At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
Explore our collections of art, nature and history on display in this beautiful building. Find out about the last billion years of earth’s history, explore the region’s natural wonders and discover more about peoples’ lives, past and present. Entry to the Museum is free.
Schools
At Aqua Sports, we are committed to the future of watersports and believe that outdoor education is a vital skill for students. In order to achieve our goals, we offer various options for schools, all designed to safely teach your students watersports.
Bala Watersports offers the adventure and excitement of outdoor pursuits, to individuals, families, schools and groups. Our highly skilled and qualified instructors will ensure you have a fantastic time, whether you're a complete beginner, have some limited experience, or are on a more advanced course.
This recently re-furbished town museum tells the story of Kings Lynn and west Norfolk. Gleaming display cases are packed with objects from the area’s colourful past including collections of pilgrim’s badges, maritime treasures and a fantastic hoard of Iceni gold coins.
From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, the collection embraces an impressive and fascinating array that will enchant most children.
We deliver tailor-made programmes to Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2 in our pond, meadow and woodland habitats. The Haven Plotland Museum provides pupils with a unique insight into home life in the past and during World War 2.
EYFS:
Exploring Senses, Pond Power, Go on a Bug Hunt, Teddy Bears Picnic, Natural Art
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Wide-ranging displays of aircraft, aviation archaeology and more from World War I to the Falklands and Iraq wars.
Liverpool Cathedral welcomes thousands of children and young adults each year who come either on school visits or with their friends and family.
Ramps vary in size for all participants, young or old, beginners or professional. Everyone is welcome!
We're a family owned park with a 14,000sq-ft area dedicated to extreme sports (MTB, BMX, inline, skateboard and scooter), to accommodate for the younger audience we have lessons available upon request, please call before arrival to double check an instructor is available.
It's the perfect place to experience go-karting, whether it's a fun day out, a launching pad to greater things, or as the thrill of a lifetime.
A most unusual living museum, where amongst other things you can watch troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables through a huge glass partition.
Through a large glazed partition you can see troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables.
We offer an environmentally friendly way to spend your time and learn how special and important the natural world is to us all. Why not come and discover beautiful Cardigan Bay and the stunning Pembrokeshire coast like you have never done so before!
Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2,000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.
The Venturers Norfolk Broads Cruise is an annual Christian holiday for anyone aged 12-17. We spend a week every Easter sailing the Norfolk Broads having a brilliant, energetic, challenging and totally unique time.
Our exceptional courses for young students follow the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme.The sheltered waters of the Kyles of Bute are an ideal environment.
This charming well-house, built about 1500, stands over an ancient spring, believed to cure whooping cough.
Built by the Augustinian canons of nearby St Germans priory, it houses the remains of an immersion pool for cure-seekers.
White Castle is the best preserved of the Three Castles, namely, White, Skenfrith and Grosmont. The heart of this castle is surrounded by powerful round towers.
The Three Castles are usually grouped together because for a large part of their history they were part of a block of territory under the control of a single lord, Hubert de Burgh.
We are an Outdoor Centre that has been running for over 30 years set up to provide great activities in a friendly environment, staffed by Christians but available to all.
We have accommodation for up to 50 young people and only host one group at a time.
Based in the beautiful Peak District, in the north west of England, we specialise in abseiling, archery, bushcraft, canoeing, caving, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, orienteering, expedition and camp-craft. We have a true passion for what we do and we are here to ensure you have an awesome time with like minded individuals and groups.
Coldharbour Mill, built in 1799 as the first Spinning Mill in the South West, preserves a collection of Victorian Spinning Frames for the Worsted process & Hattersley Looms, still in use to produce Knitting Yarns, Tartan Cloth and Stair Runners.
Set in the town of Selston, Nottinghamshire, Selston Leisure Centre provides its local community with an invaluable opportunity to get active.
The leisure centre is home to a gym, group exercise studio, sports hall, outdoor astro turf pitch and range of children’s activities.
Fairytale Georgian castle in magical surroundings, with Deer Park, Lake and Arboretum, Children's Adventure Playground and Assault Course, Knight's Maze and Burma Bridge Tree Top Walkway.
Inside this family home you'll find richly decorated Gothic interiors, Fine Art, Armour and much more.
We have a lot of years experience providing outdoor activities on and off the water to a wide range of schools. Each programme is different, and we ensure that every detail is met and that pupils and teachers get the most from their activities. Perhaps most importantly though, we want every child to feel safe, inspired and challenged during their time with us.
Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire.
Our outdoor education courses are delivered by qualified instructors who work with 8 - 12 people [dependent on the activity]. This ensures a personalised quality session every time.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.