Attractions

An education visit to Alnwick Castle allows students to explore Alnwick Castle’s incredible history, drama, intrigue, and extraordinary people, from a gunpowder plotter and artistic collectors, to wizard earls and medieval England’s most celebrated knight.

Experience the best of London & Windsor on-board The Original Tour’s iconic Union Jack open-top buses. London’s most popular sightseeing tour offers its guests the ultimate introduction to the capital and includes entertaining English-speaking guides or multi-lingual commentary, an unrivalled fleet of superb modern buses, three main tour routes, fascinating free walking tours, a fantastic free Thames Hop-on Hop-off river cruise pass, and an exclusive Kids’ Club including kid friendly commentary and free kids book designed to educate and entertain.

This internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, in 65 acres of beautiful woodland, is home to over 250 primates and is the largest ape and monkey rescue centre in the world. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, the site is now a sanctuary for primates from across the globe.

At Birmingham Botanical Gardens, we offer a `school trip` like no other. You can explore our unique glasshouses and experience an authentic rainforest adventure! Then walk straight from experiencing hot and humid tropical conditions into a desert climate and observe the changes to plants due to the seasons.Recently awarded the Education Charity of Choice Award 2019 by Update Magazine!

Take your school group on an exciting journey through aerospace history.From the earliest days of powered flight to the cutting-edge technology of today, be inspired by fun practical science interactives and amazing exhibits; including aeroplanes, helicopters, satellites, and more, before stepping aboard the last Concorde ever to fly.

Amazona Zoo in Cromer is a unique and educational day out for school trips. We make learning interesting and bring wildlife and conservation issues to life into a unique learning experience to make a school trip they’ll always remember. Share our passion for the natural world, hear fun facts and figures, see our amazing artefacts and learn about different habitats and creatures that populate South America.

The world’s oldest operating aquarium, SEA LIFE Brighton is home to more than 5,500 creatures including sharks, turtles and an octopus. In 2019 the centre opened ‘Day & Night’, a UK first experience where guests can enjoy a 24 hour transition of our oceans. Highlights include an underwater tunnel, a bio-luminescence beach and an interactive trail.

A lake and land outdoor education centre, that is perfect for educational groups, set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park.Whether you are looking for a fun half day out or would like to be immersed in a full residential experience, we customise programmes to suit your needs.

There’s so much to choose from, it’s hard to know which ride to run to first at Lightwater Valley Theme Park! 

Enjoy an exciting range of interactive science based activities and exhibits amidst the historic domes and telescopes of a former world famous observatory. With over 100 interactive science exhibits on offer, as well as Workshops, Team Challenges, Science Shows, Telescope Tours, and large outdoor Discovery Park, you can plan an inspirational visit.

Open the door to acres and acres of adventure and enter the UK’s biggest zoo. Home to animals including elephants, rhinos and hippos, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo can get your class close to some of the world’s biggest creatures. With free daily talks and events and downloadable self-guided resources, your class will be fully engaged in their visit and amazed at the animal life they will encounter.

Bolton Castle is a spectacular Medieval fortress situated in the heart of Wensleydale. Completed by Sir Richard Le Scrope in 1399 its scars bear testament to more than 600 years of fascinating history making it an ideal venue for educational school visits covering topics from Medieval life to the English Civil War.  The authentic and atmospheric room displays show castle life as it would have been for the different members of the castle community from the archers, cooks and monks to Mary, Queen of Scots and Lord and Lady Scrope.

Looking for inspiration to give your pupils a day out they’ll never forget? Madame Tussauds Blackpool, set on Blackpool’s famous Promenade, provides a truly unique out-of-classroom learning experience. Come face to face with some of your favourite stars from the world of TV, sport, music and movies.

Award-winning school trips to Go Ape provide the perfect opportunity for children to step out of the classroom, re-connect with one another and develop essential life skills. Go Ape has 33 locations across the UK. Primary school visits can be booked at 23 of the locations and Secondary visits at 33. Ground-based activities can be added to any school visit allowing pupils chance to build their communication skills, confidence and teamwork.

