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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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Educational Tours

For more than a hundred years, Vulcan has embodied the story of Birmingham. At Vulcan Park and Museum, we bring this story to life for students through tours, exhibits, and live theatre performances. Add-ons, classroom resources, enrichment activities and outreach programs enhance the experience. Our educational programs excite students through inquiry-based learning and serve students of all ages and learning styles. At the end of each tour, students ascend Vulcan’s Observation Tower for an unforgettable view of Birmingham.

Student Tours

Standard-aligned tours of Vulcan Park and Museum, featuring fresh air, and spacious views!

Alabama Teaching Standards Info

Guided Tours begin as early as 9:30 am! Offered Monday-Friday, year-round

At least 3 weeks notice is required for all fieldtrips

Standards aligned tours tailored to each age group focusing on the iron industry, growth of Birmingham, and of course Vulcan!

Add-ons include a peak inside Lone Pine Mine to discuss early mining and a teacher led hike down Kiwanis Vulcan Trail for some extra exercise!

Cost:  $6 per student; $6 per chaperone. Teachers admitted free.

Thanks to the Robert R. Meyer Foundation, Title I schools can be admitted FREE for a limited time! Ask us how.

Includes entrance to park grounds, Vulcan Center Museum, and Gift Shop.

Limited to no more than 60 participants, including adults, per timeslot

Performed by two actors in Vulcan Center Museum, Anything is Possible tells the story of the people, materials, and ideas that transformed Birmingham from a sleepy cornfield in Jones Valley into a dynamic industrial city and the cradle of the modern civil rights movement. UAB playwright-in-residence Lee Shackleford authored this engaging work to cover over 150 years of Birmingham and American history.

Best for grades 3-6

Limited to no more than 50 participants, including adults, per timeslot

Cost:  $8 per student; $8 per chaperone. Teachers admitted free.

Thanks to the Alabama State Council on the Arts Title I schools can get free admission for a limited time! Ask us how.

Vulcan accommodates groups wanting to design their own tour experience. We have ample outdoor space, spacious views, plus Kiwanis Vulcan Trail and Lone Pine Mine to round out your visit. Scavenger hunts can help students engage with the exhibits and are available at ticket booth and front desk inside Vulcan Center.

With the exception of the picnic area (which is original to the 1938 park construction) the entirety of the park and museum is accessible, including Vulcan Tower. There is an accessible ramp to the top of the hill behind the ticket booth.

KultureCity: VPM is KultureCity certified! This means that our staff has been trained to welcome guests with sensory needs like PTSD, autism, dementia, and strokes just to name a few, feel welcomed. Combining training by professionals, sensory bags and signage, the program helps ensure that all guests are accepted and included regardless of the event they are attending. To learn more about KultureCity and download their app, see their website here . Sensory bags are available for checkout at the ticket booth and front desk inside Vulcan Center.

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Tours should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Make it a Museum Day!

To enhance your students’ experience and help streamline paperwork and travel costs, Vulcan Park and Museum recommends a piggy-back tour with Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark among other cultural institutions.

Meal Delivery Partners

Vulcan Park and Museum has partnered with Chick-fil-A Five Points South and Jimmy John’s to offer affordable, healthy, and convenient lunch options for our school groups. Please contact the restaurant directly to schedule lunch delivery.

For more information, please call 205.930.8000 or email [email protected]

For more information, please email [email protected]

Grant Support

Thanks to the generosity of our funding partners, we can sometimes waive or reduce field trip costs for classrooms, primarily from under-served school districts. Opportunities for grant-supported field trips and outreach programs are limited. To apply for a grant assisted program, please fill out the form below.

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Field Trip Program FAQs

Evaluators come through our Education Advisory Committee, which is made up of experts in the field of child development, social studies, fine arts, and other disciplines. Additionally, teachers are asked to evaluate their field trip experience. Vulcan Park and Museum staff regularly review teacher and Education Advisory Committee evaluations and fine tune educational programs accordingly.

Students learn by exploring their natural curiosities about where they live and what they see in the exhibits. At Vulcan Park and Museum, they are invited to push buttons, turn knobs, look through stereoscopes, and make other choices that reflect their natural interests and questions about their environment. On a Guided Tour, students are encouraged to ask their docent questions. In the case of Anything is Possible and Self-Guided Tours, students are encouraged to learn socially through discussion with teachers and one another.

