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Inspiring visits for students in Birmingham

With a local offering of culture, sport, history and art, there is plenty of opportunity to expand education beyond the classroom in Birmingham’s schools. Visit Birmingham hand pick some of the best and most popular attractions and venues to visit.

Birmingham has become one of the UK’s leading visitor destinations with an eclectic mix of things to do. From food and shopping to culture and sport – Birmingham is a diverse city boasting a rich heritage and history. The city oozes style, culture and charm, attracting over 38 million visitors in 2015.

There are a fantastic range of vibrant attractions to suit all ages, so much so that the city was named third in a list of 30 best destinations in the world to go with kids by Rough Guides. With a compelling arts scene and a wide variety of venues, there is so much to explore.

Whether it is for primary, secondary, or higher education, the city can provide an unforgettable learning experience for its visitors. Here are 17 venues in Birmingham that are perfect for school trips:

National SEA LIFE Centre National SEA LIFE Centre, The Waters Edge, 3 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HL

Accredited by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, Birmingham’s National SEA LIFE Centre is a popular attraction for school visits with more than 2,000 creatures to see including sea turtles, sharks and penguins. With a wide range of talks and demonstrations throughout the day and interesting facts about marine habitats, the SEA LIFE Centre is a fantastic place to visit. www.visitsealife.com/birmingham

Cadbury World Linden Road, Bournville B30 1JR

Discover the magic of chocolate and the history of the cocoa bean at Cadbury’s World. With more than 2,000 groups attending each year, it has become a hotspot for school visits. Learn about the vast history of Cadbury’s products and packaging and take a tour to see chocolate making at its best. With a 4D chocolate adventure cinema experience, there is sure to be something for everyone from KS3 to KS5. www.cadburyworld.co.uk/schools-and-groups

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

Thinktank has an incredible variety of exhibitions and galleries for those interested in science and engineering. Explore the Spitfire Museum, the Marine World gallery and all things astronomy at the Planetarium. Thinktank’s Natural Science collection is the largest in the West Midlands and has over 250,000 specimens. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

The Library of Birmingham Centenary Square, Broad St, Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2ND

Why not take a tour of one of the most iconic buildings in Birmingham? The Library is one of Birmingham’s biggest tourist hotspots. See the memorial room dedicated to Shakespeare on the top floor with a vast collection of the famous playwright’s work. The Library has a number of events and talks, a photography wall, and collections that pay homage to Birmingham’s heritage. libraryofbirmingham.com

Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR

With four glasshouses and 15 acres of grounds, the Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses offer school trips like no other. Awarded the Growing Schools garden award by the Department of Education, the Gardens have tailored made activities for different topics and age groups. For teachers who want to lead their own activities, the Botanical Gardens offer a range of resources. www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter 75-80 Vyse St, Birmingham B18 6HA

A visit to Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter is a must. The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter tells the story of the Quarter and the city’s renowned jewellery heritage. Set in the Smith & Pepper jewellery manufacturing firm, this fantastic time capsule offers live demonstrations at the jewellers’ bench, giving visitors a chance to see what it was like to work there. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/jewellery

Birmingham Hippodrome Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB

The Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most popular theatres in the UK, regularly attracting over 500,000 visitors at performances every year. From the Birmingham Royal Ballet to West End shows, the Hippodrome can accommodate groups of all sizes. Whether it’s dance or drama, the theatre is a great venue for students who have an interest in the creative arts. www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Birmingham Back to Backs 50-54 Inge St, Birmingham B5 4TE

Take a fascinating guided tour of the last surviving courtyard built back to back, a key part of Birmingham’s history. From the 1840s to the 1970s discover the lives of the residents who came to work in these small houses. With workshops and a 1930s sweet shop, it is a great place for students to learn about the city’s history. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birmingham-back-to-backs

Electric Cinema 47-49 Station St, Birmingham B5 4DY

Birmingham is home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, which is now complete with luxury sofas and a waiter service. With regular showings of the latest movies from foreign, classic, independent and contemporary – this is a perfect school trip for students interested in film and media. www.theelectric.co.uk

Black Country Living Museum 2 Tipton Rd, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SQ

The Black Country Living Museum caters to all ages from primary school to secondary. Whether it is geography, science, history, design or literacy, the museum has a range of learning tools to assist with your visit. Celebrating the 1830s industrial landscape, take a tour of the Museum’s village to hear the stories of people in their workshops. See vintage transport, play games and explore over 26 acres that celebrate a key part of history in the West Midlands. www.bclm.co.uk

Aston Villa and Birmingham City Football Stadium Tours Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE

Birmingham City Football Club, St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham, B9 4RL

Birmingham is home to two famous football clubs, with Aston Villa one of only a handful of English teams to lift the European Cup. Why not visit the stadia where historic footballing memories took place? From the press room and the players’ tunnel to the dressing rooms and hallowed turf itself, these tours are perfect for students who love sport. www.avfc.co.uk/page/StadiumTours www.bcfc.com/tickets/Stadium_Tours.aspx

St George’s Park – The Ultimate Football Experience St. George’s Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9PD, UK

Ever wondered where the England football team trains? Not far from Birmingham isSt George’s Park. The Ultimate Football Experience is a brilliant way to help and encourage students to take part in sport, offering a trained FA coach, 3G pitch and fun football activity sessions on the grounds where England’s best players – including Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart and Harry Kane – perfect their art. www.thefa.com/st-georges-park

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is one of the most visited attractions in Birmingham, right in the centre of the city. It is home to the world’s biggest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, while exhibitions and over 40 galleries also ensure it is a popular destination for educational visits. See artefacts and objects throughout history from Ancient Egypt to the Romans and Ancient Greece. www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag

Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells St, Birmingham B1 2HS

Celebrating modern art from across the globe, Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery is housed in a Victorian school building in Brindleyplace, beside the city’s canals. Whether it is painting, sculptures, mixed media or photography, there is something for everyone. Learn about the meaning behind these visual masterpieces through seminars, tours and workshops that enable visitors to share and discuss their views. Pupils can engage through creative learning, and teachers will have access to a number of resources so that students can make the most out of their visit. ikon-gallery.org

The Wonderful World of Planes and Trains 3 Mary Ann Street, St Paul’s Square, B3 1BG

An interactive and fun way to learn about the history of trains from the 1890s to today. With a number of engaging activities such as plane flight simulators, Scalextric, and train travel workshops – it’s the perfect day out for a school trip. wonderfulworldtrainsplanes.co.uk

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP

The REP – as it is commonly known – has a Learning and Participation team that visit schools to give a greater understanding of theatrical technique. Drama is a fantastic way to develop communication skills and improve confidence, and the REP has workshops that will help students develop these skills through theatrical exercises. The theatre also has a number of exciting productions throughout the year that you don’t want to miss. www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Birmingham Conservation Park Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park, Pershore Road, Edgbaston, B5 7RL

The Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park is home to a number of animals from squirrel monkeys to the Green Tree Python. The park is focused on helping endangered species with a captive breeding programme. With educational talks and campaigns, it is a great way to learn about the animals, their habitat and to encourage students to volunteer. www.birmingham.gov.uk/naturecentre

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Pack your lunch, partner up with your best mate, and get your permission form signed by your parents - we're going on a school trip.

School trips are a tradition for kids in Birmingham - and we've got some pretty great destinations in the city, in the past and the present.

Our central location makes it easy for us to get a coach to places outside the city too, so Brummie kids have been all over the map.

Here's just a few of our favourite school trips nearby - with some chosen by you.

The Thinktank was the go-to place for any science teacher organising a trip for their class.

Did we learn anything? Maybe. Did we have fun messing around with all of the interactive exhibits, getting our grimy hands on priceless inventions, and eating out in the Science Garden? Oh, yes we did.

Paintballing

There's a few sites nearby for paintballing, the closest ones being at Bassett's Pole, or the Delta Force out past Solihull.

There's a unique teenage joy to absolutely leathering your teachers with paintballs and paint bombs, and knowing they can't put you in detention for it. Take that, Mr. Willetts.

• Black Country Living Museum

The Black Country Living Museum is where Brummie children came to learn more about their extended family - their Black Country cousins.

A superb place to learn about industrial history from guides fully committed to their characters in costumes. The old sweet shop on the corner was the bit that obviously stuck out to my 10 year-old mind.

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Sea Life Centre

The Sea Life Centre was another science teacher fave, right in the city centre.

The classes that visit naturally split into two - the kids who love the gross deep sea creatures and nightmarish crabs, and the nervous ones who stood as far away as they could from the glass.

• Warwick Castle

Trips to Warwick Castle really took off in the late 70s and early 80s when the Tussaud's group bought out the site.

For kids interested in knights and royalty, this was a blast. Hopefully, you got to go on a decent day when the re-enactors came out to play, showing off their massive siege engines.

Laser Quest

I remember a few similar places being available in the city at some point, but Laser Quest was the one.

Running around in the dark, blasting your mates with red lasers? Class. A thousand curses upon those who found ways to block the laser from reaching the sensor on your vest though, you cheaters.

Drayton Manor

The teachers always saved trips to theme parks like Drayton Manor for the end of the school year, after you'd finished your exams and such - and it was a perfect place to officially enter the summer holidays.

Built on the site of a ruined mansion and an Army training camp, Drayton Manor really came to life in the 80s. You went on the Shockwave stand-up rollercoaster to really prove that you were the hardest in your friendship group.

• Alton Towers

Alton Towers was the theme park for the older kids, or if your school was minted. One of the most popular theme parks in the country, and only an hour and a half up the M6 by coach.

Nemesis and Oblivion were the big new rides in the 90's, and Air followed in the new millennium. There was plenty to do for those squeamish about the big rides too.

Cannon Hill Nature Centre

The Nature Centre was cheap, yet cheerful alternative to a full-blown zoo trip.

Hopefully your teachers took you on a warm, sunny day, so you could actually see the animals outside of their hiding spots. Locals might remember the saga of Babu the Red Panda, who escaped his enclosure in 2005, only to be found four days later hanging out in Moseley.

For the aforementioned full-blown zoo, it's back to the Black Country for Dudley Zoo .

The Lemur Wood opened in 2005, and it's been a hit ever since. I remember liking it so much that I went back with my mom in tow, and a lemur robbed a whole pack of cigarettes from her bag and ran away. The keepers were not impressed.

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Birmingham 2 Nights

Birmingham is a wonderful base for a fun-filled historical school trip.

Head back to Victorian times at the Black Country Living Museum, one of the finest and largest open-air museums in the United Kingdom. Indulge in the wonders of Cadbury World, and then visit the award-winning Thinktank in the heart of the city.

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Let your students enjoy a trip with the fun and excitement of The Black Country Living Museum, Cadbury World, and so much more on this great trip.

Take your class on an adventure like no other. Visit Cadbury World, where the UK’s tastiest chocolate is made. Then to The Black Country Living Museum, where the children can experience the day-to-day life of years gone by. An amazing place to explore, it is set in a landscape of 26 acres, and is one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK, offering a glimpse into 300 years of history.

Also, a visit to Thinktank is included. This award-winning science museum includes a science garden, a planetarium, and an exciting programme of events and activities. There is something for everyone to enjoy.

And, if you wish, we can send you off to the Space Centre in Leicester.