The British Motor Museum tells the story of the people, products and places linked to Britain’s motor industry and can help support studies across many areas of the National Curriculum, from STEAM subjects to history. It is a great location for learning – offering accessible facilities, dedicated learning spaces and travel grants of up to £300. The Museum is situated in Gaydon, Warwickshire, just off junction 12 of the M40.

This fascinating Museum tells the story of the Bank since its foundation in 1694 to its role at the centre of the economy. Interactive displays, audio-visuals, games and artefacts help explain its many and varied roles.

A school trip to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is sure to engage, excite and inspire your students. Set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland with more than 55 interactive shows and attractions, the resort brings learning to life outside the classroom.

Rain or shine discover some of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in a unique rainforest environment of tropical blossom, splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools. Educational visits are tailored to fit in with the national curriculum and offer excellent opportunities for children to learn about insects, lifecycles and the ancient Maya civilisation.

Nestled beneath the treetops at the foothills of Snowdonia National Park, hides a land full of old-fashioned family fun and adventure.Consistently voted Best Family Attraction in North Wales, days out don’t get much better than this! Dotted amongst a forest clearing within 27 magical acres, GreenWood remains a well-kept secret full of forest fun and woodland discovery.

A SCHOOL TRIP LIKE NO OTHER! Take students on a thrilling adventure of rides and rollercoasters as well as award winning educational workshops.

Award-winning school trips to Go Ape provide the perfect opportunity for children to step out of the classroom, re-connect with one another and develop essential life skills. Go Ape has 33 locations across the UK. Primary school visits can be booked at 23 of the locations and Secondary visits at 33. Ground-based activities can be added to any school visit allowing pupils chance to build their communication skills, confidence and teamwork.

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. Curriculum-based workshops take place within the amazing and immersive Professor Blast’s Learning Lab, the UK’s most unique classroom.

Book a school visit and explore over 70 years of music and social history at the British Music Experience. Discover how music has influenced art, fashion and politics. With a full Gibson Interactive music studio, voice and dance booth.

Explore the longest show cave in Britain. See underground waterfalls, flowstone, and the massive ice-age cavern decorated with thousands of stalactites. Spectacular location in Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Come discover and explore York’s fascinating history at Barley Hall. It’s a stunning medieval house, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York and dates back to 1360. Lost in time, Barley Hall is truly one of the hidden gems of things to see in York, rediscovered behind the walls of an old office block.

With over 30,000 school visits each year, Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is one of the UK’s most popular school trip destinations. Hundreds of multi-sensory, hands-on exhibits and interactive workshops create unique and memorable learning experiences, inspiring children to discover and learn through play and fun!

Treetop Manchester is a place where children can safely challenge themselves in the high trees, providing a great way to build important life skills such as teamwork and overcoming fear as well as having enormous fun in the high trees!  Why not bring your classroom outdoors and adventure in the treetops?

The Sill is the UK’s National Landscape Discovery Centre in Northumberland National Park, and is an innovative partnership between Northumberland National Park and YHA England and Wales.It features exhibitions, indoor and outdoor learning spaces, a local food café, a world-class Youth Hostel, and a shop specialising in local crafts.

Yikes! Dare you brave the new Rainforest Adventure this year at Sea Life Scarborough?New for 2020; come face-to-face with Greta the Green Tree Python, beware of the Poisonous Arrow Dart Frogs and watch out for all the creepy crawlies in between! With new creatures, sights and smells around every corner – your venture into the Rainforest will be one you won’t forget.

Hilltop is a friendly, family-run centre providing an array of outdoor adventure Activities, field studies and team work challenges. Set in 26 acres of woodlands, Hilltop offers a superior outdoor development experience.

Based in Birmingham and set within the historic suburb of Bournville, Cadbury World offers a unique experience that gives a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation’s favourite chocolate brand. A variety of zones showcase the history, chocolate making, and also include the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience.

Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is an established site located in the stunning New Forest National Park. The centre offers an extensive range of adventure activities, field studies activities and outdoor learning programmes that are linked to the National Curriculum and are independently quality assured.

