School Visits Wiltshire

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Are you a school group in Wiltshire, or looking to visit Wiltshire? We would like to give you some ideas about places to visit - real hands-on learning opportunities, and genuinely memorable experiences.

Wiltshire offers your school group opportunities in a variety of towns and cities throughout the county. Places like Salisbury with it's famous Cathedral, where your class can learn about medieval history, architecture, or religious heritages. The market town of Marlborough and the prehistoric Avebury stone circle, or nearby Stonehenge, where your class can link your Stone Age topic to something real and awe-inspiring. The town of Swindon offers school groups the chance to visit the Steam Railway Museum, where they can learn more about the Industrial Revolution and STEM-focused exhibits on topics linked to energy and transportation. While just over the border in Somerset, the old prison at Shepton Mallet has been converted into a National Education Programme for Schools where you can learn about modern day Citizenship, and Victorian Crime and Punishment.

Perhaps you are taking your Primary School children on a field studies outing, or on the annual mult-activity residential? Rural parts of Wiltshire feature an abundance of day and residential outdoor educational centres. Abundant local wildlife and varied physical geography, make opportunities to learn about environmental sciences in an engaging and memorable way.

Take a look at the visit options below. Or click the following link for our full list of visit options in the South West.


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Stonehenge

location icon School Trip South West
apple icon Subjects: English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Tudors, World War


The most outstanding prehistoric monument in the British Isles, Stonehenge is an internationally renowned World Heritage Site and one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Europe.

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Old Sarum
Old Sarum

location icon Salisbury SP1 3SDapple icon Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval

Book a free school trip to Old Sarum, and explore this mighty Iron Age hill fort, a unique location where Iron Age people, the Romans, Saxons and Normans have all left their mark on an impressive landscape. ...

free tripStonehenge
Stonehenge

location icon Salisbury SP4 7DEapple icon English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Tudors, World War

The most outstanding prehistoric monument in the British Isles, Stonehenge is an internationally renowned World Heritage Site and one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Europe. ...

Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre

location icon Wiltshireapple icon Bushcraft, History, Ancient Civilisations, Celts, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Tudors, Vikings, World War

Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre is a not-for-profit centre providing affordable, quality day and residential trips for schools based in the open countryside. Enjoy exclusive single occupancy tailored to your needs. We can't wait to meet you...

Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre

location icon Wiltshireapple icon Accommodation Only, Bushcraft, English, Fieldstudies, Food, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Local History, Maths, Physical Education, Biology, SEN, Sustainability, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife, Science

Discover an amazing outdoor adventure centre nestled on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Perfect for young adventurers seeking thrilling tailor-made educational programmes designed to challenge - in a warm, friendly homely environment....




Grittleton Manor House
Grittleton Manor House

location icon Wiltshireapple icon SEN, Accommodation Only, Physical Education

Grittleton House Adventure Centre is ideal for school groups wanting secure residential accommodation, set in acres of parkland and playing fields, on the edge of the Cotswold National Park. Access to Bath and Bristol is just half an hour away! ...

free tripFarleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle

apple icon English, History, Medieval, Tudors

Book a free school trip to Farleigh Hungerford Castle, and explore the ruins, the chapel and the burial vault to learn about the history of the site and the people who lived there. Enhance your learning with a hands-on workshop led by site experts. .

Linkenholt Countryside Adventure - Campsite Centre
Linkenholt Countryside Adventure - Campsite Centre

apple icon Accommodation Only

Discover Linkenholt Countryside Adventure Centre. Perfect for camping groups. Base camp offers parking, spacious camping areas, hall for meetings/dining (50 people), modern facilities, and a range of self led or instructor led activities..

The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods

apple icon Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife

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..


Shepton Mallet Prison - Education Behind Bars
Shepton Mallet Prison - Education Behind Bars

apple icon Archaeology, Citizenship, Fieldstudies, History, Georgian, Local History, Twentieth Century, Victorian, PSHE, SEN, Team Building

Shepton Mallet Prison puts 'Education Behind Bars' with the launch of a newly created National Education Programme for Schools, Colleges, and Universities, ensuring educational visits are truly educational and a reach beyond the traditional. .

Science for Schools
Science for Schools

apple icon Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Spark their curiosity with Science for Schools! Bring science to life with an action-packed educational visit or finish the school year with a summer celebration. Can’t make it to the Science Centre? Let's bring science wow to your classroom instea.

Ufton Court
Ufton Court

apple icon History, Egyptians, Greeks, Prehistory, Romans, Vikings

Leading provider of curriculum-linked History and Outdoor Learning trips. Set in the grounds of a historic mansion amid 44 acres of woodland, we inspire children through immersive educational experiences that combine fun, learning and personal growth.

Avon Tyrrell
Avon Tyrrell

apple icon Physical Education, SEN, Watersports

Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is located in the stunning New Forest National Park and offers an extensive range of site activities, all linked to the National Curriculum as well as various accommodation options for organised groups. .


Mendip Activity Centre
Mendip Activity Centre

apple icon Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Team Building

School Activity Trips and Residential School Camps with Mendip Activity Centre, an outdoor activity provider setting the gold standard in adventure. With availability for 30 to 300 students, it's time for adventure!.

Andrew Simpson Centre Reading
Andrew Simpson Centre Reading

apple icon Physical Education, SEN, Team Building, Watersports

Andrew Simpson Centre Reading offers a variety of watersports activities including sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and raft building. Each trip is unique to meet the needs of participants whilst focussing on the school's priorities..

