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Medicine Through Time
The story of the city of London dates back to pre-historic times, and each era has left its mark on the modern-day city. Every street has its own secrets to tell: our medical-themed exploration of London is especially designed to complement the Medicine Through Time, Health and the People, or The People’s Health GCSE syllabus, but it can just as easily be adapted for Key Stage 2 pupils learning about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole.
Trip Overview
From £192pp
Based on 2 days
Suitable for Secondary Schools and Primary Schools
Our itineraries trace the development of the practice of medicine across time and across cultures: local museums such as The Old Operating Museum and Herb Garret provide historical snapshots of healthcare in London itself, while the various permanent exhibitions at the London Science Museum explore the medical practices of cultures across the world.
A really popular tour and (especially when rounded-off with a West End show!) well worth the experience.
"Wow, what an unforgettable trip we’ve had! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organised, and I can’t thank Jessica and the Diverse Travel team enough for making it such a smooth and easy booking process. Jessica replied my emails the same day with any worries, add on's and queries I had. Overall, it’s been an amazing time filled with memories that will last a lifetime. Everything exceeded my expectations, and the trip was planned so perfectly. Thank you again, Jessica, and Diverse Travel for all the hard work that went into making this such a special experience for the students. We’re so grateful!I would absolutely recommend you to anyone looking to organise a group trip with Diverse travel. We can’t wait for the next one! The Royal Harbour Academy January 2026 Disneyland Paris"
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Our Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 - Science Museum’s Wellcome Galleries
Depart school and arrive in London.
Explore the Science Museum’s Wellcome Galleries – the world’s largest exhibition dedicated to the story of medicine. We also recommend the Making the Modern World gallery, where you can see Watson and Crick's DNA model and penicillin from Alexander Fleming's laboratory.
Optional evening activity: Take a Jack the Ripper walk in Whitechapel to discover why the case of this notorious serial killer couldn’t be solved through forensic medicine at the time. Great for GCSE students also studying the Crime and Punishment History syllabus!
Day 2 - Old Operating Theatre Museum
Visit the Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret for a Victorian surgery reconstruction in Europe’s oldest operating theatre. This session is designed to bring the topic to life for GCSE History students, in the incredible atmosphere of this unique space. The Old Operating Theatre Museum also offers sessions suitable for primary schools – contact us for more details.
OR
Visit The London Dungeon, taking your students through 1000 years of London's murky, gruesome history!
Learn more about the lady of the lamp and her achievements with a visit to the Florence Nightingale Museum. Younger pupils can meet Florence Nightingale herself!
Journey back to school.
Accommodation
The day trip is very popular, but if you choose the two-day itinerary there's a huge variety of school accommodation in London - let us know if you have a favourite, otherwise we'll suggest the best option for your group.
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Trip Information
Travel By Coach
- Door-to-door transport (coach, channel crossing, road tolls and taxes)
- Use of coach during your stay for local excursions
- Accommodation and meals as arranged
- Full services and assistance of your dedicated Travel Consultant
- Full itinerary booking service
- Free places on a 1:8 ratio
- ABTA Protected - ABTA bonding for your financial security
- 24 hour emergency hotline whilst travelling
- Our prices depend on how full the coach is!
Travel By Air
- Return flights by scheduled or charter airline from a London airport
- Return airport transfer at the destination
- Accommodation and meals as arranged
- Full services and assistance of your dedicated Travel Consultant
- Full itinerary booking service
- Free places on a 1:10 ratio
- ATOL Protected - ATOL bonding for your financial security
- 24 hour emergency hotline whilst travelling
- Our prices are always fixed and guaranteed.
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