School Visits Worcestershire
inspiration and ideas
The ancient county of Worcestershire (pronounced Wustershire phonetically) is a considered by most to be a rural county. As with most other rural counties, it is no surprise to hear that agriculture dominates local industry. Hops and fruit crops such as apples are well suited to the local terroir, and while they are still produced in abundance, the local economy is no longer centred around these forms of agricultural. Perhaps the county's most famous export, and one which still enjoys worldwide acclaim, is Worcestershire Sauce.
Opportunities to learn outside the classroom
So what opporunities are there to take your class on a school trip in Worcestershire, and how does it fare as a place to study the various aspects of the national curriculum? Well, it is fantastically well provided for as it happens. The towns and villages of the county are home to lots of venues which are geared up to assist your learning outside the classroom. There are transport museums specialising in history and social development, grand stately homes which help to tell a fascinating story of regional prosperity, and of course a great choice of venues that provide residential stays for physical education, the best of which boast the Learning Outside the Classroom quality badge. To give you some further inspiration and to get you started on your hunt for the perfect venue for your school trip, we are going to focus on three very different activities.
Stretching from Kidderminster in the north, down to incorporate Evesham and Malvern in the south, Worcestershire is located in the centre of the country. Historically, before politics redrew the boundaries for voting purposes, the county was a different shape and included more urban areas, which are now referred to as the "West Midlands County".
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Bishops Wood Field Centre
School Trip West Midlands
Subjects: History, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Wildlife
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.
Bishops Wood Field Centre
Bishops Wood Field Centre
Worcestershire school trips History, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Wildlife
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. ...
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Worcestershire school trips Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Wildlife
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 ...
Cadbury World
History, Ancient Civilisations, Victorian, Geography, Environmental Geography, Business, Design Technology, English, Food
With over 30 years' experience and more than 2,000 school groups attending each year, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation's favourite chocolate brand. ...
The MAD Museum
Science, Physics, Art, Design Technology, Engineering, Maths, SEN
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 ...
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Tudors, Accommodation Only, City Break
There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips in the West Midlands. ...
Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
English, History, Tudors, SEN
To be or not to be, that is the question? Stratford-upon-Avon is most certainly the place to be! Lovers of Shakespeare will enjoy an educational trip to this ultimate literary destination where they can wander through the pages of his stories. ...
Stratford upon Avon
English, History, Romans, Medieval, Tudors, SEN, City Break
Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect location for an engaging trip for all ages. The birthplace of Shakespeare it offers so much more; quaint Tudor streets, a historic market town centre and the local wildlife of the beautiful River Avon and Canals. ...
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Wildlife, SEN
Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens! ...
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham
Science, Physics, Design Technology, Maths
With 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, the sky's the limit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham. Pupils will learn and develop many skills, including language, science, design, technology, engineering, computing and maths. ...
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
Bushcraft, Physical Education, PSHE, Science, Biology, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Maths, Physics, Forest School
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. ...
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Bushcraft, Physical Education, Science, Biology, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Maths, Physics
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....
Sandbox VR - Birmingham
Explorers, Physical Education, Team Building
Sandbox VR is the world’s most advanced virtual reality venue on the planet. Located in the heart of Birmingham, it features 6 virtual reality arenas where you can transport yourselves into the most immersive gaming experiance....
Rock Up Birmingham
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...
The Bear Grylls Adventure
Science, Biology, Environmental Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Citizenship, Physics
Plan the most adventurous day out ever! At The Bear Grylls Adventure, students can experience both physical and mental challenges that push them out of their comfort zone to try something new in a fun and safe environment. ...
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Geography, Human Geography, History, Elizabethans, Medieval, Monarchs, Tudors
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. ...
Team Building Outdoor Adventures
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building
Team Building Days in the great outdoors. After so many months out of school children & young people need time to adjust socially to working together again. At Oaker Wood we offer a range of team building activities in a woodland setting....
Oaker Wood Leisure
Physical Education, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife
Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleep up to 160 in Glamping Pods. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting, Zip Wire, Paintball, Target Shooting...
Adventurous Activity Days
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Watersports, Wildlife
Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning offer residential, camping & day visits, with a choice of adventurous outdoor activities delivered by qualified instructors. Our activities are set in 32 acres of natural woodland, located in the West Midlands. ...
Action Packed Residential Trips
Accommodation Only, Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife
Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning provide an outdoor education experience to groups of young people. We offer self catering residential, camping & day visits, with fantastic outdoor adventurous activities suitable from ages 7 upwards ...
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Archaeology, Art, Dinosaurs, Geology, History, Local History, Medieval, Saxons, Victorian, World War, SEN
We are also home to Dippy the dinosaur; A life-size replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton – a 26 metre-long dinosaur that lived 155-145 million years ago. We offer options for self-led visits and also facilitated workshops, led by our experts....
Cosford Exhibition-Cold War
History, Ancient Civilisations, Industrial, Monarchs, Victorian
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 ...
YHA Ironbridge Coalport
Geography, Human Geography, Science, Physics, History, Industrial, Physical Education, Accommodation Only
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....
YHA Wye Valley
Accommodation Only
Nestled on the scenic banks of the River Wye, YHA Wye Valley is great for activity breaks and adventures in this magical section of the Welsh borders. It even has its own canoe landing station and an on-site orienteering course. ...
Culmington Manor
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular...
Goodrich Castle
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. ...
Coventry Transport Museum
History, Industrial, Local History, Victorian, World War
Coventry Transport Museum houses the largest publicly owned collection of British vehicles on the planet and tells the story of a city which changed the world through transport....
British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
Archaeology, Engineering, History, Industrial, Local History
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. ...
Iron Bridge
Design Technology, History, Industrial, Science, Physics, Engineering
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....
Stokesay Castle
History, Medieval, Tudors
Explore the incredible fortified manor house with a great hall that's remained unchanged for 700 years and discover the fascinating story of the Shropshire wool merchant who became one of the richest men in England. ...
Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building, Watersports, Forest School
Chasewater Activity Centre is located near Cannock. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials. ...
Worcestershire School Workshops
Is your school located in Worcestershire? 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 Egypt VR Workshop
online workshop available English, History, Egyptians
Take your class on a Virtual Reality trip with PrimeVR to see the Pyramids of Giza, an Ancient Egyptian city and even inside an Egyptian tomb...all from the comfort of your own classroom!
Rainforests - Above and beyond the Canopy
online workshop available Geography, Environmental Geography, Performing Arts, Wildlife
During this Drama Hut Workshop we meet our enthusiastic scientist, as she explores the Rainforests of South America and how we can protect them! Discover the magnificent canopy of trees that filters the sun, to the dark forest floor, and much more.
Dance Carnival Brazil
online workshop available Dance, Performing Arts, Cultural Education
Get ready to explore the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro through dance. There are so many wonderful South American Latin styles (Samba, Bolero, Capoerira, Funk Carioca) – it's time to dust off our dancing shoes and give them a go!
Rubbish Shakespeare- 5 Star, Theatre Quality Shows and Workshops
online workshop available English, History, Elizabethans, Performing Arts, Drama
Performances and workshops delivered at school! Less fuss, less cost and (dare we say it) better quality than a trip to the theatre. "Set up so cleverly, it really sings." Daily Record. "Like Horrible Histories, but funnier!" Primary Times.
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