One of the best things about Vulcan Park and Museum is that it both conveys facts and excites interest in learning about our region’s history; teachers can take advantage of this excitement back in the classroom. At Vulcan Park and Museum, students can:

• Imagine working in Lone Pine Mine
• See Vulcan at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair
• Learn about famous and everyday people who made the dream of a city based on iron and steel a reality
• Take in view from atop Red Mountain of Birmingham and aerial views of the region from Vulcan Tower

Linn-Henley Gallery expands upon the Birmingham story through periodically changing exhibits. Its exhibits amplify content found elsewhere at Vulcan Park and Museum.

Almost always. Weather permitting, students ascend Vulcan Tower for an unforgettable view of the region – usually at the end of their visit. This is one of the most unforgettable features of a school field trip. On rare occasions and as a safety precaution, Vulcan Park and Museum closes the tower because of inclement weather.

Educational content at Vulcan Park and Museum can be adapted to meet classroom goals in a variety of subjects. While the most direct connections are with Alabama and United States history, students who come to Vulcan Park and Museum also explore geology, metallurgy, mythology, map reading, and fine arts. Vulcan Park and Museum encourages students to think critically and comprehensively about our great symbol and the region it represents.

Please take time before arriving at Vulcan Park and Museum to prepare your students for their visit. Studies show that students learn better in museums if they are prepared to be receptive to the content through materials such as our Teachers’ Guide. Studies also suggest that if teachers take time to answer seemingly small questions before the visit – about the gift shop and restrooms, for example – students are more attuned to learning. Vulcan Park and Museum has several suggestions in the Classroom Resources section of the website and in the Teachers’ Guide. Each Guided Tour has suggested readings and online resources.

Visiting our gift shop, The Anvil, is part of the Vulcan Park and Museum experience, and is included as part of all tours. We ask teachers and chaperones to limit the number of students in the gift shop to 6 at any one time. We also ask teachers to inform their students that we do have a gift shop in advance so that students can be prepared to purchase a souvenir if they wish.

Absolutely! There are picnic tables on the east side of the park. Vulcan Park and Museum features one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces and many school groups opt to spread out on the lawn rather than use the picnic tables. Picnic table use is free, but you are encouraged to schedule their use in advance. Contact our Museum Programs Manager at [email protected] to add a picnic to your visit.

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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.

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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.

After the visit you will head home back to your school.

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The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8AE

The Roundhouse in Birmingham, based in the heart of Ladywood, has been brought back to life once again, thanks to a unique partnership between the Canal & River Trust and National Trust

Now transformed, The Roundhouse building offers a place which people can use to explore the city and the region’s historic canals.  It makes the perfect school visit venue!

A uniquely curved building

The Grade II * listed building had stood quietly for 140 years as the city developed around it.

It was originally designed and built in 1874 as stabling and stores for the Public Works Department as part of a massive city improvement plan.

Imagine 40 or more horses delivering stone, lamplighters, who would take their carts and horses out to light the streets of Ladywood and the nightsoil brought from the city to be sent out via the canal to city allotments and farms. Its position tucked next to the Birmingham Old Mainline Canal close to the city centre meant the area acted as a wharf and was at the industrial heart of the city.

Owned by the Canal & River Trust, the building has been restored in partnership with National Trust. This work has been made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and from Historic England.

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Pre-visit virtual workshops (KS1 & KS2)

Water safety.

Learn how to spot the hazards of being near water, what to do in an emergency and our SAFE message (Stay Away From the Edge).

Introduction to Rivers and Canals

An introductory workshop to give some context before a waterside visit. Learn the difference between canals and rivers and how they are used today.

Our virtual pre-visit workshops are a great activitiy to set the scene before a waterside visit. Each workshop lasts 30 minutes for KS1 and 40 minutes for KS2.

Workshops on site at The Roundhouse

Guided horse trail.

Our horse trail takes the children on a journey of discovery, unearthing the secrets of the local area through first-hand observation of the canal and buildings which surround it. Learn why horses played a vital role on the canals and see the marks they left on our lives. Children will learn how to make their own memories of Birmingham’s Canals using sight, sound and touch. It’s a great activity to support wellbeing.

Build a Canal

This session helps children understand how and why canals were built, how they changed Britain and how canals are different to rivers. It provides an interactive way of discussing local industry and how the arrival of the canals shaped the landscape.

Floating & Sinking

This workshop will help children develop a clearer understanding of the factors affecting whether something sinks or floats. Children take the challenge of loading a model boat with cargo, trying not to sink it!

Learning Resources

Use the following resources to support learning on your trip and back in the classroom:

Life on the English Waterways

All about canals, building & carrying topic pack, all about james brindley.

Find out more about pioneering canal engineer James Brindley .

Self-guided trails

Self guided tours – Roundhouse Birmingham

Toilets and indoor classroom space are available at The Roundhouse.