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BIRMINGHAM HAS MORE CANALS THAN VENICE

Depart from your school and head to Birmingham. First stop is Thinktank, Birmingham’s fantastic science museum.

Why not add a visit to Leicester’s National Space Centre on your way to Birmingham? (Additional charge)

Afterwards, you can head to your accommodation where the children can settle in. An evening meal at the accommodation is included for this evening.

You will spend the day visiting The Black Country Living Museum. A great day out for both students and teachers.

Take part in a 1912 school lesson, bringing the curriculum to life with unique and memorable learning experiences. The costumed characters will explain what it was like to live and work in one of the world’s most heavily industrialised landscapes.

Depart the accommodation and before returning home end your trip with a fun filled visit to Cadbury World! Offering a wonderful experience giving children a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation’s favourite chocolate brand.

With a variety of zones showcasing history, chocolate making, and now includes the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience.

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West Midlands School Trip Ideas

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The large geographical region of the West Midlands has a varied geographical landscape, and a rich history that can be found throughout the numerous counties, and a great many towns and cities the comprise the region. So what types of West Midlands school trips are available?

The region was the birth place of artists, painters and inventors and of course the Industrial Revolution . There are some fabulous museums dedicated to teaching school children about various aspects of industrial growth. The Ironbridge Gorge museums are a must, whether you are able to take a day trip or a multi-day residential. And you may combine the experience with a visit to nearby Roman Wroxeter with its exceptional Roman ruins.

Study wildlife or biology at places like the RSPB, Field Studies Council, or the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Study citizenship at Shrewsbury historic prison, English at Stratford, or Art and Design at 'the MAD museum'. A West Midlands school trip can take in Science Centres, Design & Technology, English or Maths, the school visit venues listed below are sure to provide some real inspiration.

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Stratford upon Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect location for an engaging trip for all ages. The birthplace of Shakespeare it offers so much more; quaint Tudor streets, a historic market town centre and the local wildlife of the beautiful River Avon and Canals.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Why is white chocolate white but milk chocolate brown? Which plant makes both furniture and clothes? Which birds roam free around the grounds? Discover these answers and much more as you explore our spectacular glasshouses and beautiful gardens!

Black Country: Canals and Industry

Venture underground in the heart of Dudley to explore why the canals were built and why the the Black Country was so important to the Industrial Revolution. Get your students thinking and asking questions as they explore history like never before!

Oaker Wood Leisure

Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleeps up to 60 in each village. Wooden Glamping Pods sleeping up to 8. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

A visit to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World is the perfect opportunity for children to learn outside the classroom. With nearly 100 different species of animals and one of the UKs biggest Dinosaur parks. Theres something for everyone!

Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils

Venture underground in the heart of Dudley and travel back in time to see the world as you've never seen it before. Explore rocks and fossils from millions of years ago and learn the important part they have played in the Black Country's history.

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Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre

Ingestre Arts deliver unique, transferable learning experiences through creative & expressive arts such as music, drama, visual art, dance & animation. The UKs only dedicated residential arts centre, a residential with us is unlike any other!

Team Building Outdoor Adventures

Team Building Days in the great outdoors. After so many months out of school children & young people need time to adjust socially to working together again. At Oaker Wood we offer a range of team building activities in a woodland setting.

Countryside Explorers

Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand our natural environment! The day can be simply tailored to suit your objectives; PSHE, science, and lots of fun.

Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork

The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info.

A Countryside Christmas

Winter is a special time at Edgmond Hall. "A Countryside Christmas" is an exciting, active day designed to provide a magical & enjoyable Christmas experience for children and staff.

Stone Age Explorers

Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand life in the Stone Age! Work together to build shelters, learn how to make fires, and create authentic Stone Age art to take back to school.

Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning

Set in a converted Georgian farm in 43 acres of woodland, fields and gardens, our friendly full-time team deliver a wide range of outdoor & creative adventures for a special learning experience. Day visits, residentials, and sole occupancy available.

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Wroxeter Roman City

Step back in time to explore Viriconium (Wroxeter), the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Wander the remains of the bathhouse and visit a reconstructed town house from a city which was almost as large as Pompeii.

Goodrich Castle

Standing in open countryside above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles, boasting a fascinating history and spectacular views from the battlements.

Iron Bridge

The world's first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in Shropshire in 1779. This pioneering structure marked a turning point in English design and engineering; after it was built, cast iron came to be widely used in construction.

The MAD Museum

The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK’s only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun

Ackers Adventure Residential centre

Ackers Adventure is an Adventurous Activity Centre just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A 75 acre site offering many activities such as canoeing, climbing, skiing & residential stays, making Ackers a totally unique venue for a school trip.

Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre

Forest-based adventurous and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. Accommodation options are a main centre and glamping pods. Sole occupancy and bespoke courses available

Educational Visits at RAF Museum, Midlands

RAF Museum Midlands offer a wide variety of workshops: from history, transport through to STEM! Our sessions are delivered amongst our exhibits or in bespoke spaces. We also offer FREE educational events for all age ranges!

Culmington Manor

Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular

YHA Ironbridge Coalport

In the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, in a small town famous for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, we offer two hostels that are ideal for your next West Midlands school trip residential.

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YHA Stratford

There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips in the West Midlands.

Ackers Adventure Birmingham

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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden

Kenilworth Castle has been a major medieval military stronghold, a royal palace, and an inspiration to writers and artists. It's the perfect destination to bring learning outside of the classroom and cover a range of curriculum subjects.

Sandbox VR - Birmingham

Sandbox VR is the world’s most advanced virtual reality venue on the planet. Located in the heart of Birmingham, it features 6 virtual reality arenas where you can transport yourselves into the most immersive gaming experiance.

