Primary trips to Scarborough

Jorvik Viking Centre

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The centre stands on the site of the famous discovery of Jorvik, the Viking city, and is a Key Stage 2 school trip destination that really fires the imagination.

Pupils on a school tour of Jorvik will get to see remains and objects from fascinating excavations, and journey through a reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have looked 1000 years ago.

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DIG: An Archaeological Adventure

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DIG offers a unique archaeological adventure for your pupils. Through curriculum-led workshops, primary school children will become ‘archaeological detectives.’ Finding out for themselves what the city was really like through the ages, from Roman times to the modern day. 

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Scarborough Castle

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Situated proudly on the headland between the North and South Bays, it makes sense to make a quick stop at this historic castle which is free to school groups and also offers cross-curriculum links to History and RS.

The site’s history spans some 2730 years with Henry II's 12th-century keep being the centrepiece of the fortifications developed following repeated sieges during 4679 and twice during the English Civil War. In December 1914, key parts of the castle were destroyed by German naval warships, but what role has the castle played in local and national events?

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York Castle Museum

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One highlight on a primary school trip to York Castle Museum is Kirkgate: The Victorian Street. Pupils can explore the life of the rich and poor on this recreation of Victorian life, with cobbled streets, a school room, police cell and even authentic working shops. This is a fun and exciting way to learn more about the Victorians. 

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Whitby Bay

Whitby lies just 40 minutes north of Scarborough and has several sites and museums of interest to geography groups. Discover the geology of Whitby Bay by taking an up-close look at the coastal defences including the iconic piers as well as coastal processes and their resulting features which have been created.   

Captain Cook Museum

Ideal for KS3-4 groups, the museum can deliver a tour and introductory session covering Cook's Yorkshire background, his naval career, the great voyages of exploration, and his ideas on topics such as diet, scurvy, and encounters with previously unknown peoples.

The museum staffs have experience in will tailoring visits to the subject of Geography and there is also a dedicated education room.

Whitby Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of local artefacts, relating to cross curricular subjects up to Key Stage 4. Displays include Fossils, Geology, Natural History, James Cook, William Scoresby, Ethnography, Archaeology, Shipping, Social Trade, Domestic and Education, Bygones, Toys, The Abbey, Military, Coins plus a Temporary Exhibition on a variety of themes which change several times a year. All in all we have well over 80,000 interesting items to look at.

We offer to work with teachers across all Key Stages and ages to make a more in-depth or broader study of their particular topic or research (resources permitting).

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York Minster

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A school residential trip to York isn't complete without catching a glimpse of York Minster. One of the largest cathedrals in Europe, York Minster offers interactive workshops where pupils can find out about its past and present life. Alternatively, school visits to York Minster can take a treasure hunt around the cathedral - a fun way of discovering more about the story of this iconic building. 

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Jorvik Viking Centre

• View on Map

The centre stands on the site of the famous discovery of Jorvik, the Viking city, and is a Key Stage 2 school trip destination that really fires the imagination.

Pupils on a school tour of Jorvik will get to see remains and objects from fascinating excavations, and journey through a reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have looked 1000 years ago.

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DIG: An Archaeological Adventure

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DIG offers a unique archaeological adventure for your pupils. Through curriculum-led workshops, primary school children will become ‘archaeological detectives.’ Finding out for themselves what the city was really like through the ages, from Roman times to the modern day. 

Enquire about this trip

Scarborough Castle

• View on Map

Situated proudly on the headland between the North and South Bays, it makes sense to make a quick stop at this historic castle which is free to school groups and also offers cross-curriculum links to History and RS.

The site’s history spans some 2730 years with Henry II's 12th-century keep being the centrepiece of the fortifications developed following repeated sieges during 4679 and twice during the English Civil War. In December 1914, key parts of the castle were destroyed by German naval warships, but what role has the castle played in local and national events?

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York Castle Museum

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One highlight on a primary school trip to York Castle Museum is Kirkgate: The Victorian Street. Pupils can explore the life of the rich and poor on this recreation of Victorian life, with cobbled streets, a school room, police cell and even authentic working shops. This is a fun and exciting way to learn more about the Victorians. 

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Whitby Bay

Whitby lies just 40 minutes north of Scarborough and has several sites and museums of interest to geography groups. Discover the geology of Whitby Bay by taking an up-close look at the coastal defences including the iconic piers as well as coastal processes and their resulting features which have been created.   

Captain Cook Museum

Ideal for KS3-4 groups, the museum can deliver a tour and introductory session covering Cook's Yorkshire background, his naval career, the great voyages of exploration, and his ideas on topics such as diet, scurvy, and encounters with previously unknown peoples.