Bristol Museums are places where history comes alive and young minds thrive! The Red Lodge, The Georgian House and Blaise Museums are no exception and offer exciting workshops, gallery activities and more.

The North Bay Railway is situated in Scarborough’s beautiful North Bay, and commenced operation on the 23rd of May 1931. We offer a wide range of attractions as well as the railway, including the Glass House Cafe, Boating Lake, Historic Water Chute, Water Walkers, Yorkshire’s Smallest Pub and Whitby Seafood Scampi Shack. Also don’t miss our Sky Trail Adventure ropes and beams course.

Explore Dalby the Great Yorkshire Forest within the North York Moors National Park. ‘Ranger in a Bag’ self-led resources including lesson plans, worksheets, safety notes and curriculum links are available to hire to help you explore the forest. Topics you can discover include; Amazing Animals, Fantastic Forests, Sensory Explorers, Shelter Building, Orienteering and Stream Studies.

Buckler’s Hard was once a hive of shipbuilding activity, providing ships for Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar.  This historic village, its maritime museum and historic cottage interiors are the focus for educational programmes on shipbuilding and 18th century domestic life, meeting the needs of the modern curriculum areas of history and geography

This rare and beautiful house is a surviving example of a family home which was built in the 13th century and then modernised in the 17th Century, one of the oldest houses in Leicestershire. Schools groups can immerse themselves in the Tudor and 17th Century stories and walk back in time with character-led activity. Pupils can learn about the Digbys who owned the house, specifically Sir Everard Digby, who was hung, drawn and quartered for his part in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 – an event beyond living memory which is of national and global significance. A perfect local history study, the character-led sessions extend the pupils’ understanding and knowledge on other themes too, such as everyday working life and traditional tales. Lastly, and most importantly, all of the objects can be handled, which creates a unique experience for all involved.

At JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing on the site of one of the most famous and astounding discoveries of modern archaeology.

Castell Henllys is the only Iron Age Village in Britain reconstructed on the exact site where our Celtic ancestors lived 2,000 years ago. Here you truly can walk in the footsteps of the Demetae tribe.

Discover 1,000 years of Oxford’s history! Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction with a past stretching far beyond your imagination. For hundreds of years the site has held both famous and infamous residents, serving time as a religious site, a home for royalty, a centre of justice and as the County Gaol.

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North offers unique educational experiences and is a fantastic location for inspiring learning. The museum offers a wide range of educational activities, from Early Years to GCSE and beyond.

Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United FC, is the ideal place to hold your next school trip. Our award winning learning experience programme provides a stimulating learning environment to bring subjects to life in a vibrant and exciting setting.

Inspire students of all ages with a visit to this World Heritage Site. Our great value workshops are tailored to help you teach anything from history and science to nature and art. Let this vast outdoor classroom bring your curriculum to life.

Award-winning school trips to Go Ape provide the perfect opportunity for children to step out of the classroom, re-connect with one another and develop essential life skills. Go Ape has 33 locations across the UK. Primary school visits can be booked at 23 of the locations and Secondary visits at 33. Ground-based activities can be added to any school visit allowing pupils chance to build their communication skills, confidence and teamwork.

Soaring 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, the Emirates Spinnaker Tower stands proud over one of the most fascinating seascapes in the world. Situated on the Waterfront in Gunwharf Quays, it offers amazing 350º panoramic views of Portsmouth Harbour, the South Coast and the Isle of Wight, stretching out for up to 23 miles.

Ingleton Falls is the ideal location to engage young people with the natural environment. Find out more about bringing your school party to the Waterfall Trail.

Award-winning school trips to Go Ape provide the perfect opportunity for children to step out of the classroom, re-connect with one another and develop essential life skills. Go Ape has 33 locations across the UK. Primary school visits can be booked at 23 of the locations and Secondary visits at 33. Ground-based activities can be added to any school visit allowing pupils chance to build their communication skills, confidence and teamwork.

