North West England
School Trips
Industrial heritage and the great outdoors
Generally regarded as the area extending from Cheshire up through Manchester and Merseyside, through Lancashire and into Cumbria, the North West of England is historically important, geographically favoured, scientifically pioneering, artisitcally blessed, and technologically pioneering. Yes I am biased.
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.
See our pages for Cheshire, Cumbria, Merseyside, Lancashire or the North East.
Radcliffes Lodge
Stunning waterside lodge in the heart of Amble, Northumberland
Radcliffes Lodge is in the heart of Amble with a range of activities on our door step. The National Cycle Route (NCN 1 Coast and Castles) passes directly in front of the lodge which is fun to both cycle and walk. We are spoiled for choice when it comes to Watersport activities with local companies offering both equipment hire and lessons right in front of the lodge on the River Coquet, or just up the road at Warkworth, Ladyburn Lake and the local beaches. There is something for everyone from kayaking, sailing, surfing, paddle boarding, and team building exercises like raft building. We have local instructors teaching the sport of fishing, and with so much wildlife on the doorstep you can enjoy bird watching and nature spotting. Miles of unspoilt beaches can be walked directly from...
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Choose Your Curriculum Subject
The trips below are just a sample of what we have available for schools trips North West. Click the subjects below to view our full range of trips & workshops in this region..
Birdoswald Roman Fort
North West school trips Geography, Human Geography, History, Romans
Book a free school trip to Birdoswald Roman Fort, to explore the extensive remains of the Roman Fort and see the longest continuous remaining stretch of this magnificent World Heritage Site.
The Iron Age Experience
North West school trips History, Prehistory, SEN
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
Day Visits
North West school trips English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Biology, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Food
Unlike other historic houses, Leighton has 2 indoor packages and 4 outdoor learning programmes. Choose from Survival Skills, Wildlife Habitats, Food for Thought and Amazing Pollinators. Inside lessons include Upstairs/ Downstairs and Houses & Homes.
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
North West school trips Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Trafford Watersports Centre, located at Sale Water Park, just a short drive from J6 of the M60.
We offer various school group team building watersports activities from canoeing to sailing, along with many land based activities to make a full day
Carlisle Castle
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Romans, Medieval, Tudors
Discover the most besieged castle in England, on a free education visit to this unique site, or enhance learning with a hands-on learning workshop with our site experts.
Peak - Trafford Treetops Adventures
Food, Physical Education, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Is your school group ready to hit the heights of the treetops? Join us for a unique, fun packed experience on one of the world’s most awesome High Ropes Adventure Courses. The course boasts 38 awesome obstacles.
Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Astbury Watersports Centre is located at Astbury Mere, near Congleton town centre. We offer various watersports from canoeing to sailing, and if getting in the water isn’t what you fancy we also have many different land based activities.
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Do you need a special feature at your school event? We can bring an element of adventure to your event with our fantastic range of mobile activities. From team building, mobile climbing walls to archery and more.
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Medieval
Beeston Castle with its impressive location and natural defences has been home to prehistoric settlers, great barons, it's acted as a defence against aristocratic rivals and it's even been an important English Civil War stronghold.
FSC Blencathra
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
FSC Blencathra occupies a dramatic setting at 300m up the south facing slope of Blencathra with an unparalleled panorama across the Lake District National Park. Visit for residential geography and biology trips at all ages.
Conway Centres Delamere
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, SEN
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.
YHA Langdale
Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
COVID-19 OFFER
YHA Langdale is a beautiful Victorian mansion owned by the National Trust and is a fantastic destination for UK school trips, student tours and educational visits, with spacious grounds that include a Victorian arboretum.
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Jam-packed with challenging and engaging activities our Multi-Activity packages are designed to engage students through a mixture of practical PE based activities, whilst making the most of the great outdoors and our enviable localities.
Conway Centres Burwardsley
Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, SEN
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.
Bushcraft with the Field Studies Council
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Geography, Human Geography, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
Residential fieldwork created specifically for International Baccalaureate Diploma students in geography, biology and ESS. Field Studies Council has a network of UK Centres to choose from, many with easy transport links for UK and major airports.
