School Trips in North West England

North West School Trip Ideas


Industrial heritage and the great outdoors

Uncover the Roman history of Chester, learn about Liverpool's maritime legacy, or immersing your class in the Lake District's poetic landscapes. Cheshire, Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria have lots of school trips that weave together heritage, innovation, and nature, creating unforgettable learning experiences.

For North West school trips and visits you really are spoiled for choice. From Manchester's Sealife centre, to Liverpool's Georgian and Victorian World Heritage sites. Throw in a hatful of Roman sites stretching all the way to Hadrian's Wall, plus numerous science, technology and environmental venues. Not forgetting museums offering insights into both ancient and more modern history, including the North West's miraculous industrial past, including the historic Quarry Bank Mill.

The region has a good choice of residential outdoor pursuits centres if you are looking for a fun-filled activity week later in the school year. Whatever your interest in the North West, rest assured we have hand-picked only the best quality venues, who offer everything you will need to make your North West school trip run smoothly.

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Kabannas Liverpool
Kabannas Liverpool
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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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In School Wilderness Camp
In School Wilderness Camp
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During the in school camps one of the activities which we widely deliver is Archery, our coaches bringing in high quality recurve bows giving the children the opportunity to try real archery! For more information on our arc here provision get in touch

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BeWilderwood Cheshire
BeWilderwood Cheshire
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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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International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
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FIeld Studies Council can offer a range of biology courses from primary to curriculum-based IB Diploma trips. Primary pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they...
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Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
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Seasonal Art: lets your pupils create crafts in partnership with the seasons. Activities include: making leaf and charcoal art, conker animals, collecting leaves to print, sticks to whittle, and nuts, berries and fungi to make natural dyes.
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Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
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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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Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Liverpool for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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Enjoy a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe theatre and museum and follow this with a fabulous West End show.
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Castle Head FIeld Centre
Castle Head FIeld Centre
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A river runs through the grounds of Castle Head which is ideal for raft building. Groups can also do a canoeing expedition playing games and observing wildlife whilst building bonds with one another.
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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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Approved Activity Provider offering Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions across the UK. Combining hiking, cycling and paddling, they deliver fully supported practice and...
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Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre
Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre
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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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World Museum
World Museum
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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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YHA Chester Trafford Hall
YHA Chester Trafford Hall
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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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Blencathra FIeld Centre
Blencathra FIeld Centre
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Blencathra can offer a range of biology courses from KS2 to curriculum-based A level trips. KS2 pupils can look at a range of habitats, learning about microhabitats and how they provide the basic...
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Fun Group Activities
Fun Group Activities
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Outdoor Education Focus Days, we offer a wide range of engaging and impactful activities designed to meet the unique needs of students at every stage. Whether you're looking to strengthen bonds, enhance critical skills, or simply provide an unforgettable experience, we've got you covered.
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Conway Centres Delamere
Conway Centres Delamere
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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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Conway Centres Tattenhall
Conway Centres Tattenhall
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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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Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
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Our centres offer a range of bushcraft activities such as shelter building, fire lighting, navigation and learning about wildlife. These activities can be done standalone or as part of our other field...
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Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall
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Being the lived in family home of the famous Gillow furniture making family and NOT a museum, children are easily able to compare and contrast the development of Houses, Homes and Families from Victorian times to the present day.
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Newlands Adventure Centre
Newlands Adventure Centre
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Ghyll Scrambling: Come rain or shine, there's no better way for everyone to bond at Newlands than descending down the Ghyll together - the ultimate wet and wild descent down a mountain stream! Leap...
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Conway Centres Burwardsley
Conway Centres Burwardsley
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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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