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Museums, science centers, farms, theaters and more. With hundreds of school trip ideas, we help school travel organisers discover new workshops, local UK school trips, and overseas study tours.

Our immersive learning adventures are fun, meet your school curriculum and learning objectives and offer real educational value. With so many ideas, you are sure to find the perfect school trip or workshop to captivate your students' imaginations. Book your school trip in just a few clicks!

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Workshops & Day Trips

Inflatable planetariums to swashbuckling pirates, fun learning expriences in and out of the classroom

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Activities & Residentials

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Fun & educational outdoor activities and overnight stays

Residentials DofE Activity Days

Overseas Tours

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Budget friendly international trips and experiences

Overseas Ski Trips

School Year Calendar

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Discover workshops and trips to complement awareness days, themed weeks, and celebration months, throughout your school year


Environment Day 5 June 2026
World Oceans Day 8 June 2026
Healthy Eating Week 8-12 June 2026
Farming Fortnight 1-14 June 2026
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Duke of Edinburgh at English Study Camps

1-14 June 2026

The full-week Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential at English Study Camps combines challenge, discovery and fun in a supportive international camp environment on the beautiful Lord Wandsworth College campus in Hampshire.

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also Study Breaks

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Explore, Challenge and Grow

1-14 June 2026

Trigonos is set within 18 acres of Meadow/Wood Land on the shore of Llyn Nantlle, near Caernarfon in Gwynedd. We are set in a scenic valley where we are able to offer a quiet environment - ideal for studying and experiencing Nature at its finest.

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Experience STEM in Zero-Gravity: VR Space Workshop

1-14 June 2026

Students use VR to explore the International Space Station in zero-gravity. They learn about rocket launches and discover how curriculum topics from Physics and DT are used in the growing space industry. Experience fully-interactive virtual reality.

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also VR Careers Workshop

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Delia Derbyshire Day

1-14 June 2026

Did you know the Doctor Who theme was produced by a woman? Do you want help delivering composition in the music curriculum? Fun workshops (ages 7+) making creative electronic music inspired by Delia Derbyshire's production of the original Doctor Who.

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Skern Adventure Abbotsham: Residential Trips

1-14 June 2026

Skern Adventure Abbotsham is a leading outdoor learning centre in North Devon, offering residential school trips and adventure programmes in a safe, supportive environment.

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also Residential and Day visits

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Captivating Creatures

1-14 June 2026

Are you looking for an engaging and educational experience? Look no further than Captivating Creatures Ltd! Our animal handling workshops offer a hands-on learning experience for pupils, where they can interact with a variety of fascinating creatures

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Offers of the month

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Activity Day Specials - From £20 per student

With over 30 different activities to choose from we have plenty of capacity for schools to bring their students here for fun...

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*25% off school residential trips with an arrival date during the next three months.

Our late availability offer is available for our full range of courses for visits with an arrival date during the next three...

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Build Belonging This Autumn: Sole Occupancy @ Edgmond Hall for 3 days at just £131pp

2 nights and 3 days for just £131pp this Autumn, including all food, accommodation, and bedding. Start your new school year with...

October & November Residential Offer

One Night Residential at Oaker Wood Leisure in Herefordshire For October and November 2026 ONLY £75 per person plus VAT. Fully catered...

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30% off Any residential 7th-11th September 2026

An Incredible 30% discount on any 4 or 5 day residential 7th-11th September 2026! Due to last minute availability we're able to...

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£5,000 discount on all trips to China!

For a limited time, we are offering a £5,000 discount on all trips to China! Contact us now to start planning your...

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Plan themed school trip events

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environmental issues

Environment Day

5 June 2026
Get your class inspired by World Environment Day, a chance to think about what needs to change and how we might go about changing our ways for the benefit of not too distant future.

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World Oceans Day

8 June 2026
Our Oceans are a rich environment for biodiversity, an invaluable resource for food, and a difficult place to manage. Use World Oceans Day to learn more about the plight of the oceans with your pupils.

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Healthy Eating Week

8-12 June 2026
Support Healthy Eating Week in your classroom by planing a workshop or school trip to cover the topic of healthy eating with your class. We have lots of options available.

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Farming Fortnight

1-14 June 2026
Every year, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) hosts Farming Fortnight, a two-week educational programme designed to raise awareness about the journey of food production, sustainable agriculture, and rural employment opportunities.

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Recent School Trip News

Read the latest news and reviews, ideas & inspiration for your next school trip..

PlanMySchoolTrip trip idea

Outdoor residentials support children's mental health

Discover how residential trips can transform children's mental health and confidence. From outdoor adventures to building lasting friendships, these experiences help children thrive by reducing anxiety, boosting independence, and developing vital life...

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Advantages of taking a ski trip outside peak season

We look at some of the benefits of taking a school ski trip outside of the standard and incredibly popular February Half term. We explore how being flexible with your dates, schools...

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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority trip idea

Four subjects to take outdoors this summer term

We’ve reached that point in the academic year where lessons need freshening up, and taking learning outdoors is the perfect way to add excitement to National Curriculum topics. Take a read and...

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