Where to visit in the South East
From the iconic Dover Castle situated on the White Cliffs of Dover, to the most famous battlefield in England at 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, there are a multiple sites in the South East to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
Sites to visit in Kent
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Dover Castle
Great for: Romans, Medieval, World Wars I and II
Subjects covered: History, Geography, Maths
Expert-led Discovery Visits: Knights, Feasts and Garderobes KS1-3, Secret Codes and Ciphers KS2-3
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4, Dover Castle Team Training Assignment KS3-4, WWI Handling box, OCR Spec B History Around Us (GCSE) site proposal, Visit Itinerary -
Lullingstone Roman Villa
Great for: Roman daily life
Subjects covered: History, Art, Religious Studies, Geography, Science, Archaeology
Discovery Visit: Roman Life and Learning through Archaeology KS2
Free resources: Teachers’ Resource Pack KS2-3, Timeline KS2-3, Teachers’ Activity Ideas KS2-3, Student Activity Sheets KS2-3, Interactive Map -
Down House - Home of Charles Darwin
Great for: Victorians, Significant Individuals: Charles Darwin
Subjects covered: History, Science, Geography
Expert-led Discovery Visits: Darwin's Daring Discoveries Upper KS2 and 3
Free resources: Activity Trail -
Walmer Castle
Great for: Tudors, Georgians, Victorians, WWI
Subjects covered: History, Science, Geography
Expert-led Discovery Visits: From Plot to Plate KS1-2
Free resources: Outdoor Learning Kit KS1-3, Gardens Explorer Trail KS1-2 -
Deal Castle
Great for: Tudors, Napoleonic Wars, Castles - attack and defence
Subjects covered: History, Maths
Free resources: Teacher's Resource Pack KS2-4, Timeline KS2-3, Teachers' Activity Ideas KS1-3, Student Activity Sheets KS2-3 -
Richborough Roman Fort
Great for: Early Romans in Britain
Subjects covered: History, Geography
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-3, Handling Kit KS2 -
St Augustine's Abbey
Great for: Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Medieval, Christianity
Subjects covered: History, Religious Studies -
Search for trips across the country
Search our 400+ sites across the country to find your perfect school trip. From Roman forts and Victorian halls in the north, to cliff top castles and the iconic Stonehenge in the south, you're never far away from one of our sites, which cover a range of historical periods and topics.
Sites in East Sussex
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Great for: Normans, Anglo-Saxons, Significant Events
Subjects covered: History, Geography, Drama, Religious Studies
Expert-led Discovery Visits: Conquest Tour and Tales KS1-3, 1066 Battlefield GCSE Tour KS4
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4, Discovery Chest KS1-3+, 1066 Battle of Hastings Sequencing Activity KS3+, 1066 Battle of Hastings William's Fortune Graph KS3+, What could Harold Godwinson Have Done Differently KS3+, Why Did William Win the Battle of Hastings KS3+ -
Pevensey Castle
Great for: Medieval, Castles – attack and defence
Subjects covered: History, Geography
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4, Visit Itinerary
Sites to visit in Hampshire
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Portchester Castle
Great for: Romans, Saxons, Normans, Medieval, Napoleonic Wars
Subjects covered: History, Geography, Drama, Design and Technology
Expert-led Discovery Visits: In the Footsteps of Kings KS1-2, Prisoners at Portchester - A Local History Story KS2 -3, History Around Us: The Story of Prisoners at Porthester KS4
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4, Performance at Portchester Learning Pack KS2-4, OCR Spec B History Around Us (GCSE) site proposal -
Search for trips across the country
Search our 400+ sites across the country to find your perfect school trip. From Roman forts and Victorian halls in the north, to cliff top castles and the iconic Stonehenge in the south, you're never far away from one of our sites, which cover a range of historical periods and topics.
Sites to see on the Isle of Wight
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Osborne
Great for: Significant Individuals - Queen Victoria, Victorians
Subjects covered: History, Science, Art and Design
Expert-led Discovery Visits: Victorian Explorers: Discover the Isle of Wight with the Royal Children KS1-2, The Queen is Coming! KS2, Story Mat KS1
Free resources: Teachers' Resource Pack KS2-3, Timeline KS2-3, Durbar Wing Teachers' Activity Ideas KS2-3, Activity Trail KS3, Outdoor Explorers Kit KS1-3, Visit Itinerary -
Carisbrooke Castle
Great for: Romans, Saxons, Normans, Victorians
Subjects covered: History, Geography, Science, English and Drama
Expert-led Discovery Visits: Who Lives in a House Like This? Castle Life from Anglo Saxons to Victorians KS2-3, Water, Wells and Donkeys: Life in the Past at Carisbrooke Castle KS1-2
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4, Visit Itinerary -
Yarmouth Castle
Great for: Tudor Castles
Subjects covered: History, Geography, English and Drama
Free self-led Visits
Lead your visit in your own way for free. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools and other learning groups at any of the 400+ historic places in our care.
Use our free downloadable resources to help support your planning. What's more, when you've booked your visit you'll also receive a 20% discount on a guidebook of your choice. Remember to check our what to expect page and T&Cs to make sure you have everything you need ahead of your trip.
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Expert-Led Discovery Visits
Our award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits workshops for KS1-4 are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play, dress up and become history detectives.
These sessions are curriculum-aligned and have been designed to inspire and support your learning in and out of the classroom.
Find out moreLocal Learning
By exploring your local area you can introduce your pupils to the stories behind the places your pupils interact with every day and help them compare and contrast their lives now with lives in the past. From Norman settlements like Castle Acre to Tudor fortresses like Deal Castle, and prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge, there's lots to discover on your doorstep.
We've brought together ideas for studying your local history by using our sites across the country. Use our site-specific pages as inspiration to help you bring local stories to life for your pupils.
Find out moreBook A School Visit
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Book online
Make an enquiry or amend your existing education visit booking using our online form and booking portal. Please note, your visit request is only confirmed once you receive a booking confirmaton email.
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Bookings are best made online, but if you'd prefer to speak to a member of the team, please call 0370 333 0606
