School Visits Suffolk
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Want to know what Suffolk has to offer your class for their next school trip? The county of Suffolk in East Anglia is jam-packed with fascinating historical sites, picture perfect landscapes, and wildlife the envy of many other parts of the country. In short, Suffolk is an ideal destination for your students to explore and learn.
Budding young historians can choose from a number of nationally important locations, from the ancient Anglo-Saxon burial site at Sutton Hoo to the medieval castles at Framlingham and Orford, Suffolk is steeped in history that a school trip can bring classroom learning to life for young learners. Venues like English Heritage can help your class step back in time and imagine what life was like in the period of history you are studying!
Another of Suffolk's gems is its magnificent coastline. Victorian seaside towns like Aldeburgh or Southwold provide a great base for exploring the coast, undertaking field studies, and learning about physical geographical processes. Nature reserves like RSPB Minsmere are great locations for learning about birds and other wildlife. While, a visit to the Food Museum at Stowmarket to learn how food has played in shaping our history and culture.
sparking students' curiosity about the natural world and bringing their in an engaging, hands-on way.
With so much to discover and experience, Suffolk promises lots of opportunities for engaging and hands-on school trips. Have a look at some of the options below, or expand your search beyond Suffolk to other local counties in East Anglia, the South East, or further afield, using the menu above.

Flatford Mill field centre



Visit Flatford Mill field centre for fun residential geography and biology trips at all ages. The centre was our first field study centre set up during the 1940’s, set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk.
Flatford Mill field centre


Orford Castle
Orford IP12 2ND
Design Technology, Geography, Human Geography, History, Local History, Medieval, Maths, Drama
Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk. The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, which Henry II also developed here. ...

The Food Museum
Stowmarket IP14 1SL
Farm, Food, History, Victorian, SEN
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. ...


Framlingham Castle
Woodbridge IP13 9BP
Human Geography, History, Medieval, Saxons, Tudors, Geography
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...

CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk
Suffolk
Citizenship, English, Food, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Education, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife
Basecamp is a unique adventure based residential activity programme nestled in the heart of rural Suffolk. It is meticulously designed to strengthen confidence, teamwork and a build wider understanding of the world around us. ...


London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
Suffolk
History, Ancient Civilisations, Industrial, Medieval, Monarchs, Victorian
Battlefield & History Tours specialises in exactly that. London and Ipswich are filled with history and visits that bring studies to life. A time of spies, propaganda, espionage, mistrust and bluff. ...

Flatford Mill field centre
Suffolk
History, Celts, Georgian, Romans, Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Team Building, Wildlife
Visit Flatford Mill field centre for fun residential geography and biology trips at all ages. The centre was our first field study centre set up during the 1940’s, set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk. ...

Portals To The Past
Suffolk & Various Regions
English, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings
Portals to the Past provide high quality history workshops in schools for KS2, led by experienced historical re-enactors and historians. Available across most of England. From the Stone Age through to WW2 our workshops come to your school. ...

Programming virtual robots
Suffolk & Various Regions
Maths, Design Technology, Computing
Brand New - Robot programming workshops that can be run entirely virtually. Two types are offered, Scratch based (best for KS2) and Python based (best for KS3)....


World War II Bletchley Park & Enigma
History, Local History, Twentieth Century, World War, Religious Education
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 .


Audley End
Art, History, Victorian
There's a full day outside the classroom at Audely End House and Gardens. A 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing, Kitchen Garden and stables to explore outside and visit the hands-on Nursery Suite and Coal Gallery. .

Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Schools can enjoy a range of watersports and outdoor pursuits in our new activity centre, 11 miles from Norwich in East Anglia. As well as 37 acres of water, large indoor facilities provide a range of activities such as climbing, abseiling and more..

Cambridge Science Centre
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Explore hands-on, engaging science learning at Cambridge Science Centre, designed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding in young minds. Tailored school programs cover diverse STEM topics, offering immersive experiences for all ages..
Suffolk School Workshops
Is your school located in Suffolk? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..

Volcanoes
online workshop available
Geography, Environmental Geography, SEN
Supervolcanoes takes you on a journey into the heart of volcanoes, explaining in detail how they form, along with their deadly power!

Underwater VR Workshop
online workshop available
English, Physical Geography, Science, Biology
Take your class on an underwater adventure with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Come face to face with sperm whales, sea turtles, whale sharks and sea lions. Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!

Dinosaurs
online workshop available
Archaeology, Dinosaurs, Geology, Science, Biology
Step back in time inside our dinosaur dome and learn about dinosaurs, how they fly and where they were discovered

Olympic Games 2024
online workshop available
History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks, Performing Arts, Drama
Book your school's Summer celebration for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Take your pick from a drama-filled journey to this year's host country, France, or discover the History of the Olympics. around the History of the Olympics, or
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