Historic Venues
Kids take over several museums to celebrate their impact on wellbeing
Dozens of museums, galleries, archives and heritage sites across the UK were taken over by young people as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day 2022.
Case Study: living like the Tudors at Gainsborough Old Hall
Teacher Lynsey Gregory reports back from her pupils’ fascinating Discovery Visit to Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire, one of English Heritage’s newest openings.
8 school trip ideas to inspire pupils with British history
Nothing inspires pupils more than stepping away from the classroom to experience times gone by at some of the most historically significant places around Great Britain. Whether it’s wartime visits or Tudor-linked sites, children can get to grips with the past by visiting the rooms that textbooks can only describe. ...
Shakespeare attraction celebrates post-pandemic school trip boom
Mary Arden’s Farm in Warwickshire says it has welcomed more than 5,000 children from over 120 different schools since reopening in 2021 following the pandemic.
Engaging day trips for primary and secondary pupils
We’ve rounded up seven fantastic day trip ideas for schools across England, to help students venture outside the classroom whatever the weather.
The Royal Gunpowder Mills opens to schools for first time in over two years with new offers
For the first time in more than two years, the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey is accepting school bookings with a new programme.
New Clore Learning Centre at the Roman Baths now taking bookings
School trips to the famous Roman Baths in the city of Bath are now enhanced thanks to a new state-of-the-art learning centre which includes an Investigation Zone and dedicated learning spaces.
Historic Dockyard Chatham welcomes children to experience ‘sensory journey’
Historic Dockyard Chatham has unveiled Diving Deep, a new exhibition documenting the archaeological recovery of HMS Invincible, the British Royal Navy ship which lay at the bottom of the Solent for over 260 years.
English Heritage invites schools to take part in new programme with Discovery Visits among highlights
English Heritage has relaunched its education programme for 2022 in a bid to encourage more schools to take advantage of the benefits of school trips to children’s wellbeing and cross-curricular learning.
Up to 20,000 free school tickets to see Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe
The historic Shakespeare’s Globe in the heart of London is offering up to 20,000 complimentary school tickets to see Macbeth, with teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events linking to the show also available.
Schools invited to discover more about Reading Abbey for its 900th anniversary
Schools are now able to book an educational workshop at Reading Museum, giving pupils the chance to learn more about the nearby ruins of Reading Abbey in its 900th year.
English Heritage offering teacher training session at Gainsborough Old Hall
English Heritage, the charity which looks after over 400 historic sites across the country, will host a ‘Teacher Twilight’ education session at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire to offer a taster of what pupils can expect on a visit.
Leighton Hall unveils new learning programmes and facilities
The new packages at Leighton Hall in Lancashire include outdoor learning programmes with facilities such as an outdoor kitchen, weatherproof woodland log circle and an insect corner.
Shakespeare’s Globe plans to offer drama-themed school sessions
The learning team at Shakespeare’s Globe in London has said it is hoping to resume limited activity with schools on-site from 12th April onwards.
Shakespeare’s Globe is offering online CPD courses for teachers
Shakespeare’s Globe will provide affordable online CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses for teachers as well as free streaming and online resources throughout February.
Bletchley Park keen for pupils to take part in virtual sessions to support the attraction
Bletchley Park is calling on schools to take part in its new virtual learning sessions, which aims to bring the best of the attraction to the classroom, and demonstrate how popular it they can be, so that jobs within its learning team can be saved.
How one school trip went virtual with videos, podcasts and even home cooking
Ian Mitchell, deputy headteacher of Kingswood House School in Surrey, talks about their pivot to a virtual school trip experience that included videos, podcasts, web links, Microsoft Teams… and even cooking.
History video series launched by The National Wallace Monument
The team at The National Wallace Monument in Scotland have launched an online video series to help young people learn about history from home.
Hands-on history at 400 English Heritage sites
See how big a castle really is, delve into secret wartime tunnels and marvel at the wonders of Stonehenge. Bring your teaching to life and inspire your students on a school trip to one of English Heritage’s 400 historical sites across the country.
6 must-see attractions for school groups visiting London
The capital is filled with museums, historical venues and one-of-a-kind sites linked to learning outside the classroom.
Top Tudor history trip locations
Take Tudor learning outside of the classroom with educational activities at these four exciting sites.
Discover the bard away from the classroom during Shakespeare Week
Planning where to take your class to celebrate national Shakespeare Week in 2020? Here are some top activities and attractions for schools.
Teachers invited to Lincoln Cathedral to find out about new learning programme
The team at Lincoln Cathedral have invited educators to learn about its upcoming opportunities for schools at a free event.
School activities available at The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London will host a range of activities across the 2019-2020 academic term, covering a different subjects to get children thinking about the historic disaster in the capital.
Work starts on new Clore Learning Centre at the Roman Baths
Victorian buildings near the site of the Roman Baths will undergo a major regeneration over the next year to be transformed into a Clore Learning Centre for the Roman Baths and a World Heritage Centre for the city.
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.
English Heritage to rebuild Bronze Age roundhouse at Beeston Castle
English Heritage volunteers are reconstructing a Bronze Age roundhouse at Beeston Castle in Cheshire, to educate visiting schools on life from the era.
Local school assists with Tower Bridge’s exhibition
Boutcher Primary School in Southwark worked closely with artist Imogen Piper to create a new exhibition inside the landmark.
Focus on: Skipton Castle
Skipton has what is said to be one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England, standing watchful over the market town as it has for over 900 years.
Heritage schools programme to benefit 120,000 children
The Department for Education has announced an injection of £1.6million into Historic England’s Heritage Schools Programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.
Sailing to success: MBNA Thames Clippers
An excited group of seven to 11-year-olds really pushed the boat out on their first trip to London that also involved the majority of them travelling by boat for the very first time.
Teaching children about World War One in its centenary year
This year marks 100 years since the end of World War One, a pivotal point in history which pupils can learn about on a school trip.
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Captain Cook’s ship to provide educational visits for schools
The full-scale replica of Captain Cook’s ship, the HM Bark Endeavour, will be docking at the North York Moors coastline in Whitby next spring, offering an opportunity for schools to learn about maritime history.
Learning on board the HMS Warrior 1860 and further
We look at how a trip to Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard and the HMS Warrior 1860 can tie in with curriculum subjects.
New Literacy education programme at Beaulieu and Buckler’s Hard
Beaulieu and Buckler’s Hard in New Forest, Hampshire has introduced a new educational programme, which ties in with Literacy and Creative Writing.
What schools can learn from a visit to Bletchley Park
STO looks at what pupils can learn from visiting the home of the codebreakers, Bletchley Park.
School overnight stays available on-board HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast has launched an experience which allows school groups to spend a night on-board.
Education centre to be built alongside Brixton Windmill
A new learning centre is set to be built adjacent to Brixton Windmill in Lambeth this summer.
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Buckler’s Hard: Discover maritime history with Literacy and History workshops
The village of Buckler’s Hard has a lot to offer school pupils, from teaching them about naval history to allowing them to explore the natural surroundings, and find out about its World War Two involvement.
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Sacrewell Mill: cross-curricular studies and post-visit ideas
Rachel Bailey speaks to learning officer Nikki Cherry about the History, English and Science opportunities for Primary school students at Sacrewell Mill in Cambridgeshire.
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Six ways to celebrate Shakespeare Week outside of the classroom
Get into the swing of Shakespeare week with some of these outdoor learning opportunities for students.