Skern Lodge is one of the leading providers of outdoor learning and development for schools in the UK. Offering a wide range of adventurous outdoor activities and geography fieldwork opportunities from its Centre on the North Devon coast.

Bristol Museums’ Learning programme is delivered across five historic sites: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, M Shed, Blaise Castle House Museum, The Red Lodge Museum and The Georgian House Museum.

Through Our Eyes is a new exhibition about 16 children and young people who survived Nazi persecution across Europe in the 1930s and 1940s. They came to the north of England as refugees or survivors of the Holocaust, settled and made new lives here.

With over 170 species, 190 talk topics (covering everything from individual species to recycling, palm oil, dinosaurs, reptiles, invertebrates, nocturnal animals, birds and much more), pre designed itineraries, an outdoor play area, free lunch lockers and plenty of picnic areas (both open and under cover), there’s not an animal based education destination in Kent which can offer more variety. 

With a range of classroom-based and self-led activities available, the National Memorial Arboretum’s onsite Learning Team is experienced in supporting cross-curricular learning suitable for Key Stages 1-4.  Using the natural landscape as inspiration for the series of workshops and classes available, the Arboretum is a perfect choice for teachers looking for memorable student visits for History, PSHE, citizenship, English, art, RE and science.

TAKE YOUR STUDENTS ON A 60 MINUTE JOURNEY THROUGH 1,000 YEARS OF LANCASHIRE’S MURKY HISTORY. Our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors bring to life hilariously horrifying stories from the depths of Blackpool’s past.For all enquiries and bookings, please call the Education Manager on 01253 629216 or email schoolsblackpool@merlinentertainments.biz

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is a superbly restored grade 1 listed gentry manor house which is no ordinary heritage attraction. The costumed servants of the house are living and working in 1645 and they allow you to share and engage in their world. Fires crackle, candles flicker, within seconds of entering the Manor you become immersed in the time of the Civil Wars and the cares and concerns of ordinary people living in extraordinary times.

Discover the secret life of the Tudors at this atmospheric interactive museum, with recreations of various areas of 16th century life.  You can visit a plague cottage; lie in an Elizabethan bed; or try quill-writing. Set within an historic 16th century building, the museum brings history to life!

Edsential is rooted in education; in the knowledge that children and young people need a consistent and wide-ranging breadth of opportunity and challenge to help them be all that they can be. We offer a range of Centres, known as the Conway Centres located in Anglesey, Beeston, Burwardsley, Delamere, Oaklands and Tattenhall).

The Kia Oval is one of the world’s most iconic sports grounds. Learn about hosting international sporting events and how sports stars get themselves match fit.

Purpose-built in 2017, our Safari Academy is a sustainable, state-of-the-art education centre dedicated to providing learning opportunities for all. Located near the Safari Drive-through and Hippo Lakes, pupils can immerse themselves in a truly unique learning environment, where our experienced education team aim to inspire a future generation of conservationists.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and education at its heart. Let your pupils climb on-board a steam or heritage diesel train on one of the earliest and most historic lines.

Go Ape branches out in the North (excuse the pun), by adding two new adventures to the local area. Go Ape, Normanby Hall in Scunthorpe opened on 24th March 2019 and Go Ape, Temple Newsam opens its forest doors in mid-summer of the same year offering more schools a great day out.

The wild is closer than you think when you visit Woburn Safari Park, nestled in the heart of Bedfordshire and just off the M1. School group prices and packages can be tailored to suit you.Woburn Safari Park offers an escape to the wild plains, jungles and savannahs of Africa without leaving the country. Enjoy the Road Safari and get up close to beautiful tigers, lions, rhino, giraffes and many more. The cheeky monkeys living in the African Forest love nothing more than showing off their acrobatic skills between vehicles!

Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills and a short, easy distance from the M25, Godstone Farm is home to over 500 animals both large and small. We have: Cows, Pigs, Goats, Sheep, Llamas, Alpacas, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Horses, Shetlands Ponies, Donkeys, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, Guinea Fowl, Pheasants, Peacocks, Rheas, Chinchillas, Gerbils, Ferrets, Chipmunks, Budgies, Finches, Quails, Snakes, Lizards, Spiders, Scorpion, Tortoises, Terrapins, Snails, Millipedes, Stick Insects, Rats, Hedgehogs, Cockroaches & Edna our resident barn Owl.

