Theme & Leisure Parks

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort's Adventure Golf

Exclusive schools offer for LEGOLAND Adventure Golf

2024-03-05T16:55:00+00:00

School groups can benefit from an exclusive offer at the world’s first LEGO® themed indoor golf experience at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. 

Pupils at Disneyland Paris

LIVE! conferences inspire pupils at Disneyland Paris

2024-03-01T09:49:00+00:00By

Harry Rogers reports back from an educational visit like no other, where more than 1,300 pupils arrived at Disneyland Paris to have fun, boost creativity and find ideas.

Two children hold a dragon lego model during a school visit to Legoland Windsor Resort

LEGOLAND’s 2024 workshops bring maths, computing and science to life

2023-11-06T05:30:00+00:00Sponsored by

There’s lots in store for schools visiting the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in 2024 including a new workshop encouraging learning through playful problem solving. 

Gulliver's Valley, Rotherham

Bush craft and interactive workshops among Gulliver’s latest educational offer

2023-05-15T13:01:00+01:00

Rotherham’s Gulliver’s Valley is expanding its educational programme to provide more comprehensive packages for school visits and residential stays.

Legoland

Legoland’s coding workshops: what school groups can expect

2023-04-18T16:02:00+01:00By

It’s easy to see why youngsters have been blown away by the robotics workshop at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Launched in March, we found out how it’s bringing coding to life. 

Parc Astérix, France

Festival Toutatis zone at Parc Astérix includes record-breaking ride

2023-04-12T08:57:00+01:00

Festival Toutatis at Parc Astérix, near Paris in France, has opened to students, dedicated to the God of the Gauls and encompassing a new ride with accelerations up to 110km/h.

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Awesome workshops and ‘wow’ moments at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

2023-03-01T08:00:00+00:00Sponsored by

A look at how the education team at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort work with teachers to bring learning to life outside the classroom and create memorable experiences. 

Oakwood Theme Park, Wales

10 theme park adventures for school groups of all ages

2023-02-14T09:28:00+00:00

With so many theme parks and attractions, schools are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a thrilling educational school trip. We’ve narrowed it down to just ten, ranging from UK highlights to European adventures. 

Legoland Ferrari Build and Race

Test pupils’ drive and creativity at Legoland’s new Ferrari attraction

2023-02-09T14:22:00+00:00

The UK’s first LEGO Ferrari Build and Race attraction, featuring three interactive zones, is opening at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort this summer.

Shipwreck Coast, Chessington World of Adventures

Shipwreck Coast attraction adds thrilling rides to Chessington World of Adventures

2022-07-01T13:55:00+01:00

Chessington World of Adventures has announced the arrival of its latest development, ‘Shipwreck Coast’, transporting visitors to a disaster ridden harbour town which includes two new rides.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Get ready to answer the call of the WILD at Chessington World of Adventures Resort!

2022-04-22T01:00:00+01:00Sponsored by

Escape the everyday with a school trip to Britain’s wildest classroom - Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Watch your students create core memories as they discover, explore, and learn across the theme park and zoo.

Legoland

LEGOLAND® reveals all new STEM session

2022-01-19T15:22:00+00:00

Primary and secondary schools can now make bookings for the new LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime session at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in Berkshire which introduces students to interactive model making using Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). 

LEGO MYTHICA at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

Watch: the first visitors try out Legoland Windsor Resort’s new Mythica world

2021-06-02T14:46:00+01:00

The new attraction, LEGO® MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures, opened at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort on 29th May. 

LEGO MYTHICA at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

New pictures released of Legoland’s fantasy Mythica world

2021-05-07T10:12:00+01:00

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has unveiled the first ever images of its new multi-million-pound attraction, LEGO® MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures, with workers making the final touches for its planned opening date of 29th May. 

LEGO MYTHICA at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

LEGOLAND® unveils its new Mythica world including the UK’s first ride of its kind

2020-10-30T14:59:00+00:00

The new multi-million-pound land created by children, LEGO® MYTHICA: World of Mythical Creatures, will feature new rides at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, opening next spring. 

