School Trips & Visits
Education extends far beyond the four walls of the classroom at St Margaret’s Hampstead. Our comprehensive programme of school trips and educational visits is a vital part of our curriculum, providing pupils with access to new learning experiences and broadening their horizons.
Every trip is carefully planned to be both stimulating and enjoyable, building independence and encouraging our girls to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Enriching trips at every stage
We have a programme of immersive and enriching experiences for pupils at every stage of their educational journey at St Margaret’s Hampstead. Every trip aligns with the projects and educational themes our girls are working on.
Here’s a taster of the trips our students will experience in each stage of their education.
Key Stage 1
Pizza Express
Food hygiene & cooking
Our Reception class enjoyed a trip to Pizza Express, where they not only learnt about the importance of food hygiene, but they also got to try their hand at making their own pizzas and enjoying their handiwork!
Golders Hill Park
Eco workshop
As part of Forest School, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes attended an immersive eco art workshop in this beautifully landscaped part of Hampstead Heath, using natural materials to create works of art.
Little Angel Theatre
Puppet-making workshop
Our Key Stage 1 pupils got to flex their creative muscles on a trip to the Little Angel Theatre, where they took part in a puppet-making workshop. They created ice lolly-themed puppets that they could take home!
Tower of London
"Knights & Castles" workshop
Year 1 girls got to experience the historical landmark of the Tower of London as part of their "Turrets and Tiaras" coursework. They took part in a knights and castles workshop and learnt key facts about the medieval period.
Hampstead Heath
Mapping workshop
Year 1 and Year 2 pupils put their mapping skills to the test on an exploration of our Forest School location of Hampstead Heath. Armed with physical maps, they were tasked with finding treasure planted around the park!
Science Museum
Exploring the world
As part of our explorers learning theme, Year 1 visited the Science Museum to discover more about the topic of flight. They learnt about legendary aviator Amelia Earhart and explored the museum’s flight exhibition.
Key Stage 2
PGL
Residential trip
Year 5 and 6 girls went on our annual residential trip to PGL. This offered an opportunity to bond with classmates, enjoy sleepovers and take part in activities including archery, high ropes and sensory trails.
Camden
Junior Citizenship Scheme
Our Year 6 pupils had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Junior Citizenship Scheme in Camden. This day consisted of interactive workshops and supported our girls’ social, moral and personal development.
The Old Orchard Garden
Forest School activities
Our Junior girls (Years 3–6) visited the Old Orchard Garden to take part in Forest School activities, including arts and crafts, whittling and fire lighting – and of course, toasting marshmallows over the fire!
British Museum
Ancient Egypt education
Year 3 pupils visited the British Museum to enhance their history education on ancient Egypt. They received a private tour and observed some wonderful artefacts that brought the world of ancient Egypt to life.
The Lyceum Theatre
The Lion King
Girls in Year 6 were able to take in a breathtaking performance of The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. This was not only a great chance to enjoy an artistic performance, but to prepare for their own summer performance.
National Gallery
Enhancing French learning
Year 4 pupils enhanced their French lessons with a visit to the National Gallery, observing French Impressionist paintings and describing the art in French. They also got to order crepes in French at the French Creperie afterwards!
Key Stage 3
Brighton
Visiting famous landmarks
Our Year 8 and 9 pupils left the bustling city of London for the coastal city of Brighton, where they could benefit from the fresh, invigorating sea air. They also got to visit landmarks including the Brighton Pavilion, Palace Pier and The Lanes.
Paris
Residential trip
Travelling even further afield, Year 8 and 9 also went on our residential trip to Paris. As well as soaking in Parisian culture, they enjoyed guided tours, language workshops and evening extracurricular activities.
Grant Museum
Ecological education
Girls in Year 9 took an educational trip to the Grant Museum to learn about environmental causes. They took in fascinating zoological specimens and got a hands-on introduction to biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Twelfth Night
To support their English literature learning, Year 7 and 8 pupils went to see a performance of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. This deepened their understanding of Shakespeare’s work and brought it to life.
Greenwich Ecology Park
Discovering wildlife
Girls in Year 11 visited the Greenwich Ecology Park to explore the marshlands and observe a range of local wildlife. To keep the journey sustainable, they travelled by cable car there and back!
York
Exploring history
Year 7 girls travelled north for an overnight stay in the historic city of York to enhance our history lessons. They explored the Shambles, York Minster, the Viking Centre and even enjoyed a spooky ghost walk.
Discover the school experience at St Margaret’s Hampstead
Get in touch today to find out how enriching excursions and residential trips will enhance your daughter’s learning experience and build important soft skills.