Poole’s Cavern is found deep beneath the limestone hills of Buxton. Sculpted by an Ice Age River the underground tour is a walk back through time in the company of our expert guides with amazing crystal formations, sparkling streams and the home of pre-historic cave dwellers. Stories to fire the imagination for all ages.

Quince Honey Farm, Devon, is one of Britain’s leading honey farms to see behind the scenes and learn about bees and the environment in a fun and engaging way.

Whitemead Forest Park is located in the heart of the Forest of Dean. A beautiful picturesque setting with a comprehensive range of facilities ideal for schools residential trips.

Believed to be the first exclusive ghost walk in the world, we promise a fun, educational and highly authentic tour without gimmicks or tricks.

The Kirklees Light Railway offers an exciting steam train adventure through the beautiful South Pennine Foothills between Clayton West and Shelley near Huddersfield.

At the Cornish Seal Sanctuary we want to make sure your school trip is both educational and fun! During your visit your pupils will get up close and personal with amazing creatures as we believe the more they see and discover the more they learn!

Award-winning private guided walking or coach tour in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon. It’s like walking through the pages of history.If time allows, add a visit to one of the Shakespeare Houses or Shakespeare’s Schoolroom.For entertainment with a difference, try the evening Ghost Walk

Roves Farm offers tailored educational visits year round. Explore the farm and countryside in relation to your chosen topics and experience ‘hands on’ outdoor learning activities that turn classroom theories into practice. Excellent learning opportunities, whatever the weather.

School trips to the National Coal Mining Museum offer a unique and memorable day out, Journey 140m underground with a charismatic former coal miner learning how roles and society have evolved. Combine it with workshops or activities where you can meet characters from the past, be creative and curious, find out about your local history, handle objects, solve scientific problems and see science in action.

The award-winning East Lancashire Railway and Transport Museum offers inspiring interactive itineraries, an ideal destination for your next school trip.

Discover what happens to rubbish after you throw it away. Take part in waste-related activities, and tour the state-of-the-art waste treatment technology.

Visit The Deep, Hull’s award-winning aquarium and enjoy a fun-filled family day. Journey through prehistoric seas, past tropical lagoons, into vast open oceans, down to dark depths, through the Kingdom of ice and into the future.

As an award winning education charity Celtic Harmony Camp offers a unique ‘hands-on’ experience with activities from warrior training to archery, grinding grain to weaving, hunting & gathering to shelter building.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is a multi award-winning zoo and home of the Big Zoo animals. We’re a fantastic place to learn about nature and offer a great opportunity to bring the curriculum to life. With over 100 animal species to see (from chickens to elephants!) we’re an amazing location for your next trip. 

Award-winning school trips to Go Ape provide the perfect opportunity for children to step out of the classroom, re-connect with one another and develop essential life skills. Go Ape has 33 locations across the UK. Primary school visits can be booked at 23 of the locations and Secondary visits at 33. Ground-based activities can be added to any school visit allowing pupils chance to build their communication skills, confidence and teamwork.

Following the latest Government announcement, The Deep will close as of 6pm on Wednesday 4 November 2020. If you have booked tickets during this time and would still like to visit when we reopen, you don’t need to do anything just yet. Keep hold of your confirmation email, then when we reopen, you can book again using promo code DPP2020 on the website. Alternatively if you would prefer a refund, please email info@thedeep.co.uk with your confirmation number and the surname used for the booking. Please note a refund can take 3-5 working days depending on who you bank with. Please keep checking back on our website and social media channels for updates. Stay safe and ‘sea’ you soon!

Our three museums located in central Ripon – a Victorian Workhouse, Georgian Prison and Georgian Courthouse – bring Dickensian times to life. Our award-winning schools programme, set in these atmospheric buildings, uses role-plays, costumed interpreters and hands-on activities for a fantastic day of active learning from KS1 to GCSE.