Sleepover at Gulliver's Land

School sleepovers on offer at Gulliver’s new Valley Resort

2020-02-05T09:11:00+00:00

Gulliver’s Valley Resort is due to open this spring, with the team now taking bookings for school sleepovers at the new theme park based in south Yorkshire.

Puy du Fou

Schools can see new historical show at popular French amusement park

2020-01-13T14:28:00+00:00

Puy du Fou, the second most-visited amusement park in France, has revealed a new show for 2020. 

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort: Bringing learning to life outside the classroom

2020-01-10T00:01:00+00:00Sponsored by

A school trip to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is sure to engage, excite and inspire your students, creating countless ‘wow’ moments throughout your visit.

Paultons Park

Paultons Park will mark British Science Week with day of learning experiences

2019-12-04T10:11:00+00:00

Science in the Park is taking place on Friday 6th March 2020, during British Science Week.

Tornado Springs at Paultons Park

Win a school trip to the new Tornado Springs themed world at Paultons Park

2019-11-06T10:30:00+00:00

School groups will be welcome at the new Tornado Springs, a themed American 1950s town, due to open in May 2020 - with free tickets up for grabs.

Parc Asterix

Parc Astérix marks 30th anniversary with new openings

2019-04-26T10:54:00+01:00

The French theme park is celebrating three decades since opening by launching a new attraction.

PortAventura

New rides and accommodation at PortAventura World in Spain

2019-04-23T10:17:00+01:00

The theme park, located in Catalonia, Spain has a number of new attractions for its 2019 season including a Sesame Street® inspired ride. 

LEGO workshop

A world of excitement awaits at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

2019-04-15T00:01:00+01:00Sponsored by

‘Engaging’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘fantastic’: just three of the words teachers have used to describe their school trip experiences at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

Oblivion

Alton Towers to open dungeons with coinciding school session

2019-01-31T10:01:00+00:00

The theme park in Staffordshire has revealed that it will be opening a new attraction – its dungeons – and with it an educational History session for schools.

Chessington World of Adventures School Trips

What’s new for educational trips in 2019

2019-01-04T11:09:00+00:00

Every year brings with it a new selection of workshops, learning spaces and sites suitable for students.

Children playing on laptop

The IT Crowd

2018-12-18T11:17:00+00:00

After Generation X and Y comes Generation I-pad. Here are a few of the best ICT-related trips to inspire the digitally-minded.

Puy du Fou

Popular French theme park adds to its History themed offering

2018-11-21T10:33:00+00:00

A new immersive production, upgraded park entrances and an investment of €28.5m are amongst the key initiatives for 2019, announced by Puy du Fou. 

Clip 'n Climb Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park encourages activeness with new climbing attraction

2018-11-06T10:41:00+00:00

Wicksteed Park in Kettering is launching a new climbing venue

Computing

5 ways to take computing outside the classroom

2018-10-25T14:01:00+01:00

We look at five school trip ideas to teach children about computers, technology, and cyber safety.

School trip to Shrek’s Adventure! London

Step into story construction: DreamWorks Tours

2018-09-04T12:20:00+01:00

A fully interactive environment for inspiring pupils’ active imaginations, Shrek’s Adventure! London brings storytelling to life

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KidZania launches educational solar system gaming activity

2018-08-14T14:57:00+01:00

KidZania London will be launching a new Starlink Space Station gaming activity in partnership with technology company, Ubisoft, to help teach children in Key Stages 2 and 3 all about the solar system and space.

Legoland Windsor

LEGOLAND to launch new workshops and back to school offer

2018-08-09T12:40:41+01:00

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will present two Key Stage 2 to 3 workshops, tying in with Science, Geography and Design in the new year.

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo to offer free visits to hundreds of schools

2018-07-12T12:20:00+01:00

Chester Zoo will provide free entry to 35,000 school children later this year, as part of a campaign to inspire a new wave of conservationists.

