Science School Trips and Tours
We understand that the best way to learn about science is for pupils to have fun trying things out for themselves. That’s why we work hard to bring you the very best choice of curriculum-linked science school trips to encourage scientific learning through exploration, discovery and problem-solving.
Supporting STEM subjects
We’re passionate about STEM learning and are an official STEM Ambassador. Our range of science trips for schools are designed to bring a fresh perspective to STEM subjects and engage young learners. Our tours provide inspiration, understanding, and excitement, whilst encouraging students to take STEM subjects beyond the classroom and into their careers.
Many of our science tours support learning in Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – in addition to science subjects – meaning your pupils gain even more from their time outside of the classroom.
The benefits of booking a science school trip with NST:
- Free science learning resources
- You’ll receive a free inspection visit to your chosen science trip destination
- Your students have the opportunity to explore a range of UK and overseas destinations
- Encouraging your students to engage with STEM subjects outside of the classroom
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.
