Science School Trips and Tours
With NST, science school trips connect classroom learning to real‑world science.
From research centres and science museums to hands‑on environments, students see how scientific ideas are applied in practice. With expert support at every stage, we’ll bring the best experiences together, creating a trip that’s seamless, carefully planned and tailored to your group.
What to expect on a science school trip?
Science school trips give students the chance to see how scientific ideas are applied in the real world. From research centres and science museums to interactive workshops and field experiences, every visit helps bring classroom learning into focus.
Our tailored itineraries combine hands‑on learning with real experiences, so students stay engaged throughout.
Our science school trip highlights
We offer a wide range of UK and overseas trips, giving students the chance to explore science in different environments and contexts.
From cutting‑edge research centres to natural landscapes, each destination offers something unique. NST trip highlights include:
- Geneva (CERN) – particle physics and world‑leading scientific research
- London – Science Museum, Natural History Museum and interactive workshops
- Iceland – geology, volcanoes and environmental science in action
- Science & STEM LIVE! student conferences – curriculum-led sessions with expert speakers
Why book a science school trip with NST?
Booking with NST means working with a team that understands how to create science trips that are both engaging and practical. We design itineraries that support your curriculum while giving students meaningful, real‑world experiences and encouraging them to explore science and broader STEM subjects beyond the classroom.
You’ll also benefit from free science learning resources and the opportunity for a free inspection visit, helping you plan with confidence.
Browse our most popular Science school trips
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Our featured Science school trips
London
This exciting destination offers pupils the opportunity to explore a range of science themes at a number of intriguing visits and hands-on workshops, whilst also enjoying a big city experience. We’ll tailor-make your itinerary to suit your group’s specific learning requirements to include the best visits and attractions at great value for money.
Pupils can witness science in the past, present and future across a broad spectrum of scientific topics: astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics technology and more.
Geneva
The compact metropolis of Geneva offers fascinating visits that will open your pupils’ minds to the immense possibilities of science. CERN offers innumerable learning opportunities for your pupils, however there are also fantastic visits in the surrounding area which explore key study themes, including evolution, theoretical physics, particle matter and the history of science. What’s more, we’ll create an itinerary to suit your group’s specific learning requirements to ensure that you get the most from your time in this intriguing city.
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Explore the world with our field study guides...
Equipped with first-hand knowledge of the culture, climate, history and subject knowledge, our expert guides will assist with programme delivery, tailoring your group’s experience to suit your specific learning needs.
Your guide will contact you ahead of your science trip for a pre-tour discussion, assist with teaching, guiding, and practical investigation, whilst also providing advice, support and assistance with on-tour logistics.
Our Field Studies Guides are available in Iceland.
