More ideas and updates for school trips
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Case StudiesCase study: Developing skills in the great outdoors
Richard Godfrey, director of outdoor learning and experiential education at The Abbey School in Reading, discusses the personal and social benefits from a Year 8 residential with Lost Earth Adventures.
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EventSchool engagement programme to run alongside Dear England tour
The National Theatre’s year-long engagement programme will encourage pupils to share their hopes and aspirations for life 80 years from now.
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News & IdeasInitiative launched to encourage museum visits for KS2 pupils
Time Odyssey is a free experience which has been launched by charity Art Explora to introduce pupils to museum collections for the first time.
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School Travel AwardsGlynis Pattison on what it means to be a School Trip Champion
Glynis Pattison, school visits coordinator at Conyers School in Stockton-on-Tees, discusses being named School Trip Champion at the 2024 School Travel Awards and why she loves her job.
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News & IdeasImperial War Museums school bookings open for 2025/26 academic year
Schools can now book visits to IWM London, IWM Duxford and IWM North for the 2025/26 academic year, with learning sessions and self-guided visits available.
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News & IdeasWinners of Wicked writing competition announced
The winners were selected from more than 2,400 young writers who took part in the Be the Change writing competition, run by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with Wicked Active Learning.
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School Travel AwardsRory Bremner to present School Travel Awards 2025
Rory Bremner, widely regarded as Britain’s top impressionist, has been announced as the VIP guest presenter for this year’s School Travel Awards lunch and ceremony, taking place in London on Friday 21st November.
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News & IdeasV&A workshops teach pupils about inclusivity in design
Pupils can explore inclusive design principles through hands-on workshops, real-life stories and iconic inventions at the V&A Museum in South Kensington.
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News & IdeasFuture of Food exhibition explores the past, present and future of what we eat
A free exhibition at London’s Science Museum, aimed at ages seven and up, will examine the impact of unsustainable food systems and highlight those working on solutions for a healthier future.
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ColumnFree resources to support learning outside the classroom
Anne Hunt, CEO of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explains how teachers and EVCs can enhance their outdoor learning with the charity’s latest online materials.
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News & IdeasSir Lenny Henry’s children’s book set for London stage adaptation
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry’s book about an ordinary boy who becomes an extraordinary hero, The Boy With Wings, has been adapted for the stage.
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SponsoredCome face to face with nature on a school trip to Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo isn’t just a day out, it’s an opportunity to bring classroom learning to life in an immersive, hands-on environment with over 30,000 animals, world-class conservation efforts, and captivating exhibits.
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News & IdeasDisplay exploring kings and queens to open at Tower of London
School visits to the Tower of London will now be able to learn about the kings and queens who shaped it and lived there, with a new exhibition in the Medieval Palace covering areas of the Key Stage 3 history curriculum.
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News & IdeasNational Theatre Connections sees youngsters take to the stage
To celebrate 30 years of the annual youth theatre festival, 5,500 young people from across the UK are performing at theatres across the country, and 2026 applications are now open.
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SponsoredTeam building in the sun at Europe’s no.1 sports resort – Club La Santa
Discover what awaits pupils on a trip to Club La Santa in Lanzarote, an ideal place to build new skills through engaging activities in a new environment.
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards: all 2025 partners confirmed in record time
Attractions and providers support the School Travel Awards initiative by becoming Awards Partners, and all category options were snapped up and finalised in record time for 2025 in a huge endorsement.
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Case StudiesCase study: Bringing science to life at Techniquest
Adamsdown Primary School pupils became scientists for the day when they visited Techniquest, the science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay.
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News & IdeasNew faster border process for school groups in Dover
A faster clearance scheme for school groups will be piloted at the Port of Dover in a bid to create a smoother process for pupils heading to Europe on educational visits.
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News & IdeasMod exhibition will help pupils explore British fashion and culture
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is turning back the clock to 1960s Britain with its exhibition, The In Crowd: Mod Fashion & Style 1958-66, with curriculum links to history, fashion and textiles.
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EventShowcasing Jordan for schools: history, culture, faith and archaeology
The Jordan Tourism Board teamed up with School Travel Organiser to create a special one-off event that brought schools and providers together to learn more about this country’s rich offering.