The museum staffs have experience in will tailoring visits to the subject of Geography and there is also a dedicated education room.

Whitby Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of local artefacts, relating to cross curricular subjects up to Key Stage 4. Displays include Fossils, Geology, Natural History, James Cook, William Scoresby, Ethnography, Archaeology, Shipping, Social Trade, Domestic and Education, Bygones, Toys, The Abbey, Military, Coins plus a Temporary Exhibition on a variety of themes which change several times a year. All in all we have well over 80,000 interesting items to look at.

We offer to work with teachers across all Key Stages and ages to make a more in-depth or broader study of their particular topic or research (resources permitting).

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York Minster

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A school residential trip to York isn't complete without catching a glimpse of York Minster. One of the largest cathedrals in Europe, York Minster offers interactive workshops where pupils can find out about its past and present life. Alternatively, school visits to York Minster can take a treasure hunt around the cathedral - a fun way of discovering more about the story of this iconic building. 

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South Bay Beach

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South Bay Beach is the busiest of Scarborough's beaches due to its soft sand and calmer waters protected from the North by the Castle Headland. The bay’s arch means an almost south facing suntrap drawing in the tourists where the tide rarely reaches the promenade.

Add to this, the bay’s proximity to the town centre, amusement arcades, eateries as well as the harbour and it’s easy to see why it is the more popular of the two bays.

When the tide is out, the rock pools are always a hit teaming with marine life, which makes an interesting exploration for both science and geography students.

The large Regency and Victorian terraced houses on the promenade here, now home to many of the larger hotels and apartments give a glimpse of the desirable accommodation available to the wealthy during the emergence of this holiday resort.

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Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

Pirate Adventure Mini Golf is a pirate themed, 12-hole mini golf course situated directly next door to Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary. Test your navigation skills around cannons, treasure chests and gunpowder barrels!

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Peasholm Park Scarborough

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This historic and beautiful park situated behind Scarborough’s North Bay has a tranquil lake at its centre with an accessible island to explore 

The lake has been designed within a natural glen with a stream running through it which culminates in the lake at the bottom.  There are lots of rare and unusual trees and flowers, both naturally wild and deliberately planted which can be seen taking any of the walking paths. Even the tourist attractions have not taken away the natural simplicity of the park so it is an ideal breeding ground for much wildlife. 

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Flamingoland

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This premier theme park resort has a great range of ‘extreme’ rides alongside all the usual family favourites. If you have time on your school trip to Flamingoland, there's even a zoo and conservation centre to visit too.

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Go Ape Dalby Forest

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Take to the trees with Treetop Adventure or Nets Kingdom, or make the day extra special by getting everyone involved in handpicked Gorilla Games. On your primary school trip to Go Ape Dalby Forest, there's all kinds of fun to be had.

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South Bay Beach

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South Bay Beach is the busiest of Scarborough's beaches due to its soft sand and calmer waters protected from the North by the Castle Headland. The bay’s arch means an almost south facing suntrap drawing in the tourists where the tide rarely reaches the promenade.

Add to this, the bay’s proximity to the town centre, amusement arcades, eateries as well as the harbour and it’s easy to see why it is the more popular of the two bays.

When the tide is out, the rock pools are always a hit teaming with marine life, which makes an interesting exploration for both science and geography students.

The large Regency and Victorian terraced houses on the promenade here, now home to many of the larger hotels and apartments give a glimpse of the desirable accommodation available to the wealthy during the emergence of this holiday resort.

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Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

Pirate Adventure Mini Golf is a pirate themed, 12-hole mini golf course situated directly next door to Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary. Test your navigation skills around cannons, treasure chests and gunpowder barrels!

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Peasholm Park Scarborough

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This historic and beautiful park situated behind Scarborough’s North Bay has a tranquil lake at its centre with an accessible island to explore 

The lake has been designed within a natural glen with a stream running through it which culminates in the lake at the bottom.  There are lots of rare and unusual trees and flowers, both naturally wild and deliberately planted which can be seen taking any of the walking paths. Even the tourist attractions have not taken away the natural simplicity of the park so it is an ideal breeding ground for much wildlife. 

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Flamingoland

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This premier theme park resort has a great range of ‘extreme’ rides alongside all the usual family favourites. If you have time on your school trip to Flamingoland, there's even a zoo and conservation centre to visit too.

Enquire about this trip

Go Ape Dalby Forest

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Take to the trees with Treetop Adventure or Nets Kingdom, or make the day extra special by getting everyone involved in handpicked Gorilla Games. On your primary school trip to Go Ape Dalby Forest, there's all kinds of fun to be had.

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