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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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Popular school trip May 2026 !

Conway Centres Anglesey

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Programme: Living things and their habitats A unique course of Arts activities linked to Living things and their habitats and Under the sea. Home to native Red Squirrels, as well as various other wildlife, the beautiful Conway Centre, Anglesey is perfect for learning about living things in the...

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Day Trips at Bore Place
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Bore Place is home to myriad birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, trees, hedgerows and wildflowers. Depending on what time of year you visit you will have the chance to explore some of...
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Flamingo Land
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Our biology workshops will teach students about a range of animals and plants. They will learn about anatomy, evolution and adaptation, the ecology and biodiversity of different habitats and...
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School Wild Science Workshops!
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Wildlife is EXCITING! We are ready to take you on a journey looking at various parts of biology focusing mostly on evolution, particularly fossils and how animals have changed over time. We also look...
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CSI Workshops with The Forensic Experience
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Hayley educates the students on forensic science, sharing all her training, knowledge, experience and age appropriate anecdotes from her time working for the Metropolitan Police in London as a Crime...
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NatureLab Naturalist Maria Merian: Life Cycles
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Discover naturalist Maria Merian's pioneering work on butterfly life cycles. Through her field sketches and paintings, pupils will explore the relationship between butterflies and the plants they rely...
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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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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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Captivating Creatures
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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: Human Body, Cells & The Brain
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We have two separate human biology shows: Our KS1/2/3 Human Body show is a fun filled, disgusting journey to find out what happens to your food from plate to poo! Our KS3/4+ Cell show discusses the...
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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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Living things and Habitat Heroes
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By focusing on Marine Litter, we talk about topics such as Renewable Materials, Life Processes and living things, Endangered Animals, Animals and Us, Habitats, Nature and Diversity, Food Chains and Local Environments.
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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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Animals VR Workshop
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PrimeVR can bring your topic to life by transporting your class around the world to see a wide range of animals and habitats. Using virtual reality headsets, we'll take your class to Antarctica to see...
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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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Dinosaurs and Evolution
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We showcase the reality of Dinosaurs and authenticity of Biological Evolution, using engaging presenters and modern 360° projection technology. Students and teachers will be left with vivid and...
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Powerful Plants
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Key learning in the Powerful Plants Play in a Day. Children will learn about: - The key parts of a plant. - Different types plants including flowers and plants that can be eaten. - The...
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Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
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Exploring Biology in VR gives students a unique view of life from the inside, whether that's plants, humans, animals, fish, or dinosaurs. Simulations show how life systems work in a way that students find much easier to comprehend and will spark their curiosity.
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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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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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Fab Science In-school Workshops
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Fab Forensics - KS2 theme day with fingerprinting, DNA, footprints, chromatography and more! Circulatory System (Y6) - hands on heart dissections, test your amazing brain and measure your lungs....
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Top Biology School Trips and Workshops for Teachers - FAQ

6 March 2026

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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