School trips South West England
Cultural Identities
A visit to the South West of England is likely to involve a rich mix of landscapes and a wealth of historical sites. Every region is unique, and the counties that make up the South West are no exception!
If you are looking for adventure, the region has some great activity centres promoting a mix of outdoor educational pursuits. Or perhaps you are planning a history trip or cultural visit.
The counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall host a superb range of venues. We have all curriculum subjects covered, with a range of high quality and inspiring school visit destinations.
Zoo Outreach
Our 'Learning Outside the Classroom' accredited Education Programme offers an extensive variety of topics, sessions and learning resources to help communicate the National Curriculum in a fun, stimulating way. We offer a range of workshops for students of all ages and abilities, from Early Years to Degree Level. All our workshops provide hands-on learning opportunities, activities and the chance to meet real-life animals up close! Sessions can be linked to the curriculum, or specific syllabi as required. ...
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South West
Citizenship, History, PSHE, Victorian, SEN
Students have the opportunity to visit a real prison which was fully operational until 2013. Our guides will paint a picture of life in prison from Victorian times to the present day. We bring history and crime & punishment alive ...
South West
History, Prehistory, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Biology
Tudor House is a treasure-trove of stories from the past, revealing over 800 years of history in one fascinating museum. With a designated education room and education team who are on-hand to deliver fantastic learning experiences for your group. ...
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Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Physics, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Big Green Surf School is the sole activity provider on the stunning, National Trust managed, Crantock Beach in Cornwall, providing expert tuition in surfing, bodyboarding and stand-up-paddleboarding to all abilities. ...
Stonehenge
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English, History, Geography, Prehistory
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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Science, History, Design Technology, Medieval, Tudors, Physics, SEN
Pendennis Castle, Falmouth is one of the finest Tudor fortresses built by Henry VIII. It has seen action in many conflicts and was one of the last royalist strongholds to fall during the English Civil War. ...
South West
Citizenship, Maths, Science, Design Technology, Physical Education, SEN, Physics
Diggerland is an exciting day out for school children of all ages and abilities. It offers a day out that is educational and extremely unique. Focusing on STEM, a day at Diggerland can cover a multitude of interesting topics outside of the classroom ...
Educational Workshops
South West
Science, Biology, Wildlife
We offer a comprehensive range of workshops, all delivered with a hands-on focus which offer the opportunity to meet exciting live animals up close! ...
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South West
Science, Biology, Farm, Wildlife
A trip to Somerset's Home of the Big Zoo Animals is fun, educational and memorable. With over 100 animal species (from chickens to elephants!) we’re an amazing location for your next trip. ...
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Citizenship, Science, PSHE, Food, Farm, Wildlife, SEN, Biology, Design Technology
Introduce your class to over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals, travel back through time to discover how British farming has changed throughout the years and let off steam in the adventure play areas. A truly memorable school trip! ...
South West
Maths, Archaeology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology
The Big Bang is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths for young people in the UK. This FREE School trip is open to schools, teachers and their pupils across the UK. Packed full of workshops, shows & career advice...
South West
Science, Geography, Physical Education, Chemistry, Biology, Human Geography
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports. ...
South West
English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide… ...
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Geography, Farm, Bushcraft, Watersports, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
Outposts' offers couples a beautiful secluded location in an AONB which provides a safe environment for free range children with the very best of learning outside the classroom. Bush craft, adventurous activities, team and leadership development. ...
South West
Physical Education, Watersports
Home to breathtaking beaches and stunning countryside, groups can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities along the Devon coastline including rock climbing, sea kayaking, surfing, archery, coasteering, stand up paddle boarding and gorge walking. ...
South West
Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills. ...
South West
Physical Education
In2action are passionate about creating exceptional and unforgettable activities and adventure courses for young people, enabling your pupils to learn outside the classroom. ...
South West
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Food, Bushcraft
Learning about the Outdoors at our Outdoor Education centre makes Mill on the Brue a perfect environment to inspire people. With over 40 activities to choose in our river valley, we can tailor-make your programme to suit your groups needs. ...
