Primary School Trips to Liverpool

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Who's it for?

  • Primary School

Key Highlights

  • Free time to explore the Albert Dock and Liverpool ONE
  • Enjoy a River Explorer Cruise on the world famous Mersey Ferry
  • Take a walking tour of the city and its key historical sites
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Liverpool today is a vibrant, must-see city that has a proud and interesting past.

Primary school tours can explore the city on foot to discover the industrial and maritime history of the UK. Or visit interactive museums and art galleries to delve into Liverpool's rich culture.

Whether your educational tour takes you to the WWI dazzle ships or explores the city's iconic musical and sporting heritage, a primary school trip to Liverpool promises a colourful and memorable experience.

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Sample Itinerary

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Sample itinerary for a 1 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart for Liverpool then spend the morning at the International Slavery Museum

Afternoon

Check in for your River Explorer Cruise with Mersey Ferry and enjoy a 50 minute cruise. Following this you'll explore the U-Boat Story and learn about how the U-534 is one of the only U-Boats left in the world

Evening

Late departure back to school

Sample itinerary for a 2 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart school and arrive in Liverpool late morning, mid-day.

Afternoon

Meet your local guide for a walking tour of the city and its key historical sites. The specific sites visited and themes covered can be tailored to the needs of your group. Options include Maritime and World Heritage Sites and The Slavery History Tour

Evening

Check into accommodation. Evening meal to be arranged in a nearby restaurant with optional 10 pin bowling.

Day 2
Morning

Spend the morning in the International Slavery Museum and learn more about the legacy of slavery past and present.

Afternoon

Enjoy a 50-minute River Explorer Cruise on the world famous Mersey Ferry, and see incredible views of Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront.

Evening

Return to school.

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Sample itinerary for a 3 day trip

Day 1
Morning

Depart school and arrive in Liverpool late morning, mid-day.

Afternoon

Meet your local guide for a walking tour of the city and its key historical sites. The specific sites visited and themes covered can be tailored to the needs of your group. Options include Maritime and World Heritage Sites and The Slavery History Tour

Evening

Check into accommodation followed by evening meal.

Day 2
Morning

Spend the morning in the International Slavery Museum and learn more about the legacy of slavery past and present.

Afternoon

Free time to explore Albert Dock and shopping time at the Liverpool One shopping centre.

Evening

Evening meal to be arranged in a nearby restaurant with optional 10 pin bowling.

Day 3
Morning

Enjoy a 50-minute River Explorer Cruise on the world famous Mersey Ferry, and see incredible views of Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront.

Afternoon

Depart for your journey back to school.

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Trip Details

Educational Visits In Liverpool
River Explorer Cruise - River Mersey
Merseyside Maritime Museum
The International Slavery Museum
Liverpool Walking Tour
The World Museum
British Music Experience

Other Study Visits

  • Liverpool Empire
    In 1866, Liverpool Empire began its life as The Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House, and was run by gas light and steam power. It is the largest two tier theatre in the UK, hosting the very best in touring theatre productions.
  • The Museum of Liverpool
    The Museum of Liverpool is the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city, and the largest newly-built national museum in Britain for more than a century. Exhibits showcase popular culture and tackle social, historical and contemporary issues of Liverpool’s region in an accessible, engaging manner.
  • Tate Liverpool
    Home of the national collection of modern and contemporary art in the north of England, Tate Liverpool is the UK’s most visited gallery of its kind outside London. Displaying famous modern works alongside cutting-edge contemporary art, the gallery is a must-see for any fan of the arts visiting the city.

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Recommended Cultural Visits

The Albert Dock
The Beatles Story, Albert Dock
Liverpool Cathedral

Other Cultural Visits

  • Radio City Tower
    Radio City Tower was built in 1969 and opened by Queen Elizabeth II. It is 138 metres tall, the second tallest free-standing building in Liverpool and the 32nd tallest in the United Kingdom. The observation platform at St Johns Beacon is a unique way to see the ever changing landscape of the city.
  • The Walker Art Gallery
    This gallery holds a stunning collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts spanning over six hundred years. Home to outstanding works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin and Gainsborough, the Walker is one of the finest art galleries in Europe.
  • The Liverpool FC Story
    At Liverpool Football Club's interactive museum, The Liverpool FC Story, school tours can discover over 120 years of LFC history and explore football, past and present, with the help of state of the art technology and never seen before displays. Also at the museum, visitors can take a tour through the Halls of Fame.
  • Everton FC - Goodison Park Stadium Tour
    Take a behind-the-scenes tour where expert guides will express their passion and knowledge for Everton FC, and teach your students about the club's exciting history.
  • Liverpool ONE
    A spectacular shopping destination near the waterfront, where you’ll find the biggest and best range of Liverpool shops. Located at the heart of the city centre, Liverpool ONE is a shopping experience that has something for everyone.
  • Hollywood Bowl
    Why not round off your school trip to Liverpool with an evening of 10 pin bowling for your class? The Hollywood Bowl offers a fun-filled experience for primary school students of all ages.

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