Day trips to Liverpool

If you wish to stay for longer than a day trip, Liverpool has a number of good quality branded hostels and hotels which are suitable for school groups. These include the YHA, Premier Inns, Travel Lodges and a Campanile Hotel. They are all in excellent locations either in, or very close distance to the city centre.

The International Slavery Museum

Located in the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the International Slavery Museum highlights the international importance of slavery, both in a historic and contemporary context. Its three main galleries cover the following:

• Life in West Africa - Exploring the story and culture of Africa and its peoples, who are central to the story of transatlantic slavery.
• Enslavement and the Middle Passage - Revealing some of the brutality and trauma suffered by enslaved Africans on the voyage across the Atlantic; then the oppression of their lives on plantations in the Americas.
• Legacy - The continuing fight for freedom and equality; the contemporary impact of transatlantic slavery, such as racism and discrimination; and the achievements of the African Diaspora.

The museum offers guided school tours, and a range of activities, workshops and resources for groups of all ages. 

River Explorer Cruise - River Mersey

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

The on-board commentary highlights the River Mersey’s key landmarks as well as their history, so the cruise is the perfect mix of fun and education for your class. 

Walking Tour

Meet your local guide for a walking tour of Liverpool and its key historical sites, specially designed for your school trip.

The specific sites visited and themes covered can be tailored to the needs of your group. Popular tours include Maritime and World Heritage Sites, or the Slavery Tour, which introduces students to the part England played in the international slave trade.

Merseyside Maritime Museum 

This museum brings Liverpool’s nautical history to life. Discover the city’s pivotal role as the gateway to 'the new world'.

Popular topics for students include pirates, the Titanic, the Second World War and life in the 1940s, emigration, and unique school tours of Liverpool's Old Dock.

Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered Gallery

Located in the basement of the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this gallery allows you to enter the world of the Customs officer – a dark and unseen world of smuggling, intrigue and danger. One of the key themes is anti-smuggling. This includes detective work, crime fighting, patrolling frontiers and investigation. In uncovering this story you will reveal some of the clever tactics of the criminal, and discover some of the methods needed to catch them.

The World Museum

Revealing millions of years of the Earth’s history through thousands of exhibits and hands-on activities, top themes at Liverpool's World Museum include Ancient Egypt and the Stone Age to Bronze Age. There are also opportunities to study natural history in dedicated hands-on centres.

British Music Experience

Located in the city’s iconic Cunard building, the British Music Experience is a celebration of British pop and rock music.

With an unrivalled collection of stage outfits, objects and instruments, the museum charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop from 1945 to the present day.

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.

A top destination for drama school trips, the theatre also has an in-house Creative Learning team that can create bespoke workshop and learning packages for your group.

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. More than 6,000 objects bring Liverpool’s incredible heritage to life, celebrating thousands of years of the city’s achievements.

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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Royal Albert Dock

The Albert Dock is a firm Liverpool favourite, a top British heritage attraction, it should be on the agenda of every visitor. Located on Liverpool's stunning waterfront, the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in Britain is part of Liverpool's designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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