KS4 School Trips: Ideas to Inspire Your Students

👉 The Education Team make planning a school trip to THE PADDINGTON BEAR™ EXPERIENCE as easy as possible, including a Complete Planning Guide and information for your Risk Assessment.

👉 Exclusive discounts for schools, generous free adult places and teacher planning tickets.

👉 Free Teaching Resources to use back in the classroom.

👉 Brought to the stage by its original composer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

👉 Winner of six Olivier Awards.

👉 Free Teaching Resource pack to support learning back in the classroom.

👉 School tickets from £10 per student

👉 Experience award-winning approaches to teaching Shakespeare

👉 Supporting resources for studying Shakespeare in the classroom

👉 A smart, quirky ingenious musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story.

👉 Free Planning Guide with everything you need to plan, book and take your trip.

👉 New rates from £17.50 for Tue-Thu evening performances.

👉 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.

👉 Short queue times

👉 Free on-site parking

👉 Pay after visit - only charged for tickets used

👉 The world’s largest Pixar immersive exhibition, now in London.

👉 Life-size scenes from your favourite movies: Andy’s bedroom from Toy Story, Carl’s floating house from UP, and more.

👉 A one-of-a-kind experience that brings Pixar’s stories to life.

👉 Anton Chekhov’s poignant and piercing tragicomedy.

👉 Chekhov’s final masterpiece captures a world in delicate, inevitable transition – and remains as timeless and resonant as ever.

👉 Starring Kristin Scott Thomas.

👉 Incredibly visual and therefore accessible for students of all ages.

👉 The show encompasses a range of storytelling techniques; using word play, physical comedy and visual gags.

👉 It is a fun and highly entertaining show made by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ (The Telegraph).

👉 Seen by almost 12 million people worldwide and honoured with more than 80 awards.

👉 Unforgettable moments brought to life through powerful music and electrifying performances.

👉 A story that inspires and uplifts.

👉 Multi award-winning Global musical phenomenon.

👉 Unique story based on Greek mythology with strong cross-curricular links including Drama, Music, PSHE, English, History and Classics.

👉 Free Teaching Resource Pack including lesson plans, a theatre timeline poster and definition cards to support music lessons.

👉 Interactive and hands-on experience for your students

👉 Winner of Best Museum Visit at the School Travel Awards

👉 A wide range of educational workshops that link directly to the curriculum

👉 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.

👉 Seen by more than 120 million people worldwide - it is a proven hit with theatregoers.

👉 Every performance features more than 350 complete costumes and 232 puppets.

👉 The story is brought to life by 50 talented cast members representing 22-different nationalities - plus a 100-strong backstage team at every performance.

👉 The Coffin of Ramses II offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see the pharaoh’s original sarcophagus, shown in the UK for the first time.

👉 Masterpieces from the royal tombs of Tanis including the gold mask of King Amenemope and the silver coffin of Shoshenq II.

👉 Beautifully preserved animal mummies and amulets that shed light on Egypt’s spiritual life and beliefs in the afterlife.

👉 A school Trip to Wicked provides an enriching live London theatre experience.

👉 A story that explores themes of self-esteem, identity, prejudice, fake news, peer pressure, and friendship.

👉 Free downloadable lesson plans and resources, as well as a free virtual anti-bullying workshop.

👉 An out-of-this-world adventure through the Solar System with Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos.

👉 Brand-new curriculum inspired workshops, bringing science to life and taking learning out of the classroom.

👉 Interactive galleries, historic working machinery demonstrations and live science shows.

👉 Packed full of engaging theatrical techniques.

👉 An accessible and unique ‘show within a show’ premise that students will love.

👉 Learn With Mischief free online resources can accompany your visit and bring the laughter back to the classroom.

👉 Extending to the West End after a sold-out, record-breaking season at The London Palladium.

👉 Starring Sam Ryder as Jesus in his West End debut.

👉 Immersive staging and an electric concert atmosphere bring this rock musical to life for students.

👉 Offering a selection of shows throughout the year.