Bristol Museums’ Learning programme is delivered across five historic sites: Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, M Shed, Blaise Castle House Museum, The Red Lodge Museum and The Georgian House Museum.

We are Good to Go! View our Know Before You Go information in the Covid Review section below. Explore Bath by open-top bus and discover what this World Heritage site, as designated by UNESCO, has to offer. We showcase the best of Bath.As one of the most renowned Georgian cities, there are few places that share such impressive historical credentials as the City of Bath, which hold some of the richest history and finest architectural sights in Europe, including The Royal Crescent, The Circus, Pulteney Bridge, Bath Abbey and The Roman Baths.

York’s Chocolate Story, located in the heart of York, offers educational groups an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations.

Bristol Zoo Gardens is a leading visitor attraction, with over 400 species of animals, within a stunning garden setting.  We’re also an award-winning conservation and education charity, meaning we’re in the unique position to teach people about biodiversity, conservation and the natural world, making us the ideal destination for an educational school trip!

We provide a range of fun, hands on workshops, most of which have some animal contact. The workshops are curriculum linked and developed by our education team, most of whom are qualified and time served teachers. We have 3 classrooms and a lecture theatre specifically for our education workshops. Not forgetting of course that there are 140 acres of zoo to discover with hundreds of animals to see, hear and smell!

Jump in and experience the thrills of North Yorkshire Water Park! Blast, climb and slide across our inflatable AquaPark and enjoy a wide range of water sports including team building activities, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and much more that will teach your students to develop new and important life skills and help them grow their confidence!

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells the dramatic story of the Battle of Bosworth, which took place on Monday 22nd August 1485 – an event beyond living memory which is of national and global significance. Set in the beautiful Leicestershire landscape, the Centre offers a range of indoor and outdoor activity which interprets the story from the start of the Wars of the Roses through to the battle, and its aftermath, and which extends the pupils’ understanding and knowledge to the time of the Tudors and their legacy, including the development of church, state and society in medieval Britain 1066-1509.But the site also has another string to its bow – the site’s Roman History. Long before the Battle of Bosworth took place, the site housed an important Roman Temple. Tying into this, the site’s Roman character-led session explores the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, the power of the Roman army, the reality of Roman life in Britain and the life and history of Boudicca.

Treetop Lake District is a place where children can safely challenge themselves in the high trees, providing a great way to build important life skills such as teamwork and overcoming fear as well as having enormous fun in the high trees!  Why not bring your classroom outdoors and adventure in the treetops?

Take a step back in time and experience the realities of life in the past.  Learn ancient skills in an authentic landscape, from building ancient structures to blacksmithing and fire-making.  Over the past thirty years thousands of children have passed through our gates and enjoyed unforgettable experiences of the past.

Discover Bristol’s world-class collections, from dinosaurs and gems to magnificent fine art and Egyptian artefacts. Whether you’re seeking art, history or science, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery offers a range of one hour, half or full day learning experiences for all ages.

At Thorp Perrow, we think wellies should be part of school uniform! Our outdoor classroom offers learning opportunities from EYFS to KS3 and beyond.  We are passionate about nature and the environment, and we want to inspire the next generation to love the world around them as much as we do.

Learn about Bristol’s place in the world at this vibrant Harbourside museum.  From Banksy and Aardman to Fry’s Chocolate and Concorde, the local history of Bristol is told through the stories of those who have lived, worked and shaped the city as you see it today.

At Wild Place Project visitors can enjoy the great outdoors whilst discovering animals from across the world. Our interactive, informative outdoor learning sessions can be tailored to your needs to meet learning objectives. Our competitive group rates include a learning session, making Wild Place Project the perfect destination for an exciting, educational, great value school trip.

The York Dungeon is a hilarious and terrifying journey through 2000 years of history. With 11 shows, a cast of actors, immersive sets and special effects; this is an experience you will see, hear, touch and smell!

The New Forest Wildlife Park is home to a fascinating array of mammals and birds. We aim to help visitors understand and respect the planet we share with them.

