School Visits Manchester

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Manchester is famous for its football clubs, its musical history, and its role in the industrial revolution, but what is on offer if you want to take a school trip in the city?

Transport links including trams and trains make Manchester an easy city to visit even if your school is not in Manchester itself. As well as a range of fabulous museums and art galleries, we have listed below a few of the most popular venues this city has to offer, with the likes of Trafford Watersports Centre, Legoland® and the Sea Life Manchester topping the list.

Greater Manchester for School Trips

Greater Manchester is a large area in Northern England, encompassing towns like Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, and Oldham. It borders Cheshire and the Peak District, Lancashire and Merseyside and West Yorkshire.

If you have something specific in mind for your Manchester school trip, or you are simply looking for some ideas and inspiration for a fun, educational learning experience in Manchester, we can help. Fill out the short form on this page, or give us a call.

Please click the following link for our full list of visit options in the North West of England.

Exciting New Developments for School Trips in Manchester

17 March 2025

Here's some new attractions and enhanced educational programs make Manchester an ideal destination for a great school trip. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting updates:

Trafford Watersports Centre
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre has expanded its team-building programs for 2025. Schools can now participate in canoeing, sailing, and paddleboarding sessions specifically designed to develop teamwork and resilience. The centre offers tailored experiences for different age groups, making it ideal for PE and outdoor education curriculum.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester
LEGOLAND® has introduced a new "Build & Learn" STEM program. This exciting school trip combines creativity with scientific and engineering principles. These interactive sessions encourage problem-solving and teamwork while developing core skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths - perfect for your STEM school trip. ^[1]

Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall has unveiled two brand new immersive programs for 2025: "Living Like Cavemen" and "An Orchard’s Tale." These workshops offer hands-on experiences for schools in prehistory, nature, and sustainable.

Manchester Art Gallery
The Manchester Art Gallery is expanding its educational outreach for 2025, with new workshops linked to the art and design curriculum. Schools can engage with both classic and contemporary art, fostering creativity and critical thinking. ^[2]

Manchester’s wide range of educational attractions ensures that school trips in 2025 will be engaging, memorable, and curriculum-linked. From hands-on STEM activities to art and history experiences, Manchester continues to be a leading destination for educational travel.

Popular school trip April 2025 !

Rock Up Manchester

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Subjects: Physical Education, PSHE

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

Greater Manchester School Workshops

Is your school located in Greater Manchester? 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..