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School Trips to The North West

About the north west.

There are some lovely, vibrant cities to visit in the North West, with a range of exciting visits.  For art and music lovers, Liverpool is the place to go.  It has more museums and galleries than anywhere outside of London and it is of course home to the wonderful Beatles!

Or head to the thriving cultural city of Manchester – although it may have been built on the heavy industry of the Industrial Revolution, it has since re-invented itself as a world capital of arts.  If it’s history that takes your fancy, pay a visit to the walled city of Chester, which boasts the largest stone-built Roman Amphitheatre in Britain.

These are all fantastic locations for a diverse trip with lots of great opportunities.  You could also combine lots of these visits to fully explore the region so do talk to us about how we can tailor your itinerary to just how you want it!

Diverse Liverpool!

Liverpool has so much on offer for art and music lovers, culture enthusiasts and history buffs.  The...

From £ 200 pp

(Based on 3 days)

Diverse Manchester!

Manchester is a bustling, vibrant city and this itinerary will allow you to see all the major sights...

From £ 150 pp

(Based on 2 days)

Roman Britain

Our engaging Roman Britain Tour brings to life the legacy of the Roman Empire and its impact on Brit...

From £ 595 pp

(Based on 5 days)

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• School Visits
• Education Programme
• Anglo Saxon and Viking

Anglo Saxons & Vikings

Explore the turbulent world of the Anglo Saxons and Vikings in 10 th Century AD in this exciting, hands-on workshop. Arrive at our settlement just after a Viking raid has taken place and see the effects it has had on the Anglo Saxon community. Our historical characters will help you examine what life was like for these two groups of people; considering home life, religion, work, battle, trade, food, language and geography. We can offer a single focus day on either Anglo Saxons or Vikings, or a combined programme for a compare/contrast study of both - just let us know what you prefer when you book.

Learning Outcomes:

Group size:.

This programme can accommodate 12-228 children . You will be allocated to a site (either Old Hall or Farm) depending on your group size and our availability.

Please note that groups of 100+ can only be supported from mid June - end of July. For large groups, period music and/or a falconry demonstration can be arranged for an additional charge.

Activities:

The programme will be mainly held outside (weather depending), so our team make a final decision about specific activities on the morning of the event. However, typical activities include: shelter building, outdoor cookery, threshing/winnowing, deer walk and weapons. Don't worry if the weather is poor, we have an indoor programme that is just as exciting and engaging so you won't miss out!

Our advice is to wear sensible shoes, dress warmly and for the weather. Remember - we are a period site without central heating!

Children are welcome to come dressed up for the visit. Consult our costume information sheet (PDF,177KB)  for some outfit ideas.

This is our most popular programme and as a result, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. Make an enquiry using our Schools Enquiry form or contact us to discuss your requirements at [email protected] / 01625 374428.

Risk Assessment:

Information about risk assessments and our health and safety procedures for this workshop.

Download our Viking information pack (PDF,1.50MB)  as either a pre or post visit resource.

School Testimonies

‘A brilliant day had by all! Best school visit I have been on in 5 years of teaching. Staff were all brilliant and made it thoroughly enjoyable.’ (St George’s CE Primary School)

‘Overall this was the best trip I have ever been on! Staff were helpful and engaging. The amount of activities on offer was great- my class didn’t stop and loved every minute of it. Thank you to all of the staff. I will definitely be coming back.’ (Belgrave Academy)

'"Best day ever!” Many of our children said. The staff pitched the activities to our varied age groups effectively.’ (Exam Primary School)

'Thank you to both of the leaders of the day for the way in which they bring history alive and give the children quality learning experiences. The presentation is excellent.’ (Mersey Drive Catholic Primary)

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School trips

Educate and inspire

Visit some of the region's best nature reserves and allow our experienced education team to take your class on a journey of discovery.

We offer a wide range of educational programmes in line with the National Curriculum, and Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.  All of our programmes are fully risk assessed.

