School Trips and Educational Visits in Sussex

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School trips form an important part of the educational programme offered by any school. Whichever curriculum topic you are studying, we can help you find the perfect educational visit in Sussex.

The historic county of Sussex, land of the South Saxons, is divided into the modern day counties of East and West Sussex. Dominated by the chalk hills of the South Downs National Park, Sussex has a lot to offer school groups. If you are a local school studying history, you will be the envy of schools throughout the UK. From the prehistoric remains of Boxgrove Man, through the Roman invasion in A.D. 43 that established places like Chichester and nearby Fishbourne palace, to the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent Norman Conquest that changed the medieval face of our country.

Museums, castles, sea life centres, or places to spend an outward bound week - get ideas for the best places to visit, with videos, photographs and information about inspection visits and risk assessments. We feature a range of specialist venues who run programmes of activities for school groups, colleges and youth groups including out of the classroom visits, educational workshops and residential stays.

Want to know where to take your school group in Sussex? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Hindleap Warren Day Visits, New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour, Houghton Farm, South Downs Bunkhouse, Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre, 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, Surrey, for more school trip ideas.

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Popular Sussex school trip January 2026 !

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

location icon School Trip London & South East
apple icon Subjects: Performing Arts, Geography, Human Geography, History, Saxons, Medieval, Monarchs, Religious Education


Step back in time to the Norman Conquest and bring the curriculum to life at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Learn about the most famous date in English history while walking in the footsteps of King Harold and William the Conqueror.

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New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour
New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour
map pin Worthing BN13 3NX
East Sussex

We will explore how the changing climate and a growing population are putting pressure on our natural water resources and how human predicted human demand will outstrip supply in the future, so come...
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Buzz Active Cuckmere
Buzz Active Cuckmere
map pin Seaford BN25 4AD
East Sussex

We are able to offer SUP, Kayak and canoe as PE GCSE assessed sports, We can work with school groups or engage 1:1. We can support geography modules as we have access to a tidal river, estuary,...
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Hindleap Warren Day Visits
Hindleap Warren Day Visits
map pin Wych Cross Forest Row RH18 5JH
East Sussex

At Hindleap, physical activity is part of the fun in every session, helping young people get active, build strength, and work together as a team. Our high ropes courses, like the ‘Leap of Faith’...
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Buzz Active Eastbourne
Buzz Active Eastbourne
map pin Eastbourne BN22 7LD
East Sussex

Primary age/ KS2 We are able to run our water based activities with a link to what you are teaching in the classroom. Our location is perfect to link our sessions with your science lessons. Whether...
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
map pin Battle TN33 0AE
East Sussex

Bring the action of the Battle of Hastings to life on the site of the Battlefield. Use the script in the downloadable Teachers’ Kit available from the English Heritage website, divide your class into Normans and Saxons, and let the battle commence!
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Residential Trips Sussex

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

Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre
map pin East Grinstead RH19 4HP
West Sussex

We have three lodges on-site, ranging from traditional to modern, with the capacity to sleep 93 in total. Restrop Lodge is a traditional lodge with single dormitory for 22, staff room for 3,...
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Gaveston Hall
Gaveston Hall
map pin Nuthurst RH13 6RF
Sussex

Gaveston Hall located in peaceful West Sussex countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park, and is an ideal location for school groups wanting secure a residential experience. With easy access to both central London and the south coast.
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Buzz Active Bushy Wood
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
map pin Hailsham BN27 3LZ
East Sussex

We offer a great location to explore all aspects of forest School, and bushcraft/ fire craft. With an abundance of material for backwoods skills and bushcraft creativity. Bushy Wood has all you need...
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Hindleap Warren Residential Visits
Hindleap Warren Residential Visits
map pin Wych Cross RH18 5JH
East Sussex

Whilst at Hindleap your young people will will be encouraged to be independent and make decisions for themselves, from what to wear that day to their participation in an activity. The more the...
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Big School Camp North
Big School Camp North
map pin East Sussex

Big School Camps model to impacts greatly on each individual child’s ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make appropriate choices about their physical health and...
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Big School Camp Midlands
Big School Camp Midlands
map pin East Sussex

Big School Camps model to impacts greatly on each individual child’s ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make appropriate choices about their physical health and...
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Big School Camp South
Big School Camp South
map pin East Sussex

1. Feral Science deliver Wildlife sessions based on curriculum Biology from Upper KS2 to GCSE outdoors 2. We use a range of outdoor skills and bushcraft to reveal the curriculum science behind...
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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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New Forest Activities
New Forest Activities
map pin Lyndhurst SO43 7HF
Hampshire

As well as offering a wide variety of fun and inclusive challenges, New Forest Activities can provide students with lots of opportunities to learn skills, realise their own limits and how to support...
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Low Cost Isle of Wight Accommodation with Education Destination
Low Cost Isle of Wight Accommodation with Education Destination
map pin Ventnor PO38 3LT
Isle of Wight

Education Destination welcomes thousands of students of all ages to the Isle of Wight and Dorset each year. We can offer your group accommodation at all budget levels, from low-cost camping & dormitories to luxury resort hotels.
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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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Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
Your Isle of Wight Adventure Awaits! with Education Destination
map pin Ventnor PO38 3LT
Isle of Wight

We offer 100% bespoke adventure based residentials to the Isle of Wight. We can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and much more, saving you time and stress! Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching!
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School Residentials in London
School Residentials in London
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City of London

Head to the capital to bring learning alive with a huge variety of activities and sights - not forgetting 22 National Museums on offer. Discover Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, along with the Eye, Madame Tussauds and London Dungeons.
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Manor Adventure Isle of Wight
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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Sussex School Workshops

Is your school located in Sussex? 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..

Chocolate Collective
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 either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation
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Voulez-Vous
Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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Stone Age Workshops
Stone Age Workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

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.
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Theatre Workout Education
Theatre Workout Education
map pin In-school Workshop

Theatre Workout is one of the UK's leading drama and theatre workshop providers. We deliver bespoke West End Workshops, Outreach Workshops in schools across the UK, and offering weekly classes and clubs in London schools.
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In School Workshops

Discover lots more school workshops in Sussex who can provide a tailored experience for your pupils.

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Online Workshops

We can offer a wide selection of workshops that can be delivered to your school entirely online.

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