South West
Physical Education, Accommodation Only
At In2action we aim to provide your pupils with unique top quality adventure and activity courses, with safety as our highest priority and with an emphasis on enjoyment, education, and self-development. ...
South West
Art, Industrial, Victorian, SEN, Physical Education
Take your students to a world-class artists region, home of the Tate, Barbara Hepworth and incredible landscapes shed in natural light - this is Cornwall. ...
South West
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
In the heart of rural Devon, Encompass Training is based at the historic grade 1 listed Great Potheridge House. We focus on providing a wide range quality outdoor education activities with sole occupancy and experience staffing. ...
South West
Take a 10 day tour of the UK visiting many fantastic cities along the way including Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford and London. ...
South West
Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, Accommodation Only
YHA Eden Project is the only onsite accommodation provider for the Eden Project, the most famous education attraction in Cornwall. Ideal for that magic combination of fun and learning, the Eden Project provides a breath-taking environment for pupils....
South West
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Our Vision: To change people's lives by sharing our passions for the water and outdoors Our Mission: To provide the BEST possible Outdoor Education experience for children of school age. ...
South West
Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Over 110 years of experience, and 4000 groups annually means you can trust Scout Adventures with your School residential. With both indoor accommodation and tented village options, our instructors can deliver an experience built around you. ...
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South West
Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, Watersports
Music, art, scenery, food and world-leading engineering, Cornwall is home to points of interest that are certain to have you returning again and again. ...
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English
Inspire your students to unlock their creative potential and improve writing and language skills by working with published authors at one of our beautiful, rural locations across the UK for a week-long residential. ...
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South West
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, SEN, Accommodation Only
Simonsbath House Outdoor Centre specializes in offering fun packed, mixed programs of outdoor and environmental courses aimed at giving pupils a taster of challenging, exciting and interesting activities that will shape their future memories. ...
South West
Science, Geography, Human Geography, Chemistry, Fieldstudies, Farm, Food, Design Technology, Physical Education
A choice of locations in Devon and Somerset offering fieldwork for all ages to bring the curriculum to life. Slapton Ley and Start Bay close to the beach in south Devon and Nettlecombe Court in beautiful countryside surroundings near Exmoor. ...
South West
Geography, Physical Education, Watersports, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN
Based in picturesque Christchurch Harbour, a SSSI nature reserve. This college-owned centre offers bespoke trips for Outdoor Adventurous Activities and Field Studies. We use highly qualified instructors and are fully accredited by ALLA, LOTC & RYA. ...
South West
Science, Biology, Geography, Fieldstudies, Religious Education, Physical Education, Watersports
A spacious Georgian Rectory to yourselves in the heart of North Devon's sandy surf beaches and cliffs, set up to cater for groups of young people to experience the beauty of the surrounding area. Over 35 years of experience working with schools. ...
South West
Science, Geography, Art, Biology, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
Cornwall is a safe, accessible and inspiring location for school groups of all ages! Bursting with curriculum-based visits and activities, ranging from science and geography to art and design, what will your students discover? ...
Scout Adventures Buddens
South West
Geography, Fieldstudies, Languages, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Over 110 years of experience, and 4000 groups annually means you can trust Scout Adventures with your School residential. Accommodation is provided in our highly popular tented village and our instructors can deliver an experience built around you...
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South West
English, Maths, Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Calvert Trust Exmoor provides specialist all inclusive residential outdoor adventure breaks for schools. Our award winning facilities and experiences enable us to provide extraordinary support to any student; inspiring learning and transforming lives...
South West
Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, History, Medieval, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Bespoke residential outdoor activity programmes on the stunning Jurassic coast comprising a unique set of adventure activities such as Coasteering, Mackerel Fishing, Dorset Waterpark and Bushcraft, delivered by our highly qualified instructors. ...
South West
Science, Geography, Physical Education, Biology, Fieldstudies
Quality Outdoor Learning Experiences. We are specialists in field work and outdoor adventurous activities in harmony with the Seashore, Coast & Woodlands. ...
South West
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
We are a privately run centre and offer a very personal experience. Our activities are set up to encourage communication, cooperation and develop trust within the group and also raise the confidence of individual children. ...
South West
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Education, SEN
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities. ...
