School Visits Lancashire
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Lancashire, or Lancs as it is often referred to, is a large county in North West England that includes towns such as 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
In a historical context, every school child knows that the county of Lancashire was famous during the industrial revolution, with a skilled work force inherited from the local woollen industry, it was no surprise that the cotton mills located in the north west to take advantage of the skills, the rivers flowing down from the Pennines, and the abundance of rich coal seams at the heart of many Lancashire boom towns. This rich industrial legacy makes Lancashire a superb place to study the development of industry and its influence on British history. There are a great many textile museums, museums dedicated to steam, and of course the famous Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.
Lancashire council itself helps maintain a number of museums that cover subject areas ranging from maritime history to stately homes. 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.
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The Blackpool Tower Circus
School Trip North West
Subjects: English
The Blackpool Tower Circus offers the perfect learning environment for pupils to explore their five senses and also engage in descriptive and creative writing. If it is open on the day, schools also have the option to visit The Ballroom.
The Blackpool Tower Circus
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Blackpool FY1 5AA
The figures at Madame Tussauds Blackpool provides a truly unique out-of-classroom learning experience with themed sets to enthuse and immerse pupils in celebrity culture and modern media. ...
The Blackpool Tower Eye
Blackpool FY1 4BJ
The Blackpool Tower Eye offers an exciting experience where pupils will be heading 380ft into the sky to get a different perspective of Blackpool. If it is open on the day of visit, schools also have the option to visit The Blackpool Tower Ballroom. ...
Leighton Hall
Carnforth LA5 9ST
Leighton has 8 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art New for 2025, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard’s Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas...
The Blackpool Tower Circus
Blackpool FY1 4BJ
The Blackpool Tower Circus offers the perfect learning environment for pupils to explore their five senses and also engage in descriptive and creative writing. If it is open on the day, schools also have the option to visit The Ballroom. ...
Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
Carnforth LA5 9ST
Leighton has 8 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art New for 2025, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard’s Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas ...
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon
Blackpool FY1 4BJ
Take your students on a 60-minute journey through 1,000 years of Lancashire's murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors brings to life hilariously horrifying stories from the depths of Blackpool's past. ...
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
Barley BB12 9LF
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!...
Kabannas Liverpool
Lancashire Merseyside
Affordable and comfortable group accommodation for school trips in the centre of Liverpool. We have fantastic links to the docks and other locations across Liverpool. Short walk from the train station and easy access for coach drop off....
Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Lancashire Merseyside
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. ...
The Vikings
Lancashire Merseyside & Various Regions
An fun and participatory day of drama exploring Viking history. Children will learn about the history of the Vikings, exploring their traditions and way of life and considering how this relates to their lives today. ...
Mayan Civilisations
Lancashire Merseyside & Various Regions
An exciting drama day, exploring the Mayan Civilisations. Children will learn about Mayan inventions, Mayan games, the Mayan currency and how they bought and sold, the Mayan diet and how this was dictated by farm land and conditions. ...
Rubbish Shakespeare- 5 Star, Theatre Quality Shows and Workshops
Lancashire Merseyside & Various Regions
Performances and workshops delivered at school! Less fuss, less cost and (dare we say it) better quality than a trip to the theatre. "Set up so cleverly, it really sings." Daily Record. "Like Horrible Histories, but funnier!" Primary Times....
Early Islamic Civilisations
Lancashire Merseyside & Various Regions
An exciting drama day, exploring Early Islamic Civilisations. Children will learn about the ancient city of Baghdad, the House of Wisdom and the key buildings, people and customs of the time through creativity that supports historical enquiry. ...
The Ancient Greeks
Lancashire Merseyside & Various Regions
An action-packed day of drama focusing on the Ancient Greeks. Children will learn about Greek myths, Greek Gods and the lives of the ancient Greek people exploring the different City States, the Olympics and more! ...
YHA Malham
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..
Castle Head FIeld Centre
With easy access to both the coastline of Morecambe Bay, the glaciated uplands of the southern Lake District and the lakes of Windermere and Coniston, FSC Castle Head is ideally situated for a wide range of field studies and adventurous activities. .
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester
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. .
Rock Up Manchester
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.
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Trafford Watersports Centre, located at Sale Water Park, just a short drive from J6 of the M60. We offer various school group team building watersports activities from canoeing to sailing, along with many land based activities to make a full day.
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
In the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been working with schools and youth groups since 1979. Creating bespoke outdoor learning opportunities and utilising the natural environment for a real adventure. .
Conway Centres Delamere
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 Langdale
YHA Langdale is a beautiful Victorian mansion owned by the National Trust and is a fantastic destination for UK school trips, student tours and educational visits, with spacious grounds that include a Victorian arboretum. .
YHA Chester Trafford Hall
YHA Chester Trafford Hall is a glorious Georgian house with 14 acres of grounds complete with nature walks and landscaped gardens to explore. .
YHA Grinton Lodge
Located on the slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, making it ideal for school trips. .
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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 Burwardsley
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. .
YHA Edale Activity Centre
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. .
Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
Underbank Activity Centre is located on the shores of Underbank Reservoir just off of the Stocksbridge bypass. We offer various watersports from canoeing to raft-building, and land based activities for school groups, including residentials..
Skipton Castle
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-.
Lancashire Merseyside School Workshops
Is your school located in Lancashire Merseyside? 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..
Stone Age VR Workshop
online workshop available
Visit a typical Stone Age settlement and Stonehenge with PrimeVR! From the comfort of your classroom, we'll take you on a guided tour using VR headsets! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Cosmic Chemistry
online workshop available
Suitable for Upper KS2 and above, this show delves into natural chemistry and its origins
STEMdrones - Drone Coding Y5-Y13
online workshop available
Master drone technology in our STEM Drones Workshop! Dive into coding and flight control, merging tech skills with real-world applications. Elevate students' STEM experience with us!
The Greeks VR Workshop
online workshop available
Learn all about the Ancient Greeks with a PrimeVR workshop. Fly to Athens to see the famous Acropolis and Parthenon and even travel back in time to learn all about Greek mythology and life in the Aegean Sea. Enquire now with PrimeVR!
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