School Trips and Visits near Manchester

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What school trip options are there in Manchester?

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.

Want to know where to take your school group in Greater Manchester? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Rock Up Manchester, and more.

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

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BLAST OFF! Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Lands in Manchester
22 December 2025

Looking for a highly interactive STEM trip? The world premiere of Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos arrives at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester on 13 February 2026.

This exhibition brings the hit book series to life, inviting KS2/KS3 students to explore space the Horrible Science way. Your class will endure moonquakes, sniff astronaut socks, and try to outsmart Dr Big Brain.

Dates: 13 Feb 2026 to 3 Jan 2027

School Price: £5 per student (50% discount).

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Win a Christmas pantomime with Chaplins Panto

Chaplins are giving away a free school pantomime show for the winner of our competition for this Festive period late November/early December for Schools in selected areas. Chaplins are the UK's leading touring children's Pantomime company THAT COMES TO YOU! Let us turn your room or hall into a theatre.

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school child rock climbing in Manchester
Rock Up Manchester
map pin Manchester M41 7JA
Greater Manchester

Rock Up supports curriculum Physical Education objectives through structured climbing sessions that develop strength, coordination, balance and problem-solving skills. Our activities provide both...
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aerial view of willersley castle in Derbyshire
Willersley Castle
map pin Matlock DE4 5BW
Derbyshire

Enjoy a range of challenging outdoor pursuits within the 65 acre estate, Willersley Castle - once the home of Industrial Revolution's Richard Arkwright.
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Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre
map pin Ingestre ST18 9QZ
Staffordshire

Our delivery combines a learning outcome with a theme that acts as a stimulus. With a theme of your choice, the participants will explore a topic and create something original based on (for example) British Values, or a set of school values.
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school child rock climbing with a rope
Rock Up Meadowhall
map pin Sheffield S9 1EP
South Yorkshire

Rock Up supports curriculum Physical Education objectives through structured climbing sessions that develop strength, coordination, balance and problem-solving skills. Our activities provide both...
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aerial view of whitehough outdoor centre
Whitehough Outdoor Centre
map pin Barley BB12 9LF
Lancashire

From high ropes and tree climbs to archery, orienteering, and survival skills, Whitehough is packed with adventure! Students take on physical challenges, build resilience, and enjoy free time on our sports field-perfect for active minds and bodies.
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school field trip at formby sands dunes
NatureLab Formby Sand Dunes Field Trips
map pin Formby
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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Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle
map pin Skipton BD23 1AW
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 group at 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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student accommodation in 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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trees at bewilderwood in 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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Viking Explorer
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

Discover the interesting everyday items that the Viking made out of natural materials. Learn how to make string and rope and how this can be used to aid in the manufacturer of other items. Have a go...
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school child at the 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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Conway Centres Tattenhall
Conway Centres Tattenhall
map pin Chester CH3 9PX
Cheshire

Using the natural beauty of the landscape surrounding in our residential centres, this residential enables learners to understand how human actions have consequences for our planet. Tackling issues...
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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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Image for a school workshop for Prehistory KS2
Prehistoric Britain
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

'Step back in time and imagine you are all part of a Stone Age hunter gatherer tribe living 10,000 years ago. In order to survive this rich yet hostile landscape you must start your journey on...
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Image for a school workshop for Romans KS2
Roman Invaders
map pin Matlock DE4 4LS
Derbyshire

Jump 2000 years into the past with your Key Stage 2 students, and learn how the Romans invaded Britain through hands on activities and outdoor learning. With activities designed to supplement the...
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school group visiting an iron age roundhouse
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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liverpool statues of the beetles
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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white water kayaks
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
map pin Glossop SK13 1HZ
Derbyshire

We have designed a programme to support pupils understanding of maths, through practical application within an outdoor learning environment. The use of outdoor learning will help students to build...
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aerial view of st michaels environmental education centre
St Michaels Environmental Education Centre
map pin Thoresby NG22 9AG
Derbyshire

Choose from a selection of Adventure walks, and discover local history and geography: Stanage Edge Padley Chapel Bole Hill Quarry Eyam Castleton Hope Or enjoy a shorter local walk, a favourite is a visit to Thorpe Farm to try the local ice cream!
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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..

french language workshop with two people dressed as parisian waiters
Voulez-Vous
map pin In-school Workshop

A fun, interactive, and fully-immersive French-language theatre show for schools!
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Fab Science Online
map pin In-school Workshop

Zoom into the Fab Science Lab! We have run hundreds of workshops in schools and we've put all of that know-how into our virtual events. Fully interactive, engaging, educational and fun!
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school class with inflatable zorbing balls for a team building activity
Onsite Team Building Games!
map pin In-school Workshop

We bring the FUN straight to your School! Whether it's Team Building, PSHE days, or post-GCSE celebrations, our action-packed activities are designed to inspire, compete and create fun memories. We Cover all of the UK.
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children in a music workshop learning to play guitars
Kids That Rock - Whole Class Guitar Workshops
map pin In-school Workshop

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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