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, 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 August 2026 !

Leighton Hall Outdoor Education

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Leighton has 9 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art, Wildlife Habitats, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard's Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas

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Leighton Hall
map pin Carnforth LA5 9ST
Lancashire

Leighton has 9 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: Houses and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard's Tale, Wildlife Habitats Seasonal: Victorian Christmas
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Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
map pin Carnforth LA5 9ST
Lancashire

Leighton has 9 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art, Wildlife Habitats, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard's Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas
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Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle
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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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school field trip at formby sands dunes
NatureLab Formby Sand Dunes Field Trips
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Merseyside

Our KS2, GCSE and A level field trips are packed full of practical scientific investigation and nature exploration. Explore the variety of habitats found at Formby, the species that thrive on the dunes, and how sand dunes are managed for conservation
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Rock Up Manchester
map pin Manchester M41 7JA
Greater Manchester

Looking for the perfect venue for school trips, PE lessons or enrichment days? Rock Up delivers exciting climbing experiences that support curriculum PE goals while building teamwork, confidence, trust and ultimately having fun.
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Walker Art Gallery
map pin Liverpool L3 8EL
Merseyside

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.
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historic armour workshop at the wold museum
World Museum
map pin Liverpool L3 8EN
Merseyside

World Museum offers a fantastic selection of curriculum-linked workshops for schools and groups ' from sessions on ancient civilisations to exciting experiences in our planetarium, aquarium and bug house.
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three school children and a teacher at the museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
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Merseyside

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.
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Aerial view of Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
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Cheshire

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.
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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.

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YHA Malham
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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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Castle Head Field Centre
map pin Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QT
Cumbria

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.
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liverpool statues of the beetles
Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
map pin Liverpool L2 6RE
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.
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Kabannas Liverpool
map pin Liverpool L2 6RE
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.
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Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
map pin Leyburn DL83HZ
North Yorkshire

Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre is a 42 bed outdoor education centre in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales which caters for exclusive residential stays for school groups. We are a charity with a 50 year heritage of providing residential activities.
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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
map pin Glossop SK13 1HZ
Derbyshire

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.
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Bushcraft fire lighting skills at 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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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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YHA trafford hall in chester
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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Conway Centres Beeston
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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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Bushcraft at 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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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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three children learning to use a compass during duke of edinburgh training
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions.
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Big School Camp North
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We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school's premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs
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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..

China VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Take your class on a guided tour across China with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company for schools! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Bring the school trip to you!
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Florence Nightingale Workshop
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This Drama Hut Workshop takes us back to the Crimean war in 1853, where we meet The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale. Explore what it was like to live during Victorian times and discover the impact she had, helping to create safer hospitals!
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Shakespeare
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A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Shakespeare or even just one of his many plays!
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Vikings VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Learn all about Viking raids, trading and culture with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company for schools! Your class can travel back in time to visit a reconstructed Viking village in Scandinavia! Enquire today!
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In School Workshops

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