Planning a South East School Trip? We’re here to help!
The South East of England offers an extraordinary range of school trip options, spanning centuries of history, world-class science and technology, stunning natural environments and thriving arts venues.
Whether you teach primary or secondary, there are experiences here that connect directly to the curriculum and give young people something to remember. From coastal geography to royal palaces, medieval castles to cutting-edge interactive science centres, the region has more educational depth than almost anywhere else in the country.
Use the list below to explore what South East School Trips are available, with key details on pricing, dates and age groups included for each option.
We’re here to help
We believe school trips are the best way 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 you plan your next South East School Trip.
At The School Trip, we help hundreds of thousands of young people each year access more live experiences. We’re a free service that helps thousands of teachers across the country plan and book educational visits. 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 South East 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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Paultons Theme Park
📍 Paultons Theme Park, Hampshire
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets just £11.75
👉 Short queue times
👉 Free on-site parking
👉 Pay after visit - only charged for tickets used
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
📍 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
🗓️ Booking from 4 - 8 May 27
👥 Suitable for ages 10+
🎟️ Student tickets just £20.00
👉 Helps students deepen their understanding of character, narrative perspective and stagecraft—bringing exam themes and analysis to life.
👉 Students experience how theatre can tell complex stories in bold, imaginative ways—ideal for inspiring Drama and Performing Arts students.
👉 Supports PSHE objectives and encourages students to think empathetically about others.
Peter Pan Pantomime
📍 Wycombe Swan, Wycombe
🗓️ Booking from 11 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets from just £16.50
👉 Laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular special effects, show-stopping songs, larger-than-life characters and plenty of audience participation.
👉 A truly unforgettable panto experience for audiences of all ages - yes, that includes you, teachers!
👉 Free teacher for every 10 students booked.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
📍 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for all ages
👉 Wide range of shows suitable for Nursery to Year 12.
👉 School workshops available.
👉 Coach drop off directly opposite the theatre.
Sleeping Beauty
📍 Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes
🗓️ Booking from 5 Dec 26 - 10 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets from just £13.75
👉 Starring Alexandra Burke as the wicked Carabosse.
👉 Packed with music, laugh-out-loud comedy and dazzling special effects.
👉 Student tickets include free ice creams.
Private Peaceful
📍 Winchester Theatre Royal, Winchester
🗓️ Booking from 28 - 30 Sep 26
👥 Suitable for ages 9+
👉 The play is widely used as a Key Stage 3 English text, a stimulus for drama, history and PSHE, and a touring educational production for secondary schools.
👉 Explores themes such as duty, courage, class, justice, the human cost of war, and the execution of soldiers for cowardice.
👉 Adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s novel, the production explores how text becomes theatre, supporting analysis of narrative voice, structure and characterisation.
Sleeping Beauty
📍 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
🗓️ Booking from 4 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets just £15.50
👉 Bucks' biggest panto
👉 Suitable for kids of all ages (including big kids - aka Teachers)
👉 Bursting with dazzling sets, top musical hits, stunning costumes and spectacular special effects
Cinderella
📍 The Orchard Theatre, Dartford
🗓️ Booking from 12 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets just £16.00
👉 Laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular special effects, show-stopping songs, larger-than-life characters and plenty of audience participation.
👉 Dedicated Groups Co-ordinator to offer the advice and information needed to make a stress free school trip.
👉 Free teacher for every 10 students booked.
Bluey's Big Play
📍 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
🗓️ Booking from 16 - 19 Jul 26
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets just £12.50
👉 The perfect introduction to theatre.
👉 Brilliantly demonstrates the use of puppetry to bring the characters to life on stage.
👉 Packed with music, laughter, and fun.
Rock Up
📍 Nationwide
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 4+
👉 Rock Climbing
👉 Soft Play
👉 High Ropes
A Christmas Carol
📍 Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
🗓️ Booking from 11 - 13 Dec 26
👥 Suitable for ages 8+
🎟️ Student tickets just £17.00
👉 Perfect for GSCE students.
👉 Stays true to the original texts but performed in an accessible & engaging way, bringing high-quality theatrical experiences to students and teachers.
👉 Revision on Tour does exactly what it says on the tin - offering ALL students the chance to experience the texts they have been studying in class in a beautiful theatre, performed by professional actors.
Thorpe Park
📍 Thorpe Park, Staines-upon-Thames
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets from just £18.00
👉 Offers eye opening lessons in STEM & Business that will challenge young minds
👉 Great for an educational trip or a reward trip
👉 A day out like no other
Snow White
📍 Harlow Playhouse, London
🗓️ Booking from 27 Nov 26 - 3 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for ages 4+
🎟️ Student tickets just £15.00
👉 It’s bigger, bolder, and more magical than ever.
👉 For every 10 student tickets you get 1 free teacher ticket.
👉 Add on extras Ice cream, snack packs.
Starlight Express
📍 Southampton Mayflower, Southampton
🗓️ Booking from 15 - 25 Sep 27
👥 Suitable for ages 3+
🎟️ Student tickets just £20.00
👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.
👉 An electrifying experience.
👉 Student tickets just £X
Finding the right South East School Trip for your group
The South East is one of the richest regions in the country for educational visits. Schools can explore everything from Iron Age hill forts and Roman villas to modern science and engineering, with world-class art collections, natural reserves and performing arts venues adding further options across subjects.
Many venues offer curriculum-linked programmes and free teaching resources, making it easier for teachers to connect the visit to classroom learning before and after the trip. The range of experiences available means the region works well for primary and secondary groups alike, across a wide span of subjects and key stages.
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 to help you find the best options for your group.
If you want help finding your next South East 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.
For more on what to see and do across the region, visit the Visit London and South East England website.
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