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School Workshops are a fabulous way to enrich your class subjects and inspire your students. There are workshops for every area of the curriculum, ensuring that your class, regardless of what you are studying, can be accommodated for.

School Workshops will provide your students with an unforgettable experience, and this is mostly down to the expert staff who carry them out. From history to science, every workshop that we offer here at UK School Trips is carried out by an excellent team of professionals, who are specialists in their chosen workshop topic. Your pupils will be learning from the very best. This type of engaging learning will not only excite your students but will also motivate them for their future learning.

But the main selling point of School Workshops is that they can be carried out in your very own classroom! This means that there will be no organisation or cost for travel and also that students can feel comfortable in a familiar environment. Having this fun experience in your own school also encourages students to enjoy learning in their classroom environment. This can be hugely beneficial when it comes to future education.

Please look below to find the perfect School Workshop for you! We have something for everyone!

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Workshop Ideas for your Class or Educational Group

Retro Computer Museum Leicestershire

The Retro Computer Museum Leicestershire provides historically focused school trips, where your students will have the chance to discover various computer and console systems from the 1960's onwards.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Bristol

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.

Ric Flo Songwriting Workshops

Multi-hyphenate Ric Flo uses the art of rap, creativity and his lived experience in foster care to empower young people and students to inspire them through music and songwriting technique workshops covering school areas of London/South East/East Anglia

Fizz Pop Science Workshops Shows and Parties

Fizz Pop Science offers scientific workshops, where themes of physics, biology and chemistry can be explored from the comfort of your own classroom.

PrimeVR Virtual Reality School Workshops Nationwide

PrimeVR is the UK's leading VR workshop provider and it's no wonder why! PrimeVR uses state-of-the-art technology to bring the outside world into the classroom, creating a learning experience like no other.

Portals To The Past School History Workshops

All our workshops are run by enthusiastic, outgoing specialists, who know how to connect with students at the appropriate level.

The Matthew of Bristol

All trips are designed to fit in with the national history KS1 and 2 curriculum. It highlights Bristol's local history, John Cabot and the discovery of Newfoundland, the famous Bristol pirate Blackbeard, and life on board a Tudor ship.

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium Ultimate STEM School Takeout South East

The Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is bringing science into the classroom with their Ultimate STEM School Takeout Workshops, providing school groups with educational activities that spark curiosity in science, technology, engineering and maths.

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

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.

National Holocaust Centre and Museum Outreach Workshops

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum provide an outreach service Nationwide bringing expertise and creativity to provide access to museum collections and testimony of Holocaust survivors. Programmes are fully accessible and SEN inclusive to students.

English Heritage North West

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.

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society STEM Planetarium Workshops North East

Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society STEM Planetarium Workshops offer school science workshops for students in North East England and around the Scottish Borders. Sessions are suitable for kids from KS1 up to A-Level.

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Berkshire

We offer bespoke Curriculum based LEGO Workshops for ages 3-11. Lead by our fully trained Education Team, we cover topics such as Robotics, Underwater Creatures, Computing, Maths and much more.

Fireground Museum Greater Manchester

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.

English Heritage East Midlands

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.

Historical Interpretations Hands on History Workshops

Historical Interpretations History Workshops provide “Hands on History” for KS2 classes up to University students. Areas covered are London, York, Oxford, North of England and the South East. However, if requested, we can travel to any part of the UK.

English Heritage Greater London

Iron Age Settlements, Roman Forts, Medieval Abbeys, Tudor Castles, Victorian Mansions and Gardens, and even World War Fortresses - you name it, our exceptional, out-of-the-classroom sites offer unlimited cross-curricular learning opportunities.

Aqua Explorer by Aqualease - Midlands, North West & Yorkshire

The professional staff and marine rangers behind the outreach Aqua Explorer workshops to your school deliver engaging hands-on activities where students can get close and personal with rock pool species, such as Mussels, Crabs, Blennies and Starfish.

Science Museum London

A trip to the Science Museum will enhance your classroom teaching and bring to life the science, technology, engineering, and maths that has shaped our lives today. Suitable for all age groups, with interactive galleries, exhibitions, and even workshops.

English Heritage West Midlands

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.

Theatre Workshop Living History Workshops

Our Living history workshops is a highly-renowned outreach experience that has been educating students for 25 years; we offer fully interactive workshops that will engage both students and classroom teachers we cover the North West, East & West Midlands.

Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham

Legoland Discovery Centre with Lego Education provide unique high quality learning experiences. We bring maths, science engineering and language to life and encourage skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving.

