What to expect on your education visit
We can't wait to welcome you to our sites! This page includes all the information and tools you'll need to prepare for a trip this term.
You can find more details on open sites, indoor spaces, and other facilities available for education groups using the list of our open sites and links to our property pages below.
Please note that all bookings must be made at least 14 days in advance. Take a look at our Terms and Conditions and, for more information on how to make a booking, please visit our bookings page.
Things to note before your trip
Important information to consider before you book:
- To make the planning process as easy as possible, make sure you check our Plan Your School Trip section at the bottom of our site pages for updated information on the facilities at the site, as well as our free resources
- You’ll need to book your visit at least 14 days in advance. Please check our terms and conditions for full details
- Please check availability in advance if you require access to equipment, such as audio guides and handling items, or facilities, such as lifts, wheelchairs and mobility scooters
- To help with planning, you can view our Discovery Visit Risk Assessments and Hazard Information sheets on our site pages
Preparing for your visit
You’ll receive your booking confirmation by email from our education bookings team with details of your visit permit. Just bring this with you, either on your mobile device or as a print out to show to a member of staff on entry.
If you haven’t received an email confirmation, please get in touch using our online form and check our bookings page for further details.
Without a valid booking confirmation, we won’t be able to let you in. Please make sure you have read our education visit Terms and Conditions ahead of your visit.
For full details of sites open for education visits, check our list below.
Visit guidelines at a glance
We want everyone to be able to enjoy our sites safely, and so we ask that you respect the following before and during your visit:
- Please supervise your group at all times and make sure you have the correct learner to leader ratios in place at all times when exploring our sites. For full details see our visit terms & conditions.
- Our staff and volunteers may continue to wear face coverings, and we will make hand sanitiser available for everyone to use.
Free planning visits and resources
Once your booking is confirmed, take advantage of a free planning visit to help you prepare for your trip and familiarise yourself with the site. Whether you have an existing visit booked with us or are making a new booking, you’ll need to book your free planning visit in advance. To book, simply go to the webpage of the site you want to visit and in the book tickets section select from the ‘Associated Organisation’ tab ticket options.
Our wide range of free downloadable resources has been developed by our team of qualified teachers, educational experts and historians, to help support your learning, and you can use these before, during and after your trip.
Discover sites near you
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London & East
From 'Number One London', the home of the first Duke of Wellington, to the hidden gem of Kenwood House, our sites in London will enable learners not only to stand at the places where history happened, but to delve into an immersive, sensory learning experience like no other.
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Midlands
From the Roman town of Wroxeter to the medieval castle Elizabeth I herself visited in Kenilworth, the Midlands in full of sites to explore as part of a free self-led visit with your class.
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North
Organise a visit to one of our many sites in the north of England and let your pupils experience an unforgettable, curriculum-aligned trip.
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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.
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South West
Whether it's Stonehenge in Salisbury, or Tintagel in Cornwall, your class will be inspired by our awesome sites in the South West. Visit for free, or let us lead the way with a great-value, expert-led Discovery Visit.
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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.
Book 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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By Email
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By Phone
Bookings are best made online, but if you'd prefer to speak to a member of the team, please call 0370 333 1181