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.
YHA Langdale
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.
YHA Langdale is situated in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside between Elterwater and Grasmere, and boasts stunning views down to Lake Windermere and Bowness. This is a huge, labyrinthine of a hostel with a National Trust arboretum on the doorstep, and makes any group visit feel magical. The hostel is the centrepiece of the historic High Close Estate which includes sixteen acres of National Trust arboretum, with the secluded and beautiful Low Wood and Loughrigg Terrace on the doorstep - all just waiting to be explored. The area is brilliant for school trip activities including climbing, scrambling and kayaking and many others with Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll all nearby. In addition to adventurous activities, YHA Langdale can also provide YHA delivered activities...
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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..
Brilliant Liverpool Tours
North West school trips History, Geography, Music, Art, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Human Geography, Physical, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN
Brilliant Liverpool Tours organise inspiring tours around the second Port of the British Empire. Georgian & Victorian England is experienced around a busy sea port, the Royal Albert Dock, the World Heritage Waterfront & Port Sunlight Village.
Legoland Discovery Centre
North West school trips English, Science, Physics, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
We offer well-designed, age appropriate workshops that support the National Curriculum. Discover the learning philosophy of LEGO Education with lessons designed to bring science, engineering, language and coding to life.
The Great Story Adventure
North West school trips English, History, Prehistory, Art
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring your class on a magical day out to interactive story-centre, The Storybarn, for The Great Story Adventure! Discover hidden gems in Calderstones park, explore the 5000 year old Calder Stones & hunt for stories in The Storybarn.
Roman Curriculum Trip for Primary and Middle Schools
North West school trips English, Geography, 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.
Day Visits
English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Physics, Biology, History, Victorian, Twentieth Century, Art
Unlike other historic houses, there are no roped off areas and children are encouraged to ask questions, explore, touch things and dress up. There’s always time to let off steam in the gardens and grounds, and see a birds of prey display.
SEA LIFE Manchester
Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology, Art
Trips to SEA LIFE are educational and fun; with amazing creatures and an interactive rock pool, you and your class are sure to discover something amazing. A range of workshops are available including SEA DEFENDERS - teaching how to protect our ocean
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Situated within the stunning surroundings of Crosby Coastal Park , Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre's team of dedicated fully qualified staff are able to deliver a wide range of outdoor adventurous activities to both residential and day visit clients
The Iron Age Experience
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
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.
Conway Centres Beeston
English, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Art, SEN
Situated less than a mile from Beeston Castle and within very private grounds this cosy and familiar centre lends itself to being used by primary groups. It offers opportunities for a variety of studies within the immediate environment.
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.
Multi-Activity Package
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Education, SEN
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.
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.
YHA Langdale
Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liverpool for Primary & Middle schools
Citizenship, Geography, Science, History, Music, Religious Education, Art
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.
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.
Discovery Package
English, Science, Physics, Biology, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
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
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.
Jodrell Bank
Science, Physics, Twentieth Century
Our year round education programmes in the north west of England offer children a unique learning experience and the opportunity to experiment with live science.
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
Museum of Science and Industry
Science, History, Twentieth Century
Fourteen different learning galleries with programmes, shows, and demonstrations for key stages 1 to 4.
Real Adventure - Lake District
Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
Outdoor education makes lasting impressions on young people that instill skills for life through building strong relationships with peers & leaders, increase confidence, self-awareness & motivation which enhances their learning & outlook on life.
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
History, Romans, SEN
The city of Chester, in North West England, boasts the well preserved remains of the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Built in the 1st century, this ancient monument is part of the impressive Roman remains that can be seen throughout the city.
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.
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.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Workshop - Manchester
Maths, Science, Physics, Design Technology, SEN
Indoor skydiving is the simulation of true free-fall conditions in a vertical wind tunnel. An exhilarating experience for children, accompanied by a workshop on the science behind how the facilities work. It’s the ultimate educational school trip!
Chill Factore
Geography, Human Geography, SEN
Chill Factore Education Team offer a range of exciting curriculum based experiences in our indoor real snow facility including PE Activity Days, GCSE Assessments Days, Forces in Action Experiments and Polar Regions Discovery Box.
Runway Visitor Park
Science, History, Design Technology, SEN, Twentieth Century
The Runway Visitor Park at Manchester Airport is a unique and educational experience for all ages and operates educational tours for school groups from Early Years to KS4, as well as out of school groups.