Discovery Package
English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
YHA Ambleside
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Perched on the edge of Lake Windermere, with views out across stunning mountain vistas, YHA Ambleside offers an unforgettable location for a Lake District getaway. This well-equipped hostel is perfect for activity breaks for walking and watersports.
Conway Centres Tattenhall
Geography, Fieldstudies, Music, Physical Education, Art, Watersports, SEN
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.
FSC Castle Head
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
With easy access to both the coastline of Morecambe Bay, the glaciated uplands of the southern Lake District and the lakes of Windermere and Coniston, FSC Castle Head is ideally situated for a wide range of field studies and adventurous activities.
Peak - DofE Expeditions
Citizenship
COVID-19 OFFER
We are an Approved Activity Provider and we offer comprehensive Expedition for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award packages that deliver classroom-based training and on-the-hill learning. These are aligned to the DofE Expedition Training Framework.
Anglo-Saxon Village
History, Geography, Saxons, Human Geography
We provide an insight in to the every day environment you would typically find in an Anglo-Saxon village. Through our unique atmosphere and our fascinating dispays, the village is a must for any pupils studying
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
English, Archaeology, History, Romans, Art
Curriculum Travel specialises in primary & middle school tours and day trips. Romans are a big part of the curriculum and what better way to experience it than a visit to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda.
Liverpool for Primary & Middle schools
Citizenship, Maths, Archaeology, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Art, PSHE
Primary and Middle school LIVERPOOL tours. Curriculum Travel specialises in the younger age groups so all of our tours are age appropriate. Take the Long and Winding Road to Penny Lane and Come Together for a Magical Mystery Tour of Liverpool.
North West School Workshops
Is your school located in North West? The workshop providers below can visit you! Allow your student to benefit from their specialist knowledge and experience in your class subject or topic..
Theatre Workshop
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Performing Arts, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Theatre Workshop have been visiting schools for over 25 years with fun filled active workshops. Our workshops certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
Prehistory and Stone Age Workshops
History, Prehistory, Romans, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Hands on Stone Age and Prehistory workshops, bringing together ancient bushcraft skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, cooking/foraging and passionate and experienced instructors! These can be held on your school site or at our centre.
Outback 2 Basics
Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Bushcraft
A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
LEGO EDUCATION
Computing
Design, build and learn to code with LEGO Education solutions including WeDo, WeDo 2.0 and LEGO Mindstorms.
Ancient Egypt Workshop & Wow Day
History, Egyptians
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Ancient Egyptian Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
World War 1
History, worldwar, SEN
World War One interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate. Costumed experts bring the Great War world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
FSC Outreach: Habitats
Science, Biology, Wildlife
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Egyptian Workshops
History, Egyptians, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
With the help of the Goddess Isis, unravel the secrets hidden in an ancient Egyptian scroll and discover how a Pharaoh would journey to the afterlife.
Game Over
Performing Arts, PSHE
Take your class on a real life adventure through the world of addictive gaming. Will your class be able to avoid the temptation of in app-traps? Will they be able to resist the addictive games in order to get a good nights sleep?
Anti-Bullying
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Bring a performance into school to support your work during Anti-Bullying month in November. Through exciting story lines, recognisable characters and clear information, Altru's Anti-Bullying performances are the perfect way to help children learn.
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire' - Fairy tales
English, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Ancient Maya
History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
Ever heard of the Ancient Maya? They're a fascinating lot, and so are the terrifying gods that reigned over them! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to explore life as part of this ancient civilisation.
World War VR
English, History, worldwar, Performing Arts
Travelling back in time to World War I or II in VR gives students a different perspective on the horrors of war and allows them to empathise with the topic more than ever before.
Stone Age
History, Prehistory, Performing Arts
Any idea what life was like in the Stone Age? Here’s a clue: it was absolutely nothing like life today! Join this One Day workshop and use drama, imagination and storytelling to bring this fascinating period of history to life in your school hall!
