What type of school trip are you organising?
Whether it's a educational visit to a museum, the theatre, theme parks or Residentials, we break down great ideas and news by the type of trip you might be looking for.
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In the latest issue you'll find museums, historical sites and castles marking VE Day anniversary in 2020, Science inspiration, help planning trips for SEND pupils along with all the School Travel Awards winnners plus much more!
Prehistoric discoveries at new Mystery Warrior exhibition
Schools can learn about a newly discovered Iron Age warrior at the Novium Museum in Chichester, and pair a visit with a themed workshop.
Beaulieu welcomes SEND students to create contemporary artwork
Pupils from a specialist arts college for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) children were invited to the National Motor Museum’s Shell Heritage Art Collection at Beaulieu to create posters inspired by the display.
Immersive Van Gogh experience extends its run
The experience, which showcases animated versions of more than 200 Vincent Van Gogh paintings, has extended its run in York and will also open in Leicester.
Discount travel for schools on board Thames Clippers boats
The River Thames boat service is offering a 10% discount to school groups visiting London attractions, with a bonus reduction for trips to the Tate Britain.
Schools can see new historical show at popular French amusement park
Puy du Fou, the second most-visited amusement park in France, has revealed a new show for 2020.
More choice for school trips as Next Generation Travel acquires Galina Tours
The move means that Chester-based Galina International Study Tours will be able to offer flights for the first time as part of its school trip packages.
Teachers share their 8 must-have items for school trips
School tour operator Halsbury Travel has asked its teachers what essentials they’d recommend taking on a school trip. Here are some great suggestions.
New Commonwealth War Graves visitor centre to give schools a “fascinating insight”
School groups are being encouraged to visit the new Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Visitor Centre which has opened in the battlefields of Northern France.
Win tickets or creative workshops in Wicked’s Young Writer Awards
The awards initiative has launched for its 10th year giving primary and secondary students the chance to win tickets for their school or creative writing workshops.
New lead for “inspiring” Everybody’s Talking About Jamie musical
The producers of the West End production have announced that Noah Thomas will make his professional debut as Jamie New in January 2020, with school rates available.
Milton Keynes Theatre reveals new Creative Learning Sessions
The theatre in Buckinghamshire will offer Creative Learning Packages including a backstage tour of the venue, production or skill related workshops, plus tickets to a performance.
Ideas for Workshops
Wild Planet Trust’s sustainability workshops for Key Stages 1-5
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts are running six new workshops for Key Stages 1-5.
Bristol Museums reveals new workshops & activities for next academic year
Bristol Museums has unveiled a series of new educational workshops for the 2019/20 academic year, focussing on historical eras and different seasons.
Gardens & Parks
English Heritage’s Walmer Castle and Gardens opens new learning centre
Walmer Castle and Gardens in Kent has opened a new learning centre - the first new substantial building at the castle for 145 years, giving schools a base from which to explore its historic grounds.
Top 5 gardens for school groups to visit
With April being National Garden Month, we’ve looked at some of the best gardens in the UK for school trips, focussing on inspiration for pupils away from the classroom.