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Trips to London for Computer Science Students

London has a global reputation for being ideal as a study trip destination. Its iconic skyline is so distinctive, packed with many of tourist attractions including the London Eye, the Shard building and of course the Houses of Parliament.

A combination of workshops, tours and museums around the city prove London to be a great destination for computer science college trips.

Check out our full range of student trips to London.

Prices start from£149pp

Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes.

Morning Afternoon Evening
1 Executive coach transfer to accommodation Centre for Computing History & Silicon Roundabout/Tech City Guided Walking Tour West End Show
2 App Making Workshop London Eye Executive coach transfer home
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Morning Executive coach transfer to accommodation
Afternoon Centre for Computing History & Silicon Roundabout/Tech City Guided Walking Tour
Evening West End Show
Morning App Making Workshop
Afternoon London Eye
Evening Executive coach transfer home

Price Shown includes

  • 1 night’s bed & breakfast accommodation
  • Executive coach transport from & to college & throughout your stay
  • Group travel insurance
  • 1 in 10 free place ratio

The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from a selected departure point on selected dates and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

On-tour support includes...

  • Services of a StudyLink Representative to provide 24-hour emergency assistance

Additional on-tour support available...

  • Pre-booked meals at great group prices
  • Pre-booked and pre-paid public transport tickets

Top visits for college groups in London

Web Design Workshop

Hosted by the creators of apps and websites for the world's leading luxury brands, this is an interactive workshop by high-profile industry experts.

The secrets of the popular and profitable digital platform will be revealed as well as innovative techniques used to attract and retain customers. Join us for the ultimate masterclass in user-experience with in-depth insight and great examples. 

Silicon Roundabout / Tech City Guided Walking Tour

This two-hour tour starts at Shoreditch Grind and finishes at Google Campus. Groups will look at how and why such a small area of London is beginning to rival Silicon Valley, and why it has become crucial to the UK’s post-recession recovery. Your pupils will take a first-hand look at the businesses in the area - such as ASOS, Spotify and Zoopla - and your guide will discuss why London and the Silicon Roundabout has an advantage over other global technology clusters. 

National Museum of Computing

Groups will see a short presentation which will include; an introduction to the Museum, the role of Bletchley Park and the plan for the day. The group will visit The Tunny and Colossus galleries to better understand the reason for building one of the world's first computers, including seeing the 1944 Colossus Mk II rebuild. The group will then visit the First Generation gallery and see the working WITCH computer and the EDSAC reconstruction. Groups will also take part in an activity in the BBC computer room. The tours will enable pupils to see computers from the 1950s through to the iPhone. 

Bletchley Park

Visit the historic site where secret British code breaking activities took place during WWII, and where the modern computer was born. Bletchley Park runs a range of guided tours and talks for groups that are designed to enthuse students about the disciplines that underpinned the code breakers’ work.

THORPE PARK Resort

Learning through enjoyment is our ethos at THORPE PARK Resort. Teachers have the option to book an educational workshop from the award-winning STEM & Business programme that aims to harness students’ excitement and provide the framework to challenge and inspire them.

THORPE PARK Resort can help bring your subject to live with a range of engaging 45-minute talks and interactive hands on workshops for key stages 2-5. 

Apple Store

This is an unforgettable learning experience that works to enhance and align with what students are already learning in the classroom. On their visit, students can create something amazing there on the spot with Apple products. Whatever they create, students will leave with a renewed outlook and motivation for learning. 

Science Museum

The Science Museum is packed with awe-inspiring galleries, interactive resources and inspirational exhibitions. Your students can explore the hands-on galleries which cover a wide range of subject areas.

The museum also offers a great selection of curriculum-linked schools events and shows, and stunning 3D films in their IMAX Cinema.

Science Museum resources are also available and free to download.

New in 2022 - Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery:

Aimed at KS3 & KS4 levels, students will get to explore this gallery and get hands on with interactive exhibits which simulate job-related tasks. Students can experience what it's like to create visual effects on a film set, analyse blood samples in a lab, fix a fault on a wind turbine and plenty more.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

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. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley. Your Harry Potter World school trip is located at the Studios where all 8 films were produced.

45 minute workshops are also available, covering Art and Design, Business Studies, English and Drama, Film and Media and STEM subjects, as well as Primary.

 

Sky Up Academy

Sky Up Academy Studios is an immersive learning experience that places young people centre stage as media creators.  

At their bespoke TV studios, your students will use cutting-edge digital technology to create their own content. Students will work in small teams, taking on real-life media roles to create a news report or trailer. Working alongside a team of experts, they will see their ideas come to life.

A visit to Sky Up Academy Studios will give your class a VIP peek behind-the-scenes at Sky, helping develop their confidence and build essential skills like Creativity, Communication and Collaboration. 

Please note, visits must be booked directly with Sky Up Academy.

 

Centre for Computing History

These one hour workshops are conducted in the Hauser Studio (Cambridge) which is kitted out to resemble a 1980s classroom. There are four workshops available: Coding in BASIC, Introduction to Python, Controlling External Objects and Build Your Own Adventure Game.

The View from The Shard

The View from The Shard offers a unique education experience – it is the only place where students can see the entire city at once; both old and new! Two high speed kaleidoscopic lifts will transport your group to the viewing platforms on Level 69 and Level 72 where you can encourage your student’s fascination with the history of London and enjoy the unparalleled 360 degree views.

Educational visits can support learning across both the National and London Curriculum, including History, English, Maths, Geography, and Art and Design.

Microsoft Store – Tour and Workshop

Groups will have a guided tour of the store and will be able to test and experience the latest technology, products and services from Microsoft and its partners.

Interactive zones, surrounded by immersive video walls run throughout the store, making this the best place to get hands-on with Surface, Windows, Office, Xbox & PC gaming, HoloLens mixed-reality and more.

Interactive workshops are also available. Choose from: ‘Minecraft Hour of Code,’ 'Minecraft Education Edition AI' or ‘Make Code Arcade’.

Get career ready with the Microsoft Employability Workshop; get advice on how to make your CV stand out and how to prepare for interview success.

Groups can also spend time in the Gaming Lounge.


Evening activites

  • The lastminute.com London Eye
  • View from The Shard
  • Thames River Cruise
  • West End show 
  • Jack the Ripper tour
  • Bowling
  • Cinema