Learn at Tatton Park
English, Maths, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Victorian, worldwar, Design Technology, Food, PSHE, Farm, SEN
Tatton Park is one of the UK's most complete historic estates with a range of outstanding spaces, courses and resources for educational use!
The History of British Music
Citizenship, English, History, worldwar, Music, PSHE, SEN
Book a school visit and explore over 70 years of music and social history at the British Music Experience. Discover how music has influenced art, fashion and even the Government. We have a full Gibson Interactive music studio, vocal and dance booth.
Scout Adventures Great Tower
Physical Education, Languages, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Over 110 years of experience, and 4000 groups annually means you can trust Scout Adventures with your School residential. With both indoor accommodation and tented village options, our instructors can deliver an experience built around you.
UK Cultural School Trips
Take a 10 day tour of the UK visiting many fantastic cities along the way including Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford and London.
YMCA Lakeside
Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
YMCA Lakeside is one of the largest outdoor education centres in Europe. Established in the 1960's we've welcomed over 1 million children and young people to a world of outdoor learning. Situated on the beautiful banks of Lake Windermere.
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..
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!
Theatre Workshop
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Performing Arts, SEN
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
Romans VR Workshop
English, History, Romans, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Bring Ancient Rome into your classroom with PrimeVR! Drop your class into the middle of the Colosseum, a Roman battlefield and the Roman Senate! We bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Ancient Greece Workshop & Wow Day
History, Greeks
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Ancient Greece 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!
Anti-Bullying VR
Citizenship, Computing, PSHE
This immersive Virtual Reality Anti-bullying workshop offers a safe space to observe a bullying role-play. Our interactive software has been developed with experts for children to dissect this important issue, guided by our skilled facilitator.
Diwali
Dance, Music, Religious Education, Art
Celebrate the festival of lights with am energetic Indian dance workshop or get creative with a diya painting workshop. Fully interactive and always great fun, bring the vibrancy of the subcontinent into your school this November.
Science Week
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Our Forensic Science and Silly Science workshops are full of curriculum science. Challenge your students to investigate the crime scene and solve the mystery. Professor Nitrate demonstrates exciting science such as gravity, energy and explosions!
Knights & Castles Workshop & Wow Day
History, Medieval
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Knights & Castles Wow Days! Your pupils will be engaged by our historical items, props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Around The World'-A Geographical Adventure!
Geography, Human Geography, History, 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.
The Troublesome Tudors
History, Tudors, Monarchs, SEN
An Elizabethan visits your school to spill the beans on Henry VIII's life, wives & executions. Then proceeds to gossip about Elizabeth I's reign and what has Sir Walter Raleigh brought back from the Americas. Find out by book the workshop.
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds
PSHE
In this lively workshop, your class will explore the symbiotic relationship between body and mind, and what we can do to keep both healthy. One Day Creative use drama and role play to explore this topic.
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.
Mini Beasts and Growth Workshops
English, Science, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Have an actor in role come and bring this subject to life. During the workshop, the children will meet POMB ( Princess of the Mini Beasts!) and travel to storyland. Help her to break the spell that has been put on her garden by a terrible witch.
Robotics Workshop
Maths, Physics, Design Technology, Computing, SEN
What could be more fun than interacting with robots and then building your own and controlling it with code you have written yourself! Using LEGO WeDo 2.0 kits and iPads, your children will build their own robot and control its movement with code.
Ancient Egypt VR Workshop
English, History, Egyptians, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Take your class on a Virtual Reality trip with PrimeVR to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and even inside an Egyptian tomb...all from the comfort of your own classroom! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Wild West Workshop & WOW Day
English
Dan Tastic Education brings cowboys to life with incredible Wild West 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!
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Geography, Physical Geography, Performing Arts
Thousands of earthquakes shake the Earth everyday, and boiling hot lava constantly erupts through gaps in the curst, from deep down below the Earth’s surface! One Day Creative uses drama and role play to explore this topic.
Maths Puzzle Activity Day
Maths, SEN
Get your pupils thinking with a fantastic puzzle day! Lots of hands on games and puzzles will be brought into your school for teams of pupils to bring their minds together to solve.
