Swanage, can include activities such as Coasteering, Climbing, Mackerel Fishing, Field Studies, and Bushcraft, delivered by our highly qualified instructors.
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Culmington Manor
West Midlands

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
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Reward Trips School Trips - Frequently Asked Questions

Why reward trips?
They motivate....theme parks or adventures for good behaviour. Curriculum loose, but builds team spirit.

Reward workshop or trip - which?
Workshops for small rewards (£150-£400). Trips for big. We do for end-of-year.

Free reward options?
Local parks picnics; free festivals.

Top 10 reward school trips:
From heads (2026):
1. Alton Towers (thrills)
2. In-school fun days
3. Local adventure parks
4. Zoos
5. Beach days
6. Cinema trips
7. Sports events
8. Bowling alleys
9. Escape rooms
10. Picnics in parks

Reward trips for SEND?
Parks have accessible rides; plan choices. We've mixed activities - include all.

Budget for reward trips:
- Free parks + bus: £2-£8 per child
- Parks: £10-£30 entry
- Workshops: £150-£400
- Residential: £100-£220 per child

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