Homeschool educational excursions in the UK
8 hand-checked educational excursions resources for homeschooling families, with honest cost labels. Free options are listed first. See the full resource directory for every category.
All educational excursions resources
- FreeAges 5–18
English Heritage free educational visits
Free self-led educational visits to English Heritage sites for recognised education groups. Home education groups can qualify at English Heritage's discretion, usually when booked as a group with clear learning aims; check the terms and book ahead.
Visit english-heritage.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–18
Historic Environment Scotland free learning visits
Free self-led learning visits to staffed Historic Environment Scotland sites, such as Edinburgh and Stirling castles, for eligible groups including home educator groups. Visits must be booked in advance and adult-to-child ratios apply.
Visit historicenvironment.scot ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
Cadw education visits
Free self-led educational visits to staffed Cadw castles and monuments in Wales, open to eligible groups including home-educating families. Book by phone ahead of the visit and complete the online form; many unstaffed sites are free to enter anyway.
Visit cadw.gov.wales ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 5–16
National Museums Scotland support for home educators
Options for home educators from National Museums Scotland, including free booked self-led visits, short online digital sessions for UK home educators, and downloadable films, stories, games and trails.
Visit nms.ac.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 3–16
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales learning
Learning resources and visit information for the seven national museums of Wales, including free live virtual workshops for ages 7–11. Check with the learning team whether home educators can book group sessions.
Visit museum.wales ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 5–16
Natural History Museum home educator visits
Information for home-educating families visiting the museum in London, including Home Education Days with workshops and talks, and exhibition discounts for educational groups. General admission is free; Home Education Day tickets are booked through the museum.
Visit nhm.ac.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 7–16
British Museum home educators
The British Museum's page for home educators, listing low-cost bookable presentations, workshops and gallery talks by key stage, free downloadable activity sheets, and free exhibition tickets for UK home educators. Sessions are booked by phone and some programmes are reduced during building works.
Visit britishmuseum.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
National Trust Education Group Access Pass
An annual pass that gives education groups entry to National Trust places in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a home-educating family option valid during term-time school hours. It is a paid pass; check the current price and terms.
Visit nationaltrust.org.uk ↗ (opens in a new tab)