Surrey School Trip

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A natural sciences school trip to the heart of the Surrey Hills: mammal tracking, river ecology studies on the Tillingbourne, and biodiversity investigations across the woodlands and grasslands of Box Hill. An immersive scientific programme in a premier protected landscape.

Flexible durations

Accommodation Options

Centrally located hotels & residences

Tailor-made Programmes

Customised itineraries for every group

Why London is a great destination

The Surrey Hills, a designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” (AONB) just south of London, offer an exceptional outdoor classroom for biology and environmental studies. With its historic manor houses nestled in wooded valleys, pristine chalk streams, and ancient deciduous forests, the region provides a diverse and accessible environment for hands-on scientific investigation.
  • Introduction to Ecology & Small Mammal Studies: Learning ethical trapping and tracking techniques to study local wildlife populations and their habitats in a protected natural setting.
  • Freshwater Invertebrate Investigation on the River Tillingbourne: A scientific study of trophic structures and energy flow across contrasting micro-habitats, including abiotic measurements and field observations.
  • Forest & Grassland Biodiversity Study: Random sampling and analysis of the unique flora of the North Downs, exploring the factors that influence biodiversity and ecological abundance.
  • Historic & Natural Heritage: Stay in an authentic historic setting surrounded by the North Downs, a region steeped in history—from its role in WWII to its status as one of the UK’s most precious ecological zones.

A Wide Range of Accommodation

From student residences to centrally located hotels or hostels, we provide a variety of options to perfectly match your group’s preferences and requirements. We adapt to your needs in every destination to ensure the best fit for your stay.

Sample Programme

All our programs are 100% adaptable. Whether you want to focus on art history, local gastronomy, or outdoor adventures, we can swap or add activities to match your pedagogical goals.
Day 1Day 2Day 3
Morning

Transport
Departure — transfer to the site

Accommodation
Arrival & welcome tour with tutors

Introduction
Introduction to ecology
Learning objectives & key ecological terms

Morning

Trapping
Checking Longworth traps
Mammal identification & release

Freshwater river
Freshwater invertebrates study
Trophic levels & contrasting microhabitats
Kick-sampling & abiotic measurements

Meal
Lunch (outdoor)

Morning

Forest & Meadows
Introductory session: objectives & coppicing

Biodiversity fieldwork
Forest biodiversity walk
Risk assessment, hypotheses & data collection
Group rotation: meadow / forest study

Meal
Lunch (free)

Afternoon

Meal
Dinner at the accommodation

Trapping
Setting Longworth traps in the grounds
Animal adaptations & capture predictions

Afternoon

Lab
Scientific drawings under microscope
Number pyramids

Evening
Data presentation & analysis

Meal
Dinner at the accommodation

Afternoon

Accommodation
Check-out & end of programme

Transport
Transfer — return journey

A flexible program for your students

Historic Estate

Explore the 18th-century architecture of Juniper Hall and learn about its history as a refuge for French aristocrats.

Chalk Grassland

Discover the rare biodiversity of Box Hill, home to unique orchids and butterflies in a protected ecological site.

Night Sky Discovery

Take advantage of low light pollution in the Surrey Hills to observe constellations and learn about nocturnal wildlife.

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Contact us to customize your trip

Our team can tailor this programme to suit your school’s requirements and group size.We can also arrange your travel by train or by air.
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