Stokesay Castle

Explore the incredible fortified manor house with a great hall that's remained unchanged for 700 years and discover the fascinating story of the Shropshire wool merchant who became one of the richest men in England.

Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars

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Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity

To be or not to be, that is the question? Stratford-upon-Avon is most certainly the place to be! Lovers of Shakespeare will enjoy an educational trip to this ultimate literary destination where they can wander through the pages of his stories.

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

We offer various options for self-led visits and also facilitated workshops, led by our expert Learning Team. We cover a variety of themes, linking to the national curriculum, that bring our museum to life. We approach all facili

Adventurous Activity Days

Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning offer residential, camping & day visits, with a choice of adventurous outdoor activities delivered by qualified instructors. Our activities are set in 32 acres of natural woodland, located in the West Midlands.

Bishops Wood Field Centre

Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre

Chasewater Activity Centre is located near Cannock. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials.

Preston Montford Field Centre

Action Packed Residential Trips

Woodlands Adventure and Outdoor Learning provide an outdoor education experience to groups of young people. We offer residential, camping and day visits, packaged with a fantastic range of outdoor adventurous activities suitable for everyone

Beaudesert Activity Centre

Beaudesert Activity Centre located in Staffordshire, offers amazing residential trips for Schools. We've got nice accommodation blocks, we've got great activities, our food is all home cooked, but what really makes us worth a visit is our staff.

Peak - Audley Climbing Centre

Audley Climbing Centre is a great indoor centre, packed with routes and challenges for climbers of all ages and abilities. We are proud to have the most top rope routes in all of North Staffordshire. We can cater for school groups.

Our Wonderful World of Water assembly & workshops

Let us engage your whole school by hosting our FREE engaging assembly all about our “Wonderful World of Water” - you won’t regret it!

Pirate pantomime entertainment and history

As Captain Barnacle the Bristol pirate, I will perform a pirate pantomime using tabletop puppetry and props, comedy, music, magic and lashings of audience participation. Follow up history presentation with lots of props, or treasure map making.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops

Is student wellbeing a top concern for your school? These interactive wellbeing workshops support your students in building resilience and developing self-awareness. Students will learn mindfulness techniques in a fun and enjoyable way.

Viking School Days

At Viking School Days we provide a range of school visits, workshops and online resources. Through a dynamic combination of acting, questioning and role-play we bring the exciting world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life in your classroom!

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School Trip Ideas West Midlands

The West Midlands is not only home to the biggest network of canals in the whole of Europe (100 miles) it also has a wealth of cultural landmarks which includes the Centre of England in Meriden (Solihull) this sleepy village also holds the only national cyclist war memorial (1920). It holds a variety of stimulating school trip destinations in many culturally diverse city’s and bustling towns surrounded by diverse rolling countryside.  The West Midlands has something to provide for all areas of the curriculum, whether it be historical or scientific. The wide variety of geographical locations that this region has to offer means that every school can be catered for. Whether you’re looking for a bustling urban centre, such as Birmingham, or would prefer a calmer, more rural environment, the West Midlands has everything that you could wish for!

Here at UK School Trips, we personally hand-pick the school trip venues that are shown on our site. This ensures that only the best is provided and consequently, we showcase some of the most engaging and exciting school trips that the West Midlands has to offer.  If you’re looking for an adventurous experience, we’ve got you covered. The West Midlands contains numerous outdoor activity centres, where students will have the opportunity to explore nature and take part in exhilarating activities, such as waterskiing and zip lines!

If you’re searching for perhaps a more curriculum-focused school trip, then you’re also in luck. The West Midlands contains a variety of school trip venues that offer educational yet engaging experiences. Whether you want a scientific workshop or a historical museum, the West Midlands will fail to disappoint.

School Trips, Tours,Transport,Residential West Midliands

Canal and River Tours Stratford Upon Avon

A surprising trip for young minds with river wildlife, not too much Shakespeare and a 200 hundred year old working lock.

First Education and School Travel: All-Inclusive Residential Visits

First Education & School Travel is the UK’s leading school tour operator, providing all-inclusive residential school trip packages, including coach travel, accommodation, full board meals

Absolute Travel School Tour Operator

Absolute Travel and Tours is one of the leading specialist school and group tour operators in the United Kingdom organising sports tours, adventure holidays, ski

Preston Montford Outdoor Residential Centre Shrewsbury FSC

Preston Montford Field Study Centre is situated in the heart of Shropshire on the banks of the River Severn with views into Wales. Set in

Reel Cinema Bridgnorth

We offer our cinemas out for school or group bookings to show current releases, a requested film or as a space for presentation purposes. We

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall Warwickshire

A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall provides school groups with fun, informal and authentic experiences that bring history to life.

Reel Cinemas Quinton

West Midland Safari Park School Trip

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park Bewdley offers curriculum-linked hands-on activities in a purpose-built Safari Academy for schools. The education team has 40 years’ experience

Woodlands Adventure & Outdoor Learning West Midlands

Woodlands Adventure West Midlands is situated in 30 acres of woodland offering both residential and outdoor activity day trip experiences for schools, girl guides, Scouts,

OTHERWORLD VR Experience Birmingham

OTHERWORLD VR in Birmingham offers school students a chance to learn and interact with virtual reality on a School Trip. Team-based experiences allow students to

Stratford Butterfly Farm Warwickshire

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm offers an excellent opportunity for children of all ages to learn about tropical rainforest environments and the plants and animals that live

Jump in Shrewsbury Trampoline & Adventure Park

Jump in Esher is a fantastic purpose-built adventure and trampoline park, perfect for reward trips. Your students will jump, dodge, climb and have the chance

Immersive Experiences Mobile Planetarium School Workshops Nationwide

Immersive Experiences is the UK’s multi-award-winning immersive learning/entertainment outreach provider, reaching a record breaking 200,000 people a year.