South West
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Grab an adventure on Dartmoor, building confidence and developing new skills at Adventure Okehampton's award winning, friendly centres in Devon. Part of YHA, we offer bespoke school residentials for all group sizes customised to your needs. ...
South West
History, Prehistory, Romans, Tudors, Industrial, Victorian, Physical Education, Languages, SEN
Grittleton Manor House 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! ...
South West
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies
High-quality Geography and Geology field studies for Key Stages 4 and 5 on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. ...
South West
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Victorian, Physical Education, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Superb residential outdoor learning centre based on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Offering physical and educational programmes for young people tailored specifically to them in an idyllic setting....
South West
Geography, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Physical Education, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, SEN
Set on a working organic farm Magdalen provides a unqiue base for students, children and adults to explore the great outdoors. A range of tutor led activities are tailored to you and we provide high quality accommodation with homecooked meals. ...
South West
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Skern Lodge is one of the leading providers of outdoor learning and development in the UK. Offering a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities and geography fieldwork opportunities from its Centre on the North Devon coast. ...
South West
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Watersports, Accommodation Only
Our team are passionate about creating quality, memorable and exciting experiences and activities from our lovely Manor House near Padstow. We offer full-board accommodation and sole-occupancy for our groups, many of whom return year after year! ...
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Workshops
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South West
English, History, Languages, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, SEN
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Science, Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
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English, History, Medieval, Twentieth Century
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English, Maths, Science, Chemistry, Biology, History, Computing, PSHE, SEN
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Citizenship, Maths, PSHE, SEN
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Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Performing Arts
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Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Science, History, Computing, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Languages, Art, PSHE
Rainforests VR Workshop
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English, Science, Geography, SEN
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Citizenship, Maths, History, Saxons, Design Technology, Performing Arts, PSHE
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Citizenship, English, Performing Arts, PSHE
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English, SEN
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History, Romans, Geography, SEN
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English, History, Victorian, SEN
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History, Victorian, SEN
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English, Geography, SEN, Human Geography
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Performing Arts, PSHE
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English, History, Geography, Prehistory, Human Geography, Food, SEN, Design Technology, Ancient Civilisations
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Science, History, SEN, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Geography, SEN
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Archaeology, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory
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Science, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography
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Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SEN
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History, Victorian, Performing Arts
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Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Physical Education
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History, Egyptians, SEN
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English, Science, SEN, Biology
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Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Volcanoes VR Workshop
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Science, Geography, SEN
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Maths, History, SEN, Prehistory
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Citizenship, English, Computing, Performing Arts, PSHE
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History, Tudors, Performing Arts, SEN
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English, SEN
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History, Prehistory, SEN
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History, Prehistory
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English, Ancient Civilisations, Geography, SEN
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Food, Science, PSHE, Biology, SEN, Design Technology
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Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology
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Science, Chemistry
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Music, Art, SEN
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English, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Geography, Human Geography, Bushcraft
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History, Geography, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Human Geography, Physical, SEN
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History, Performing Arts
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Science, Biology
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History, Performing Arts, Victorian, SEN
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Citizenship, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Art, PSHE
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Citizenship, English, Performing Arts, PSHE
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Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
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Citizenship
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Citizenship, Science, Physics, Religious Education
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Science, Physics, SEN
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English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Performing Arts, PSHE, SEN
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Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology
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Citizenship, English, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Art, PSHE
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Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Science, History, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Art, PSHE
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Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, SEN
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English, Science, Geography, Climate, Fieldstudies
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Geography, Environmental Geography, Performing Arts
WW1 VR Workshop
South West & Various Regions
English, History, SEN, worldwar
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Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Science, History, Computing, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, Art, PSHE
Underwater VR Workshop
South West & Various Regions
English, Science, Geography, SEN, Biology
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Citizenship, Maths, Physics, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, Design Technology, PSHE
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Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
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History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
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Science, Biology, Geography, SEN
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English, Science, Wildlife, Biology, SEN