The Real Mary Kings Close

8 fun days out for Key Stage 1 and 2

2018-06-22T10:10:46+01:00

We round up some day trip attractions that are guaranteed to give your students a fun day out.

KidZania London

KidZania events announced for the next school year, plus early booking discounts

2018-06-01T09:03:02+01:00

Those planning ahead to September can take advantage of KidZania’s offering, with details of its upcoming events already announced.

Kidzania

Kidzania launches new library career activity

2018-05-01T11:55:00+01:00

The ‘indoor city run by kids’ Kidzania in London has launched several new activities including a library and a deli food activity.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

10 school trip ideas: whatever the weather

2018-04-19T12:15:00+01:00

With such an unpredictable climate in the UK, it can sometimes be tricky to come up with venues that are suitable for all conditions. Here are some ideas for school visits, come rain or come shine.

Miniland

Q&A with LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

2018-04-04T10:14:16+01:00

STO talks to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort’s schools executive, Jamie Lawrence about what’s new and on offer for schools visiting the park this year.

Wicker Man

Wicker Man ride opens at Alton Towers Resort

2018-03-27T12:44:00+01:00

The ride, based on the film by the same name, has now opened at the Staffordshire theme park.

Autism Awareness Week

Five autism-friendly school trip ideas

2018-03-27T10:40:48+01:00

To mark Autism Awareness Week, we’ve rounded up some attractions which cater for children with autism to make your next trip inclusive for all.

Legoland Windsor

Newest LEGOLAND® Windsor attractions open to visitors

2018-03-13T09:44:06+00:00

Three new features, each linked to various curriculum subjects, have opened at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.

Wild Learning Centre

Learning centre and zoo ‘walkshops’ new for Chessington

2018-02-19T11:24:03+00:00

Chessington World of Adventures Resort in Surrey will open a new Wild Learning Centre this year, where pupils can experience hands-on activities supporting the national curriculum.

Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester

Merlin reveals new features at attractions in Manchester

2018-01-22T15:41:00+00:00

Merlin Entertainments has revealed details of two new features to launch at Sea Life Manchester and Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester, this year.

Paultons Family Theme Park

Paultons Park reveals more details of 2018 workshops

2017-12-15T14:54:09+00:00

Paultons Family Theme Park in Hampshire will be launching seven new school workshops, suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 and covering a range of topics in the New Year.

Paultons Family Theme Park

School trips 2018: what’s new?

2017-12-13T10:34:00+00:00

2018 will see a range of new workshops, learning spaces and educational events open up to schools. The launches span the age groups and subjects range from Maths to English. Here’s a round-up of all the new things you can expect from the field of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) next year.

LEGOLAND Miniland

New Geography curriculum links given the green light at LEGOLAND

2017-12-12T13:59:46+00:00

In 2018 LEGOLAND Windsor Resort will be opening its doors to both expanded and new attractions, which will feature iconic landmarks made of LEGO and tie in with the Geography curriculum.

LEGOLAND

What’s new for schools at LEGOLAND in 2018

2017-12-05T09:55:31+00:00

A Time Traveller workshop and a new way of reserving trips are some of the highlights at LEGOLAND in 2018.

Theo Paphitis

KidZania Challenge to put enterprise on the school agenda

2017-11-14T16:39:05+00:00

Following the launch this weekend of the UK’s first entrepreneur festival for children held at KidZania, the attraction is inviting children to take part in a new KidZania Challenge, for Global Entrepreneur Week.

Adventure Wonderland educational show

Adventure Wonderland offers new workshops for 2018

2017-10-30T15:00:17+00:00

The theme park, Adventure Wonderland, near Bournemouth will be introducing two new workshops to its educational programme next year.

Paultons Family Theme Park

Paultons Park to launch new workshops in 2018

2017-09-14T14:51:34+01:00

Paultons Family Theme Park, in Hampshire, will be introducing new wildlife themed workshops suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils come 2018.

