Planning a West Midlands School Trip? We’re here to help!
The West Midlands is one of the country’s most culturally rich regions with plenty of inspiring school trip destinations for your students.
From world-class museums and historic landmarks to theatres and outdoor activity venues, a West Midlands School Trip supports learning across a wide range of Subjects including History, Science, Geography, English, Drama and Art. Whether you’re exploring Birmingham’s industrial heritage, discovering wildlife and nature, or experiencing live performance, there are plenty of opportunities to engage students and bring the curriculum to life.
Below, you’ll find a list of West Midlands School Trips that are ideal for schools. We’ve included booking dates, age recommendations, and special school trip rates to help you choose the best option for your group.
We’re here to help
We believe school trips are one of the best ways to give young people more live experiences. However, we also know planning, booking and taking a school trip can feel like a logistical obstacle course!
So we’re here to help to plan your next West Midlands School Trip.
At The School Trip, we help tens of thousands of young people each year access more live experiences. We do this by partnering with theatres, museums, galleries, attractions and other school destinations across the country to bring you their incredible opportunities.
We provide everything you need to plan your trip, plus support learning with workshop information and free teaching resources you can use before, during or after the trip.
So, if you need help choosing your next West Midlands Theatre School Trip or want to talk through the options, our School Trip Coordinators are here to help!
Get in touch by emailing hello@theschooltrip.co.uk or give us a call on 020 8064 0974.
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Royal Shakespeare Company
📍 Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 7+
👉 School tickets from £10 per student
👉 Experience award-winning approaches to teaching Shakespeare
👉 Supporting resources for studying Shakespeare in the classroom
The Cat in the Hat
📍 UK Tour
🗓️ Booking until 4 Jul 26
👥 Suitable for ages 3 - 7
👉 A lively and engaging first theatre experience for children aged 3+
👉 Based on the best-selling book
👉 Coming to a venue near you
Peppa Pig Space Adventure
📍 The NEC Birmingham
🗓️ Booking until 8 Nov 26
👥 Suitable for ages under 7
🎟️ Student tickets from just £15.00
👉 Peppa Pig Space Adventure is a limited-run seasonal experience at the NEC Birmingham where imagination leads the way and little explorers are encouraged to play, discover and join in the fun. This walk-through adventure invites children to step into Peppa's world through hands-on play and storytelling.
👉 A playful, story-led experience that can complement classroom learning, Peppa Pig Space Adventure offers opportunities for children to communicate, collaborate and use their imagination.
👉 Through creative storytelling and shared exploration, children take turns and engage with the world around them in a fun and supportive environment. Areas teachers may wish to connect to in the classroom: English, Drama, Art & Design and PSHE, particularly storytelling, creative writing, role play and expressive arts. Limited-run seasonal experience at the NEC Birmingham.
Mrs. Doubtfire
📍 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
🗓️ Booking from 13 Aug - 19 Sep 26
👥 Suitable for ages 6+
🎟️ Student tickets just £26.00
👉 Lovingly based on the hit film, poppets!
👉 A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds.
👉 Featuring all the hilarious moments you love from the movie, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers.
Oh Zeus!
📍 UK Tour
🗓️ Booking until 26 Sep 26
👥 Suitable for ages 12+
👉 A riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology
👉 Sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at
👉 Touring across the UK
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
📍 Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
🗓️ Booking from 11 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets from just £13.00
👉 Expect an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery
👉 A glittering festive treat for all ages
👉 Featuring Stoke panto legend Jonathan Wilkes
Julius Caesar
📍 Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
🗓️ Playing from 5 - 28 Nov 26
👥 Suitable for ages 11+
🎟️ Student tickets from just £10.00
👉 Starring Harriet Walter as Brutus.
👉 On specified performances, audiences will be invited to join in post-show discussions about the critical questions raised by the production.
👉 Running for a limited time only.
The Three Musketeers
📍 Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
🗓️ Playing from 28 Nov 26 - 9 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for ages 7+
🎟️ Student tickets from just £10.00
👉 A theatrical feast full of energy, joy and a raging zest for life.
👉 Told by an Idiot unleash their trademark visual comedy on Alexandre Dumas’ thrilling classic novel
👉 Running for a limited time only
Sleeping Beauty
📍 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
🗓️ Booking from 19 Dec 26 - 31 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets from just £21.00
👉 Packed with magic, music, comedy and dazzling special effects
👉 Featuring sets and costumes direct from The London Palladium
👉 Tickets include 1 lolly per student
As You Like It
📍 Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
🗓️ Playing from 26 Sep - 7 Nov 26
👥 Suitable for ages 10+
🎟️ Student tickets from just £10.00
👉 Staring Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff.
👉 Shakespeare’s most sweet-natured comedy, where love is love – no matter where it falls.
👉 Running for a limited time only.
Rock Up
📍 Nationwide
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 4+
👉 Rock Climbing
👉 Soft Play
👉 High Ropes
Middlemarch
📍 Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
🗓️ Playing from 1 Oct 26 - 16 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for ages 11+
🎟️ Student tickets from just £10.00
👉 Nina Raine's new stage adaptation.
👉 Brings George Eliot into the characters' world, asnarrator, confidante and counsellor.
👉 Described as one of the greatest works in English literature.
Starlight Express
📍 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
🗓️ Booking from 11 Aug - 11 Sep 27
👥 Suitable for ages 3+
🎟️ Student tickets just £26.00
👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.
👉 An electrifying experience.
👉 Student tickets just £X
Matilda The Musical
📍 Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham
🗓️ Booking from 1 Jul - 2 Aug 26
👥 Suitable for ages 6+
🎟️ Student tickets just £26.00
👉 A smart, quirky ingenious musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story.
👉 The perfect Summer treat for schools.
👉 Exclusive education rates available on Tue-Thu performances between 1–16 July.
The West Midlands has plenty to offer for your next School Trip
The West Midlands offers something for every age group and subject area, making it a popular region for schools looking to combine educational value with memorable experiences. With such a wide variety of venues and attractions available, it’s easy to find opportunities that support your learning objectives while keeping students engaged.
With so many choices, having the right support can make planning much easier. That’s where we come in. We work directly with school trip venues and providers across the West Midlands to help you find the best options for your group.
If you want help exploring finding your next West Midlands School Trip, our School Trip Coordinators are here to help. Email hello@theschooltrip.co.uk or call 020 8064 0974.
More ideas, workshops & resources
Our School Trips Ideas section has hundreds of school trips and educational visits, which you can filter by type, location, subject, and more to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Want more inspiration? Check out our workshops, or browse our teaching resources as well.
If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out Visit England’s guide on “Places to visit in the West Midlands” and Visit Birmingham’s “Explore the West Midlands” round-up.
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