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Performing Arts, PSHE
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English, Performing Arts, SEN
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Citizenship, English, PSHE, SEN
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Maths, Science, Computing, Physics, SEN
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English, Science, SEN, Physics
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History, Dance, Music, Physical Education
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Citizenship, History, Performing Arts
Viking School Days
South West & Various Regions
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
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History, Prehistory, Greeks, Romans, Saxons, Medieval, SEN
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History, Bushcraft, Prehistory, SEN
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History, worldwar, SEN, Twentieth Century
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Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
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History, SEN, Saxons, Vikings
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Maths, Science, Physics, History, Vikings, Design Technology, Performing Arts, PSHE
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English, History, Geography, SEN, Ancient Civilisations
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Virtual Reality Day
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English, Science, History, Geography, Computing
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English, History, Prehistory, SEN
Dan Tastic History
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Human Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, Religious Education, SEN
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English, Greeks, Physical Education, SEN
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Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Languages, SEN
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Science, Chemistry, Geography
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Science, Biology, Languages, Art, SEN
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Citizenship, English, Performing Arts, PSHE
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Citizenship, English, Performing Arts, PSHE
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Citizenship, History, worldwar
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Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing
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English, History, Geography, SEN, Egyptians
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English, Medieval, Tudors
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The Americas VR Workshop
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English, Geography, SEN
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History, Performing Arts, PSHE
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Citizenship, Computing, SEN
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Science, Physical Education, PSHE, Physics, SEN
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Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing
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Science, Design Technology, Physics
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Maths, Science, History, Design Technology, SEN, Victorian
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Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE
Romans VR Workshop
South West & Various Regions
English, History, SEN, Romans
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Design Technology, Computing, Performing Arts, Art
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History, worldwar
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History, Tudors, SEN
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English, Science, SEN, Biology
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Citizenship, Science, Biology, PSHE, SEN
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History, Egyptians, Geography, SEN
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English, Science, Geography, SEN
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History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
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Science, PSHE, SEN
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Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
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Science, Chemistry, SEN
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English, History, Prehistory, Ancient Civilisations, Geography, SEN
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Citizenship, Music, Physical Education
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English, Science, Geography, SEN
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Design Technology, Computing
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Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
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Citizenship, Geography, Environmental Geography, SEN
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Performing Arts, Religious Education
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Maths, History, Design Technology, SEN, Prehistory, Ancient Civilisations
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PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
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Science, Physics, Chemistry
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History, Greeks, Egyptians, Medieval, SEN
India VR Workshop
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English, Geography, SEN, Ancient Civilisations
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Maths, Physics, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
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Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Dance, Music, Art
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Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Dance, Music, Art
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History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
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History, Twentieth Century, worldwar
National Marine Aquarium
South West
Science, Biology
Visit the UK's largest aquarium and be amazed at our fascinating underwater world and how we all play a part in conserving it. ...
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South West
Science, History, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Geography
Explore Cheddar Gorge, a National Nature Reserve and world famous beauty spot where pupils can learn about its Ice Age creation, Stone Age occupation and Victorian exploration ...
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Science, History, Design Technology, Geography, Human Geography, Twentieth Century
Located on the historic site of the one of the largest preserved mine sites in the country, housed in 2 acres of listed buildings, Geevor's outstanding collections tell the story of Cornwall's industrial minin ...
South West
History, Geography, Saxons, Human Geography
We provide an insight in to the every day environment you would typically find in an Anglo-Saxon village. Through our unique atmosphere and our fascinating dispays, the village is a must for any pupils studying ...
South West
History, Religious Education, Medieval
Welcome to Glastonbury Abbesy, once the grandest and richest Abbey in England. A great Glastonbury experience awaits you here! ...
Eden Project
South West
Science, Geography, Art, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Twentieth Century
Here at the Eden Project in Cornwall, education is central to our mission as a charity. We offer exciting learning opportunities for students of all ages at schools, colleges and universities. ...
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Tate St Ives
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History, Design Technology, Art
Tate St Ives offers a programme of international modern and contemporary art presented in the unique context of St Ives....
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South West
Maths, Design Technology, Computing, Twentieth Century
At-Bristol is one of the UK's biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. We can engage your pupils using our workshops, theatre shows and theme days all of which support the national curriculum ...
Science Into Schools
South West & Various Regions
Maths, Science, Physics, Chemistry
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More school visit options covering other curriculum subjects South West...
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