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| News from www.ukschooltrips.co.uk
16 September 2019 |
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Dear Head Teachers + Educational Visit co-ordinators Please see our latest Monthly e-Newsletter providing you with some great ideas and inspiration when planning your school trip. Our newsletter provides all the latest day trip venues, residential centres, transport, workshops and educational tours located in the UK who have joined recently. We are a free directory service for you to research and find fantastic options to suit your educational trip criteria. |
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WELCOME Welcome to a shiny new school year. I hope you had a great summer and are raring to go with your new class. We have been very busy over the holidays to bring you even more great school trip and workshop providers who offer best value and lots of support for direct bookings. Take a look below at our bumper edition newsletter which is organised by England region along with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, featuring some great school trip ideas. Plus, search on our site to your exact requirements to see lots of great options: Twitter: @UKSchoolTrips Instagram: ukschooltrips |
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WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR CHOSEN VENUE OF THE MONTH!
CELTIC HARMONY CAMP Prehistory Day and Residential Trips The UK’s largest reconstructed Celtic & Iron Age settlement, provides a programme of Prehistory Residential and Day trips covering Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain. Immerse your class in Ancient Britain with hands-on outdoor experiential learning! Come for the day or enjoy a unique sleepover in authentically reconstructed Iron Age Roundhouses! Click for: Venue of the month |
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SOUTH WEST
CAMEL CREEK ADVENTURE PARK – Cornwall Has something for all students. With a huge variety of animals to discover and numerous mechanical rides, this adventurous school trip venue is guaranteed to be enjoyed by all! Even the teachers will be sad to leave.
BRISTOL MUSEUMS Are a major part of the Bristol Culture service run by Bristol City Council. The collection of historical sites includes: M Shed, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Blaise House Museum, The Red Lodge Museum, The Georgian House Museum, Kings Weston Roman Villa and collectively they provide a wide range of historical school trips, where history comes to life!BRISTOL MUSEUMS IN2ACTION GRITTLETON HOUSE PARK – Wiltshire In2action provide school residential trips that are unique to develop a tailor made programme of activities to suit your individual pupils needs and abilities, Gritten house residential centre can accommodate groups up to 150 and is located on the edge of the Cotswolds in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, set in is its own 30-acre grounds with all the attributes required for a fantastic school activity trip.
IN2ACTION WHITEMEAD FOREST PARK – Gloucestershire In2action are passionate about creating exceptional and unforgettable activities and adventure courses for young people, enabling your pupils to learn outside the classroom. Peacefully tucked away amongst rolling hills and majestic woodland of the Forest of Dean, Whitemead Forest Park boasts an array of excellent outdoor activity zones to explore either in the forest itself or on the large main activity field. |
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NORTHERN IRELAND
SHARE VILLAGE DISCOVERY ACTIVITY & RESIDENTIAL CENTRE This lakeside charity provides accessibility for all. All staff members are highly trained and passionate about their goal of being able to offer activities and holidays to people of all ages and abilities. They provide students with an unforgettable residential school trip adventure! With over 30 activities to choose from on both land and water, and a team of highly skilled staff, it's not surprising that this venue is so popular! |
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SCOTLAND
POLLOCK HALLS CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION – Edinburgh City Offers comfortable yet affordable school trip accommodation in Edinburgh City, where the top priority is ensuring an excellent stay for all. Students will have the chance to enjoy the various facilities they provide in a safe and welcoming environment.
ROLLERSTOP ROLLER DISCO - Glasgow They provide physically adventurous school trips, where students of all skating abilities can improve their balance, co-ordination, muscle strength and endurance while also having lots of fun. This is a safe environment in which learners of all ages can pick up and develop their roller-skating skills, putting them to use on our purpose-built rink. |
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EAST OF ENGLAND
THE DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM – Hertfordshire Their mission is to preserve the de Havilland Heritage to ensure that current and future generations of all ages will learn of de Havilland’s contribution to British Aviation technology in the 20th century. Home to many iconic aircrafts, including the tde Havilland Mosquito – “The Wooden Wonder". Students can explore these in detail or also take part in guided tours, which our focused at younger audiences.
JIMMY’S FARM & WILDLIFE PARK – Suffolk Engaging and interactive school trips. You have the opportunity to tailor your visit to the individual needs of your group, with supervised or unsupervised visits and lots of exciting workshops to choose from. Meet many different species, getting closer to the animals in the walk-through exhibits including the outback safari and butterfly house. With den building and woodland walk, this is a great way to engage students.
