Plan My School Trip - educational visits - overseas school trips

03/10/2026

Discover how Dorset’s incredible natural landscape can bring learning to life! From the Jurassic Coast to diverse habitats, it’s a perfect setting for hands-on geography and outdoor ed.
https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/features/Learning-in-Dorsets-Natural-Landscape
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Where a child learns can be just as important as what they learn. At Cumulus Outdoors, we are lucky to be based in one of the most visually striking landscapes in the UK. The area around Swanage offers a natural classroom where coast, countryside and history come together to create meaningful learni...

03/10/2026

There are two certainties on a school trip:
Someone will forget something important.
The entire group will suddenly need the toilet at exactly the same time.
What would you add to the list?

02/10/2026

Marlpool Junior School
🎉 Congratulations to Marlpool Junior School! 🎉
Marlpool Junior School was one of our lucky school trip competition winners last half term, winning an amazing residential with The Bushcraft Company! 🌲🔥
We hope the pupils have an incredible adventure and make some fantastic memories along the way!
A huge thank you to The Bushcraft Company for providing this brilliant prize, and congratulations once again to Marlpool Junior School! 🥳
🎉 More school trip prizes every half term! Find out more and see the latest prizes:
https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/free-school-trips-competition/

We are giving away free school trips and educational workshops, with each prize designed to support learning and engage pupils

02/10/2026

🌍 Planning an overseas school trip? Make it simple with expert tips, ideas & guidance for unforgettable student experiences. ✈️
👉 https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/features/planning-overseas-school-tours

Discover what schools should consider when choosing international trip destinations, including cost, timing, and education goals. We can help you plan memorable, budget friendly school group trips that align with your key learning outcomes.

02/10/2026

🏛️ Bring Roman Britain to life at Butser Ancient Farm!
Pupils can explore the reconstructed Roman villa and gardens before taking part in four hands-on workshops.
They could design mosaics, make pottery, dig for archaeological artefacts, try Roman maths or explore ancient crafts.
Find out more:
https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/2862/Romans---Butser-Ancient-Farm.php
Butser Ancient Farm

Bring 10,000 years of history to life! Explore ancient buildings, uncover the past and master prehistoric

02/10/2026

🏛️ WIN A FREE VICTORIAN SCHOOL DAY TRIP!
One lucky KS2 school could win a fascinating day at Leighton Hall in Lancashire, discovering what life was really like for Victorian children.
Pupils can explore the Hall's upstairs and downstairs worlds, try period clothes, investigate Victorian food, play traditional games and handle antiques.
🎁 One of five free prizes this half term – and we're giving away more school trips and workshops throughout the year!
👉 https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/1457/Leighton-Hall.php

Leighton Hall

02/10/2026

🎄 Christmas is a great time for memorable school experiences. From pantomimes to history-based workshops, explore festive ideas.

Discover festive school trips, workshops, and pantomimes that blend holiday fun with educational experiences at historic sites or in your classroom.

02/10/2026

You're suddenly living in the Stone Age.
No electricity.
No supermarket.
No Amazon delivery.
Your first job is to make ONE thing.
What are you making?
🪨 A tool
🏕️ Shelter
🔥 Fire
🍲 Something to cook with
Go.

02/10/2026

Looking for something for the kids to do this October half term? 👇
Grafham Water Centre is running a Half-Term Holiday Club for ages 8–16, running from 9am–5pm.
🏄 A range of activities
🥪 Breakfast & lunch included
💳 Childcare vouchers accepted
Find out more below:
A great option for keeping young people active and entertained during the school holidays.
Find out more and check the dates here: https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/profile/Grafham-Water-Centre
Grafham Water Centre

02/10/2026

⚔️ Take your Saxons and Vikings topic beyond the classroom!
At Butser Ancient Farm, pupils can explore reconstructed Anglo-Saxon halls and learn about the early medieval period through four hands-on workshops.
Activities include archaeological digging, sewing runes, pottery, jewellery, spinning and wattle.
Find out more:
https://www.planmyschooltrip.co.uk/2863/Saxons-&-Vikings---Butser-Ancient-Farm.php
Butser Ancient Farm

Bring 10,000 years of history to life! Explore ancient buildings, uncover the past and master prehistoric