School Trips and Visit ideas in Surrey

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The county of Surrey in the South East of England is a stone's throw from London, but far removed from the hustle and bustle of the capital. Surrey has a vast choice of school trip options for groups ranging from Key Stage 1 through to college and university groups.

As well as plenty of county towns like Guildford, Dorking and Farnham, Surrey is blessed with some beautiful countryside where rolling hills and extensive rich woodland provide a cornucopia of places to visit to enhance your school's outdoor learning.

To give you a bit of Surrey school trip inspiration - Learn about water management at Flow Zone, venues such as Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventure have developed some excellent curriculum-linked learning options, especially in STEM subjects. If environmental subjects are your focus, Surrey has plenty of exceptional wildlife centres and working farms to help deliver your learning objectives, places like Juniper Hall and Sayers Croft. Or perhaps you are planning a residential trip. Whatever you are looking for, we can help you find the perfect educational visit beyond the classroom!

Want to know where to take your school group in Surrey? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as VRxtra Kingston, Rock Up Walton on Thames, Juniper Hall Field Centre, Godstone Farm Educational Visits, Sayers Croft, and more.

Able to travel to other counties in South East, have a look at our trip pages for: Berkshire, Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire Essex, Kent, Oxfordshire, Sussex, for more school trip ideas.

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VRxtra Kingston
map pin Kingston upon Thames KT1 1TP
Surrey

Our virtual reality centre delivers an educational experience that textbooks simply cannot match. Within our facilities sporting the latest technology we can deliver a truly immersive virtual experience.
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school child rock climbing at Walton on Thames
Rock Up Walton on Thames
map pin Walton-on-Thames KT12 1GH
Surrey

Rock Up supports curriculum Physical Education objectives through structured climbing sessions that develop strength, coordination, balance and problem-solving skills. Our activities provide both...
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Godstone Farm Educational Visits
map pin Godstone RH9 8LX
Surrey

We offer tailored talks around all aspects of the farm, predominantly livestock and how to care for animals, plus helping children develop an understanding of how farming fits into the wider world. A...
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Residential Trips Surrey

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Surrey or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

child on a crate stacking activity
Walton Firs Activity Centre
map pin Cobham KT11 1HB
Surrey

Walton Firs Activity Centre offers a growing curriculum of bushcraft-based activities, from taster sessions for the inexperienced, through to specialist weekend survival experiences! Please contact us for more information, or visit our website.
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Image for a residential school trip at Juniper Hall Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Surrey KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Juniper Hall Field Centre
map pin Mickleham RH5 6DA
Surrey

Identify basic survival needs, explore the woods, build a shelter and forage for wild foods. Follow a woodland trail and search for tracks and signs. A day filled with team building and...
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child on a zip line
Bentley Copse Activity Centre
map pin Guildford GU5 9JH
Surrey

Small group bushcraft sessions teach safety around fire and tools. Your students will light their own fires, pop some popcorn or make a refreshing hot drink. Our woodland environment is idea for quiet bushcraft sessions among the trees.
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Sayers Croft
map pin Cranleigh GU6 7SS
Surrey

we offer: Archery, Orienteering, Boulders climbing, Climbing, High ropes course, stream walks, maze, caving, team challenges, we also have fields which teachers and pupils can use in spare time for games etc.
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Parliament
Parliament
map pin London SW1A 0AA
Greater London

A year-round programme of visits for students aged 7-18. Choose from a selection of themed workshops and tour the awe-inspiring Palace of Westminster during your school visit to London.
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Religious Studies London
Religious Studies London
map pin City of London

Our tailored itineraries will allow students to look at different non-Christian faiths to see diversity of worship, while visiting places of major religious significance.
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Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
map pin Bembridge PO35 5PH
Isle of Wight

We use Outdoor Pursuits to help develop children by giving them independence, developing their social skills and of course their confidence. Our many safe yet challenging activities will give them...
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UKSA
UKSA
map pin Cowes PO31 7PQ
Isle of Wight

Our aim is to encourage, support, and inspire young people by introducing them to the challenges, enjoyment, and rewards of watersports. We are based on the water's edge, facing the navigable River...
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YMCA Fairthorne Manor
YMCA Fairthorne Manor
map pin Southampton, SO30 2GH
Hampshire

Our immersive outdoor Bushcraft sessions and challenges focus on teaching students survival skills. Bushcraft sessions at Fairthorne can cover den building, fire lighting, camouflage and tracking, and...
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Souther Water poster for water management workshop
New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour - Hampshire
map pin Havant/ PO9 1JW
Hampshire

During the visit to our operational site, we will highlight where curriculum learning links to the real life context of water treatment (Gatsby Benchmarks 4 and 6) Students will meet Southern Water...
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Fun Group Activities
map pin Bracknell RG12 8UX
Berkshire

Outdoor Education Focus Days, we offer a wide range of engaging and impactful activities designed to meet the unique needs of students at every stage. Whether you're looking to strengthen bonds, enhance critical skills, or simply provide an unforgettable experience, we've got you covered.
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Spyscape - Immersive Spy Museum, London
map pin WC2E 7BN
City of London

SPYSCAPE supports computing by developing logical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving through interactive challenges. Each participant receives a profile highlighting analytical skills relevant to technology and digital careers.
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Image for a residential school trip at Calshot Activities Outdoor Activity centre in Hampshire KS2 KS3
Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
map pin Calshot SO45 1BR
Hampshire

Our diverse range of activities encourage all core skills involved in PE, such as; Balance, Coordination, Stamina, Problem Solving and Strength. We have activities such as; Climbing, Archery, Sailing, Kayaking, Track Cycling and other more Team focussed activities too.
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Image for a residential school trip at Epping Forest Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Essex KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Epping Forest field centre
map pin Loughton IG10 4AF
Essex

Epping Forest 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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Key Stage 1 children on a London city bus tour
London City Bus Tours
map pin London SW7 4SS
Greater London

If you are planning to visit London or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, with a group of 10+ our group bookings service we can make the experience as seamless as possible. For an iconic experience of...
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key stage 1 children learning to ride bikes at lee valley velo park
Lee Valley VeloPark
map pin E20 3AB
Greater London

Experience world class cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark in Stratford, East London - the iconic venue where Team GB won multiple gold medals during the London 2012 Games. Our British Cycling qualified...
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child learning to ride a small horse
Lee Valley Riding Centre
map pin E10 7QL
Greater London

Discover incredible horse riding experiences at Lee Valley Riding Centre at Lea Bridge Road in East London with sessions run by our fully qualified coaches, designed to help children learn the basics of horse riding with confidence and skill.
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Surrey School Workshops

Is your school located in Surrey? 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..

Image for a school workshop for Chocolate making KS2
Chocolate Collective
map pin In-school Workshop

Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills.
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Fab Science Online
map pin In-school Workshop

Zoom into the Fab Science Lab! We have run hundreds of workshops in schools and we've put all of that know-how into our virtual events. Fully interactive, engaging, educational and fun!
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french language workshop with two people dressed as parisian waiters
Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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key stage 2 children with french flags and french language posters
Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
map pin In-school Workshop

UK-wide. Our immersive 'Visit Paris' experience transforms your school hall into a school French trip. Pupils will pass through passport control, board the plane, then visit an ice cream stand, souvenir stall, market, cafe and write a postcard home.
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