If you’re looking to stimulate and engage students with a particular topic, then Educational Visits are the school trip for you. Whether you want your class to experience a specific geographical location, or would prefer to captivate them with a museum, the possibilities when it comes to Educational Visits are endless.

And UK School Trips has an Educational Visit for every student, regardless of ability or age. All the way from Key Stage 1 up to university level, there is something for every class! And these inclusive experiences not only encourage your students to work together cooperatively but will also inspire them to push themselves academically. 

We have numerous Educational Visits here at UK School Trips, all of which are highly informative as well as being great fun! Rather than simply sitting in a classroom and filling out workshops, the Educational Visits we offer give students the chance to take part in adventurous activities and use their imagination. And what better way to encourage learning than by taking your pupils to have a fun-filled day? Bringing some excitement to the subject that your class is studying will motivate your students to learn more. 

If you’re interested in an Educational Visit of any kind, then check out the fabulous selection that we have below and book yours today!

Educational Museum Visits

English Heritage South East

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English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and place to visiting schools.

Keats House London

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We offer workshops on everything from exploring poetry to experiencing domestic life above and below stairs to investigating insects, flowers and trees in the garden.

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Hampshire

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If you’re looking for inspirational, educational and fun STEM learning experiences for your school, Winchester Science Centre has the lot! Visit the Science Centre with your group or let us bring the fun to your classroom!

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society STEM Science North East

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Nestled in the Kielder Forest in Northumberland, Kielder Observatory brings the inspiration of the night skies to your school. This public astronomical observatory offers sessions suitable for all ages, ranging from KS1 up to A-Level.

The National Videogame Museum Sheffield

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The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. Forever.

Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

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At the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre, educational groups can enjoy interactive workshops, a tour of Old Trafford, as well as time for individual learning. The Museum and Tour is designed to support the new National Curriculum.

JORVIK Viking Centre York

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Discover the Return of the Vikings to York at the newly re-imagined JORVIK Viking Centre.

Courthouse Museum Ripon North Yorkshire

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The Courthouse is part of a fully interactive historical experience run by Ripon Museums Trust, your school group will learn many interesting facts about this 1800 century courthouse such as the Liberty of Ripon, plus step into the dock to be sentenced.

Attraction Ideas for your Educational Visits

The London Bridge Experience History Themed Attraction

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Looking for an immersive, history reward trip? Discover London’s gruesome history and a time that was an age of adventure, uncovering the dark secrets that lie beneath the world’s most famous haunted bridge at the London Bridge Experience!

Bubble Planet Immersive Experience London

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Bubble Planet is London's newest multi-sensory world where your school group can step into a world beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms. This place is provides an immersive experience for students on a school day trip.

Courthouse Museum Ripon North Yorkshire

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The Courthouse is part of a fully interactive historical experience run by Ripon Museums Trust, your school group will learn many interesting facts about this 1800 century courthouse such as the Liberty of Ripon, plus step into the dock to be sentenced.

Escape Hunt Immersive Escape Room Leeds

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Escape Hunt Immersive Escape Room Leeds features 5-star rated escape rooms, a luxury lounge and VIP amenities for your students. The most exciting escape experience is now open for your school day trips.

Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park South Yorkshire

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Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park provides School Trip experiences like no other! Here, students can explore over 50 thrilling rides and attractions and also discover the huge variety of exciting indoor activities.

Fireground Museum Greater Manchester

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Fireground Museum explores, preserves and brings the history of fire, fire engineering and the fire and rescue services, through collections and resources, to further the education and promotion of fire safety in the community of Greater Manchester.

Volcano Falls Xscape Adventure Golf Milton Keynes

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Volcano Falls Xscape Adventure Golf in Milton Keynes is great fun for all school ages. If you're looking to play some fun and entertaining golf and have a bite to eat then look no further. Let's make school day trips exciting again!

Willows Activity Farm St Albans

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Willows Activity Farm Hertfordshire offers curriculum-linked activities for Early Years Learning to KS1. Pupils will discover farmyard animals, enjoy endless fun activities through demonstrations, interactive shows, tractor rides, adventure play & more!

Wildlife Educational Visit Ideas

Pooles Cavern & Country Park

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Discover the largest stalactite and stalagmite in the Peak District and learn how water has eroded this vast series of chambers over millions of years, which then lined the cavern with incredible calcite crystal formations.

Kingswood Peak Venture Centre Yorkshire

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On the doorstep of the Peak District, this centre offers a dramatic setting for outdoor adventure and education; set amongst wild heather moorlands and gentle limestone dales.

Port Lympne Safari Park Kent

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Port Lympne Safari Park is Kent's biggest wildlife and animal park and a breeding sanctuary. Experience a school trip in Kent with your students by visiting this award winning safari park on a lovely animal park school trip.

Battersea Park Childrens Zoo London

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Our guided tours teach children in an educational but fun way about animals and birds. We cover habitats, baby animals, colours, caring for animals, eating habits and much more. Tours can be tailored to suit subjects related to the National Curriculum.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Bristol

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Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Somerset offers students everything they need for an educational, fun-packed, school trip. With over 100 different animal species (from chickens to elephants!) we provide great learning opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Kingswood Dearne Valley Activity Centre Doncaster

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One of the most inspiring education and adventure centres in Europe. This former millennium commission project now provides a unique learning outside of the classroom experience.

English Heritage West Midlands

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English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and place to visiting schools.

RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve Outdoor Education Centre

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RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve is home to many RSPB practiced professionals, who are experts in their chosen field and provide educational school trips that are packed full of information.

Set and Studio Educational Visits

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – the Making of Harry Potter

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As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props & costumes that were created especially for the films - just in case they were ever needed later on in the series. 

Outdoor Educational Visits

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre Staffordshire

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Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre provides adventurous outdoor school trips, where students have the opportunity to develop essential life skills, such as confidence, teamwork, leadership and communication.

Surbiton Raceway Surrey

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Surbiton Raceway is a go kart track that allows youngsters to improve their team work skills. As a family run business, we specialise in the personal approach.

YHA Day Stay Activities

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YHA Day Stays are national curriculum-linked day activities and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your educational group. They will be led by YHA fully trained experienced staff and offer something for all abilities.

Willowgate Activity Centre Perth Scotland

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Willowgate Activity Centre provides a flexible engaging, safe learning environment with programmes curriculum linked for students to experience, including a diverse range of year-round activities indoors and out, including john muir and youth achievements

Wild Pines Park Lincolnshire

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Wild Pines Park activity centre Lincolnshire is situated in a 9-acre woodland in Market Rasen, programmes are designed for your school’s needs. Outdoor pursuits for students include rope courses, archery, treasure hunts, bear hunt and den building.

Path Hill Outdoors Environmental Outdoor Activities

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We offer outdoor challenges, combining personal and social development with an understanding and respect for the natural environment.

Henley Fort Outdoor Education Centre Surrey

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Henley Fort is a Victorian Fort built during the late 19th Century to protect London from invasion by the French; later it was used by the Home Guard in World War 2 as a re-supply depot.

Butser Ancient Farm Hampshire

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Butser Ancient Farm is a world leading museum for experimental archaeology education, bringing the past to life through hands on reconstructions of prehistoric, Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon structures, through immersive, practical activities for students.
     
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