Drayton Manor Theme Park

Drayton Manor introduces new Key Stage 2 workshop

2017-09-11T14:45:05+01:00

Drayton Manor Theme Park in Tamworth is introducing a new workshop for visiting schools, which ties in with Science.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Autumn career events for schools at Chessington

2017-08-30T14:42:00+01:00

Chessington World of Adventures in Chessington will start the academic year with a selection of career events for schools.

Alton Towers

10 of the Best Cross Curricular Trips

2017-08-18T12:07:00+01:00

One trip, multiple subjects; where to go for a truly cross-curricular educational experience, from theme parks to museums.

Legoland Windsor

Legoland Windsor reveals details of 2018 school workshop

2017-06-30T14:30:07+01:00

Legoland Windsor has announced details of its newest school workshop which is expected to be available from next year.

Treetop Trek

Manchester launches new Treetop Trek

2017-06-28T12:03:00+01:00

A new treetop adventure park at Heaton Park, Manchester, is now complete and ready to open to the public.

Winter Wonderland

School discounts for Manchester Winter Wonderland

2017-06-13T16:46:00+01:00

Manchester’s Christmas attraction, Winter Wonderland, will return again this year and will be offering special rates for schools.

Legoland Discovery Centre

Birmingham to welcome new Legoland Discovery Centre

2017-06-07T15:37:02+01:00

Merlin Entertainments has announced that a new Legoland Discovery Centre will be constructed at Birmingham Barclaycard Arena.

No school wants to imagine that a crisis could happen on their own school trip. Unfortunately, once every dark day, accidents – which are unpreventable as far as school staff are concerned – happen.

The 5 Ps and school trip crisis control

2017-05-12T11:30:00+01:00

Ways in which schools can prepare themselves for a crisis, even if it means thinking about the unthinkable.

The Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

Workshops to coincide with new Gruffalo Ride at Chessington

2017-04-27T17:11:10+01:00

Chessington World of Adventures has just launched a brand new Gruffalo themed ride, and there are corresponding workshops available.

In light of recent Pisa rankings that reveal the UK to be one of the worst countries for pupil happiness, STO picks out some curriculum-linked trips that will put a smile on students’ faces.

School trips and happiness

2017-04-26T09:21:00+01:00

Is the UK really one of the worst countries for pupil happiness? Here are some trips that will put a smile on students’ faces.

Britain in the Blitz

History at Flambards; from the Victorians to the Blitz

2017-03-21T13:58:32+00:00

From Britain in the Blitz to the Victorians, Flambards in Cornwall supports many areas of the History curriculum.

Ninjago at Legoland

New theme world set to open at Legoland

2017-03-20T09:50:00+00:00

Legoland in Windsor has announced that it will be launching a brand new theme world called Ninjago.

Underwater Kingdom at Blackgang Chine

Blackgang Chine to open new Underwater Kingdom in 2017

2016-12-16T11:11:24+00:00

A new theme world is expected to open at Blackgang Chine amusement park next Easter called Underwater Kingdom.

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

New workshops mark Science Week at Chessington World of Adventures Resort

2016-12-15T14:03:00+00:00

To celebrate Science Week, Chessington World of Adventures Resort will be providing special workshops for children.

Learning on a rollercoaster at Paultons Park

2016-06-09T14:08:45+01:00

There used to be a time when a school visit to a theme park offered a day out on the rides with few educational benefits. Nowadays, however, a trip to a theme park such as Paultons Park in Hampshire can relate to subjects including Physics, Biology and Business Studies.

LEGOLAND educational workshops.

New education workshops at LEGOLAND®

2016-02-09T14:08:27+00:00

LEGOLAND® has introduced a new set of workshops for 2016 focused on the National Curriculum topics of Art, Design and Technology, English and Science.

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Butlin’s launches learning adventures by the sea

2015-12-08T10:41:15+00:00

Butlin’s has entered the educational market by offering tailor-made, residential beachside breaks to schools.