School Visits

Where to visit in Yorkshire

From inspiring castles to magical monastic monuments, Yorkshire is full of unique sites that will inspire your class. Whether you're delving into the Cold War at York's Cold War Bunker, or indulging in myths and legends at wonderful Whitby, you can create unforgettable, curriculum-aligned trips for free.

Where to visit in North Yorkshire

  • Aldborough Roman Site

    Great for: Roman daily life
    Subjects covered: History, Art
    Teaching resources: Handling collection, Mosaic construction boards

  • Clifford's Tower

    Great for: Medieval Castles
    Subjects covered: History, Geography, Religious Studies
    Teaching resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-3; GCSE OCR (B) Site Proposal 

  • Kirkham Priory

    Great for: Medieval Christianity 
    Subjects covered: History, Religious Studies
     

  • Middleham Castle

    Great for: Medieval Castles, Significant Individual - Richard III 
    Subjects covered: History, Geography
     

  • Mount Grace Priory

    Great for: Medieval monastic life, Outdoor Learning 
    Subjects covered: History, Geography, Art & Design, Science, Religious Studies
    Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4+

  • Pickering Castle

    Great for: Norman and Medieval Castles
    Subjects covered: History, Geography
    Free resources: Activity Trail KS2-3, Education Room Activities KS2-3

  • Richmond Castle

    Great for: Norman and Medieval Castles, WWI 
    Subjects covered: History, Geography, Science, Drama
    Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4+, Learning Pack KS1-4+, GCSE History OCR (B) History Around Us, Discovery Chest, Can Science Save the Cell Block Lessons 1-3 KS2

  • Rievaulx Abbey

    Great for: Medieval Monastic life 
    Subjects covered: History, Religious Studies
    Free resources: Activity Trail KS2-3

  • Scarborough Castle

    Great for: Medieval castles and the environment 
    Subjects covered: History, Geography, Art, Science
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: Royals, Resistance and Rebellion KS1-3
    Free resources: Teachers' Resource Pack, Activity sheets, GCSE History OCR Spec B History Around Us, Environmental backpacks

  • York Cold War Bunker

    Great for: The Cold War
    Subjects covered: History, Politics
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: Hot War Cold War KS3-4

  • Whitby Abbey

    Great for: Anglo-Saxon and Medieval monastic life 
    Subjects covered: History, Religious Studies, English
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: Monks, Monasteries and Medieval Life KS2-3
    Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4+

  • 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.

Where to visit in South Yorkshire

  • Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

    Great for: Victorian Gardens and Biodiversity 
    Subjects covered: History, Science

  • Conisbrough Castle

    Great for: Life in a Medieval Castle
    Subjects covered: History, Drama
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: Meet the Medievals KS1-3; Tales from the Keep KS1-3
    Free resources: Teachers' Kit, GCSE History OCR (B) Site Proposal

  • Roche Abbey

    Great for: 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.

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.

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Local 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.

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Book A School Visit

  • 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.

  • By Email

    Email us bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

  • 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