👉 A beautiful great architectural character building.

👉 The perfect place to get your panto fix.

👉 Three hours worth of pre and post visit content

👉 Student tickets from £7 each

👉 Free Teacher Planning Tickets

👉 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.

👉 Packed with magic, music, comedy and dazzling special effects

👉 Featuring sets and costumes direct from The London Palladium

👉 Tickets include 1 lolly per student

👉 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.

👉 Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling special effects, and larger-than-life fun

👉 Over 75,000 tickets have already been sold

👉 Student tickets from £12 each

👉 Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical.

👉 Directed and choreographed by multi-award-winning Matthew Bourne.

👉 A chance for your students to experience this classic production live on stage.

👉 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

👉 Access to unseen memorabilia

👉 Pre & post visit resources included

👉 All workshops linked to national curriculum

👉 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

👉 Be among the first schools to book this world premiere musical, ahead of general sale.

👉 Written by Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson, brought to life by an award-winning creative team.

👉 A perfect trip for all ages, packed with spectacle and unforgettable storytelling.

👉 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.

👉 A festive extravaganza packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts.

👉 Expect a world of wonder.

👉 Student tickets from £15 each.

👉 Wide range of shows suitable for Nursery to Year 12.

👉 School workshops available.

👉 Coach drop off directly opposite the theatre.

👉 Starring Alexandra Burke as the wicked Carabosse.

👉 Packed with music, laugh-out-loud comedy and dazzling special effects.

👉 Student tickets include free ice creams.

👉 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.

👉 An abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery

👉 A glittering festive treat for all

👉 Tickets just £18.50 per student

👉 New exclusive school matinee performances including a post show Q&A and workshop now available!

👉 An electrifying blend of history, humour, relatability, and high-energy pop music.

👉 A celebration of sisterhood and empowerment, sparking conversations on identity, power, gender and cultural memory.

👉 Something for everyone – a wide range of workshops across history, science, and the natural world.

👉 Active learning – interactive activities that make lessons memorable and exciting.

👉 Curriculum-connected – designed to support classroom learning at every stage.

👉 Experience over 50 hands-on exhibits, watch live experiments at the Chemistry Bar and meet our Explainers who facilitate engagement.

👉 Free hands-on STEM careers gallery allows students to take a peek behind the scenes of technical workplaces, from medical laboratories to blockbuster filmsets.

👉 Groups can plan their itinerary, book their visit and manage their booking using the museum's group booking portal.

👉 An opportunity for your students to be transported into the wizarding world through the magic of storytelling, imagination and stagecraft.

👉 Free education pack with activities before and after seeing the production.

👉 Schools get exclusive access to see this smash-hit show evolving into just one part for just £30.

👉 Packed with magic, music, comedy and dazzling special effects

👉 Featuring Craig Revel Horwood and Andy Ford

👉 Tickets include 1 ice cream per student

👉 Curriculum-linked workshops rooted in outstanding art collections

👉 Explore creativity and storytelling through guided sessions and gallery-based learning

👉 Led by expert educators who support discussion, interpretation, and confidence

👉 Featuring lavish sets and costumes from The London Palladium.

👉 Comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return

👉 Student tickets from £10 each

👉 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.

👉 Breathtaking views of London

👉 A chance to ride on one of the worlds tallest observation wheels

👉 Student tickets from £9.95 per student

👉 20,520 words are sung throughout the show, at an average of 144 words per minute.

👉 The production is the winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

👉 890km... is the distance the show’s two revolves (known as a donut!) have travelled over the course of 1,500+ shows so far at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

👉 Starring Yorkshire panto legend Billy Pearce

👉 Free education pack available

👉 Tickets from just £13 per student

👉 Whether you're looking for a reward trip or to ignite curiosity in a specific topic, you can build a trip tailored to your needs.

👉 Add a space adventure or seasonal stargazing show in the UK's only 3D planetarium.

👉 With their package price, you can combine a visit to the exhibition floors with a workshop or show, and a planetarium show for just £15.50 per student.

