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.
London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
School Trip East of England
Subjects: 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.
London & Ipswich-Secret War to Cold War
The Food Museum
Suffolk school trips 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
Suffolk school trips 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...
Orford Castle
Suffolk school trips 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. ...
CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk
Suffolk school trips 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 school trips 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 school trips 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. ...
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)....
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. ...
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....
Bewilderwood Norfolk
English, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art
Think of the biggest wonky wooden play structures high up in the trees! Explore giant slippery slides, extra-long zip wires, muddled mazes, arts and crafts, plus lots, lots more! ...
Wimpole Hall
Science, History, Geography, Twentieth Century, Human Geography, Biology
First built in 1643, Wimpole Hall has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. While Wimpole's garden provides almost a case-book history of English Gardening from 1690 to 1830....
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..
Rainforests VR Workshop
online workshop available English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology
Learning about the rainforest? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company for schools! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
Stone Age Workshops
online workshop available History, Prehistory, SEN
Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
STEMdrones - Drone Coding Y5-Y13
online workshop available Computing, Science, Physics
Master drone technology in our STEM Drones Workshop! Dive into coding and flight control, merging tech skills with real-world applications. Elevate students' STEM experience with us!
Cells and the Human Body
online workshop available Science, Biology, SEN
Our award-winning Immersive Education Experiences take you inside the human cell, and around your DNA! Learn about what makes us human, why we have genes and explore the organelles like never before. Perfect supplementary curriculum-links too.
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