All Things Wild Nature Centre Worcestershire

All Things Wild has a range of educational packages linked to the National Curriculum. Your school visit can be tailored to meet your needs; from

Shakespeare’s Family Homes Tours and Workshops Stratford-upon-Avon

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent, educational charity dedicated to deepening the understanding of Shakespeare’s works & times. We offer a range of informative

Hatton Adventure World Warwickshire

Originally a Victorian farm, Hatton Adventure World is the result of a farm diversification programme and is also one of the leading leisure attractions in

National Motorcycle Museum West Midlands

The world’s only venue demonstrating UK’s proud history of Motorcycle manufacture, with the largest collection of British Motorcycles displayed in 5 Halls. The development from

Tudor World in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon

Tudor World is an award winning museum situated right in the heart of the historic town, Stratford upon Avon. Within a Grade 2* listed historic

The MAD (Mechanical Art & Design) Museum Warwickshire

The MAD Museum is based in the center of Stratford upon Avon, this attraction displays interactive pieces of mechanical art. “MAD” stands for Mechanical Art

Cliff Lakes – Aqua Park & Water Assault Course in Tamworth, The Midlands

As one of the biggest Aqua Parks in the UK, Cliff Lakes has something for everyone – including paddle boarding, open water swimming, and the

Rush Trampoline Park Birmingham

Rush Trampoline Park Birmingham is a unique, purpose-built trampoline park for the perfect reward trip! Book now and give your students the chance to jump,

Jump In Warwick Trampoline & Adventure Park

Jump in Warwick is a fantastic purpose-built adventure and trampoline park, perfect for reward trips. Your students will jump, dodge, flip and have the chance

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden Warwickshire

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Gardens provides school trips & educational visits with great tours, exhibitions & interactive workshops, explore the Tudor gardens, medieval kitchens, great

The World Outside Bodenham Arboretum

Offering curriculum linked activities on a working farm with in the beautiful surroundings of Bodenham Arboretum. All key stages catered for with experiential learning, developing inquisitive &

English Heritage West Midlands

English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and

National Forest Adventure Farm Staffordshire

National Forest Adventure Farm provides adventurous school trips that are aimed at younger students. Here, your pupils will enjoy an inspirational experience which is not

The School Journey Association School Trips Nationwide

Inspiring and exciting educational trips designed to bring subjects to life, extend students’ learning and develop their appreciation of local and international cultures outside the classroom. There is simply

Warped Sports Paintball & Activity Centre

Here at Warped Sports Paintball & Activity Centre, students are engaged and stimulated through a range of adventurous activities that promote a wide range of

Kingswood Staffordshire Activity Centre

Purpose-built for school groups, students benefit from first-class study and adventure facilities in an idyllic location overlooking the picturesque beauty of the Wrekin and Clee

Selly Manor Museum Birmingham

Every year, more than 6000 school children visit Selly Manor. Most of them visit to study the Tudors, but some visit to look at the

Treetop Adventure Golf Birmingham West Midlands

The Treetop Adventure Golf in Birmingham is a 18-hole golf adventure for your school kids. Students can fearlessly scale the heights of the jungle canopy

Drayton Manor Resort Staffordshire

Drayton Manor Resort Staffordshire is the perfect option for a fun day out for schools and educational groups, with a theme park and zoo, students

Challenge Academy Adventure Hub and High Ropes West Midlands

Challenge Academy delivers adventurous outdoor education experiences, in which your students will not only learn a range of life skills but will also have the

Clip’n Climb Indoor Activities Stoke

Clip N Climb Stoke is an action-packed indoor climbing centre featuring 21 different challenges, where school groups can enjoy residential and day trip activity opportunities,

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses West Midlands

Why is white chocolate white, but milk chocolate brown? How are your shoes linked to the rainforest? What is a tenrec? Find the answers to

Rock Up Birmingham Fun Climbing & Soft Play Centre

Rock Up provides students with endless fun, exciting interactive activities to experience that will test their mental & physical abilities in a team building environment

Bishops Wood Field Studies Activity Environment Centre Field Studies Council

FSC Bishops Wood is Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland and has a unique, sustainable centre building. Students will experience woodland wildlife including a large pond

Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath Adventure Activity Centre Stourbridge

The activity centre provides students with a fun physical experience, we pride ourselves on the importance of outdoor learning and the natural environment. We offer

Nature Centre at Habitat Survival Trust Wildlife and Nature Environment Warwickshire

Visits embrace a short educational talk &video; guided observation walks around the grounds with plenty of wildlife info, plus a talk & demonstration by an

Coventry Cathedral School Trips Education Tours and Events

Coventry Cathedral is an international tourism hotspot, with striking twentieth century architecture, it attracts many schools every, educating them with its Cathedral school’s team, utilising

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre Staffordshire

Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre provides adventurous outdoor school trips, where students have the opportunity to develop essential life skills, such as confidence, teamwork, leadership and

Tittesworth Watersports and Activity Centre Staffordshire

Welcome to Tittesworth Water Sports and Activity Centre, nestled beneath the wonderful Roaches and on the border of the Peak District National Park just outside

Cinebowl Staffordshire

State-of-the art facilities provides a complete entertainment for students. 3 cinema screens & 8 lanes of Tenpin Bowling the ideal venue to reward children during term, celebrate attendance to school

Cadbury World Birmingham

Cadbury World in the West Midlands offers a unique experience that gives a fascinating insight into the rich heritage of the nation’s favourite chocolate. Your

Ackers Adventure Birmingham Adventurous Activity Day Trips

Ackers Outdoor Activity Centre Birmingham provides a fantastic location for schools to experience outdoor adventure, students can experience curriculum linked, teambuilding enrichment activities such as

Science & Dinosaur Digital Mobile Dome Nationwide

Science Dome offers a variety of shows for all age groups, including the Moon landings, a trip through the Solar System, Rocks and Soils, and

Ackers Adventure Birmingham Residential Activity Centre

Ackers Adventure Centre Birmingham provides residential school trip adventure activity experiences, your students can enjoy active outdoor pursuits all day and then relax with class

Kingswood Staffordshire Residential Centre

Set in un-spoilt countryside for inspiring outdoor learning opportunities. Compact centre particularly suited to younger people.

