School Trips and Visits in Lancashire

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Places to visit on school trips in Lancashire?

Find places to learn outside the classroom in Lancashire, Preston, Bolton and Wigan. Lancashire County Council is responsible for more than six hundred schools, including more than four hundred primary schools. If you also include Manchester, which was historically the central hub of the county, the area has the second largest concentration of people, behind London and the demand for school trips is huge.

School Trips and Lancashire's Industrial Heritage. Learn about the Industrial Revolution and the wool and cotton industry, that located in Lancashire to take advantage of local workforce skills, the rivers flowing down from the Pennines, and the abundance of rich coal seams at the heart of many Lancashire boom towns. There are a great many textile museums, museums dedicated to steam, and of course the famous Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

Leighton Hall in Carnforth offers everything from seasonal art activities to stone age adventures - well worth a visit! As are Blackpool's many school visit friendly venues, from Madame Tussauds to the Blackpool Tower and circus.

Lancashire council itself helps maintain a number of museums that cover subject areas ranging from maritime history to art and design. Their ethos is to provide your pupils with opportunities to explore and be expired by Lancashire's rich heritage, through interactive displays and special events throughout the school year.

Want to know where to take your school group in Lancashire? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Leighton Hall Outdoor Education, Whitehough Outdoor Centre, Leighton Hall, and more.

Able to travel to other counties in North West, have a look at our trip pages for: Cheshire, Cumbria, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, for more school trip ideas.

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Popular Lancashire school trip February 2026 !

Whitehough Outdoor Centre

location icon School Trip North West
apple icon Subjects: Accommodation Only, Bushcraft, Forest School, Physical Education, PSHE, Team Building, Wildlife, SEN


Bring the classroom to the great outdoors at Whitehough Outdoor Centre! Set in the beautiful Pendle Hills, our action-packed school trips and residentials blend adventure with learning— activities include climbing, bush-craft, archery and much more!

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Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
map pin Carnforth LA5 9ST
Lancashire

Seasonal Art: lets your pupils create crafts in partnership with the seasons. Activities include: making leaf and charcoal art, conker animals, collecting leaves to print, sticks to whittle, and nuts, berries and fungi to make natural dyes.
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Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall
map pin Carnforth LA5 9ST
Lancashire

Being the lived in family home of the famous Gillow furniture making family and NOT a museum, children are easily able to compare and contrast the development of Houses, Homes and Families from Victorian times to the present day.
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Residential Trips Lancashire

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Lancashire or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
map pin Barley BB12 9LF
Lancashire

From high ropes and tree climbs to archery, orienteering, and survival skills, Whitehough is packed with adventure! Students take on physical challenges, build resilience, and enjoy free time on our sports field—perfect for active minds and bodies.
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Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
map pin Leyburn DL83HZ
North Yorkshire

We run a full programme of adventurous outdoor education activities such as caving, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, archery, orienteering and mountain walks. All of our sessions and programmes are...
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Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle
map pin Skipton BD23 1AW
North Yorkshire

Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-
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Kabannas Liverpool
Kabannas Liverpool
map pin Liverpool L2 6RE
Merseyside

Kabannas Liverpool is the ideal location for schools wanting to take their children on a city break, we are close to attractions and activities. The coast is just a short coach ride away, a beach walk...
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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
map pin Glossop SK13 1HZ
Derbyshire

We have designed a programme to support pupils understanding of maths, through practical application within an outdoor learning environment. The use of outdoor learning will help students to build...
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Conway Centres Beeston
Conway Centres Beeston
map pin Beeston CW6 9TR
Cheshire

Situated less than a mile from Beeston Castle and within very private grounds this cosy and familiar centre lends itself to being used by primary groups. It offers opportunities for a variety of studies within the immediate environment.
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Conway Centres Burwardsley
Conway Centres Burwardsley
map pin Burwardsley CH3 9PA
Cheshire

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.
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Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
map pin Liverpool L2 6RE
Merseyside

Enjoy a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe theatre and museum and follow this with a fabulous West End show.
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Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
map pin Tideswell SK17 8JD
South Yorkshire

Citizenship education develops knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils need to play a full part in society as active and responsible citizens. Pupils learn about politics, parliament and...
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Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
map pin Sale M33 2LX
Greater Manchester

Our program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding that pupils require to become active and responsible citizens in society. Through engaging team-building activities, we...
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Conway Centres Delamere
Conway Centres Delamere
map pin Frodsham WA6 6PA
Cheshire

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.
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Rock Up Manchester
Rock Up Manchester
map pin Manchester M41 7JA
Greater Manchester

Rock Up is your go-to place to meet curriculum PE goals. Our climbing activities provide both intellectual and physical challenges, promoting teamwork, trust, and problem-solving skills, whether...
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World Museum
World Museum
map pin Liverpool L3 8EN
Merseyside

English (KS2) All workshops support speaking and listening: Speaking clearly in standard english Justifying ideas and opinions Asking questions and debating Group discussion and presentation skills
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YHA Langdale
YHA Langdale
map pin Ambleside LA22 9HJ
Cumbria

YHA Langdale is a beautiful Victorian mansion owned by the National Trust in an enviable location with breathtaking views across the Lake District, perfect for getting involved in a range of activities.
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Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
map pin Liverpool L3 8EL
Merseyside

Big Art EYFS - The artwork on display, alongside the act of taking part in a scavenger hunt, invites children to think and say what it is they are seeing and experiencing, boosting their visual...
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YHA Malham
YHA Malham
map pin Malham BD23 4DT
North Yorkshire

Set in the heart of a beautiful Yorkshire Dales village, YHA Malham is perfectly placed for exploring the spectacular Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar.
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YHA Chester Trafford Hall
YHA Chester Trafford Hall
map pin Chester CH2 4JP
Cheshire

YHA Chester Trafford Hall is a glorious Georgian house with 14 acres of organic grounds complete with nature walks and landscaped gardens to explore.
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YHA Edale Activity Centre
YHA Edale Activity Centre
map pin Edale S33 7ZE
Derbyshire

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 valley.
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Lancashire School Workshops

Is your school located in Lancashire? 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..

AI and Programming STEM Workshops
AI and Programming STEM Workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

AI in Schools deliver innovative, exciting hands-on AI and programming workshops led by experts. Tailored for primary and secondary schools, we empower pupils to understand AI and code their own algorithms, preparing them for tech-driven futures.
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Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
map pin In-school Workshop

UK-wide. Our immersive 'Visit Paris' experience transforms your school hall into a school French trip. Pupils will pass through passport control, board the plane, then visit an ice cream stand, souvenir stall, market, café and write a postcard home.
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Voulez-Vous
Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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Fab Science Online
Fab Science Online
map pin In-school Workshop

Zoom into the Fab Science Lab! We have run hundreds of workshops in schools and we've put all of that know-how into our virtual events. Fully interactive, engaging, educational and fun!
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In School Workshops

Discover lots more school workshops in Lancashire who can provide a tailored experience for your pupils.

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Online Workshops

We can offer a wide selection of workshops that can be delivered to your school entirely online.

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