Yorkshire's finest school trip destinations
The fantastic geology of Yorkshire includes an ever changing Jurassic coastline and the important Carboniferous limestone pavements of the Dales. Consequently you will not find many school pupils in the north of England who have not been on a geography or geology fieldtrip to this wonderful county. But Yorkshire has a lot more to offer schools that are looking to extend their areas of study to outside the classroom.
Scholars of the arts will know about the great many writers, poets and artists who have been influenced by the region and whose work talks about the beautiful countryside, and depicts the mill towns. While historians will know about the many castles built to defend the major towns and strategic settlements from the invading armies of Scotland.
If you are looking for trips that will enable, support and complement your teaching of the National Curriculum, through memorable learning experiences, then we would urge you to consider the fine examples discussed below.
The county boundaries of Yorkshire have altered many times over the years. Since the time of Viking settlements, the county was divided in three parts known as the Ridings of East, West and North Yorkshire. Theses ancient counties were lost in 1974 when the large political reorganisation of British counties created Yorkshire as a single entity, the largest county in the United Kingdom, and part of the North of England.
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Featured Trips
Rainbow Factory
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
The Rainbow Factory is the only attraction of its kind in the UK and specialises in storytelling through the creative arts.
We aim to inspire children with a love of reading, encourage them to use their imagination & help improve literacy standards...
Rainbow Factory
YHA York
Ideal for history lovers, this super-equipped hostel offers the ideal base for school trips in the fabulous city of York.
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YHA York
St Stephen’s, Hull
It's exercise in disguise! Whether it's a one hour reward bounce, or as part of a weekly programme to switch up the PE lesson, we have the skills in house to meet your learning objectives as part of the National Curriculum.
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St Stephen’s, Hull
Arvon – Lumb Bank, Yorkshire
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – Lumb Bank, Yorkshire
Conisbrough Castle
Bring history to life with a visit to Conisbrough Castle, a 12th century castle with a 21st century education interpretation!
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Conisbrough Castle
Emmerdale Studio Experience
Step into the drama of exciting telly as your students learn and experience the television production process from script to screen!
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Emmerdale Studio Experience
Real Adventure - Yorkshire Dales
Outdoor education makes lasting impressions on young people that instill skills for life through building strong relationships with peers & leaders, increase confidence, self-awareness & motivation which enhances their learning & outlook on life.
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Real Adventure - Yorkshire Dales
Scarborough Castle
Bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students with a visit to Scarborough Castle. Dominating Scarborough's headland, the sites history spans some 3000 years Stone Age all the way through to Medieval Britain.
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Scarborough Castle
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx is one of the most complete, and atmospheric, of England's abbey ruins. It's no wonder it's one of the most popular visitor attractions in the North.
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Rievaulx Abbey
Xscape, Yorkshire
It's exercise in disguise! Whether it's a one hour reward bounce, or as part of a weekly programme to switch up the PE lesson, we have the skills in house to meet your learning objectives as part of the National Curriculum.
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Xscape, Yorkshire
Bramhope Scout Centre
Bramhope Scout Campsite is set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales less than 10 miles from Leeds City Centre. Set in 13.5 acres Bramhope Campsite offers a variety of accommodation and activities for all ages, abilities and different sized groups.
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Bramhope Scout Centre
Star Dome Mobile Planetarium
Star Dome is an educational mobile planetarium working with school groups since 1990. Run by astronomer Martin Lunn, who received an MBE for services to astronomy and education, Star Dome brings astronomy to the young scientists of tomorrow....
Star Dome Mobile Planetarium
Hesley Wood
Hesley Wood, set in beautiful surroundings awaits you to have an adventure!
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Hesley Wood
Skipton Castle
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-
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Skipton Castle
National Science and Media Museum
At the National Science and Media Museum your class can be inspired; experiment and learn about the principles of light and sound and the science and technology behind photography, film and television....
National Science and Media Museum
Camp Hill
Set in over 300 acres of open parkland & woods, yet only 1 mile from the A1, the Camp Hill Estate have over 20 years experience in delivering outdoor activities and residential stays for children of all ages and abilities.
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Camp Hill
York Minster
York Minster, a building at the centre of the north of England's history hotspot, York, has a lot to offer in terms of education....
York Minster
York City Overnight Trip
Home to the Romans, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and generations of scholars. Count the towers and gateways along the city walls, stroll through the Shambles and discover eight hundred years' of stained glass at the towering Minster. This lovely medieval ci...
York City Overnight Trip
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