School Trips to Liverpool

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Where to take a school trip in Liverpool?

If you are planning a school trip, Liverpool and Merseyside certainly have everything to offer. Liverpool is a fantastic destination for school visits, offering a wealth of educational and cultural experiences for students of all ages.

The city has quite a few world class museums and galleries, second only to London. These include the World Museum, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, and the Walker Art Gallery. The education teams have workshops designed to teach your group about Liverpool's rich history and heritage. Explore the iconic Albert Dock, with its mercantile architecture. Once a world leading port, now home to a variety of attractions such as the Beatles Story and the Tate Liverpool.

Merseyside includes five metropolitan boroughs: the city of Liverpool, Knowsley, Wirral, Sefton and St. Helens. It borders Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Liverpool and Merseyside have many great sights and attractions for school groups, take a look below or complete the short form to get some more school trip ideas.

Want to know where to take your school group in Merseyside? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as NatureLab Formby Sand Dunes Field Trips, Kabannas Liverpool, Museum of Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery, World Museum, and more.

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

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Why book a school trip to Liverpool?
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What makes Liverpool a top destination for school trips. Liverpool Museums tell us about the city's amazing history.
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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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World Museum
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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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Walker Art Gallery
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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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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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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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Working Roman Fort
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Clwyd

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.
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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
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Cheshire

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.
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The Iron Age Experience
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Cheshire

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
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
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Clwyd

Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is the home of STEM in North Wales offering inspiring school trips and mind-blowing outreach activities.
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BeWILDerwood Cheshire
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Cheshire

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!
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Rock Up Manchester
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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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School Farm Visits
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Give your class the chance to discover farming at a welcoming farm visit in the north of England. Away from the classroom, pupils can explore the farm, meet its animals and see how the countryside changes through the seasons.
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Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
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Shropshire

Shrewsbury Prison offers students' the opportunity to escape the classroom through our first-of-it's-kind Education Behind Bars Programme, covering a range of subjects, designed by educationalists, in-line with the national curriculum.
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Residential Trips Merseyside

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

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Kabannas Liverpool
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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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Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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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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Bushcraft fire lighting skills at Conway Centres Delamere
Conway Centres Delamere
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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 Chester Trafford Hall
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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
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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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Archery at Conway Centres Tattenhall
Conway Centres Tattenhall
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Cheshire

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.
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Rhyd-y-creuau Field Centre
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Clwyd

Rhyd-y-creuau field centre is set in the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Snowdonia National Park, making it an inspiring and fun location for your school geography, biology or primary school trip.
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The Towers Active Learning Centre
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Carmarthenshire

Discover epic adventure at The Towers Active Learning Centre, nestled in Snowdonia's breathtaking mountains! Tackle thrilling climbs, wild gorges & rugged peaks. We'll craft an itinerary that engages, inspires & unleashes your students' adventurous
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Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
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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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Image for a residential school trip at Preston Montford Field Centre Outdoor Activity centre in Shropshire KS2 KS3 KS4 Field Studies School Trips
Preston Montford Field Centre
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Shropshire

Preston Montford has easy access to a wide range of sites from the South Shropshire Hills AONB, to Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Ludlow, Birmingham and Snowdonia. Visit for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
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Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
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Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council's network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
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Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
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YHA Edale Activity Centre
YHA Edale Activity Centre
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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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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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Merseyside School Workshops

Is your school located in 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..

STEMdrones - Drone Coding Y5-Y13
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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!
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Romans VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Bring Ancient Rome into your classroom with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company for schools! Drop your class into the middle of the Colosseum, the streets of Ancient Rome and even explore inside a Roman villa!
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Online Safety Performances
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Bring a performance into school to support your work during Online Safety month in February. Through exciting story lines, recognisable characters and clear information, Altru's Online Safety performances are the perfect way to help children learn.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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It's time for your primary pupils to join Dorothy on a fantastical journey along the yellow brick road! In this drama-led Literacy workshop, pupils will join a One Day facilitator to explore the characters and themes of L. Frank Baum's magical tale.
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