Attractions
Here you will find an eclectic mix of the finest attractions throughout the country. Search by subject or area to find great ideas for your next school trip, some will be familiar but there may also be some little gems to surprise and intrigue you.
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure – Yorkshire & North East
Nationwide (Yorkshire & North East England) 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…
Rail Story at Ingrow
Keighley (Yorkshire & North East England) Our learning programme for Early Years to Key Stage 3 offers workshops and experiences in a historic setting with two museums – the Engine Shed and Carriage Works. Choose to explore history, literature, science, engineering, film production…
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure – North West
Nationwide (North West England) 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…
West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
Bewdley (Central England) 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 t…
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Nuneaton (Central England) 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 Leiceste…
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North Bay Railway
Scarborough (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 Wat…
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
Hexham (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 s…
The National Coal Mining Museum
Wakefield (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 loc…
The Observatory Science Centre
East Sussex (South East England) 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 Chal…
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure – Central England
Nationwide (Central England) 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…
Allerton Waste Recovery Park
Knaresborough (Yorkshire & North East England) Find out what happens to rubbish after you throw it away. Take part in waste-related activities, and go on a site tour to view state-of-the-art waste treatment technology. Visits are available for pupils from Key Stage 2, 3 and 4, wit…
The 1620s House and Garden at Donington le Heath
Coalville (Central England) 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 Tudo…
Treetop Nets Yorkshire
Ripon (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 en…
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
Halifax (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 le…
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre
Wareham (South West England) 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…
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
Hampshire (South East England) Winchester Science Centre is offering schools a brand new all-inclusive experience guaranteed to spark curiosity and ignite passion and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The team has developed a bespoke packa…
Go Ape welcomes two new locations in the North of England
Scunthorpe (Central England, Yorkshire & North East England) 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 and Go Ape, Temple Newsam opens its forest doors in mid-May.
Ripon Museums
North Yorkshire (Yorkshire & North East England) 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…
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SEA LIFE Scarborough
Scarborough (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 bet…
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Pickering (Yorkshire & North East England) 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…
Shakespeare’s Family Homes
Stratford upon Avon (Central England) 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, inspiri…
Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Portsmouth (South East England) 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 vi…
The MAD (Mechanical Art & Design) Museum
Stratford upon Avon (Central England) 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…
Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Buxton, Derbyshire (Central England) 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…
Stratford Butterfly Farm
Stratford-upon-Avon (Central England) 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…
Go Ape Dalby Forest
Pickering (Yorkshire & North East England) 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!
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure – South East
Nationwide (London, South East England) 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…
Recycling Discovery Centre Gillmoss
Liverpool (North West England) Delve into the world of waste and discover what happens to your recycling after it’s been collected! Offering free visits to primary, secondary and higher education groups, you can safely see state-of-the-art recycling in action in the Mate…
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The Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Centre
Huddersfield (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 li…
Yorkshire Air Museum
York (Yorkshire & North East England) 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…
Life Science Centre
Newcastle (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 com…
Bolton Castle
North Yorkshire (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 educationa…
Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre
Bransgore (South East England) 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 t…
North Yorkshire Water Park
Wykeham (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 m…
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
Windsor (London, South East England) 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 cl…
The Forbidden Corner
Middleham, Leyburn (Yorkshire & North East England) 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…
Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest
Pickering (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 for…
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Gardens
Ripon (Yorkshire & North East England) 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 li…
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure – South West & Wales
Nationwide (South West England, Wales) 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…
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