Roman Activities and VR Day
History, Romans
COVID-19 OFFER
DISCOVER THE ROMANS IN A DAY!
*Visit ancient sites, using VR headsets (optional)
*Learn ancient skills with hands-on activities.
*Explore the past, with interactive sessions
*Handle a range of high-quality artefacts
STEMbotics-Robotics & Coding
Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing
STEMbotics: Robotics and Coding workshops are designed to ignite a passion for STEM and Computing. Using a variety of robots, students will design, build and code their very own robots to complete a range of challenges. Medals for the winners!
Religious Festivals
Performing Arts, Religious Education
One Day Creative Religious Festival workshops explore Diwali and Holi through drama. Discover the Hindu stories that form the origins of the festival.
Pirates or Pioneers, Online Viking workshop
History, Vikings
COVID-19 OFFER
Marauding pirates or international traders? Come and explore the crafts and incredible trade-routes of the Vikings.
Black History Month/Long Walk to Freedom
History, Twentieth Century, Significant Individuals, Performing Arts
Together we will dive in the lives and influences of some of history's most inspiring heroes - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela. Black History Month is a time to recognise past struggles, and celebrate incredible achievement.
Immersive Storytelling
English, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, Edwardian
Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's creativity and love of literacy
Maths School Escape Rooms
Maths, SEN
Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
Tudor Workshops
History, Tudors, Monarchs
COVID-19 OFFER
Meet Margery Horsman, a Maid of Honor in the royal household of King Henry VIII. Being in service throughout Henry’s reign, she is an expert in court etiquette and certainly has a tale or two to tell!
Hands on History Online
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Monarchs, Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, worldwar
Immersive historical learning experiences take you back in time with fully custom-made experiences.
The Great Fire of London
Citizenship, History, Tudors
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Great Fire of London! Children will learn about the history of The Great Fire of London, exploring the tragic event, how it happened and how we survived it!
Hands on Space
Science, Physics
Immersive Experiences have been developing workshops for years. Our Hands of Space workshops are available both virtually and in-person within schools and private party bookings.
Virtual Planetarium
Science, Physics
Due to increased demand for our services online, we have developed a powerful online, virtual learning experience including your very own planetarium.
Viking School Days
History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
At Viking School Days we provide a range of school visits, workshops and online resources. Through a dynamic combination of acting, questioning and role-play we bring the exciting world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life in your classroom!
Coding Workshop for KS1-2
Maths, Science, Physics, Computing, SEN
Having a DRONEday is a brilliant way to let children control physical devices in an exciting, challenging, unique and safe way. *You will be covering the Computing PoS. *The children will be having so much fun they don't realise they are learning!
Early Islamic Civilisations
Citizenship, History, Ancient Civilisations, Performing Arts
An exciting drama day, exploring Early Islamic Civilisations. Children will learn about the ancient city of Baghdad, the House of Wisdom and the key buildings, people and customs of the time through creativity that supports historical enquiry.
Mathematics
Maths, Art
Explore fractals, the wonder of the universe and the power of numbers all around you
Victorian Workshop & Wow Day
History, Victorian
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Victorian Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator
The Human Body VR
Science, Biology
An interactive exploration of the Human Body through a variety of multimedia including Virtual Reality
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE
Eyes Open is a performance and workshop about drugs and alcohol for children in Year 6. The performance covers a range of legal and illegal drugs in a very child-centred way. Pupils watch the performance then take part in an interactive worksho
The Super Stone Age
History, Prehistory, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
One of our professional actors will arrive at your school with our fully interactive Super Stone Age Workshop. From the moment it starts with Professor Trimbold digging for bones to hunting a woolly mammoth, the pupils will be inspired.
United Against Bullying
Performing Arts, PSHE
We are proud to be Core Members of the Anti-Bullying Alliance. We all know bullying is totally unacceptable in all its forms, but how do we make sure that we’re kept safe and protected? How can we help each other?
Musicals Dance Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Tread the boards with our Musicals dance workshops for schools and help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil, we have various musicals to choose from!
Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
English
Dan Tastic Education brings stories & fantasy to life with incredible Fairy Tale Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitator
Coding Workshop for KS3-4
Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Having a DRONEday is a brilliant way to inspire students to code, particularly if you want to increase uptake of Computing at GCSE level or encouraging girls into STEM subjects! DRONEdays ARE COVID-19 SECURE! Read on to find out how....
Volcanoes VR
Geography, Physical Geography
An in-depth exploration of Volcanoes through a variety of media. Children can get up close and personal to the magnitude and power of a volcano.
Powerful Plants
Science, Biology, Performing Arts
The year is 2021 and the aliens have come to planet Earth. Their mission: to find out about plants! Our Powerful Plants Play in a Day helps children to explore how important plants are for our world and the different uses plants have.
Chocolate Collective
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Prehistory, Ancient Civilisations, Design Technology, Food, SEN
Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation
Carnival Dance Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Carnival dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. These workshops link with a Brazil or Rio topic and can be booked at any time during the school year.
Christianity, Islam, Judaism & Hinduism
Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Languages, SEN
Immerse yourself into some of the facinating religions and cultures of the world. Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. Our stunning 360° experiences will take your students into another world of faiths and religion
A Victorian Christmas
English, History, Victorian, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
The Drama Hut offers on-site school workshops, encouraging learning in a creative environment. With a wide range of topics to choose from, let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Victorians
Citizenship, History, Victorian, Performing Arts
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Victorians! Children will learn about the history of The Victorians, exploring their way of living and how this relates to their lives today.
Dan Tastic History
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian
Dan Tastic Education brings History to life with incredible Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Ramayana Dance
Dance, Religious Education
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic which follows Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of Ravana. Using dance and storytelling we explore this classic tale and it's links to Hindu culture.
The Entertaining Egyptian
History, Egyptians, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Professor Trimbold, the acclaimed Egyptologist will unlock the secrets of Tutankhamun's tomb, decipher the hieroglyphics, prepare priests to worship their Gods & mummify a Pharaoh. Why did they build pyramids? Who knows the riddle of the Sphinx?
Resourceful Romans
History, Romans, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Be an Ancient Roman. Order soldiers into battle, sail a slave powered ship, conquer Britannia and sell them as slaves. Is Julius Caesar getting too big for his boots? Beware the ides of March. Help Emperor Hadrian build a Great Wall in your school.
Tales and Treasures online Anglo-Saxon workshop
History, Saxons
COVID-19 OFFER
Horses, birds, snakes, why did the Anglo-Saxons decorate their treasures with these creatures and what did they mean? Come with us as we discover Anglo-Saxon culture and the many ways animals were important to both their beliefs and everyday lives.
Science Discovery Dome
Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Geology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
Science Dome is designed to explore science, geology and geography in an interactive way. The Science Dome visits schools and clubs, providing an additional science resource and presenting a different learning experience to children.
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Volcanoes
Geography, Environmental Geography, Languages, SEN
Supervolcanoes takes you on a journey into the heart of volcanoes, explaining in detail how they form, along with their deadly power
Egyptian School Escape Rooms
History, Egyptians
Have you experienced the excitement of an Escape Room? We've turned it on its head for schools. Your pupils will have to solve a series of puzzles, locked up in a box, to find the key to stop the timer! Are yours pupils up for the challenge?
Onsite School Team Building Days
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
The Problem Solving Company is UK'S THE LEADING PROVIDER OF SCHOOL TEAM BUILDING DAYS. Our mobile collection of team challenges are the perfect way to engage your students with a day of hands-on activities without leaving the school grounds.
Victorian Workshop
History, Victorian, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Travel back in time with the wife of Dr Thomas Barnardo and discover what it was like to live and work in Victorian Britain. Experience mudlarking in the Thames, visit a workhouse and become part of The Great Exhibition meeting Queen Victoria herself
FSC Outreach: Seasons
Science, Biology
If you can’t come to us maybe we can come to you, with our outreach packages our expert staff will come to your school. Students will have the chance to work scientifically, using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
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