Coaches will need to drop off at the roadside, outside the Roundhouse building. For full details on how to get there please visit:  https://roundhousebirmingham.org.uk/getting-here/

Visits to The Roundhouse are FREE! 

However, if you wish to add a boat trip to your visit then there is a charge. Let us know and we can put you in touch with a local boat trip operator. Boat trips are paid direct to the operator.

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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 !

Huge Basecamp with free parking, log burning stove to keep the crowd toasty in the winter months, and much more. Our first-class facilities include:

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We provide complimentary drinking water. We also sell bottled drinks and snacks. Please feel welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic refreshments!

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School visits to Thinktank

To make the most of your visit, we have provided comprehensive information for teachers bringing pupils to Thinktank.

On this page you will find information about our sessions and prices, as well as useful pre-visit and on the day information.

About Thinktank

Thinktank is an award-winning science museum with over 200 science and technology hands-on displays, plus a digital Planetarium and outdoor Science Garden. At Thinktank we believe that learning and fun go hand in hand. Let your pupils experience a world of discovery all under one roof.

About the Sessions

At Thinktank we offer a range of STEM subjects from Early Years through to Key Stage 5. The type of sessions range from hand-on workshops, exciting and explosive theatre shows to immersive planetarium sessions. Sessions last for between 45minutes - 1 hour and are available Monday to Friday.

School sessions

We offer online, on-site and outreach sessions for schools, covering key stages 1 through to 5.

Self Guided Visits

Self guided visits are available at Thinktank. Advanced booking is required.

Home Educators

We offer a warm welcome to Home Educating groups. All of our taught sessions are available for home education groups. We can adapt the content of the taught sessions to fit with mixed age groups, abilities and needs. A minimum charge may apply.

Pre-Visit Information

How to contact us.

All visits require advanced booking - this includes teacher previews and taught sessions.

For enquiries or to make a booking contact the Education Bookings Team on 0121 348 8001 or email [email protected]

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Risk Assessment

Download our hazard information sheet (below) to create your own risk assessment for your visit and our facilitated session risk assessment (below) for your trip to Thinktank.

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Hazard information sheet, facilitated session risk assessment, teacher previews.

If you are a first time visitor to it is recommended that a member of your teaching staff attends a pre-visit. Download the pre-visit registration form (PDF) to arrange your pre-visit. Proof of teacher status must be shown at the ticket desk on entry (e.g. General Teaching Council membership, union membership card or signed headed school paper). Please contact the booking team to arrange this.

Pre-visit registration form

Disabled access.

See Accessibility Information for full details.

Packed Lunches

Packed lunches can now be pre-ordered and will be ready for you on arrival in the picnic area. To pre-order packed lunches download the form below.

Packed lunch order form

Goody bags are available to pre-order and can either be paid for on the day or via invoice to your school. We can prepare your own individual goody bags. For more details and to pre-order your bags download the goody bag order form and send this to [email protected] and [email protected]

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Pupil / teacher ratio.

• For Foundation and KS1 groups a minimum of 1 adult to every 6 children is required.
• For KS2 and over a minimum of 1 adult for every 10 children is required.

A failure to meet these ratios may result in your session being cancelled upon arrival.

Educational Social Story

Our Education Groups Social Story aims to prepare individuals with autism for their educational visit by letting them know what to expect.

On the Day Information

School groups should arrive 15 minutes before the start of their first taught session. This will allow for pupils to disembark from the coach, drop off lunch bags and visit the toilets.

Late arrival may result in your taught sessions being shortened. Sessions cannot be carried over due to other groups and activities around the museum.

View our Thinktank map to assist you with your visit.

Coach Drop Off and Parking

There is no on-site mini bus or coach parking available. The coach drop off point is located on Cardigan Street (B4 7BD) which is a short walking distance to Thinktank’s group entrance. If you travel by car you will be expected to pay the car parking charges for the Birmingham City Council multi-storey car park.

Schools Entrance

The schools entrance is situated on level 2.

There are four dedicated classroom spaces: two fully equipped for general use; one for KS1 use; and one science laboratory.

Some science shows take place in the Theatre. This is a large room with seating for 180 people. Raked, fold down seats are accessed by steps down from the Theatre entrance on Level 3. There is an accessible viewing platform in the Theatre, at the top. For some shows it may be possible for visitors with accessibility requirements to sit on the ‘stage’ at the bottom of the Theatre, where health and safety considerations allow. Please look at the Education Groups Social Story for more details and a photograph of the Theatre.

