School trip ideas for different Key Stages

Whatever Key Stage or age group you're planning a school trip for, don't worry, we've got it covered. From the best workshops to the latest exhibitions and residential experiences, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your next trip here.

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Inside your June / July '25 edition: Zoos and Wildlife Experiences, Museums & Galleries, your 2025 School Travel Awards finalists revealed, a school's Roman-themed day out, top tips for dealing with contracts and waivers, and much more.

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A boy climbs up a climbing frame at a PGL site

New PGL programmes for Key Stage 2

PGL has launched two programmes under its REACH Framework to introduce young adventurers to new outdoor learning experiences.

Walsall Academy, Outward Bound

It’s back to the Lake District for Walsall Academy

By Jon Clarke

After Walsall Academy in Bloxwich won the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award in 2021, shadow headteacher Jon Clarke put the prize money to good use and ran another successful residential in the Lake District where a group of Year 8 students found a sense of achievement and awe about the ...

 Young Darwin scholarship

Residential courses on offer as FSC opens Young Darwin scholarship programme

The Field Studies Council (FSC) is inviting secondary school students to apply for its annual scholarship programme, with the chance to undertake a residential course or day series of training with specialist environmental tutors.