Shepton Mallet Prison Education Behind Bars

Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset provides a world class interactive learning experience (Education Behind Bars) that inspires students to engage and immerse through exercises and activities designed to support learning outcomes via the curriculum.

Science & Dinosaur Digital Mobile Dome Nationwide

Science Dome offers a variety of shows for all age groups, including the Moon landings, a trip through the Solar System, Rocks and Soils, and Dinosaurs.

Tower Bridge Workshops London

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your literacy topic, an opportunity for young historians to test their enquiry skills, or for a school trip experience that brings STEM topics to life, Tower Bridge's learning programme has got you covered.

Pooles Cavern & Country Park

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.

Immersive Experiences Mobile Planetarium School Workshops Nationwide

Immersive Experiences is the UK's multi-award-winning immersive learning/entertainment outreach provider, reaching a record breaking 200,000 people a year.

Dance Days Educational Dance Workshops

Dance Days delivers educational Workshops where pupils have the chance to learn through over 30 different dance styles, many of which link directly to school projects and topics. This is particularly popular for schools hosting multicultural events.

Kingswood Residential Centre North Devon

Kingswood North Devon is the perfect Residential School Trip for any classes looking to take part in some adventurous activities! The surrounding environment and friendly staff ensure that every student thoroughly enjoys their experience.

Balestra Primary Science School Workshops North West

Inspiring science primary school workshops for Key stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in Greater Manchester and the North West, including STEM Science school workshops for KS1 and KS2.

Selly Manor Museum Birmingham

Every year, more than 6000 school children visit Selly Manor. Most of them visit to study the Tudors, but some visit to look at the old houses, furniture, and other aspects of history.

Paultons Theme Park Hampshire

Home to 70 rides and attractions, and set in over 140 acres of beautiful gardens, Paultons is the ideal venue for an exciting and stimulating school visit. New for 2020, visit Tornado Springs – with 8 thrilling rides and attractions (opens 19th May).

English Heritage East of England

We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with free planning visits, property information, useful online resources, and educational facilities.

National Science and Media Museum Bradford

At the National Science and Media Museum, your group will have the chance to explore the science of light and sound in Wonderlab, the history of photography in the Kodak Gallery, as well as our fantastic temporary exhibitions.

Big Hat Bushcamp School Bushcraft Courses Surrey

The aim of Big Hat Bushcamp is to give schools the ultimate bushcraft experience & leave all who visit with the knowledge and confidence to safely enjoy the outdoors. the activities are designed to promote personal development, teamwork & leadership.

Roman Baths

The Roman Baths located in the city of Bath in Somerset, comprise of the remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The new Roman Baths clore learning centre is designed to bring pupils of all abilities closer to history.

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre Workshops

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre provides educational groups with historically focused school workshops that can be concentrated on either the Tudor or Roman period.

A Day with the Circus Workshops Nationwide

Circus Sensible provide Circus skills workshops, circus based entertainment and other workshops (Drum and dance in particular) to primary schools all over the UK.

Kingswood Outdoor Activity Centre North Devon

Kingswood Activity Centre North Devon offers adventurous School day trip experiences, specialising in both land and water based activities. Here, students will have the chance to take part in numerous exhilarating activities, such as archery and surfing

Imperial War Museum London

The IWM London provides students with an historical experience that cannot be found anywhere else. From exploring the causes of war to understanding the impact conflict has had on individual lives, this museum will offer students a unique insight.

Science and Industry Museum

At the Science and Industry Museum Manchester discover ideas that change the world. From the factories of the Industrial Revolution, to computing and the creative industries and beyond. Providing a fully enriched learning experience for your students.

JORVIK Viking Centre York

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

Carlisle Castle Cumbria

An impressive frontier fortress with 900 years of history – excellent for Medieval, Tudor and Civil War topics. Carlisle Castle provides students with a sense of how the site has changed over time and what life was like for the people who lived here.

Shakespeare’s Family Homes Tours and Workshops Stratford-upon-Avon

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent, educational charity dedicated to deepening the understanding of Shakespeare’s works & times. We offer a range of informative & inspiring tours to bring Shakespeare to life for all key stages.

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre

Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre is one of the Midlands most popular Outdoor Activity & Education Centres, specialising in day trips for groups of 2-200 students and providing a variety of adventurous activities on land, water and even on high ropes!

Sublime Science Workshop All Regions

The Sublime Science School Workshop is Dragons Den Approved, Queen's Award Winning and Slimetastically Guaranteed to be Awesome. Don't Miss Out - Check Now

English Heritage North East

English Heritage South West

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.

