School Visits Cheshire
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Outdoor educational visits are a fundamental part of the school curriculum and in some cases may even be a requirement as part of an examination. Although the organisation of such an outing may be demanding, the end result should be a positive experience for students and teachers alike. School visits enable pupils to experience new places they may not otherwise be able to see, and provide an invaluable extension to studies undertaken in the classroom.
Most schools have a number of trips that have been part of their curriculum for several years. This may be because there can be a lot of work involved in finding a new venue that will suit the individual needs of the school, or because the paperwork is already done in previous years, which makes the whole process of planning a lot less time consuming, or it may even be because they happen to be the best venues available and no amount of time spent on looking for alternatives would produce a better visit.
Even if your school has been visiting the same place year after year, it is always worth checking that you are not missing out on places that were not available for visits in the past, or who have spent considerable sums to increase the quality of their offering since the last time you reviewed them.
Looking for a school visit in Cheshire?
Throughout Cheshire you will find a large and varied range of outdoor learning options suitable for school groups. These activities are suitable from Early Years through Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, Special Educational Needs and Further and Higher Education. No matter where your pupils are in the curriculum, Cheshire is a county bursting with fantastic opportunities.
To give you a good place to start, we have selected a few of our favourite trips which highlight local history and the environment, plus an internationally famous and cutting edge scientific establishment that is completely open to the general public.
The county of Cheshire is part of the North West of England. Bounded by Chester to the west, Macclesfield to the east, Warrington the north and Crewe towards the south, the area covers almost a thousand square miles.
Please click the following link for our full list of visit options in the North West of England.

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park



Beeston Castle with its impressive location and natural defences has been home to prehistoric settlers, great barons, it's acted as a defence against aristocratic rivals and it's even been an important English Civil War stronghold.
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

BeWilderwood Cheshire
Cheshire
English, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art
Think of the biggest wonky wooden play structures high up in the trees! Explore giant slippery slides, extra-long zip wires, muddled mazes, arts and crafts, plus lots, lots more! ...


Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Cheshire
History, Prehistory, Medieval, Science, Biology
Beeston Castle with its impressive location and natural defences has been home to prehistoric settlers, great barons, it's acted as a defence against aristocratic rivals and it's even been an important English Civil War stronghold. ...

The Iron Age Experience
Cheshire
History, Prehistory, SEN
Visit our replica Iron Age round house & archaeological dig to learn more about the culture, art and farming from the Iron Age. Pupils will be fully immersed in the era & experience hands on activities and journeys into the ancient hillfort landscape...


Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Cheshire
History, Romans
The city of Chester, in North West England, boasts the well preserved remains of the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Built in the 1st century, this ancient monument is part of the impressive Roman remains that can be seen throughout the city....

Conway Centres Delamere
Cheshire
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, SEN, Forest School
Situated in a magical and inspiring forest environment our popular Delamere centre is a fantastic venue for woodland based activities, whether they be of an outdoor an adventurous, Arts or field studies nature. ...


YHA Chester Trafford Hall
Cheshire
English, History, Romans
YHA Chester Trafford Hall is a glorious Georgian house with 14 acres of grounds complete with nature walks and landscaped gardens to explore. ...

Conway Centres Burwardsley
Cheshire
Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, SEN
Located in the picturesque village of Burwardsley our centre offers opportunities unique to it's location. The surrounding countryside provides further possibilities for historical and environmental studies. ...

Conway Centres Tattenhall
Cheshire
Art, Fieldstudies, Environmental Geography, History, World War, Physical Education, SEN, Watersports
Located in the beautiful village of Tattenhall just 7 miles from Chester the centre offers a peaceful haven and a base for wide range of Outdoor Activities and the Arts. It's proximity to many schools makes it ideal for day courses too....

Living History Workshops Ks1 & Ks2
Cheshire & Various Regions
Archaeology, English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, History, Egyptians, Elizabethans, Greeks, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Tudors, Victorian, Vikings, World War, Performing Arts, Science, Biology
Theatre Workshop have been Wowing for over 25 years with fun filled active Living History workshops. Our session certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW ...

Chocolate Collective
Cheshire & Various Regions
English, Food, Geography, Physical Geography, History, Ancient Civilisations, Sustainability
Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation ...

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester
Science, Physics, Design Technology, English, Maths
With 2 million LEGO bricks under one roof, the sky's the limit at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester. Pupils will learn and develop many skills, including language, science, design, technology, engineering, computing and maths. ...

Working Roman Fort
Romans, History
Meet the Romans as never seen before! The Roman Fort Experience is a stunning ongoing recreation of an authentic frontier fort that offers pupils and teachers an exciting and interactive 'hands on' taste of life in Roman Britain....

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computing, Engineering, Maths, SEN, Forest School
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is the home of STEM in North Wales offering inspiring school trips and mind-blowing outreach activities. ...