👉 Blackpool’s No.1 pantomime.

👉 Early Bird Offer available.

👉 Morning and Afternoon performances available.

👉 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.

👉 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.

👉 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score magically combines with jaw-dropping scenery and breath-taking special effects

👉 Seen by over 160 million people in 46 countries and 193 cities in 21 languages

👉 The original cast recording was the first in British musical history to top the charts at number one.

👉 A spectacular and enchanting production

👉 Perfect for all ages

👉 Student tickets just £13

👉 Take flight in a cable car for an unforgettable start to the school trip.

👉 Links to the national curriculum - with Geography, Geology and History based trips.

👉 Well organised - each school group receives a personalised itinerary from the schools planner.

👉 The perfect Christmas treat for students and teachers!

👉 Starring Heartstopper's Bradley Riches as Peter Pan.

👉 Relaxed and Access performances available.

👉 A brand-new pantomime packed with laughter, magic and heart.

👉 Offering accessible performances.

👉 Student tickets just £15 each.

👉 Les Misérables is the longest running musical in the world, now in its 39th year in London.

👉 Les Mis has won over 180 major theatre awards.

👉 The global stage sensation is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

👉 York’s swashbuckling musical pantomime, perfect for all ages!

👉 Starring musical theatre & TV star Tom Lister and returning fan favourite Jimmy Bryant.

👉 Stunning choreography, show-stopping songs, mind-blowing special effects, and jaw-dropping stunts.

👉 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

👉 Expect laugh-out-loud comedy.

👉 Filled with stunning scenery and beautiful costumes.

👉 Student tickets just £12.

👉 Expect side-splitting jokes, audience participation galore, and plenty of festive sparkle.

👉 Starring Mike Doyle. Further star cast still to be announced.

👉 Student tickets just £17.50 each.

👉 Always a great selection of shows.

👉 Coach parking availble near the theatre.

👉 A great way to showcase the magic of dance to your students.

👉 A fantastic, suspenseful whodunit.

👉 Every performance is unique.

👉 Student tickets from £19.50.

👉 Exclusive new workshops

👉 Engaging, inclusive learning designed to spark curiosity and debate

👉 Options to join from anywhere, making powerful history accessible to all

👉 It’s Paddington as you’ve never seen him before.

👉 Brand new songs written and composed by McFly’s Tom Fletcher.

👉 Expect to see Paddington Bear and the Browns, as well as a whole host of new friends and foes in this heartwarming celebration of family, kindness, and belonging.

👉 Featuring laughs, music, special effects and bundles of audience participation

👉 A panto full of fun

👉 Starring Rob Rinder, Samantha Womack, Neil Hurst and Mary Mac.

👉 A uniquely thrilling attraction that will whisk you way back to the capital's most perilous past

👉 Offers workshops and free resources

👉 Student tickets from £9.95 per student

👉 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.

👉 Specialist ticket prices for schools including a free teacher place for every 10 students.

👉 Dedicated Groups Co-ordinator to offer the advice and information needed to make a stress free School trip.

👉 A wonderfully enriching experience for children.

👉 Top quality family friendly pantomime from award-winning panto producers Evolution.

👉 Stars Sheffield legend Damian Williams and CBeebies’ Andy Day with other star casting to be announced.

👉 Performed in the magnificent Lyceum theatre.

👉 Admission to 15 amazing interactive zones, including the Spirit of London ride and Marvel Universe 4D

👉 Students tickets just £15

👉 Two free Teacher Planning tickets, to come onsite and carry out your own risk assessment (Mon-Fri, during term time)

👉 Featuring laughs, music, special effects and bundles of audience participation

👉 A panto full of fun

👉 Tickets include free ice creams for students

👉 Combine your magical theatre trip with an inspiring visit to the Museum, Art Gallery or Library.

👉 Easy access with coach drop-off outside and Southport train station just a two minute walk away.

👉 Convenient packed lunch spaces available, making school visits simple and stress free.