The Greeks
Citizenship, History, Greeks, Performing Arts
An action-packed day of drama focusing on the Ancient Greeks. Children will learn about Greek myths, Greek Gods and the lives of the ancient Greek people. They’ll explore the different City States, perform their own Olympics and learn about the i
International & Multicultural Dance Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
International & Multicultural dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. Explore the globe, bring your international or multicultural day or week to life with these dance workshops.
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.
HAVEYOURSAY-Online Safety
Performing Arts, PSHE
#HAVEYOURSAY teaches young people that although the internet is a amazing resource it comes with a darker side. This interactive and informative workshop introduces pupils to the themes of cyber bullying, digital footprint and online grooming.
RE Workshops
Citizenship, Religious Education, SEN
Specialists in Religious Education, REonDemand bring RE to life in your school through a wondrous range of activities including a hands on approach to the artefacts, thought provoking drama, symbolism, age old traditions and a great deal of fun!
Pirate Workshop & Wow Day
English
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Pirate 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!
Coding for FUN or as a REWARD!
Citizenship, Computing, SEN
Do you want to reward your children/students with a fun event that is still educational?! A DRONEday is a brilliant way to consolidate learning in an exciting, challenging, unique and safe way! DRONEdays ARE COVID-19 SECURE! Read on to find out how
Street Dance Workshops
Citizenship, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Street dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. Our Street dance workshops fall under USA styles and can be used as part of our Pick N Mix Dance Day.
1960s Workshop & Wow Day
History, Twentieth Century
Dan Tastic Education brings The 1960s to life with incredible 1960s 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 Facilitators
WW1 workshop
Citizenship, History, worldwar
Bring life in the Great War to life by welcoming Private Crabtree into your school. Our WWI soldier demonstrates some replica kit and describes getting the call-up, life in the trenches with the rats, and teaches the children some songs.
Roman School Escape Rooms
History, Romans
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?
Strictly Dance Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Our Strictly dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. They include a number of more traditional dance styles and will bring the ballroom to your school.
ZOOM into the Stone Age LIVE
History, Prehistory
ZOOM into the Stone age with our live workshop straight into your classroom. Get involved with our entertaining, educational timeline and create your own piece of cave art using charcoal, paints and natural materials along with us.
India VR Workshop
English, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Explore India and the Himalayas with this PrimeVR workshop! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Taj Mahal and Mount Everest all from the comfort of your classroom! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
18th Century Georgians Workshops
History, Georgian, Industrial
COVID-19 OFFER
Our 18th Century workshops cover the exciting periods of the Napoleonic Wars, Industrial revolution, American war of Independence, Birth of the British Empire, Agricultural Revolution, the age of Pirates and so much more!
The Entertaining Egyptian
History, Egyptians, SEN
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?
James Boffin - Secret Science Agent UU7
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
My name's Boffin. James Boffin. Secret Science Agent UU7. Licensed to carry out science missions at ANY SCHOOL on ANY SCIENCE. Operational out of SI6. That's Scientific Intelligence, Section 6 based at Science Headquarters. Experiment with UU7 soon!
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....
Science Spectacular
Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Dan Tastic Education brings science to life with incredible Science Spectacular 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
Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops
Citizenship, Performing Arts, PSHE, SEN
Is student wellbeing a top concern for your school? These interactive wellbeing workshops support your students in building resilience and developing self-awareness. Students will learn mindfulness techniques in a fun and enjoyable way.
Wonders of the World VR Workshop
English, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Experience the Seven New Wonders of the World with PrimeVR! A great way of meeting Geography outcomes as well as inspiring some amazing creative writing! Bring the school trip to you! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
History Dance Workshops
Citizenship, History, Greeks, Ancient Civilisations, Egyptians, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Victorian, Edwardian, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, PSHE
COVID-19 OFFER
History dance workshops for schools help enrich your pupil's learning from £1.43 per pupil. Explore various dances from historical periods and bring the subject to life with outside of the classroom learning.
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
Immersive Experiences
Science, History, SEN, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, Industrial, Victorian, worldwar, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Geography, SEN
Immersive Experiences is the UK's leading multi-diciplinary mobile planetariums and sensory learning experiences company. Over 15 subjects | National Curriculum & Common Entrance 13 level | Over 160 programs to suit all ages | SEN/SLD/PMLD
Explorers & Polar Regions Workshop & Wow Day
Geography, Physical Geography, History, Significant Individuals
Dan Tastic Education brings Exploration to life with incredible Explorer 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 Facilitat
Choose Your Curriculum Subject
The trips above 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..
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