Features to inspire learning outside the classroom

Theatre workshop

6 regional theatres that offer school workshops

Here we round up some educational offerings from theatres across the country, including confidence-boosting sessions and creative tours for school groups.

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The cast of Matilda the Musical in London's West End

LW Theatres: West End shows that are ideal for school trips

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Estuary Hike

Pyrland School’s mission to rewild their students

School trips can be a chance for students to explore new environments, but this summer adventure for Pyrland School students turned out to be something they will never forget.

Norfolk House School at Celtic Harmony

Case study: Immersive history at Celtic Harmony

Sinéad Queeney, teacher at Norfolk House School in North London, talks us through a recent visit where her pupils were transformed into Celtic warriors.

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More school trip ideas

Southill Primary School pupils outside the Tower of London.

Day trips, residentials, overseas: these school trips have it all covered

The 2024 finalists for this special award are schools that have created visits and experiences that are brilliant, powerful and exciting. 

Conyers School student during a trip to Berlin

A spotlight on the School Trip Champion 2024 finalists

Four fantastic advocates for learning outside the classroom have been shortlisted and you can read all about them here.

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort workshop

LEGOLAND: fun is at the heart of our workshops

James Chapman at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort talks about learning through play and making school visits as memorable and easy as possible. 

Working as a team

Teamwork makes the dream work

The Education / Learning Team of the Year is an award to recognise staff and volunteers at attractions and providers who support school visits. Find out more about your 2024 finalists.

National Videogame Museum

8 school-friendly museums to make learning fun

We’ve rounded up some of the UK’s best museums for school visits which are sure to encourage pupils to learn new passions.

Pupils from King Edward's School Witley enjoy a visit to Futuroscope

Teacher on the benefits of a cultural visit to Futuroscope

Julie Hinton from King Edward’s School Witley describes how her pupils reaped the rewards of a visit to Futuroscope in western France.