👉 An action packed adventure sprinkled with glitz and glamour

👉 Be transported to a world of magic, mischief and mayhem

👉 Student tickets just £10.50

👉 A free education pack aimed at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 is available. It features four lesson plans focussing on the play’s cultural and historical context, plot and characters, sound design and the unique performance space.

👉 Set inside the majestic surroundings of London County Hall – a unique courtroom setting!

👉 Post show Q&A available upon request.

👉 Explores themes of identity, family, friendship, with a heartwarming story and witty script.

👉 Introduces young people to the magic of ABBA’s much-loved music.

👉 Celebrates strong female lead characters.

👉 Amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter

👉 Experience the magic of Neverland on stage

👉 Student tickets include ice creams

👉 This is High School Musical like you’ve never seen it before.

👉 An unmissable new production.

👉 Fresh and exciting production transforms the Troubadour stage into an immersive East High experience.

👉 An exciting investigative, hands-on experience to support your students' literacy learning.

👉 Various workshops are available to encourage students' creativity.

👉 Dedicated and experienced staff to enhance your school trip.

👉 The internationally acclaimed bestseller that captivated over 10 million readers comes to life in a thrilling new stage production.

👉 A visually striking theatrical experience that immerses audiences in Chris' unique perspective of the world.

👉 Stars Joe McFadden and EastEnders' Charlie Brooks in this gripping new stage adaptation.

👉 Extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts, and amazing circus acts

👉 A pantomime spectacular

👉 Student tickets just £15.50 each

👉 Perfect for KS1–KS3 students, with tickets available from just £20.

👉 A brand new reimagination of a timeless classic, starring Olivier Award-winner Michael Ball OBE.

👉 Perfect for Literature, Music and Drama students, with 1 free adult ticket per 10 students.

👉 Always a variety of great shows

👉 The main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire

👉 Offer bespoke schools partnerships and weekly activity at the theatres

👉 A varied programme of shows from dance, musicals, circus and comedy.

👉 Located in the heart of London's West End.

👉 School tickets available for most shows from £10 per student. For every 10 students, a teacher goes free!

👉 Fastest and most frequent fleet on the River Thames with departures every 10-20 minutes from key London piers

👉 Services run from 6am until late at night

👉 Receive free coach parking at The O2 when you pre-book Single, Return or River Roamer tickets with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

👉 A brand-new version of Aladdin

👉 Starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac

👉 Student tickets include an ice cream

👉 A magical story filled with laughter, romance and wonder.

👉 Written by and starring pantomime legend Jon Monie.

👉 This is not just a pantomime – it’s the Christmas event Bath has been waiting for!

👉 Amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter

👉 A swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before

👉 Student tickets just £8.50 each

👉 Sure to be a fantastically fun theatre experience

👉 Great for all ages

👉 Tickets just £15 per student

👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.

👉 An electrifying experience.

👉 Student tickets just £X

👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.

👉 An electrifying experience.

👉 Student tickets just £X

👉 Featuring great songs, dazzling dance routines and stunning scenery

👉 Plenty of audience participation and fun

👉 Ages 4+

👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.

👉 An electrifying experience.

👉 Student tickets just £X

👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.

👉 An electrifying experience.

👉 Student tickets just £30

👉 The latest hit from dance powerhouse ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, who've previously brought us Some Like It Hip Hop, Message in a Bottle, and much more!

👉 A blend of hip hop, comedy and physical theatre, which turns up the festive spirit and reveals the true meaning of happiness.

👉 School matinee performances on 3rd & 10th December.

👉 This heart-warming story comes to life in a co-production between the RSC and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.

👉 Based on David Litchfield’s beloved illustrated book

👉 This wordless adaptation fills The Other Place with captivating puppetry and breathtaking music.

👉 One of Shakespeare's most revered and loved tragedy's.

👉 Performed at the world famous Crucible theatre in Sheffield.

👉 Starring Olivier and Tony award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars.

👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.

👉 An electrifying experience.

👉 Student tickets just £X

👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.

👉 An electrifying experience.

👉 Student tickets just £X