School Trips to Liverpool

ideas and inspiration around Merseyside



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 Kabannas Liverpool, Museum of Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery, World Museum, Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel, 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 February 2026 !

Museum of Liverpool

location icon School Trip North West
apple icon Subjects: Art, English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, History, Local History, Prehistory, Saxons, Twentieth Century, Victorian, Vikings, Maths, Science, Biology


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
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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Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
map pin Liverpool L3 1DG
Merseyside

Little Liverpool KS1 - Students will listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, and ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge. Liverpool's Best Buildings...
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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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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.

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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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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Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
Shrewsbury Prison - Education Behind Bars
map pin Shrewsbury SY1 2HP
Shropshire

The main subjects we cover under Citizenship are: crime & punishment, law & the justice system and alcohol & drug awareness. The Tour Guide will naturally cover crime and punishment (the reason...
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Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

The group will dig our archaeology area, unearthing all kinds of artefacts linking to the period they are studying. By the end of the session, children will: 1. be able to link the artefacts...
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Stone Age Explorers
Life in the Stone Age
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

As part of the day in the outdoors the children create Stone Age art work, and look at style, themes, colours and content.
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Countryside Explorers
Countryside Explorers
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

Nature art, using natural material to create artwork, temporary or take home. Activities such as Nature Canvas / Sculpture / Sticky postcard / bookmarks.
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BeWilderwood Cheshire
BeWilderwood Cheshire
map pin Whitchurch SY13 4JF
Cheshire

BeWILDerwood is based on the enchanting tale, a Boggle At BeWILDerwood, if you wish to read this before your visit or extend your adventure back in the classroom, it can be purchased from...
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Middleport Pottery
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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Trentham Monkey Forest
Trentham Monkey Forest
map pin Trentham ST4 8AY
Staffordshire

A primary school art class visits Trentham Monkey Forest, sketching playful macaques, exploring textures, movement, and nature-inspired patterns. The trip sparks creativity while linking real wildlife observation to art learning.
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
map pin Wrexham LL13 8AE
Clwyd

At Xplore!, we offer a diverse range of activities designed to cover all aspects of Physics, providing students with an engaging and hands-on experience that brings the subject to life. Our...
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A Countryside Christmas
A Countryside Christmas
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

We help children to learn the basic rules and skills for keeping themselves healthy and safe and for behaving well. They will take some responsibility for themselves and their environment. They...
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Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
map pin Newport TF10 8JY
Shropshire

The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info.
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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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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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The Towers Active Learning Centre
The Towers Active Learning Centre
map pin Betws-y-Coed LL24 0DR
Carmarthenshire

We offer a unique blend of outdoor adventure and physical activity in the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdonia. The diverse terrains, including mountains, forests, and rivers, provide an ideal...
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Peak - Audley Climbing Centre
Peak - Audley Climbing Centre
map pin Audley Stoke-on-Trent ST7 8DH
Staffordshire

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 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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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..

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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Brazilian Carnival Samba Dance workshops
Brazilian Carnival Samba Dance workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

Let's bring the extravagant colorful Rio carnival party to your school. Full of energy, party vibes, and no-stop dancing!!. We encourage all pupils to wear vibrant colors for the Brazil samba dance workshops.
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Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop
map pin In-school Workshop

Our Getting Started with Website Design and Development Workshop is a great way to introduce your pupils to HTML, CSS and JavaScript. They will create their own website during this full-day workshop, led by real-world web developers.
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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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In School Workshops

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