Beaudesert Outdoor Residential Centre Staffordshire

Beaudesert Outdoor Residential Centre provides individual sleeping lodges as well as a tented village where students can camp and enjoy the outdoor environment.

Accommodation YHA West Midlands

Finding the right residential at the right price has never been so easy. With more than 70 Learning Outside the Classroom accredited sites, the most

Shrewsbury Prison Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire provides a world class interactive learning experience (Education Behind Bars) that inspires students to engage and immerse through exercises and activities

Kura School Trip Coach and MiniBus Transport Nationwide

Kura Nationwide School Trip Transport, providing your educational group with a safer, greener, smarter transport experience for UK schools and colleges. All vehicles comply with

Johnsons Coaches

Established for 112 years, Johnsons Coach Travel are an award winning, independent, family run business that is based in the hearts of the Midlands.

RSPB Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve

With teaching ponds, minibeast meadows and a range of habitats, RSPB Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve delivers unforgettable educational experiences that will leave students with a

Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath Residential Centre Stourbridge

Boundless Outdoors Bell Heath Residential Centre provides high quality group accommodation with excellent facilities and numerous activities on offer for students of all ages and

Trentham Monkey Forest Immersive Conservation Education Staffordshire West Midlands

Trentham Monkey Forest is completely unique. It is the only place where students can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of

TOUROPE UK International Tourism and Education Tour Operator London

TOUROPE UK provides educational tours, in which students can fully immerse themselves into English culture and experience everything, whether it be using public transportation or

Escape Hunt Immersive Escape Room Birmingham

Escape Hunt Birmingham is packed with excitement, where students will leap into new worlds to complete ground-breaking missions. They have to work as a team

First Travel Solutions – School Trips and Educational Travel

First Travel Solutions provides a professional and efficient School Trip Transportation service, which is guaranteed to meet all of your requirements and improve your overall

The Coach Company – Nationwide School and Educational Travel Experts

The Coach Company is a fully managed group transport system with minibuses and coaches from 8 to 72 seats available nationwide, offering excellent rates for

Gravity Active Birmingham Trampoline Adventure Park

Gravity Active Birmingham Trampoline Adventure Park is a great family day out in to exercise or have fun with members of your school groups. Feel

Break Free Escape Room Stoke Newcastle-under-Lyme

At Break Free Escape Room Stoke Newcastle-under-Lyme students can work together and test their logic and deduction skills by trying to escape from a themed

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World Shropshire

With over 100 species of animals, over 30 animatronic dinosaurs and activities taking place all day, Hoo Zoo really is a fun educational enrichment learning

SandboxVR Reward Trip Birmingham Midlands

SandboxVR Birmingham is the world’s most advanced free-roam virtual reality venue where students come together and explore 8 different worlds. It is a mind-bending VR

The Park VR Experience Birmingham

The Park VR Experience in Birmingham is an immersive virtual reality experience that takes entertainment to the to the next level. Enhance your school or

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham

What we love

“Thank you for our tour of the Glasshouses, both guides were excellent. I’ve not had a class get so much out of an educational visit before – we went twice around a class of 30 naming things they’d learned during the day and didn’t repeat anything!”

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About Birmingham Botanical Gardens

At birmingham botanical gardens, they offer an educational visit like no other. you can explore their unique glasshouses and experience an authentic rain forest adventure then, walk straight from experiencing hot and humid tropical conditions into a desert climate and observe the changes to plants due to the seasons. then, wander down to the new alpine garden to marvel at the beautiful flora found on the tundra..

The Gardens contain over 7,500 different plants from all around the world. Experience the humidity and smells of the Tropical House, look (but don’t touch!) with wonder at the carnivorous plants in the Subtropical House, admire the fruits and flowers of the Mediterranean House, and marvel at the bizarre and fascinating ways that cacti have developed to protect themselves in the harsh environment of the world’s deserts (Arid House).

In addition, don’t forget to allow plenty of time to wander around the stunning grounds, seeing plants from every continent, in every shape, size and colour, make friends with our giant koi carp, be amazed by the National Bonsai Collection in our Japanese Garden, and play on our amazing Treetops playground!

School trip & venue info

Curriculum links.

Subjects : Biology, Geography

Topics : Habitats & Environment, Horticulture, Japanese Garden, Medicinal Plants, Plants, The Environment

Ages & suitability

Suitable for : EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Age Groups : Under 5, 5-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, Post 16

Things to know

SEND : Suitable for children with SEND (please speak to us for more information)

Toilet Facilities : Toilet facilities are available on-site

First Aid : A qualified first aider is on-site at all times

Accessibility

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road Birmingham B15 3TR

Coach parking & drop-off

Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm

Sat & Sun: 10am-7pm

Free Teaching Resources

Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ General Gardening Trail Teaching Resource

Download this free teaching resource from Birmingham Botanical Gardens to learn more about plants and gardening.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ KS1 Maths Trail Teaching Resource

Download this free teaching resource from Birmingham Botanical Gardens to explore the gardens using maths.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Investigating Plants & Environments Teaching Resource

Download this free teaching resource from Birmingham Botanical Gardens to learn more about climates and how they affect plants.