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Hampshire
Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

apple icon Bushcraft, Physical Education, SEN, Watersports, Accommodation Only

Our 14 acre site located in the heart of the New Forest National Park offers cost-effective residential trips with a variety of accommodation options (including camping for up to 300!). A range of adventurous activities are on-site too. .

Deanfield Outdoor Centre
Deanfield Outdoor Centre

apple icon Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife

Set in the beautiful Forest of Dean. High quality Outdoor Learning Courses both residentially (up to 84 students plus 10 staff) or as day visits up to 96 students. Very competitively priced and with excellent customer service..


special offerYHA St Briavels Castle
YHA St Briavels Castle

apple icon Geography, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Romans, Physical Education, Science, Physics

Over 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle has got a real wow factor, with bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential..

Rock Up Whiteley
Rock Up Whiteley

apple icon Physical Education, PSHE

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.

Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire

apple icon Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Science, Biology, SEN, Watersports, Accommodation Only

Located on the edge of the Solent - we provide an awe-inspiring setting to take part in some fantastic activities; including indoor skiing, climbing, velodrome cycling and water-sports on the sea! We're great for field studies too. .

Dorset - The Jurassic Coast
Dorset - The Jurassic Coast

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Discover the Jurassic Coast: an outdoor classroom brimming with adventure! Uncover millions of years of history, explore stunning cliffs, and engage in hands-on learning. Inspire your students with unforgettable experiences and create lasting memorie.


special offerCumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle

apple icon Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Forest School, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, History, Local History, Medieval, Prehistory, Saxons, Victorian, World War, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife

Our exciting range of land and water based outdoor adventure activities take place at some of Dorset’s most iconic coastal locations and offer the unique opportunity to explore the stunning Jurassic Coastline whilst trying something new. .

Residentials
Residentials

apple icon Archaeology, Art, Bushcraft, Citizenship, English, Farm, Food, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Prehistory, Saxons, World War, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Sustainability, Team Building, Wildlife, Forest School

The Sustainability Centre offers residential trips, day visits, forest school, farm visits and alternative education within our stunning 55 acre woodland. This provides access to beautiful countryside in the South Downs National Park. .

Day Visits
Day Visits

apple icon Archaeology, Art, Bushcraft, Citizenship, English, Farm, Food, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Prehistory, Saxons, World War, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Sustainability, Team Building, Wildlife, Forest School

Sustainability in action! Come and visit us for a day or more to learn all about looking after the planet in our beautiful 55 acre woodland site nestled in the stunning South Downs National Park. Packed with hands on activities for all ages. .

Rock Up Weston super-Mare
Rock Up Weston super-Mare

apple icon Physical Education, PSHE

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.


Dorset Adventure Park
Dorset Adventure Park

apple icon Geography, Physical Geography, History, Local History, Physical Education, Team Building

Looking for an unforgettable adventure? Dorset Adventure Park is the perfect destination! Spread across 18 acres of stunning woodland, it features a thrilling Waterpark and an exhilarating Mud Trail, offering fun and challenges for all ages..

free tripGoodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle

apple icon Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Tudors, SEN

Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles, boasting a fascinating history and spectacular views from the battlements. .

special offerUKSA
UKSA

apple icon SEN, Sports Centre, Team Building, Watersports, Accommodation Only, Physical Education

With 35+ years of experience, UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) offers young people a fun and safe outdoor environment in which to learn important life skills. Packages in sailing, watersports, and teambuilding include accommodation, food, kit, and tuition..

free tripPortchester Castle
Portchester Castle

apple icon Citizenship, History, Black History, Medieval, Romans, Tudors

Bring the curriculum to life at Portchester Castle. With 1700 years of history, it covers everything from the Romans, medieval kings right up to the Napoleonic Wars. Follow in their footsteps and explore its exciting and varied history. .


free tripOsborne
Osborne

apple icon Art, History, Victorian, Science, Biology

Unique among Royal Residences, Osborne offers a real insight into the private lives of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children. Their home can teach many aspects of the curriculum across numerous subjects and inspire your students. .

Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset
Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset

apple icon Bushcraft, Careers, Geography, Human Geography, Watersports

We provide exciting adventure school trips, DofE and outdoor training courses. We specialise in authentic adventure, using incredible natural landscapes as the backdrop to our activities: Coasteering, Bushcraft, Beach Kayaking, Climbing, Archery etc.

Wiltshire School Workshops

Is your school located in Wiltshire? 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..

Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks, Performing Arts

Ancient Greece – what an empire! Birthplace to some of the greatest philosophers, doctors, writers and athletes the world has ever seen. One Day's drama workshop explores the myths, legends and significant figures of Ancient Greece.

Florence Nightingale Workshop
Florence Nightingale Workshop

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon History, Victorian, Significant Individuals, SEN

This Drama Hut Workshop takes us back to the Crimean war in 1853, where we meet The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale. Explore what it was like to live during Victorian times and discover the impact she had, helping to create safer hospitals!

Space VR Workshop
Space VR Workshop

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon English, Science, Physics

Blast your class into outer space with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Learn about our Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy and how vast our universe really is with immersive VR headsets! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!

The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon History, Georgian, Industrial

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!

In School Workshops

Discover lots more school workshops in Wiltshire 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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