KENTWELL HALL – Suffolk Offering immersive, hands-on History School Trips, where students' imaginations will be captivated. This school trip experience is so enjoyable that students won't even realise that they are learning. During fully interactive school days, the Tudor house, gardens and parklands are all open to pupils to create this unique experience. The living-historians who play the characters are sourced for their knowledge, passion for imparting, engagement and costume authenticity.
TEAM WORKS KARTING & LASER TAG – Hertfordshire They provide amazing customer service and thrilling school trip experiences, where students can challenge their physical abilities, pushing them to their limits on various Karting and Laser Tag adventures.
RUMBLE LIVE ACTION GAMING – Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire Offering a high energy, outdoor adventure, laser tag experience with a video gaming twist. Students will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art laser-sharp guns and sensors in order to be victorious. Rumble combines woods, hides and bases with re-spawns, weapon upgrades and air-strikes. Players will aim to be victorious in a number of gaming missions, often in a team, but sometimes it’s each man, woman or child for themselves. |
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KLARNERS COACHES – School Trip Transport They provide luxurious and affordable school trip transportation, offering the highest quality vehicles with both vehicle safety technology and vehicle tracking systems.
RAYLEIGH INDOOR KARTING – Essex Now with BRAND NEW Biz NG1 Karts and a fully refurbished venue, this is one of the longest indoor circuits in Essex, providing a safe environment where your students will have the opportunity to take part in a one-of-a-kind karting experience.
IN2ACTION SHENLEY LANE – Hertfordshire At In2action they provide your pupils with unique top-quality adventure and activity courses, with safety as their highest priority and with an emphasis on enjoyment, education, and self-development. This centre is a beautiful building in London near the historic town of St Albans. Within easy reach of the M25 it has fantastic indoor & outdoor activity facilities required for a school residential trip. |
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NORTH WEST
LEIGHTON HALL COUNTRY HOUSE - Lancashire Where history, science, geography & other subjects come to life, perfect for schools & educational groups wanting to experience historical heritage at its best with excellent entertaining, interactive tours & workshops.
ARTS ON THE MOVE DRAMA WORKSHOPS – Visiting all of North West They will arrive at your school with all the resources and equipment needed to work with the children and they provide interactive and stimulating drama workshops for students in primary, middle and secondary schools. These workshops are particularly engaging and can be used as the perfect introduction in to other areas of curriculum. |
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WALES
YNYS HYWEL ACTIVITY, NATURE & RESIDENTIAL CENTRE - Newport A hidden gem, tucked away in the beautiful Sirhowy Valley Country Park, providing an amazing learning experience with bespoke activities and exceptional student accommodation, where students can enjoy their natural surroundings and take part in various fun activities.
KINGS HOSTEL – Snowdonia The perfect location for any students looking to explore Snowdonia and only 20 minutes away from the stunning coast, making this the ideal venue for any outdoor residential school trips. Kings has been providing accommodation, catering and a warm welcome to groups since 1937 and have vast experience in hosting youth groups of all types, whether they are staying for educational projects, field trips, adventure, cultural experience or relaxation.
NATIONAL SLATE MUSEUM – North Wales Housed in the original 19th century quarry workshops, The National Slate Museum offers historically focused school trips, where students can explore the largest working water wheel in Britain as well as experience real blacksmith demonstrations. Workshops, demonstrations and tours to support the National Curriculum and develop key skills are available for all key stages.
OPEN DOOR ADVENTURE – North Wales They provide outdoor residential school trips in a stunning location with quality and clean accommodation. Students will have the chance to take part in 20 different outdoor activities whilst being surrounded by their closest classmates. |
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YORKSHIRE
THE CAMP HILL ESTATE – North Yorkshire Provides day and residential school trips that are directly tailored to your needs, ensuring that all of your students are catered for. Whether you're looking for a high ropes course or a quad Olympics, Camp Hill has you covered. The Team Camp would be your base for the event, for residentials you pitch your tents on the field immediately surrounding the Camp, to create your “Tented Village”
ROKT ACTIVITY CENTRE – West Yorkshire Home to the UK’s highest man-made outdoor climbing wall, some fantastic indoor climbing facilities and even a Nerf arena, making it the perfect venue for any classes looking to further their physical abilities.
HULL TRINITY BACKPACKERS HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION They are ideally located in the centre of the historic town of Kingston Upon Hull and only minutes away from numerous amazing attractions, making this hostel a fabulous venue for residential school trips. |
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WEST MIDLANDS
JCA ADVENTURE CONDOVER HALL – Shrewsbury Condover Hall is JCA’s year-round, dedicated activity centre. Since opening in 2011 they have provided thousands of children with unrivalled experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Residential school trips are set in a beautiful Elizabethan manor house set in the picturesque countryside. The centre is surrounded by beautiful gardens and rolling countryside, giving a stunning environment for school groups to enjoy.
