Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Set in over 82 acres of wooded hillside, Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 2,500 amazing and endangered animals.
Art school trip ideas for primary schools
Educational visits linked to the National Curriculum for art
Art in the classroom is often chaotic, messy and fun, and provides children with the opportunity to get creative and inventive, use their imaginations and practise self-expression, as well as their fine motor skills.
Exploring the work of famous artists, designers and architects in the classroom helps pupils to understand more about the world we live in, both from an aesthetic and practical point of view.
However, the classroom has physical limitations – as much as the Internet and books can provide pictures and descriptions of works of art, there really is nothing like seeing or experiencing them for yourself. Educational art visits for primary pupils help them to appreciate art history, inspire their own artistic creativity, and are hugely enjoyable. Your pupils will also be able to try different artistic techniques that they might not be able to in the classroom, such as pottery throwing, clay glazing, and mechanical art.
Recently added art primary school trips
The Hill End Centre
The Hill End Centre
An outdoor education centre offering a wide range of activities for all age groups and are particularly popular with Primary Schools.
Victoria Art Gallery
Victoria Art Gallery
The Victoria Art Gallery provides a range of interactive and accessible activities that are fun and you learn about art too!
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
Pupils can immerse themselves in contemporary and historic works of art, natural history, military history, geology and archaeology.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Natural wetland habitats and ‘hands on exhibits’ combined with an interactive teaching session, make a unique educational experience.
Sea Life Manchester
Sea Life Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester offers you an astonishing aquarium experience where pupils will get up close to fascinating creatures.
London Eye
London Eye
A classroom with a moving view! Plan a lesson your students will never forget 135 meters above the River Thames.
Animal Education Centre, East Park
Animal Education Centre, East Park
This small city zoo offers a glimpse into the amazing diversity of our world’s wildlife.
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
Learn about the Beatles' lives, times, music and influential legacy using interactive screens and a giant piano.
Wicked the Musical
Wicked the Musical
The gravity-defying ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel provides a range of engaging learning activities for educators and students.
Oxford Castle & Prison
Oxford Castle & Prison
Cross-curricular workshops offering a mix of activities including evidence handling, role play, literacy development and practical problem solving.
National Waterfront Museum
National Waterfront Museum
The National Waterfront Museum tells the inspiring story of Wales’s contribution to past, present and future innovation and industry.
Jurassic Coast
Jurassic Coast
Whether you want to hunt for fossils, visit a museum, or simply take in the stunning scenery on a good walk, you’ll find there’s plenty of things to do.
Audley End House
Audley End House
A noble 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing and stables set in magnificently kept gardens.
The Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre
Sustainability is now a topic that schools are keen to address, both inside and outside the classroom through organised visits.
National Galleries Scotland
National Galleries Scotland
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Gallery is home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world.
Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall
Learn about the fascinating history as well as guided tours, birds of prey and woodland walks.
Roman Baths
Roman Baths
Consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world.
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Interactive exhibits tell the story of Beatrix Potter's writing and her importance to Lakeland conservation.
Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum
Glasgow's award-winning transport museum, with over 3,000 objects on display there's everything from skateboards to locomotives.
Elan Valley
Elan Valley
Over 72 square miles of historic landscapes and thriving wildlife with dams and reservoirs.
KidZania London
KidZania London
An indoor city run by kids that is perfect for a fun day out, explore more than 60 real-life activities.
Muckleburgh Military Collection
Muckleburgh Military Collection
The Muckleburgh Collection is a military museum sited on a former military camp at Weybourne.
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort
Has over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention a staggering 55 million LEGO bricks.
Eden Camp Museum
Eden Camp Museum
History Themed Museum in a large Second World War-related museum near Malton in North Yorkshire.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Beaulieu National Motor Museum
From legendary F1 cars and land speed record breakers for the speed freaks, to incredible examples of pioneering motoring for the history-buffs.
The Deep
The Deep
The Deep tells the amazing story of the world's oceans through stunning marine life, interactives and audio-visual presentations.
Longleat
Longleat
Enter a land of adventure where lions roam, tigers stalk and monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home & visit their maze.
What does the National Curriculum say?
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design.
As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design.
Key Stage 1 – Pupils should be taught to
• Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
• Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
• Develop a wide range of art and design techniques
• Describe the work of different artists, craft makers and designers
Key Stage 2 – Pupils should be taught to
• Create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas
• Improve their mastery of art and design techniques
• Appreciate the great artists, architects and designers in history
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