School Visits

Where to visit in the North West

Stand in the footsteps of the Romans at Birdoswald Roman Fort and discover the most besieged castle in England at Carlisle Castle. Visit our sites in the North West with your class and explore the regions rich history to bring learning to life.

Sites to see in Cheshire

BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK

Great for: Prehistory, Medieval, Outdoor Learning
Subjects covered: History, Geography
Expert-led Discovery Visits: Prehistoric Settlers KS2, Fortress Castle KS1-2
Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4

Sites to visit in Cumbria

  • Birdoswald Fort - Hadrian's Wall

    Great for: Roman military life and the construction of Hadrian’s Wall
    Subjects covered: History, Engineering 
    Free resources: Hadrian's Wall Teachers' Kit KS1-4, Handling Collection KS2-3, Teachers' Resource Pack KS2-3, Activity Trail KS2-3

  • Brougham Castle

    Great for: Medieval Castles
    Subjects covered: History

  • Carlisle Castle

    Great for: Medieval, Tudors, Civil Wars
    Subjects covered: History, Drama
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: Captains, Captives and Costumes KS1-2
    Free resources: Teachers' Kit KS1-4, OCR Spec B History Around Us (GCSE) site proposal

  • Furness Abbey

    Great for: Medieval Christianity 
    Subjects covered: History, Religious Studies

  • Lanercost Priory

    Great for: Medieval Christianity 
    Subjects covered: History, Religious Studies

  • Stott Park Bobbin Mill

    Great for: The Industrial Revolution
    Subjects covered: History, Geography, Design and Technology
    Expert-led Discovery Visits: From Tree to Bobbin KS1-3
    Free resources: Top Things to See KS1-2

Hadrian's Wall: Discover Life on the Roman Frontier

Discover the iconic Hadrian's Wall with an English Heritage education trip. Take your class across some of the wildest and most dramatic countryside in England, and find out more about life on the northern frontier and the impact of Roman Britain.

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Self-led Visits

Lead your visit, your way! UK schools and eligible learning groups can visit for free to support your teaching. Find out more about our offer for international learning groups.

Use our free downloadable resources to help support your planning. What's more, when you've booked your visit you'll also receive a 20% discount on a guidebook of your choice. Remember to check our what to expect page and terms and conditions to make sure you have everything you need ahead of your trip.

 

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Expert-Led Discovery Visits

Our award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits workshops for KS1-4 are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play, dress up and become history detectives.

These sessions are curriculum-aligned and have been designed to inspire and support your learning in and out of the classroom.

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Local Learning

By exploring your local area you can introduce your pupils to the stories behind the places your pupils interact with every day and help them compare and contrast their lives now with lives in the past. From Norman settlements like Castle Acre to Tudor fortresses like Deal Castle, and prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge, there's lots to discover on your doorstep.

We've brought together ideas for studying your local history by using our sites across the country. Use our site-specific pages as inspiration to help you bring local stories to life for your pupils.

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