THE BEAR GRYLLS ADVENTURE – Birmingham The UK’s ultimate indoor adventure experience. This epic attraction will get students geared up and ready to climb, dive, fly, zip, leap, scramble and explore. The home of earth’s greatest adventure challenges, designed to test the limits of all students aged 8 and upwards.
TEAM WORKS KARTING & LASER TAG – Birmingham They provide amazing customer service and thrilling school trip experiences, where students can challenge their physical abilities, pushing them to their limits on various Karting and Laser Tag adventures. |
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EAST MIDLANDS
CASTLE THEATRE – Part of Parkwoods – Northants A lively regional theatre, welcoming both the best in professional touring theatre companies and community groups. With a diverse range of live events including dance, drama, music and theatre for children, they are a fantastic place to visit for an educational trip or something more fun like panto! Students can enjoy performances that will support whatever area of the curriculum your class is studying and will keep your whole class entertained.
RUMBLE LIVE ACTION GAMING – Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, & Bedfordshire Offering a high energy, outdoor adventure, laser tag experience with a video gaming twist. Students use state-of-the-art laser-sharp guns and sensors. Rumble combines woods, hides and bases with re-spawns, weapon upgrades and air-strikes. Players will aim to be victorious in a number of gaming missions, often in a team.
RETRO COMPUTER MUSEUM - Leicestershire This fabulous, unusual museum provides historically focused school trips, where your students will have the chance to discover various computer and console systems from the 1960's onwards. |
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LONDON
LEE VALLEY WHITE WATER CENTRE – Waltham Cross This London 2012 Olympic Legacy Venue provide a safe yet adventurous space, where students of all ages and abilities can take part in outdoor activities that are guaranteed to be enjoyed by all, whilst also being highly beneficial for students' development.
GOLF KINGDOM TEAM BUILDING – Chadwell Heath Provides a fun and friendly school trip environment, where students can improve their golfing abilities by taking part in activities such as crazy golf, football golf, fun golf and they can even have a go on the driving range.
ESCAPE ENTERTAINMENT TEAM BUILDING – EC3V 9DH Offers stimulating and logical school trips, where students will be tested on their ability to communicate, work co-operatively and use their cognitive skills to solve numerous problems. Games encourage skills such as communication, team work and using initiative. As games are not physical they encourage players to use their cognitive skills to solve the puzzles and escape the room.
LEE VALLEY PARK FARMS – Waltham Abbey Gives your students the opportunity to get out of the classroom and unleash their creative side, with learning experiences that will engage your class while also educating them.
SLIME PLANET SCIENCE WORKSHOPS - SW9 7EP If you're looking for a unique, scientific school trip experience, then look no further! Slime Planet provides stimulating scientific workshops, where students can discover the science behind slime and have the chance to create their own! |
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FAB SCIENCE – London and East England They offer a range of hands on workshops with a focus on engaging children in practical science. Choose from curriculum-linked workshops for specific year groups or fun themed days to inspire the whole school. Themed days are very popular for science weeks as they work with every class in the school, giving some great springboards for future learning. Choose from themes such as Hogwarts-style chemistry in Potty Potions, Sweetie Science to enhance a Charlie and Chocolate Factory topic or Fantastic Forces with rockets and more!
OPTIVO – Holborn Situated in the perfect location, ideally in the centre of London, opposite the British Museum. Students will find themselves surrounded by cultural locations that are just waiting to be explored.
GREEN COACHES - School Trip Transport Provides affordable yet professional school trip transportation. Friendly, punctual, professional and affordable, whether you need transportation for a day trip or even for a whole weekend, A Green Coaches has you covered.A GREEN COACHES - School Trip Transport
OPTIVO – Earls Court Provides school trip accommodation in the heart of London, making it perfect for any classes looking to explore the biggest and most famous city in the UK.
LEE VALLEY VELOPARK - Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park They offer physically challenging school trip experiences, where your students will have the opportunity to cycle in the London 2012 Olympic Venue! All sessions are run by fully qualified coaches, flexibility with days and times may be possible on request. |
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OPTIVO – Wood Green Accommodation consists of cluster flats that vary from 4 to 12 fully furnished single rooms, each cluster has shared bathroom & kitchen facilities. Bedding & towels are provided as well as basic cooking utensils including cutlery & crockery.
OPTIVO – Colindale The accommodation here consists of flats of six fully furnished bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room and a shared kitchen. Bedding and towels are provided. Cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery etc. is not provided. |
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