Go Ape is the home of adventure providing award-winning school trips giving your students an opportunity to learn outside of the classroom, reconnect with one another, develop essential life skills and above all make unforgettable memories!

Guardian of the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, this unique fortress is one of the most complete and well-preserved medieval castles in England. Standing on a 40-metre high crag, fully-roofed Skipton Castle was founded around 1090 by Robert de Romille, one of William the Conqueror’s Barons, as a fortress in the dangerous northern reaches of the kingdom.

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre is based in Cannock Wood, Staffordshire.  The centre has a huge variety of outdoor activities including a Via Ferrata, Zip lines, Climbing, high ropes, kayaks, coracles, Archery, Fencing and more.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the global centre for learning about and experiencing the work, life and times of the world’s best-known writer. Our mission is to enthuse children and young people with a passion for Shakespeare, inspiring curiosity, equipping them to meet the challenges of academic study.

The MAD (Mechanical Art & Design) Museum houses over 70 interactive pieces of mechanical art. Rolling ball machines, clever moving sculptures, witty automata, inspiring 3D faces, mechanical flying birds, challenging coding machines and loads more! MAD supports the STEAM subjects, encourages outside-the-box thinking and inspires creativity.

Life Science Centre, part of the International Centre for Life, is a unique educational resource based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Life offers curriculum enrichment and enhancement through workshops, activities, equipment and expertise that complement what’s done in schools. We cater for all ages from Early Years to GCSE and provide specialist support for many topics at A-level and beyond.

Stimulating, informative and fun – Beaulieu is one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions providing a fascinating destination for educational visits.

Look Closer and Learn More at ZSL London Zoo, a fun and inspiring day out for schools groups of all ages and sizes. With bookable sessions, exciting exhibits, a range of free daily talks and events and downloadable self-guided resources, your class will be fully engaged in their visit and amazed at the animal life they will encounter.

Showcasing more than 50 dazzling displays and over 2,500 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, rays and sea horses, SEA LIFE Blackpool is the perfect way to experience the wonders of underwater life without getting wet.

The Roman Baths is one of the finest ancient spas in Europe. This incredible Roman site allows visitors to experience a world dating from the first to the fourth century AD.

The Lakeland Climbing Centre, one of the largest in the country, offers schools and groups the experience of adventure and the fun of climbing.

The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises  created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart!

Join us for a day of fun, discovery and excitement at the Yorkshire Air Museum where our school guides will bring to life over 150 years of aviation history and a rich wartime past.Our authentic wartime surroundings, original exhibits and a collection of 60 aircraft and military vehicles on display make for an immersive experience which children will never forget!

In 1803 the first Fourdrinier Paper Machine, was installed and operated here, This story of the ‘flat white stuff’, is a fascinating; history of invention, communication revolution and family saga…Paper is at once simple and fascinating. It encompasses science, history, engineering and creativity using just plant fibre and water.

The Wensleydale Railway hosts the Polar Express this Christmas 2021. Bring your school or group to the Wensleydale Railway and experience the Magic as the book and film “The Polar Express” comes to life in front of your eyes.

If you’re looking for an inspirational, educational and fun STEM learning experience for your school, Winchester Science Centre has the Ultimate STEM Experience! Visit the Science Centre for the Ultimate STEM School Trip or let us bring the fun to your classroom with the Ultimate STEM School Takeout.

Discover the learning philosophy of LEGO® education in the thrilling atmosphere of LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, offering a wonderful balance of learning and fun. Inspire your students with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO Bricks. Workshops are available for preschool and key stages 1 & 2.

SEA LIFE Manchester offers you an astonishing aquarium experience where you and your pupils will get up close to our fascinating creatures from captivating sharks over humble starfish and seahorses to graceful ray.

Treetop Nets presents an amazing way to adventure in the high trees. Our nets are safely suspended above the ground with giant walkways, tunnels, slides and treehouses, providing a unique way for children to explore the treetops and have enormous fun as they bounce and climb through the nets!