School Visits Warwickshire

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The West Midlands county of Warwickshire, for those of you studying the Anglo Saxons, was originally part of the Kingdom of Mercia. Whether you are planning a trip to support historical topics of study, to look at modern industrial activity around, Coventry, Nuneaton or Rugby, or a residential activity trip - we have a range of options in Warwickshire sure to meet your teaching requirements.

The North of the county has historically supported heavy industry such as mining and engineering. Day visits to a science museum, or the British motor museum can support study of these topics. Southern Warwickshire is much more rural, encompassing a number of country parks and the northern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Popular Warwickshire school trips include literary trips to Stratford for an immersive Shakespeare experience, life and times at Warwick Castle, or a visit to the gallery and park at Compton Verney.

Well planned time spent learning outdoors helps to improve children's educational attainment. We can help you plan safe, fun and engaging local visits outside the classroom, residential excursions, field trips or sports activities, throughout the county of Warwickshire.

Want to know where to take your school group in Warwickshire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as YHA Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, The MAD Museum, and more.

Able to travel to other counties in West Midlands, have a look at our trip pages for: Birmingham, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, for more school trip ideas.

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Popular Warwickshire school trip July 2026 !

The MAD Museum

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The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK's only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun

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KS2 children having a history lesson at Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
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Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle has been a major medieval military stronghold, a royal palace, and an inspiration to writers and artists. It's the perfect destination to bring learning outside of the classroom and cover a range of curriculum subjects.
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Children learning at the MAD Museum in Warwickshire
The MAD Museum
map pin Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT
Warwickshire

The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK's only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun
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children on climbing wall
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
map pin Birmingham B11 2PY
West Midlands

With 40 Years of experience, Ackers Adventure is unlike any other centre within our urban environment we have an unrivalled range of activities from skiing, watersports, climbing and much more.
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school child rock climbing in Birmingham
Rock Up Birmingham
map pin Birmingham B16 8LP
West Midlands

Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust
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actor dressed as a civil war soldier at bosworth battlefield
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
map pin Nuneaton CV13 0AD
Leicestershire

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells an internationally important story within the landscape in which the battle took place. Richard III's death signified the beginning of the powerful Tudor dynasty which changed the face of England.
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school child rock climbing at Rushden Lakes
Rock Up Rushden Lakes
map pin Rushden NN10 6FT
Northamptonshire

Looking for the perfect venue for school trips, PE lessons or enrichment days? Rock Up delivers exciting climbing experiences that support curriculum PE goals while building teamwork, confidence, trust and ultimately having fun.
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Image for a residential school trip at Bishops Wood Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Derbyshire KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Bishops Wood Field Centre
map pin Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9SE
Worcestershire

Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland Bishops Wood has a unique and sustainable centre building. It offers a range of fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips for geography, science and history.
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
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Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace is the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site. The venue is perfect for national curriculum based school trips as well as general interest and leisure visits
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1620s House and Garden
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Leicestershire

Travel in time to the 1620s House and learn about upstairs-downstairs life, with food, musical instruments, games and costumes from the period. Hunt out the witch marks and explore the garden and its maze.
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rifle range activity
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
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Leicestershire

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a Charitable Organisation, providing outdoor adventurous activities for all. Our activities are designed to stimulate, educate and motivate all participants at affordable prices throughout the year.
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KS2 children learning bushcraft skills
Stone Age School Trip
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Leicestershire

Back in time, learn about Stone Age man, Try lighting a fire if you think you can, Building your own shelter..in LOPC wood, Fire-pit charcoal, draw caveman good. Test your skill with an Archers sight. Go home with knowledge from our StoneAge s
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a view of the river at Bewdley
Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
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Worcestershire

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the River Severn. Through practical activities and walks around the town of Bewdley, pupils will find out about its history and geography, including the effects of flooding .
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World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum
map pin Bewdley DY12 2AE
Worcestershire

Explore what life was like on the Home Front for evacuees during World War Two with our jam-packed experience day, full of interactive, immersive activities.
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key stage 2 children holding a big snake during a zoo visit
Wild Zoo
map pin Stourbridge DY7 5EP
Staffordshire

WILD on-site visits offer curriculum-linked workshops, educational displays and live animal experiences, including the UK's largest free-flight bird show, delivered by expert educators for EYFS-KS4 learners.
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learning hub with four zones, egyptians, dinosaurs, planet and space
Immersive learning Hub
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Buckinghamshire

