School Visits Worcestershire

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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".

Want to know where to take your school group in Worcestershire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum, World War 2 Experience at Bewdley Museum, Bishops Wood Field Centre, Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre, and more.

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

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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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a view of the river at Bewdley
Rivers Day at Bewdley Museum
map pin Bewdley DY12 2AE
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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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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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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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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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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KS2 children having a history lesson at Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
map pin Kenilworth CV8 1NG
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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Team Building Outdoor Adventures
map pin Leominster HR6 9PT
Herefordshire

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.
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Cosford Exhibition-Cold War
map pin Shifnal TF11 8UP
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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KS1 School group at Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle
map pin Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY
Herefordshire

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.
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British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul
map pin Shropshire

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
map pin Ironbridge TF8 7NH
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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Stokesay Castle fortified manor house in Shropshire
Stokesay Castle
map pin Craven Arms SY7 9AH
Shropshire

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.
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recreation of a stone age settlement
The Stone Age Company
map pin Shifnal TF11 8JW
Shropshire

A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
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Actor dressed as a Roman talking to a group of school children at Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter Roman City
map pin Shrewsbury SY5 6PJ
Shropshire

Step back in time to explore Viriconium (Wroxeter), the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and visit a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii.
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A Countryside Christmas
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

Winter is a special time at Edgmond Hall. A Countryside Christmas is an exciting, active day designed to provide a magical & enjoyable Christmas experience for children and staff.
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Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info.
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KS1 group exploring a meadow
Countryside Explorers
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand our natural environment! The day can be simply tailored to suit your objectives; PSHE, science, and lots of fun.
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Life in the Stone Age
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

Join us for a fun day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand life in the Stone Age! Work together to build shelters and fires, and create authentic Stone Age art and tools to take back to school.
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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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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace
map pin Woodstock OX20 1UL
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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Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
map pin Shrewsbury SY1 2HP
Shropshire

Shrewsbury Prison offers students' the opportunity to escape the classroom through our first-of-it's-kind Education Behind Bars Programme, covering a range of subjects, designed by educationalists, in-line with the national curriculum.
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1620s House and Garden
map pin Coalville LE67 2FW
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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Residential Trips Worcestershire

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

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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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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Raft building activity at Oaker Wood Leisure
Oaker Wood Leisure
map pin Leominster HR6 9PT
Herefordshire

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
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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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Blind trail activity at Culmington Manor activity centre
Culmington Manor
map pin Craven Arms SY7 9BY
Shropshire

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
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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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YHA St Briavels Castle
YHA St Briavels Castle
map pin St Briavels GL15 6SB
Gloucestershire

Over 800 years old, YHA St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed ancient monument with a real wow factor, bags of character and a magical charm perfect for a school residential.
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Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

Sole occupancy of our Georgian farmhouse and 43 acres of woodland, gardens and fields means you can focus on your own group's experience. Our full-time staff team deliver a wide range of outdoor & creative adventures tailored to suit your group.
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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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International Baccalaureate Diploma
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Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
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Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
map pin London E151HW
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Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council's network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
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The Bushcraft Company - Badminton Woods
map pin Badminton GL9 1BW
Gloucestershire

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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Image for a residential school trip at Preston Montford Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Shropshire KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Preston Montford Field Centre
map pin Shrewsbury SY4 1DX
Shropshire

Preston Montford has easy access to a wide range of sites from the South Shropshire Hills AONB, to Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Ludlow, Birmingham and Snowdonia. Visit for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
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Grittleton Manor House
map pin Grittleton SN14 6AP
Wiltshire

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!
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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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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..

Arctic and Antarctic
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The North and South Poles may be on opposite sides of the earth, but just how different are they? Wrap up warm for an interactive drama workshop to the ends of the world, encountering wildlife, explorers and habitats along the way!
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Stone Age
map pin In-school Workshop

Any idea what life was like in the Stone Age? Here's a clue: it was absolutely nothing like life today! Join this One Day workshop and use drama, imagination and storytelling to bring this fascinating period of history to life in your school hall!
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Irish dance workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

Looking to learn some traditional Irish dance moves? Look no further! Our Irish dance workshops are designed for dancers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Our experienced 'Vivian Gayle' will guide you through the Irish traditional steps.
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Dinosaurs
map pin In-school Workshop

Step into the age of dinosaurs through immersive 360° dome experiences, VR, and interactive workshops. Students encounter prehistoric creatures, explore fossils and habitats, and discover how dinosaurs lived, evolved, and became extinct.
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