Planning a North West School Trip? We’re here to help!
From world-class museums and historic landmarks to theatres and outdoor education venues, a North West-based School Trip can support a wide range of curriculum areas including History, Geography, Science, English, Drama, and Art. Whether you’re visiting a major city like Manchester or Liverpool, exploring the Lake District, or discovering local heritage attractions, there are experiences to suit every age group and learning objective.
Below, you’ll find a list of North West School Trips that are ideal for schools. We’ve included booking dates, age recommendations, and special school trip rates to help you choose the best option for your group.
We’re here to help
We believe school trips are one of the best ways to give young people more live experiences. However, we also know planning, booking and taking a school trip can feel like a logistical obstacle course!
So we’re here to help to plan your next North West School Trip.
At The School Trip, we help tens of thousands of young people each year access more live experiences. We do this by partnering with theatres, museums, galleries, attractions and other school destinations across the country to bring you their incredible opportunities.
We provide everything you need to plan your trip, plus support learning with workshop information and free teaching resources you can use before, during or after the trip.
So, if you need help choosing your next North West School Trip or want to talk through the options, our School Trip Coordinators are here to help!
Get in touch by emailing hello@theschooltrip.co.uk or give us a call on 020 8064 0974.
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Oh Zeus!
📍 UK Tour
🗓️ Booking until 26 Sep 26
👥 Suitable for ages 12+
👉 A riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology
👉 Sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at
👉 Touring across the UK
Science and Industry Museum
📍 Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for all ages
👉 An out-of-this-world adventure through the Solar System with Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos.
👉 Brand-new curriculum inspired workshops, bringing science to life and taking learning out of the classroom.
👉 Interactive galleries, historic working machinery demonstrations and live science shows.
World Museum
📍 World Museum, Liverpool
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 3+
👉 Something for everyone – a wide range of workshops across history, science, and the natural world.
👉 Active learning – interactive activities that make lessons memorable and exciting.
👉 Curriculum-connected – designed to support classroom learning at every stage.
Walker Art Gallery
📍 Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 5 - 14
👉 Curriculum-linked workshops rooted in outstanding art collections
👉 Explore creativity and storytelling through guided sessions and gallery-based learning
👉 Led by expert educators who support discussion, interpretation, and confidence
Museum of Liverpool
📍 Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages under 11
👉 Curriculum-linked learning exploring local, national, and global history
👉 Interactive galleries and workshops designed to engage learners of all ages
👉 Led by expert museum educators who support confident learning and discussion
Dick Whittington
📍 Manchester Opera House
🗓️ Booking from 5 Dec 26 - 3 Jan 27
👥 Suitable for all ages
🎟️ Student tickets from just £10.00
👉 Featuring lavish sets and costumes from The London Palladium.
👉 Comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return
👉 Student tickets from £10 each
Maritime Museum
📍 Maritime Museum, Liverpool
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages under 11
👉 Powerful local and global stories rooted in Liverpool’s maritime heritage
👉 Led by specialist educators who bring history to life
👉 Engaging workshops for different ages, tailored to key stages
Rock Up
📍 Nationwide
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 4+
👉 Rock Climbing
👉 Soft Play
👉 High Ropes
International Slavery Museum
📍 International Slavery Museum, Liverpool
🗓️ Ongoing
👥 Suitable for ages 7+
👉 Exclusive new workshops
👉 Engaging, inclusive learning designed to spark curiosity and debate
👉 Options to join from anywhere, making powerful history accessible to all
Oh Zeus!
📍 Lowry, Salford
🗓️ Booking from 28 Jul - 1 Aug 26
👥 Suitable for ages 12+
👉 A riotous, all-out hilarious ride through Greek mythology
👉 Sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at
👉 Touring across the UK
Starlight Express
📍 Liverpool Empire, Liverpool
🗓️ Booking from 26 May - 12 Jun 27
👥 Suitable for ages 3+
🎟️ Student tickets just £20.00
👉 Performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC.
👉 An electrifying experience.
👉 Student tickets just £X
Bring learning to life with a North West School Trip
The North West offers an excellent mix of cultural, educational and outdoor learning experiences that help bring classroom topics to life. With opportunities to engage students across a wide range of subjects and interests, the region provides plenty of memorable options for school groups.
With so many choices, having the right support can make planning much easier. That’s where we come in. We work directly with school trip venues and providers across the North West to help you find the best options for your group.
If you want help exploring finding your next North West School Trip, our School Trip Coordinators are here to help. Email hello@theschooltrip.co.uk or call 020 8064 0974.
More ideas, workshops & resources
Our School Trips Ideas section has hundreds of school trips and educational visits, which you can filter by type, location, subject, and more to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Want more inspiration? Check out our workshops, or browse our teaching resources as well.
For more ideas across the region, check out Visit North West’s website.
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We regularly invite our members to plays, musicals, museums, galleries, attractions and other school trip destinations. All to give you the chance to see the latest shows, exhibitions and experiences.
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