Rock Up Manchester
Physical Education, PSHE
Looking for the ideal venue for end-of-term trips, PE lessons, or extracurricular learning? Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork & trust...

Walker Art Gallery
Art, English, History, Greeks, Tudors
Walker Art Gallery offers a fantastic selection of curriculum-linked workshops for groups, from its popular 'Storytelling with the Greeks' session - taking place in front of an epic painting - to 'Tour and Draw', an exciting guided experience. ...


Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Art, History, Black History
Curriculum Travel offers age-appropriate tours for primary and middle school students in Liverpool, featuring a journey from the Long and Winding Road to Penny Lane in a Magical Mystery Tour. ...


Kabannas Liverpool
Accommodation Only, City Break, Local History, Music
Affordable school accommodation in the heart of Liverpool!...

World Museum
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Egyptians, Greeks, Significant Individuals, Science, Biology, Physics
World Museum offers a fantastic selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from sessions on ancient civilisations, to activities in its planetarium, aquarium and bug house. ...

Maritime Museum
English, History, Local History
Maritime Museum offers curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, where students can learn about the Titanic and its passengers. ...

International Slavery Museum
Citizenship, Human Geography, History, Black History, PSHE, Cultural Education
International Slavery Museum offers a selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from a session exploring the impacts of the transatlantic slave trade, to fascinating tours of the museum. ...

Museum of Liverpool
Art, English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Local History, Prehistory, Saxons, Twentieth Century, Victorian, Vikings, Maths, Science, Biology
Museum of Liverpool offers a great selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups, from a session exploring local transport to an arty 'Best Buildings' workshop all about Liverpool's stunning landscape. ...

Stone Age Explorers
Art, Bushcraft, History, Prehistory
Join us for a fun day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand life in the Stone Age! Work together to build shelters and fires, and create authentic Stone Age art and tools to take back to school....

Countryside Explorers
Geography, Physical Geography, Science, Biology, Art, PSHE
Join us for a day in the outdoors and use experiential learning to explore and understand our natural environment! The day can be simply tailored to suit your objectives; PSHE, science, and lots of fun. ...

Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
English, Maths, Geography, Fieldstudies, PSHE, Team Building
The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info. ...

Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
Archaeology, History, Medieval, Prehistory, PSHE, SEN, Team Building, Wildlife
Sole occupancy of our Georgian farmhouse and 43 acres of woodland, gardens and fields means you can focus on your own group's experience. Our full-time staff team deliver a wide range of outdoor & creative adventures tailored to suit your group....

A Countryside Christmas
Religious Education
Winter is a special time at Edgmond Hall. "A Countryside Christmas" is an exciting, active day designed to provide a magical & enjoyable Christmas experience for children and staff. ...


Alton Towers
Business, Design Technology, Engineering
Home to Britain’s most-loved theme park with great kids attractions, white-knuckle roller coaster rides, special events and much, much more....


YHA Ilam Hall
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Science, Chemistry, Accommodation Only
With sprawling grounds and lots of outdoor space to explore this grand Gothic manor offers a magical place for a school residential. Surrounded by the rolling scenery of Dovedale we’re ideally located to visit the many Peak District Attractions. ...


Peveril Castle
History, Medieval, Saxons
Built soon after the Norman Conquest in 1066 by William Peveril, Peveril Castle is a dramatic Norman castle overlooking Hope Valley and Cave Dale in Derbyshire. Book a free school visit to explore with your class. ...

YHA Edale Activity Centre
Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education
Outdoor adventures in the Peak District don’t get better than this! YHA Edale Activity Centre is a grand country house literally on the slopes of Kinder Scout, and surrounded by the gorgeous scenery of the Edale valley. ...
Cheshire School Workshops
Is your school located in Cheshire? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..

Olympic Games 2024
online workshop available
History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks, Performing Arts, Drama
Book your school's Summer celebration for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Take your pick from a drama-filled journey to this year's host country, France, or discover the History of the Olympics. around the History of the Olympics, or

Maths Workshops
online workshop available
Maths, SEN
HANDS ON AND ENGAGING MATHS! Bring us to your school for an exciting day of maths, focusing on the core skills required to become great mathematicians without a pencil in sight. Watch your pupil's confidence grow and see their smiles as they succeed.

360 Education
online workshop available
Business, PSHE
Providing a range of PSHE workshops from Anti-Bullying to Mental Health, we aim to enrich students lives through the development of coping strategies and the sharing of personal experience by a qualified Life Coach across the UK.

Mindfulness Series
online workshop available
Performing Arts, PSHE
Everyone is unique, but our many emotions are something we all have in common! Mindfulness techniques can give us a better understanding of our own thoughts and feelings, plus help us develop a greater understanding of the people around us.
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