Magdalen Farm Residential Education Centre Dorset

Magdalen Farm provides engaging, stimulating and exciting Residential School Trips, where students have the opportunity to learn through real outdoor adventures.

Tudor World in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon

Tudor World is an award winning museum situated right in the heart of the historic town, Stratford upon Avon. Within a Grade 2* listed historic building, the museum depicts the different aspects of Tudor life from plague to punishment.

National Mining Museum Scotland History Educational Tours Edinburgh

A trip to the National Coal Mining Museum Scotland creates memorable learning experiences for students of all ages that will last. A visit supports learning in subjects including Science, Art and History for Key Stages 1 through to 4.

Shrewsbury Prison Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire provides a world class interactive learning experience (Education Behind Bars) that inspires students to engage and immerse through exercises and activities designed to support learning outcomes via the curriculum.

Tackt-Isle Adventures Isle of Wight

If your class is looking for an action-packed adventure, with stunning views and exhilarating activities, then look no further! Tackt-Isle Adventures provides wonderful School Trips, where students can try out exciting activities in a safe environment.

Teach Wild Outdoor Learning Workshops London and South East

Teach Wild Outdoor Learning Workshops in London and in the South offer practical outdoor learning workshops for primary school children. Learning outside the classroom creates memorable experiences that bring national curriculum areas to life.

Immersive VR School Workshop Experiences

Immersive VR School Workshop Experiences is the UK's multi-award-winning learning and interactive outreach provider, perfect for primary to secondary educational school groups. Creating VR workshops tailor made for your classes needs.

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Workshops Shopshire

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is extremely passionate about conservation through education during school workshops. The content is educational, interactive and entertaining.

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Shropshire

With over 100 species of animals, over 30 animatronic dinosaurs and activities taking place all day, Hoo Zoo really is a fun day out whatever the age. Come see and learn about our exotic animals everyday on your school day trip.

Southchurch Hall Museum Essex

Southchurch Hall museum is housed in the half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century.

School Trips at Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums offer a wide range of school trips, where subjects such as history, literature, science and art are brought to life! Students will have the opportunity to explore their creativity and imagination in a unique learning environment.

Crocodiles of the World Zoo Workshops Oxfordshire

As one of the most unique zoo’s in the UK, we have an amazing wildlife ‘classroom’ to help bring the curriculum to life. Since we are a zoo, we can cater for sessions not only on biology, but also business studies, physics, chemistry and tourism.

Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities Day Trips Swanage Dorset

Cumulus Outdoors provide outdoor adventure activities for school day trips with one or two activities of choice covering personal development, team building, resilience, self-belief and confidence all on the stunning Jurassic Coast

FabDrumming Workshops

FabDrumming workshops provides schools in the South West with musical experiences that are fun, creative and rhythmic. This allows for your pupils to express themselves through (African) drumming and dancing and much more...

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall Warwickshire

A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall provides school groups with fun, informal and authentic experiences that bring history to life.

Immersive Drone Workshops

With decades of experience, all our visits to your school are tailor made for your educational needs; providing unlimited choice of sessions throughout the school day, covering 15 subjects and over 150 programs including Interactive Drone Workshops.

KidZania London: The Indoor City for Children

Designed for children aged 4-14, KidZania blends learning and reality with entertainment. During a four-hour experience, children can independently choose from a number of real-life activities and test their skills in a variety of professions.

English Heritage South East

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.

The Design Museum Sustainable On-line Design workshops

Our sustainable on-line interactive design workshops are a one-hour session, highlighting the role design plays in addressing the issue of waste. Students will work as a team and rethink how we design, buy and use things in todays environment.

The National Videogame Museum Sheffield

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.

Explorer Dome Hands-On Science Shows

Explorer Dome brings science to life with engaging workshops that cover aspects of physics, chemistry, biology and environmental science. These workshops are specifically designed to enhance scientific learning and increase interest in these subjects!

Challenge Academy – Mobile Outreach Programme

Challenge Academy has just launched its Mobile Outreach Programme! This means that the outdoor adventure can be brought to your very own school, where a range of adventurous activities will be delivered.

DIG: An Archaeological Adventure York

With four special in-door excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the city and filled with replica Roman, Viking, Medieval, and Victorian finds, children can grab a trowel and explore how people lived in the past.

Celtic Harmony Art in Prehistory Workshop Days

Celtic Harmony offer a range of different day trips, bringing the Stone to Iron Age to life! Art in Prehistory Workshop Days are specially designed to meet the KS2 History Framework with activities such as cave art, beaker pottery & torc bracelet crafting

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