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Sustainability workshops for schools

Engaging online and in-school workshops and memorable out of the classroom visits

What sustainability school trips in the UK teach environmental awareness and green practices?

Sustainability visits focus on recycling, renewables, and conservation - encouraging responsible environmental action.

The Department for Education's sustainability and climate change strategy says that all education settings need to have in place a climate action plan. This includes educating your students by integrating into your curriculum, issues such as biodiversity, decarbonisation and the science of climate change.

Sustainability and 'Green' or 'Eco' issues cover a wide range of subjects. In the past we studied Environmental Science and Geography to see what was happening. Now there is also a focus on Citizenship; how we affect our environment and in turn, what we can do, and need to do, to reverse current unsustainable development practices. As the role of education in putting us on a more sustainable path continues to grow, so does the quality of the workshops available to school groups.

Perhaps you are looking for workshops relating to Biodiversity, Energy, Global Citizenship, Healthy Living, Litter, Marine, School Grounds, Transport, Waste or Water. A sustainability trip or workshop can form part of your climate action plan.

Additional topics we can cater for include: Healthy living; Our Food, agriculture and seasonality; Energy; Supply chains; Recycling and sustainability of materials; Environmental issues from pollution in the air and on land, to the plastic waste in our watercourses and oceans; Biodiversity and habitats; Ecology and our relationship with our environment.

Children can learn about and experience a wide variety of sustainability topics in the form of engaging online workshops, interactive in-school workshops or memorable out of the classroom visits. View our climate change and renewable energy page, our forest school page, or browse the workshops and visits below or use the quick enquiry form to help us tailor the perfect sustainability experience for your group.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Sustainability topics: Climate change, Conservation, Extreme Weather, Fairtrade, Global warming, Materials and recycling, Plastic pollution, Pollution, Rainforest, Renewable Energy, Sustainable living, and more.

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Popular school trip May 2026 !

Buzz Active Bushy Wood

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apple iconAccommodation Only, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Sustainability, Team Building, Watersports, SEN, Outdoor Learning


At Buzz Active we're passionate about the water and the beach environment. This means that we want to protect our precious beaches and the surrounding area by minimising our impact and maximising our positive output. We hope to educate as many people as possible. ...

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Eden Project & Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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Embark on a transformative journey with "Eden Project & Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel," where sustainability is not just a subject, but an immersive learning experience....
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The Sustainability Centre
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All of our topics have sustainability woven into their fabric, as at the Centre we work alongside the Permaculture principles of People Care, Earth Care and Fair Share. We cover a wide range of topics...
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School Trips at White Post Farm
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We can help schools learn about sustainability through our constant messaging of Conservation. At the farm, we are always striving towards becoming as sustainable as possible, and ensuring that we...
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Child getting muddy at The Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre Residentials
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All of our activities have sustainability woven into their fabric, as at the Centre we work alongside the Permaculture principles of People Care, Earth Care and Fair Share. We cover a wide range of...
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Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
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Eco education is critical in helping young people understand the impacts of climate change, encourage a change in attitudes and behaviour needed to address the causes of climate change, and develop...
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Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive
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Eco education is critical in helping young people understand the impacts of climate change, encourage a change in attitudes and behaviour needed to address the causes of climate change, and develop...
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New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour - Hampshire
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Southern Water has a strong focus on sustainability-caring for our planet so people, animals and plants can all thrive now and in the future. A visit to our site and our workshop will look at the work...
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Up-cycling and Recycling
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Ready to get your students engaged STEM. Our hands-on eco workshops have been designed specifically for UK schools to enhance understanding of the curriculum through active learning! Green Up Your...
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Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
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Partnering with Larksfoot Outdoor practitioners the children learn about sustainability and the environment. Annually we run a community project where local schools and youth groups come to plant...
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New Wave - Beyond the Drain tour - East Sussex
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Southern Water has a strong focus on sustainability-caring for our planet so people, animals and plants can all thrive now and in the future. A visit to our site and our workshop will look at the work...
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Buzz Active Bushy Wood
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At Buzz Active we're passionate about the water and the beach environment. This means that we want to protect our precious beaches and the surrounding area by minimising our impact and maximising our positive output. We hope to educate as many people as possible.
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Wild Zoo
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At WILD Zoo, sustainability is explored by encouraging students to ask questions about the world around them and the impact humans have on it. On-site visits inspire curiosity by helping students...
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Inventors & Makers Computing Workshops
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Our workshops about Sustainable Energy cover the use of Fossil Fuels and the Invention of more sustainable ways of generating electricity. We are trying to inspire the Engineers of the Future to...
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St Michaels Environmental Education Centre
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St Michael's Centre is located in the heart of the Peak District National Park and has been welcoming school groups for over 30 years. In 2019 the centre became the first Peak District National Park Ambassador Centre.
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Climate Change VR Workshop
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With our Climate Change workshop, we can transport your pupils around the world from the comfort of your classroom so that they can learn about the devastating impacts of climate change for...
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Chocolate Collective
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Climate change plays a big part which is why there is revolutionary work that is being undertaken. We can discuss during the chocolate making session why this is going to be even more important in...
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Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
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Roman Baths in Bath - themed visits and day trips Lay Wood - Roman villa The Wiltshire Museum - exhibitions on Roman history in the area
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London Field Sites
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At KS4 students can investigate sustainable urban communities and environments. Focussing on a sustainable development, the students will use the Egan wheel as a tool for assessing sustainability....
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School children watching fish at the National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium
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Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you have booked on for a tour or workshop that specifically focuses on an element of sustainability, or if you are just visiting for a fun...
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school group watching a sound, light and forces interactive workshop
Physical Sciences: Light, Sound, Forces and Engineering
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KS2: Full-dome digital projections allow us to visit engineering marvels from history and explore the pros and cons of modern life. Industry, technology and invention have progressed civilisation, but...
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Booking Sustainability School Trips- FAQ

16 February 2026

Why choose sustainability trips?
A sustainability trip or workshop is a great way to teach kids about eco-responsibility, like recycling or visiting green farms, so they can actually act on climate issues. The curriculum focuses on the environment and emphasises how urgent these actions are right now.

Sustainability workshop or day trip?
Workshops are fantastic for generating ideas and usually cost between £150 and £400. Day trips on the other hand, show real examples in action and are perfect for science or geography lessons.

Are there any free sustainability options?
There are! Many local eco-parks offer free tours, and some recycling centers do free visits too. These visits are a great way to introduce sustainability without it costing anything.

Top 10 sustainability school trips (from Green Teams 2026):

1. Eden Project - a fantastic eco-education hub
2. In-school sustainability workshops for quick ideas
3. RSPB reserves for conservation lessons
4. Wind farms to explore renewable energy
5. Local recycling plants to see waste management
6. National Parks to learn about biodiversity
7. Scottish eco-centres for hands-on learning
8. Welsh green farms for farm-to-table sustainability
9. London Wetlands Centre for habitat awareness
10. Beach clean-ups to make an immediate impact

Are sustainability trips suitable for SEND students?
Eden Project has accessible paths, and their workshops are very hands-on. We have also seen many examples of venues using nature as a calming activity, so outdoor access is definitely part of the plan to make it inclusive.

What’s the budget for sustainability trips?
It really depends. A day visit locally might cost just £3-£10 per child. Entry to centres is usually £5-£15, workshops range from £150 to £400, and residential eco trips can be £120-£250 per child. There are also green funds available to help cover costs. Check our funding page.


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Walesby Forest to launch new Educational Recycling Initiative on Global Recycling Day

Walesby Forest is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new recycling initiative in collaboration with ROB and Enva.

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