5 subjects, 1 visit! New Immersive Experiences Hub at The Spectrum Place. Explore Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs & Volcanoes, Biomes & Our Planet, Space, ending with a 360° cinema. SEND & ASD friendly. £5 per pupil - limited time.
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Day Trips at Willen Lake
map pin Milton Keynes MK15 0DS
Buckinghamshire

Willen Lake offers a range of multi-activity sessions. Suitable for those with no experience who are keen to try something new. We offer watersports and land based activities which are sure to create a memorable experience for all students.
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Cosford Exhibition-Cold War
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Shropshire

The Allied victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 marked the beginning of the Cold War. The Cold War was given its name after World War II because of the relationship that developed primarily between the USSR and USA. It dominated international affairs
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recreation of a stone age settlement
The Stone Age Company
map pin Shifnal TF11 8JW
Shropshire

Bring the school day to life with curriculum-linked outdoor workshops in History, Geography, Science and PSHE. Through survival skills, storytelling and hands-on activities, children learn through memorable experiences.
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ironbridge with spring blossom during an industrial history school trip
British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
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Shropshire stands as a prime destination for those delving into British history and industrial evolution, offering a diverse array of educational experiences across Ironbridge Museum's sites and the ancient Wroxeter Roman City.
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Iron Bridge
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Shropshire

The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in construction.
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Residential Trips Warwickshire

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

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YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
map pin Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BR
Warwickshire

There's more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare - theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. A superb base for groups and school trips in the West Midlands.
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abseil tower
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
map pin Birmingham B11 2PY
West Midlands

Ackers Adventure is an Adventurous Activity Centre just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A 75 acre site offering many activities such as canoeing, climbing, skiing & residential stays, making Ackers a totally unique venue for a school trip.
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Rock climbing at Frank Chapman OEC
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
map pin Bewdley DY12 2TY
Worcestershire

Forest-based adventurous and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. Accommodation options are a main centre and glamping pods. Sole occupancy and bespoke courses available
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Coracles at Beaudesert Activity Centre
Beaudesert Outdoor Adventures
map pin Rugeley WS15 4JJ
Staffordshire

Beaudesert Outdoor Adventures delivers residential experiences that help young people build confidence, resilience and independence through outdoor adventure. With over 60 years of experience tailored to schools.
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children learning bushcraft skills
The Bushcraft Company - Boughton Woods
map pin Boughton NN6 9DG
Northamptonshire

Not everything can be taught in a classroom. We believe that some of the most important life skills are best learned outside. Get back to basics with our real outdoor experiences and give your students the chance to grow.
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Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
map pin Irthlingborough NN9 5UH
Northamptonshire

Frontier Centre is a great place for school trips, set in 122 acres of young woodland and open grounds with a river and lakes adjoining for all your water based activities. Frontier Centre has an excellent choice of accommodation & catering options.
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Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
map pin Bedford MK43 7NA
Bedfordshire

Enjoy sole use of this beautiful converted church, renovated for schools and youth groups in 2005, surrounded in stunning countryside, perfect for running your own programme or choose from our range of on-site activities.
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Ingestre Hall historic building
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
map pin Ingestre ST18 9QZ
Staffordshire

Ingestre Arts deliver unique, transferable learning experiences through creative & expressive arts such as music, drama, visual art, dance & animation. The UKs only dedicated residential arts centre, a residential with us is unlike any other!
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YHA Ironbridge Coalport
YHA Ironbridge Coalport
map pin Telford TF8 7HT
Shropshire

In the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, in a small town famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, YHA Ironbridge Coalport is ideal for your next West Midlands school trip residential.
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three children learning to use a compass during duke of edinburgh training
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
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Big School Camp Midlands
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We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school's premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs
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Warwickshire School Workshops

Is your school located in Warwickshire? 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..

STEM
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STEM is at the heart of what we do at Immersive Experiences, by bringing learning to all ages in our amazing mobile domes, VR and Augmented Reality software!
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The Industrial Revolution
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Our 18th Century workshops cover the exciting periods of the Napoleonic Wars, Industrial revolution, American war of Independence, Birth of the British Empire, Agricultural Revolution, the age of Pirates and so much more!
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Ancient Egypt
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Ever heard of English archaeologist, Howard Carter? Well he's a pro at discovering Pharaoh tombs and today he needs your help! Let's head back thousands of years and find out as much as we can about what the Egyptians did with their mummies.
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Elizabethans
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During this Drama Hut workshop, meet 'Margaret Russell', a Maid of Honour in the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Begin to explore this phenomenal Queen's reign and the legacy of the Golden Age of Exploration through improvisation, role play and dance.
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