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Crime & Punishment – London Study Tour

Experience our London Crime history school tour. Investigate the evolution of law enforcement, justice, punishment and social control across British history with this immersive study tour in London. From medieval courts to Victorian prisons and modern policing, students Experience our real places behind the Crime & Punishment curriculum.
From £219 per person
London
1-3 Days
All Ages
Mixed Group
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London Crime history School Tour For All

EXPERIENCE Interactive Learning

Our London Crime history school trip provides a unique opportunity for your group. London offers one of the richest environments for exploring the changing nature of crime and punishment. From medieval courts and infamous prisons to the evolution of policing and forensic science, students on these school history tours walk through centuries of legal history and see the real-world consequences of law, order and society’s attempts to control crime.

This UK History tour for schools brings textbook content to life through visits to the Old Bailey, the Clink Prison Museum, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Museum of London Docklands and the Metropolitan Police’s own heritage collections.

Interactive workshops and guided tours can be added to help students understand key themes such as trial by ordeal, public execution, Victorian policing, prison reform, and the development of modern justice.

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This UK History SChool tour is perfect for…

This educational school tour to London is specifically designed for:

  • GCSE History – Edexcel (Crime & Punishment c.1000–present)
  • GCSE History – OCR (Crime & Punishment Through Time)
  • GCSE History – AQA (Wider crime/justice themes as contextual studies)
  • KS3 History (Medieval to modern justice systems)
Buckingham Palace visit on school tour to london

Why Us

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Curriculum
Led

Every tour is designed to support subject learning with real-world experiences that bring classroom topics vividly to life.

Inspiring
Destinations

From European capitals to global hubs, our destinations give students direct access to places, ideas and experiences that deepen understanding.

Educational
Visits

Programmes include guided visits, workshops and subject-relevant experiences built to engage students and support meaningful learning outcomes.

Safe &
Structured

We plan every detail carefully, giving teachers confidence that travel, logistics and student wellbeing are fully supported throughout.

Learning
That Lasts

Study tours build confidence, independence and curiosity while creating shared experiences students remember long after they return home.

Itinerary

Suggested Itinerary

  • Travel to London
  • Visit to The Clink Prison Museum – early prisons, torture, punishment & crime in Southwark
  • Lunch
  • Guided walk: Bankside & Tudor crime route – bear-baiting pits, brothels, policing
  • Visit to the Old Operating Theatre area (exterior context) – early hospitals & public health (optional link)
  • Evening meal
  • Optional: Thames river cruise
  • Breakfast
  • Visit to the Museum of London Docklands – Crime Galleries (London crime, policing, London’s underworld)
  • Walk to the Royal Courts of Justice – courtroom architecture, justice system (guided tour available)
  • Lunch
  • Visit to the London Silver Vaults area (historic security context) or free time in Covent Garden
  • Evening meal
  • Return home or overnight stay
  • Breakfast
  • Visit to the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) – exterior with guided commentary (subject to public gallery access)
  • Walk to St Sepulchre’s Church – bell used to announce executions at Newgate
  • Visit to the National Justice Museum Exhibition (London pop-ups) where available
  • Lunch
  • Free time or additional museum visit
  • Depart London
  • Return travel
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Optional Extras

MAKE THE MOST OF IT

Add depth to your London Crime history school tour with a variety of additional experiences:

The Clink Prison Museum

The Clink Prison Museum

Explore one of England’s oldest prisons and discover the harsh realities of historic justice.

Old Bailey

Old Bailey Visit (public gallery when available)

Experience a real courtroom setting with access to the public gallery (subject to availability).

Royal Courts of Justice

Royal Courts of Justice

Discover the workings of the UK legal system on a guided tour of this iconic building.

london docklands museum

Museum of London Docklands

Learn about London’s criminal past through engaging and immersive exhibits.

walking tour

London walking tour: “Crime in Victorian London”

Follow in the footsteps of criminals and detectives through historic streets.

Newgate Prison

Newgate Prison History Walk

Uncover the story of London’s most notorious prison and its infamous inmates.

Thames river cruise

Thames river cruise

See London’s historic landmarks from a unique perspective on the river.

British Library

National Archives (crime case studies & original documents)

Explore real crime case studies through original documents and records.

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Guided Tour – law, parliament & justice

Gain insight into how laws are made and justice is delivered in the UK.

Jack the Ripper Walking Tour (KS4+ contextual; handled sensitively)

Examine this infamous case in a sensitive, educational context (KS4+).

London Dungeons

London Dungeons

Experience immersive sessions exploring crime and punishment in an engaging way.

Testimonials

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

“Seeing the Bayeux Tapestry and visiting Mont St Michel. Ashley Young was a fantastic tour manager. Friendly, kind and reassuring. He is a credit to SLT tours – please thank him again on our behalf. We could not have asked for a better Tour Manager.”

Lucy Oldfield

Hayfield School History Tour, Normandy July 25

“A fantastic tour of Iceland planned and delivered by SLT Tours. Great support from day one and a clear customer centred approach. Nothing was too much trouble and the tour was an amazing experience for students and staff alike.”

Stuart Wilson

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Iceland Geography Tour, July

“Absolutely fantastic experience with SLT Tours supporting our Sixth Form Washington DC Turing Scheme visit. This is our second visit with SLT and the service and organisation were exceptional yet again, truly going above and beyond. A huge thank you to Linsey for the meticulous planning and to Jake for attending the visit. Jake built great relationships with both students and staff, making the trip even more memorable. The entire team provided brilliant communication throughout. Highly recommended and we look forward to working with the team again in the future.”

Thomas Young

Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, Washington DC History & Politics Tour, March 25

“I cannot speak highly enough for the fantastic service and support we received from SLT on our trip (with 45 pupils) to Krakow. From making the enquiry until we landed back in the UK I felt well looked after, like the team were doing their best to give everything I requested and supported whilst navigating my first international trip. I would highly recommend, especially Jess whose support, advice and exceptional care whilst out there was perfection, she made the trip a breeze! I've already booked for next year!”

Catherine Lutman

Barlow RC High School RE Tour, Poland, March

“A fantastic tour of Iceland planned and delivered by SLT Tours. Great support from day one and a clear customer centred approach. Nothing was too much trouble and the tour was an amazing experience for students and staff alike.”

Stuart Wilson

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Geography Tour, July

“On our school’s recent trip to Berlin, we were incredibly lucky to have Linsey there to support us. Linsey was extremely knowledgeable, passionate and helpful with everything that we did and it would be a pleasure to do more trips with her! ”

Dylan Richardson

Tibshelf School MFL Tour, Berlin, May 25

“I can't thank SLT tours enough for delivering an excellent trip to Chamonix for our school group. Despite an incredible amount of setbacks due to Turing Funding issues, and several date changes, SLT were easy to contact and worked tirelessly to ensure our trip went ahead. Thanks so much to Linsey, James and Becky for your work on the Chamonix Trip.”

Lucy Boyle

Airdrie Academy MFL Tour, September 25

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