History school trips to London

A combination of brilliant actors, dark tales of the past and thrilling rides make the London Dungeon an engaging and entertaining visit for all, as well as a fantastic opportunity to teach your students about more than 1,000 years of history in London. With several performances and exhibitions that play with the senses, we know your students will love a visit to this unusual interactive museum.

Students can explore all of the conflicts involving Britain at this fascinating and thought-provoking museum, which charts the country’s involvement in war from the First World War to the present day. With recreations of WWI trenches and the Blitz in the Second World War, school groups have an excellent opportunity to learn about the country’s poignant history.

The Clink Prison Museum is built upon the original site of the historic Clink Prison, which dates back to 1144 and is one of England’s oldest prisons. During your visit to this fascinating museum, students will experience a hands-on educational experience, allowing them to handle original artifacts (such as torture devices), and hear the amazing stories of the prison’s inmates.

The famous Tower of London has had many purposes since it was built 950 years ago. A fortress, royal palace, and a prison, the Tower has also served as a place of execution and torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, the Royal Mint, a public records office, an observatory, and, since 1303, the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. A must visit that any student group will enjoy.

N.B. The Tower of London accepts a minimum group size of 15.

Allow about an hour to visit this small-yet-worthwhile museum, which offers students the opportunity to learn about Great Britain’s oldest police force. Situated in the Guildhall Library, the museum possesses a series of photographs, weapons and communication devices both used and confiscated by the force through the years, displayed across a chronological walk through the museum.

Whether you’re meeting the Aztecs, unravelling the secrets of Egyptian mummies or discovering what life was like in ancient Britain, the British Museum has a whole host of exhibits to fixate and fascinate your student group. During your visit, students are encouraged to work in teams to solve the mysteries of ancient objects, and document their findings. An excellent learning adventure.

Delve into the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale at this fascinating museum, where your students can learn all about her influence on modern nursing through a variety of memorabilia and documents. Her collection of letters and a recording of her voice are among the most illuminating of the exhibits, and are a brilliant way for your group to develop their understanding of the impact of this iconic woman.

Best known for its incredible and comprehensive dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum is much-loved among students and teachers alike. Featuring as many as 70 million items across botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology and zoology, the museum really does have something for everyone, and is a must-see for students visiting the capital.

A unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of William Shakespeare's work, Shakespeare’s Globe is a must-visit for any English student. School groups can visit the Globe for either a full or half day, where they’ll enjoy a workshop, guided tour and exhibition admission.

A popular activity among our school groups, a trip to a West End show is such a treat for students, who we’ve seen revel in the experience of being in the midst of London’s “Theatreland”. Along with New York's Broadway, West End theatre is considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking world. 

Uncover the tales of Europe’s oldest surviving operating theatre with a visit to the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret. Housed in the attic of the church of the old St Thomas’ Hospital, the museum offers your school group an insight into the history of medicine and surgery that’s unrivalled across the continent. Here, students can learn about the efficacy of herbal remedies in an era that predates the discovery of anaesthetic and antiseptics.

Unravel 1,400 years of history on a journey to medieval times at this incredible cathedral, which is home to a fascinating and storied past. We’ve seen students amazed by the tales that make up St Paul’s, its unique architecture and its crypts, as they uncover the symbolic heart of the nation where kings were crowned, princes married and the great and good buried.