There is a dedicated lunch area situated on level 0. Please pre-book when making your booking.

The cloakroom with trolleys is situated on Level 2. Items are left at owners’ risk.

School toilets and disabled toilets are on all levels.

Museum Shop

The gift shop is located on Level 2. Pupils are welcome to visit the shop as part of their day. We ask that a maximum of 60 pupils visit the shop at one time.

Pupil Behaviour

• It is the responsibility of the class teachers and accompanying adults to control the behaviour of pupils
• Pupils are expected to show respect, listen to the museum staff and follow instructions
• Adults must stay with the pupils at all times
• Pupils should not be led away from the Learning Officer unless instructed to do so and no one is to exit the building unless escorted by a member of staff
• No running in the museum
• No eating or drinking on the galleries
• Schools are discouraged from using the lifts
• No climbing on the exhibits

Photography

Photography is permitted. If you are taking photographs in your taught session please let the Learning and Engagement Officer know.

Get in touch to book

Call us on 0121 348 8001 (Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm) or email us

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Bond and gain friendships, team build and have fun, have fun, make friends, get fit, learn - enjoy the great outdoors.

Looking for a place to have fun, to make friends, to get fit and to learn, whilst outdoors? Woodlands Adventure offers both residential and non-residential outdoor activities for school trips, youth and uniform groups, colleges and universities and sports/social clubs – Woodlands Adventure activity centre is the place to be!

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School trips and young people – Woodlands Adventure is a great place to experience the outdoors. We cater for all groups of children, including the disadvantaged, disabled and those with special educational needs.

Youth and uniform groups – our fun activities will keep your group excited and engaged, making a trip like this the perfect way to break up their long holidays.

Safety first

Safety is at the forefront of everything we here at Woodlands Adventure educational outdoor activity centre. From the climbing wall and abseil tower to the kayaks and canoes, all equipment is regularly checked. All our staff are fully trained to ensure maximum safety in all activities.

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,

Preston Montford Outdoor Residential Centre Shrewsbury Field Studies Council

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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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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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!

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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

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.

Life on a Working Boat

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

Ackers Adventure Birmingham

We have over 40 years of experience in teaching people to ski, so you can trust us to provide high-quality instruction. Our centre is conveniently located in Birmingham, making it easily accessible for those who live or work in the area. We offer a

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.

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.

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.

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 Day Trips

With 40 Years of experience, Ackers Adventure is unlike any other centre within our urban environment we have an unrivalled range of activities from skiing, watersports, climbing and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big School Camp South

Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars

Shrewsbury Prison offers students' the opportunity to escape the classroom through our first-of-it's-kind Education Behind Bars Programme, covering a range of subjects, designed by educationalists, in-line with the national curriculum.

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.

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.

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

Big School Camp North

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.

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.

British History at Ironbridge & Wroxeter in the heart of Shropshire-Curricul

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

Bishops Wood Field Centre

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.

Big School Camp Midlands

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Cosford Exhibition-Cold War

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.

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!

Anti-Bullying Workshops - Online

If you’re looking for an alternative to face to face anti-bullying workshops, then you’re in the right place, because OpenView Education’s Online Anti-Bullying Workshops can provide an exciting and positive experience for your students.

World Book Day Workshops

If you want an amazing experience for your students this World Book Day, then check out our interactive storytelling workshops. We use performance, music, drama and puppetry to bring popular children's stories to life for your students.

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Take the stress out of transporting your classes for school field trips by turning to our coach travel services in Birmingham. At Hollywood Travel, we know that organising educational trips is stressful at the best of times. Serving schools throughout the Wes Midlands, our team of enthusiastic, CRB-checked drivers are here to make sure that your trip runs smoothly from start to finish.

The UK offers a variety of educational days out, and Hollywood Travel is here to help your school take advantage of that. From trips to the theatre to outdoor activities, we’re happy to help with the day trip from start to finish. Friendly and welcoming, our experienced drivers will get you to and from your destination on time and with a smile.

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Residential school trips and adventure weekends are often the highlights of a child’s time at school and by choosing Hollywood Travel, you’re making sure that these trips are as memorable for them as possible. Throughout the trip, you’ll be designated a single driver, who will be on hand to help in any way possible.

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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.

A Nursery visit includes:

• a free pre-visit for group leaders
• entry to the Gardens for children and nursery staff
• 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.

Further information:

• Nursery Prices & Payment Options
• Teaching Sessions
• Booking Form
• Risk Assessments & Additional Information
• Free Educational Resources
• Financial Support

For more information, or to book an exciting educational visit for your Nursery group , please telephone 0121 450 5093 or:

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