Conway Centres Tattenhall School Trip

Edsential

Chester CH3 9PX

Residential Trip Residentials North West

We are dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic education professionals who have the ability to differentiate, plan bespoke programmes and deliver high quality teaching. Our teachers understand young people and the current school environment and they work hard to deliver the best outcomes for them.

Tattenhall is a secure and familiar building, ideal for primary schools who are looking for single occupancy and a cosy environment.

We encourage stays from one night upwards so schools can bring very young pupils away for an initial residential experience.

Our customers give us excellent feedback and make repeated visits.

school trip at Conway Centres Tattenhall

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
AALA Licence
Institute of Outdoor Learning
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Arts Award

We can visit your school in: North West

What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?

Bouldering, tree climbing, kayaking, canoeing, orienteering, walking, zip wire, low ropes, archery, art, drama, dance, music & field studies.
Revision weekends and performance preparation also popular.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Environmental Geography School Trip

Materials and recycling Plastic pollution Extreme Weather Rainforest Sustainable living Global warming Renewable Energy Climate change Conservation Fairtrade Natural Disasters Pollution Flooding

Using the natural beauty of the landscape surrounding in our residential centres, this residential enables learners to understand how human actions have consequences for our planet. Tackling issues like climate change, consumables/waste and conservation through art, dance, drama and music workshops. With Q&A’s from leading practitioners, activities will develop pupil knowledge and understanding of sustainability through positive action.

Physical Education School Trip

Climbing Canoeing Orienteering High Ropes

From reaching new heights on the tree climb where pupils will support belaying and cheering on their peers to working together in a canoe and navigating the water - this centre offers high-adventure activities both on and off-site

World War School Trip

How and why the War started War and the British Empire Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain The Home Front Rationing D Day Landings and VE Day Drills and Marches Trench Warfare Evacuation

Click to read full text Experience first hand what it would be like to live through Britain’s Home Front during WWII. Set in the historic village of Tattenhall with WW2 landmarks, stories and real life experiences at every turn. This day experience will allow children to learn through an immersive and active series of activities and workshops from the moment they arrive through to when they leave.

Starting with a mock evacuation and including a visit to a to scale Anderson shelter, the day will include opportunities to cover some of the following themes:

• Cooking and Rations
• Search & Rescue including stretcher making and first aid
• Making and flying your very own Horsa Glider on the site used to make them during WW2.
• The role of Tattenhall in WW2 and the impact on the surrounding area.
• What life was like living as an evacuee in WW2.

Art School Trip

Printmaking Drawing Sculpture Design Painting Craft Textiles

Conway Centres offer Creative Arts programmes which provide a wide variety of opportunities for children and young people. Whether you need subject specific themes or would like us to select the theme for you – the team are experts in tailoring an Art residential to support your needs, the curriculum and your focus.

Each centre offers a wide range of disciplines which will inspire, engage, and challenge your students. These include:
Painting
Sculpture/construction
Clay/plaster casting
Sketchbook/observational work
Textiles
Batik
Printing

Watersports School Trip

Canoeing

Working together navigating a canoe, this adventure activity encourages young people to step out of their comfort zones, learn and develop their water confidence and build their self-confidence. Whilst having fun with friends they will develop their resilience and may find a new love for adventure.

Fieldstudies School Trip

Whether you are looking to support your Geography curriculum or a place to support and enhance your Duke of Edinburgh award - located in Tattenhall village close to many different and distinctive landscapes, this centre is perfect for Field Studies.

What size groups do we cater for?

42 students and 5 staff

On-site classroom facilities?

Yes - an art studio and performance hall

Is there first aid on site?

Yes

Access for visitors with disabilities

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes At Conway Centres, no child gets left behind. We pride themselves on offering every child a completely unique experience. Our team will always encourage children to believe in themselves whilst supporting them in however they would like to be involved. Working closely with SEAS charity who enable people and families living with SEND to enjoy outdoor adventure – the staff are fully trained in supporting all abilities.

Who are Edsential?

Tattenhall, a former secondary school, has a variety of classroom spaces which lend themselves to Creative and Performing Arts teaching. We have an artist in residence and established staff who can deliver dance, drama and music sessions.
The grounds have been considerably developed in recent years to provide a variety of Outdoor Activity options. The large field has a pond, tree climbing, a bouldering wall, a low ropes course, a zip wire, archery and orienteering courses. Further activities can be undertaken from Tattenhall including overnight canoe/camping expeditions & gorge walking.

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
AALA Licence
Institute of Outdoor Learning
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Artsawards