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There’s no need to travel miles to find something fun to do with your class. Birmingham is a perfect place for school trips as there is so much to do - you can find activities to suit every year group and every subject.

We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite places that we think you and your students will be guaranteed to enjoy.

Sea Life Centre

The Sea Life Centre is amazing for school trips. It’s a popular attraction for primary schools with lots of activities for students to do inside! There are more than 2,000 creatures to see including sea turtles, sharks and even penguins. 

There is a wide range of talks and demonstrations throughout the day, many including interesting facts about marine habitats - making it perfect for KS2 students who are learning about living things, natural environments or how to protect our oceans. 

Cadbury world 

Are you and your students a big fan of chocolate and want to know how it’s made? Well, then Cadbury world is just the place for you! More than 2,000 groups visit each year, and it has become a hotspot for school trips (mostly because of the free chocolate!). 

The chocolate-filled attraction offers curriculum-linked educational sessions for both primary and secondary schools. KS1 and 2 can benefit from talks on the Victorians, rainforests and of course the chocolate making process while KS3 to 5 are able to learn about everything from geography and history to marketing and business.

ThinkTank 

The ThinkTank is an award-winning science museum based in Birmingham’s city centre. While visiting pupils can explore a range of exhibitions and galleries and get to grips with over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology. 

Learning sessions are available for early years right the way through to KS5 so, there really is something for everyone! For the time or budget conscious, the museum offers a series of science-based, live stream theatre shows on topics such as light, space and energy transfer so, you can take a trip without ever leaving the classroom.

The Library Of Birmingham

If your class is into reading, then the Library of Birmingham is the perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon. Visits to the library are totally free and can be done on any day of the week. The library even has a children’s section which provides comfortable spaces to curl up and read, picture books for little ones, graphic novels and dark romance for teens as well as study spaces and wifi.

In addition to this the library also hosts a number of fun activities and story sessions which sometimes includes visits from the authors themselves! They also have friendly and knowledgeable children’s  librarians on hand to help you and your students with any queries you might have. 

School trips are a great opportunity to learn about the world but also to connect with your students and with so many great places on your doorstep you don’t have to go too far! If Birmingham is a little far for you though, then why not take a look at our blogs about some other school trip friendly places in the Black Country and Coventry . 

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With over 30 years of experience in delivering outdoor activities to numerous visitors and groups, NPF is a fun, friendly, and safe environment for your regular school trip or group day out. Our convenient location and ability to offer numerous activities on one site take the stress of venue finding away.

We pride ourselves on having an extremely personal, customer-focused approach with a team of friendly, DBS-checked, and first-aid-trained professional staff. We aim to ensure your pupils have the best outdoor experience possible. We offer many activities suitable for ages 5+, and we are able to incorporate elements of outdoor education if needed.

Our activities can be taken as single experiences or combined to create a multi-activity day to suit your needs. We have hosted reward days, transition days, and multiple school activity weeks for many years - our venue can look after groups as small as 10 up to 400+. School trip activities at NPF are fun, active, and exciting - giving the youngsters a chance to enjoy time together.

So if you're tired of the same annual trip to the local theme park, if you're looking to inspire and reward pupil behaviour and achievement, or simply need to get your youngsters into the great outdoors for a day of fresh air and fun ...then call our team today on 0121 323 1000 !

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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School trip to Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Being one of Birmingham’s best attractions, The Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers something for everyone, be it one of their four stunning glasshouses showing tropical rainforest to arid desert, playground, tearoom and garden gift shop all surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the UK.

There are four glasshouses which range from their exotic   Tropical House through to their   Subtropical,   Mediterranean   and Arid Houses. There is a large lawn in front of the glasshouses with a range of beds and shrubberies around its perimeter. Overall, the character is that of a Victorian public park with a bandstand set in 15 acres (6.1 ha) of landscaped greenery.

Outdoor Learning

How do bananas and pineapples grow? From which plant can both houses and clothing be made? Why is white chocolate white, but milk chocolate brown? Why do cactus plants look so strange? What is a tenrec? Find out the answer to these questions and many more, as you explore our 4 spectacular glasshouses and 15 acres of flourishing gardens.

Here at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, they offer a `school trip` like no other. You can explore their unique   glasshouses   and experience an authentic rainforest adventure! Then, walk straight from experiencing hot and humid tropical conditions into a desert climate and observe the changes to plants due to the seasons. Then, wander down to the Alpine Yard and Rock Garden to marvel at the beautiful flora found on the Tundra.

The Gardens contain over 7,000 different plants from all around the world. Experience the humidity and smells of the Tropical House, look (but don’t touch!) with wonder at the carnivorous plants in the Subtropical House, admire the fruits and flowers of the Mediterranean House, and marvel at the bizarre and fascinating ways that cacti have developed to protect themselves in the harsh environment of the world’s deserts (Arid House). Don’t forget to allow plenty of time, in addition, to wander around the stunning grounds seeing the giant Koi Carp and Victorian Cascade in the Rock Garden, be amazed by the National Bonsai Collection in their Japanese Garden, stop and smell the many herbs in the Herb Garden, be fascinated by the exotic bird collection from all over the world, play on our amazing new Treetops Adventure playground and, you never know, bump into our free-roaming peacocks!

An Outdoor Educational Visit like no other

Here at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, they offer an educational visit like no other. You can explore their unique Glasshouses and experience an authentic rainforest adventure! Then, walk straight from experiencing hot and humid tropical conditions into a desert climate and observe the changes to plants due to the seasons. Then, wander down to the Alpine Yard and Rock Garden to marvel at the beautiful flora found on the Tundra

Allow them to share the knowledge and experience we have gained over nearly 200 years in our expertly-taught, cross-curricular   teaching sessions   that will be tailor-made to your age group and topic. Or opt for a self-guided visit where teachers can lead their own activities using their wide range of comprehensive teachers’ resources on-line. (Teaching sessions take place in their dedicated classrooms, in the glasshouses or out in the gardens.)

