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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Popular Merseyside school trip May 2026 !

Walker Art Gallery

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apple icon Subjects: 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.

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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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Museum of Liverpool
map pin Liverpool L3 1DG
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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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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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
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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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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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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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
map pin Wrexham LL13 8AE
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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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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Middleport Pottery
map pin Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE
Staffordshire

History and creativity come to life in the last continuously operating Victorian pottery in the UK. Pottery is still being made in the same factory that was built in 1889. It is the ideal place for curriculum-linked learning and creative workshops.
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Working Roman Fort
map pin Wrexham LL12 9HB
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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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
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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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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The Iron Age Experience
map pin Burwardsley CH3 9PA
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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Trentham Monkey Forest
map pin Trentham ST4 8AY
Staffordshire

A trip to remember!Bring your little monkeys to see 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques in one of the UK's most unique attractions...
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A Countryside Christmas
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

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.
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Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

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.
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Archery at Conway Centres Tattenhall
Conway Centres Tattenhall
map pin Chester CH3 9PX
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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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..

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E-Safety Workshops online
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Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
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Kids That Rock - Whole Class Guitar Workshops
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Whole-class guitar workshops where pupils learn real songs together using professional instruments. High-energy, inclusive sessions that build confidence, teamwork and wellbeing while giving every child the thrill of making music.
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Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
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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, cafe and write a postcard home.
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Happy Puzzle for Schools
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We are Happy Puzzle for Schools, the UK's Leading Provider of School Workshops. Our five stunning, unique workshops all include several hands-on, 3D maths challenges and are all devised alongside the National Curriculum framework.
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In School Workshops

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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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