Whilst education is at the forefront of what we do, it's also important to have some fun!
This page is dedicated to an ever-evolving and growing list of days out throughout the UK with providers who offer discounts/group rates for home educators.
Legoland Windsor offer a reduced entry price for home educators. They require you to complete a booking form (see below link) 10 days prior to visiting.
Prices & Offers - School Trips | LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
Prices vary depending upon age of child and whether your visit will be during peak or off peak season (see below link).
Adults are charged at £22 each, but if you are a carer for a child with a disability, then you can apply for a free ticket when buying the child ticket.
Paultons Park is delighted to welcome Home Education networks and can offer education rates to groups, on specific dates, when booked at least 14 days in advance.
Please note that, as per school groups, minimum numbers apply. They are unable to offer rates to individual families, nor can they offer rates with less than 14 days’ notice. Please visit linked page for more information.
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Paultons Park also offer an Essential Companion ticket for those whose children have a +1 or +2 on their Access Card, please see link for more details/how to apply.
Essential Companion Tickets (paultonspark.co.uk)
Chessington World of Adventures offer a reduced rate for home educators. To take advantage of this, you need to fill in the provisional booking form that you can find via the link below.
School Trip Prices & Offers | Chessington World of Adventures
They also offer free carers' tickets, which can be obtained from the entrance on the day of your visit. Please see link for required proof of carers status.
Go Ape host Home Education Days to give you and your family the opportunity to meet fellow Home Educators and enjoy an outdoor experience in the trees.
At selected locations, you will have the choice of either our Treetop Adventure, Treetop Adventure Plus, Treetop Challenge or Nets Adventure courses. All of the courses offer children adventurous fun as they make their way through the trees negotiating crossings and completing obstacles.
You will receive the discounted school rate, starting at £15pp for our Treetop Adventure course. Details of prices, availability and how to book can be found via the link below.
Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. Discover the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall and explore the Forbidden Forest, board the original Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 ¾ and step foot into Gringotts Wizarding Bank, all before wandering down Diagon Alley. Located at the Studios where all eight films were produced, the Studio Tour showcases the British talent and artistry that went into the making of the Wizarding World, relive the magic through the eyes of the filmmakers who brought the films to life.
Home educating families can access 'school' rates if they are able to book as a group. Details of prices, availability and how to book can be found via the link below.
Have a tour of the Palace of Westminster and participate in a variety of self-led, fun activities for all ages and abilities including Stages of a Bill, Petitions, Elections, Campaigning.
You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with staff from across Parliament and learn more about how they celebrate UK Parliament Week.
Join us for our Home Education Day on Friday 17 January 2025 and discover some of the wonders of the natural world.
Aimed at young learners aged 5–13, this day gives home educators the opportunity to curate an itinerary of activities, run exclusively for home educated children.
Home education visits must be pre booked and paid for in advance and are available to UK based home educators only.
Once purchased all tickets are non-refundable.
The subsidised rate is only available Monday to Friday during UK term time, it is not available during school holidays or on bank holidays.
Free learning visits are open to UK/EU/EEA-based learning organisations:
Bookings must be made 10 days in advance.
Are you ready to explore science, engineering and space? Get hands-on with fun interactive exhibits. Play the huge 10-metre long guitar. Learn some British Sign Language. Delve into the mysteries of space flight. And so much more.
For even more wow, our Home Educator Day includes a live Planetarium show for everyone to enjoy. Fly through the stars in an unforgettable space adventure! And you get to choose either a science show or science workshop.
So whether you want oohs and aahs from big science demos or to get stuck in with an awesome workshop we've got it covered.
Embark on an educational adventure tailored for Home Education groups at Marwell Zoo!
Explore the park’s wonders at your own pace with self-guided visits.
Discover pricing for Home Education bookings and plan your visit today!
See link for available visit types and resources.
Home Education | Education | Marwell Zoo
Follow this link for available dates and prices.
If you are a carer for a child with a disability, then you can apply for a free ticket when buying the child ticket.
Home Educator Self-Guided Zoo Visit | Education | Marwell Zoo
Education groups can access the best rates Longleat has to offer.
We are happy to offer you the education rates, on off-peak weekdays during Wiltshire term time only*.
On weekends or holiday periods, and for International students, a special rate is also available, see below.
With over 250 species to see, a narrow-gauge railway, an exciting playground and over 160 acres of beautiful parkland we offer the perfect learning environment.
We invite home educated families to join us for one of our discovery days here at the Park.
The discovery day is ideal for children in Reception to Year 6, but we can also cater for older home educated children.
Discovery days are available to book one day per month during term time (excluding January and July). Please see the booking calendar for specific dates each month.
They offer their schools exclusive rate to home educators, which must be booked in advance and therefore isn't available on the door.
Home educators do not need to attend as part of a group to take advantage of this offer. Individual families can make an enquiry via the link below.
They state on their site that a school deregistration letter is required as proof of home educator status, but after speaking to them, it has been clarified that there are alternative options if you do not have this. Please ask about this in the further information field on the enquiry form.
Free carer tickets can be booked in conjunction with this offer. Proof of DLA receipt, etc will be required.
Curriculum-Led Workshops
If you have a group of home-educated children interested in our curriculum-based workshops, please contact us:
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Workshop topics can be found on our Educational Visits Page.
Is your child a future zookeeper?
The Zoo Club is a five-week program designed for young animal enthusiasts aged 6-12. Children will learn various zookeeper skills, engage in theory-based learning, and gain hands-on experience with a variety of zoo and farmyard animals.
New for 2025! Our home educators’ days. Explore the park and take part in one of our themed workshops led by our education team. Themes will differ month to month.
Looking for different ways to educate your children in the great outdoors?
On the first Tuesday of every month (excluding school holidays) we have a day dedicated to Home Education!
Our friendly ranger team will guide you on two different activities. These activities, as well as entry for the day, are included in the price of £9pp.
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