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 - East Sussex, Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre, Big School Camp Midlands, Big School Camp North, 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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water treatment facility at southern water
New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour - East Sussex
map pin Peacehaven/BN10 8LW
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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school group with safety equipment and paddles at buzz active
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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school children in a canadian canoe on a lake
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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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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Image for a residential school trip at Buzz Active Outdoor Activity centre in Eastbourne KS2 KS3 KS4 Adventure School Trips Sailing Watersports trips.
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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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.

big school camp equipment
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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children on an obstacle course
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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Image for a residential school trip at Buzz Active Outdoor Activity centre in Sussex KS2 KS3 KS4 Adventure School Trips bushcraft archery adventurous school trips
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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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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blackland farm jacobs ladder activity
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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big school camp equipment
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 trailer and camping equipment
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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aerial view of 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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Image for a residential school trip at New Forest Activities Outdoor Activity centre in Hampshire KS2 KS3
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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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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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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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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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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school child learning to play tennis
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
map pin E20 3AD
Greater London

As the host of several FIH Pro League events and home to Olympic gold medallists, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre offers world class facilities for players of all levels. Younger students can...
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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..

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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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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basket of vegetables
Green Shoots and Healthy Living
map pin In-school Workshop

As a class we discover how far food travels, how its grown, the benefits of fresh food and the responsibility we all share to reduce our food miles. This workshop is completed by growing micro greens & being shown how to make a recycled watering can.
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laptop showing a live science workshop
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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In School Workshops

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