For more information about their education service and   how to book an educational visit , or contact them by telephone on 0121 450 5093 or e-mail   [email protected] .

Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR 0121 450 5093 [email protected] Visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens website for schools

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Planning a school trip requires premium quality transport, so when you hire a coach use experienced and professional operators who can offer a range of options based on your party size.

Coach hire in Birmingham is popular due to the number of fantastic school trip ideas in and around Birmingham, so make sure you hire a coach with plenty of time to spare before your trip dates.

To give you a few great ideas for school trips around Birmingham, we did a little research for you (and used our experience).

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The famous Black Country Living Museum is an award-winning open air museum that caters to all ages from primary school to secondary. Whether it is geography, science, history, design or literacy, the museum has a range of learning tools to assist with your visit. The Museum is a celebration of the 1830s industrial landscape. Take a tour of the village to hear the stories of people in their workshops.

Set across 26 acres, you’ll explore carefully reconstructed shops, houses and industrial areas that represent the Black Country’s story. You’ll learn how steam power, human ingenuity and an increasingly interconnected world transformed this region into a manufacturing powerhouse.

For smaller groups of maybe older students studying Britain's industrial revolution and history, book your minibus hire for a field trip.

Hear the clang of hammers, smell the smoke billowing from red brick chimneys and maybe even taste the best fish and chips in the Black Country!

For Birmingham Coach hire , with multiple vehicles available of different sizes, we can supply exactly what you need for your school trip.

For a fantastic educational day out, simply book your coach hire and have a great day at The Birmingham Conservation Park.

The Park is home to a variety of interesting animals from squirrel monkeys to the Green Tree Python. With educational talks and campaigns, it is a great way for children to learn about the animals, their habitat and to encourage students to volunteer and take a greater interest in the planet's wildlife.

For school trips it is a great place to study a wide range of subjects including science, literacy, numeracy and the park and its staff provide inspiration for geography, history, art and of course environmental projects.

For teachers and schools planning the trip, hire a coach and make a booking to use any of their parks and green spaces to deliver your own outdoor classroom sessions for your pupils free of charge.

The park offers a wide variety of activities, all of which can be adapted to individual school’s or group’s needs.

One of the most popular venues for Birmingham Coach hire is The Sea Life Centre as it is an amazing day out for school trips.

There are more than 2,000 creatures to see including sea turtles, sharks and even penguins, with lots of activities for students to do inside!

The centre delivers a wide range of talks and demonstrations throughout the day, many including interesting facts about marine habitats, making it perfect for KS2 students who are learning about living things, natural environments or how to protect our oceans.

The Birmingham Sea Life Centre boasts the UK's Only 360° Ocean Tunnel where you can marvel at and get close up with sharks, a giant turtle, rays and hundreds of tropical fish swimming overhead and underneath as you walk through the sea in this truly unique experience.

Kids on school trips love the Penguin Ice Adventure and the cheeky antics of our feathered friends, the Gentoo penguins, as they dive beneath the freezing waters and play in their icy home

If you need transport for multiple classrooms of different sizes, no problem. For coach hire and minibus hire we have a wide range of multiple sized vehicles available.

With your coach hire booked it's time to board the excited children and enjoy a fascinating school trip to The Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

With four glasshouses and 15 acres of grounds, the gardens offer school trips like no other. Awarded the Growing schools garden award by the Department of Education, the gardens have tailor made activities for school trips, encompassing a range of different topics and for all age groups. For teachers who want to lead their own activities, the Botanical Gardens offer a range of resources.

Experience an authentic rainforest adventure then walk straight from experiencing hot and humid tropical conditions into a desert climate and observe the changes to plants due to the seasons. Then, wander down to the new Alpine Garden to marvel at the beautiful flora found on the Tundra.

The Gardens contain over 7,000 different plants from all around the world. Experience the humidity and smells of the Tropical House, look with wonder at the carnivorous plants in the Subtropical House and admire the fruits and flowers of the Mediterranean house.

Allow plenty of time to wander around the stunning grounds seeing the giant Koi Carp and Victorian cascade in the rock garden, be amazed by the national bonsai collection in our Japanese garden.

Book your coach hire in Birmingham today for a fascinating and educational school trip.

Without a doubt one of the most requested venue destinations for coach hire in Birmingham regarding school trips and parties. The Birmingham Hippodrome is one of the most popular theatres in the UK, regularly attracting over 500,000 visitors at performances every year.

From the Birmingham Royal Ballet to West End shows, the Hippodrome can accommodate groups of all sizes. Whether it’s dance or drama, the theatre is a great venue for students who have an interest in the creative arts.

The Hippodrome is on a mission to enrich the cultural life of the region. Their vision is clear as they want to create a world-class cultural scene for the West Midlands, with The Birmingham Hippodrome firmly centre stage.

As the cultural beating heart of the city, the Hippodrome reaches over one million people a year through on and off stage programmes of work, digital presence, and performances in Birmingham and beyond.

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At Birmingham Botanical Gardens, we offer a Nursery visit like no other. Come and explore our unique glasshouses  and spectacular Gardens for an exciting outdoor learning adventure! W e also offer a wide range of fun, interactive teaching sessions that can support young children’s learning.

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• a wide range of National Curriculum-linked teaching sessions to choose from (or self-guided entry)
• many supplementary educational activities and resources
• a covered space to eat lunch and store bags, available to you for your entire visit
• freedom to arrive and depart whenever you choose.

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