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Biology School Trips and Workshops

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Biology school trips in the UK that cover ecosystems, human body, plants, and evolution for Key Stages 3-5.

Biology field trips include zoo visits, woodland explorations, and dissection workshops that bring life sciences alive, supporting curriculum topics like classification, genetics, and interdependence through real animal and plant observations.

Biology is a vast subject containing many different topics but as a general overview is can be classed as the study of life processes and living things. As a school subject it has to be one of the more interesting lessons because it looks at how the natural world has developed to be the way it is today, from genetics and the human body to photosynthesis and the structure of leaves.

A key method of supporting the work done in the classroom or the laboratory is to take your pupils on an educational Biology of living things field trip. There are so many options available with many of the major attractions and study centres catering for the school science curriculum so chances are there will be options close to you. These could range from museums, zoos, wildlife centres, outdoor centres or simply the local natural environment, no matter where you take your pupils you can be sure that showing them Biology first hand will prove more popular and interesting than reading it out of a text book.

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Find a school trip or workshop for the following Biology topics: Animals including humans, Biotechnology, Circulatory system , Digestive System, Dinosaurs, Ecology and environment, Everyday materials, Evolution and inheritance, Forest School, Habitats, Human Body, Life Cycles, Life Sciences, Living things and habitats, Medicine, Microbiology, Minibeasts, Plants, Senses, Underwater Animals and Habitats, and more.

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Benmore Outdoor Centre

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We offer Benmore for Biology Study, during the week or weekends. We have experience of supporting higher and advanced higher groups. School staff can lead on the studies with the support of our instructional staff to find your group the best natural sites for the subject being studied, and to prov...

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CSI Workshops with The Forensic Experience
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In-Park Primary Learning Sessions
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Explore the biodiversity and habitats in the parks. Learn how to classify organisms into groups and the food chains involved. Your students will also learn about seasonal change and natural resources.
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London Field Sites
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London Field Sites can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they provide the...
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Slapton Ley Field Centre
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We can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. Our expert tutors create and deliver biology experiences to suit your requirements. The biology fieldwork courses...
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Flatford Mill field centre
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Flatford Mill field centre can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they...
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Charles Darwin
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Topic information the children learn about through our Charles Darwin Drama Workshop days: - Journey to the Galapagos Islands - Theory of evolution - Adaptation - Discoveries - Variation - Inheritance - Animals and Humans
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Rainforests VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Bring habitats to life by transporting your pupils into one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Children will discover how animals are adapted to survive within the rainforest, compare...
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Animals VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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PrimeVR brings your biology topic to life by transporting pupils around the world to explore an incredible range of animals and habitats. Using virtual reality, your class will encounter polar...
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NatureLab Butterflies: Life Cycles and Habitats
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Discover the fascinating world of the butterfly. Explore their life cycle, senses, habitat and what they need to survive. Incorporating KS1 animals including humans and living things and their habitats objectives, this practical workshop is sure to inspire curiosity and understanding of minibeasts.
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Captivating Creatures Ltd
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Life processes / human and other animals An exciting hands on session in which children discover the answers to a range of questions about living things. Living things and their environment We...
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Biology
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Students explore key biology topics including cells, DNA, genetics, inheritance, adaptation, evolution, ecosystems, biodiversity, classification, food chains, and the human body through immersive...
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Anatomy Explorer: VR Journey Through the Human Body
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The use of VR and other forms of multimedia allow students to see the human body from a different aspect. This allows them to see, investigate and discuss the workings of the human body.
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The Natural History Museum
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We have an array of hands-on, fun and interactive workshops and shows that link to the biology curriculum. Learn about ocean ecosystems in our Ocean Life and Habitat Show, discover how evolution...
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
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We can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. Our expert tutors create and deliver biology experiences to suit your requirements. The biology fieldwork courses...
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Cambridge Science Centre
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Genetics Human Anatomy Biology Cellular Cells DNA Evolution Our various workshops offer a range of subjects. To view the full range, please go to our website and download our schools brochure. Each workshop is also listed on our website.
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Day Visits
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A range of our programmes cover plants, minibeasts, habitats and life cycles of the creatures in Lee Valley Regional Park. Habitat Discovery Day and Plant Discovery Day are great programmes as children will get to see the wildlife and plant life in the different habitats .
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Blencathra Field Centre
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Blencathra can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they provide the basic...
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Margam Discovery Centre
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There's a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips available. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they provide the basic needs...
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Castle Head Field Centre
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We can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. Our expert tutors create and deliver biology experiences to suit your requirements. The biology fieldwork courses...
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Living Things
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This Science/Environment workshop for KS1 and KS2 introduces young pupils to the complexities of the living world. Our planet is home to an incredible 8.7 million species of plants and animals. But...
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Top Biology School Trips and Workshops for Teachers - FAQ

Why take biology trips?
Seeing life in action beats slides - dissecting plants in greenhouses or spotting birds in wetlands. It covers ecosystems, human body, and evolution with real evidence, and keeps students curious.

Biology workshop at school or field trip?
Workshops are great for controlled activities like microscopy or DNA models (£150-£400) with no mud. Field trips to zoos or reserves allow data collection. We do workshops in winter and fields in summer for better weather.

Free biology spots?
RSPB reserves for birdwatching (free entry), Natural History Museum galleries in London. Local parks for pond dipping or woodland surveys are cost-free. Book groups in advance.

Top 10 biology school trips (2026 check):

1. Natural History Museum, London (human evolution, animals, free)
2. Eden Project, Cornwall (biomes, plants, biodiversity)
3. London Zoo or Chester Zoo (animal adaptations)
4. Kew Gardens, London (plant life cycles)
5. RSPB Minsmere or similar (ecosystems, birds)
6. In-school NatureLab workshops (habitats, dissections)
7. Jurassic Coast, Dorset (fossils, evolution)
8. Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh (life origins)
9. Bristol Zoo Project (conservation, endangered species)
10. Local nature reserves (fieldwork surveys)

Biology trips for SEND:
Check venues - Eden has sensory gardens; zoos have quiet paths. Workshops can provide large-print labels or tactile activities. Flat reserves with extra support work well for mobility needs.

Budget guide:
- Free reserves + bus: £4-£12 per child
- Zoos/gardens: £8-£20 entry
- Workshops: £180-£450
- Residential field centres: £140-£280 per child for 2 days

Look for wildlife trust grants to offset costs.

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