Find a spot for your school trip

We offer school visits at:

• Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston.
• Mere Sands Wood, Rufford.
• The Hive at Moss Bank Park, Bolton.
• Environmental Resource Centre at Seven Acres Nature Reserve, Bolton.
• Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, Merseyside.  

Each location offers a range of habitats and wildlife, making them the perfect locations for hands-on, outdoor learning sessions for all ages.

Please take a look at the options below to find the perfect location for your trip.

Brockholes Visitor Village by Bentham Imaging

Brockholes Nature Reserve School Visits

Brockholes Nature Reserve is host to a ground-breaking floating visitor village, and offers spectacular views of lake, woodland, river, meadow, grassland, pond and hedgerow habitats.

Conveniently located just off Junction 31 of the M6 at Preston, Brockholes is perfectly placed for schools across the region. We can host school groups of up to 105 children (subject to availability). Brockholes has a wide variety of outdoor settings for your class, waiting to be explored. We have multiple outdoor classrooms based in our woodlands (fitted with seating circles), as well as a purpose-built pond dipping platform. 

When booking a school visit led by our Education team, your school will have the use of one of our indoor classrooms, The Activity Room or The Lookout. The Activity Room is located on the Visitor Village and The Lookout is a short walk away, both offer stunning views across our lakes. You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit, guiding the children on their outdoor adventure.

We offer a wide variety of workshops for school visits including Habitats, Minibeasts, Pond Dipping, Bushcraft/Survival, Stone Age, Maps, Rivers and Environmental Art. For our full range of workshops click below.

Brockholes School Visits.pdf

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve School Visits

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve is located in Rufford, in the heart of the Lancashire countryside and is easily accessible from the A59. The reserve has a variety of habitats including woodlands, lakes and meadows, and is a beautiful wildlife haven waiting to be explored.

We can take up to groups of 60 children for school visits at Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve. When booking a school visit led by our Education team, your school will have the use of the Field Studies Centre, which is located next to the car park. You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit.

Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve has an outdoor classroom (fitted with a seating circle) which is located in The Pines woodland. The reserve has accessible pathways around the site.

We offer a wide range of educational workshops that cater for young people of all ages, including Habitats, Minibeast, Bushcraft/Survival, Plants and much more. A full list of workshops can be found below.

We are able to offer a limited number of funded Countryside Stewardship visits for school groups at Mere Sands Wood. This educational visit aims to educate schools about how Lancashire Wildlife Trust uses grazing and traditional farming techniques to help positively manage the habitats at Mere Sands Wood.

Mere Sands Wood School visits.pdf

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The Hive at Moss Bank Park School Visits

The Hive is located in Bolton’s iconic Moss Bank Park and offers a unique outdoor experience for visiting school groups. The Hive is made up of a series of gardens adorned with natural play equipment.

You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your school visit at The Hive. They will be available throughout your visit, guiding the children on an outdoor natural adventure.

Our school visits at The Hive are fully outdoor visits and we are able to take school groups of up to 35 children (maximum) at The Hive. We have an outdoor classroom (fitted with seating circle) and accessible pathways through the site. On a school visit led by the Education team, the outdoor classroom at the top of the site can be closed off for your school group when the site is open to the public. Toilets are available in Moss Bank Park café.

We offer a wide range of educational Workshops that cater to children of all ages. Specific programmes include Minibeasts, Plants, Bushcraft/Survival, Sensory Hive Adventure and much more. A full list of workshops can be found below.

The Hive School visits.pdf

Bolton Environmental Resource Centre School Visits

The Environmental Resource Centre sits on the edge of Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve, making it the perfect setting for children to explore the natural world. With an array of habitats, including woodland, wildflower meadows, heathland, wetlands and Bradshaw Brook running through the reserve.

We can take up to groups of 35 children for school visits at Bolton Environmental Resource Centre. When booking a school visit led by our Education team, your school will have the use of the indoor classroom, which is located upstairs in Environmental Resource Centre. The indoor classroom has a floor to ceiling windows that look out onto Seven Acres Nature Reserve. There is an accessible lift in the building for wheelchair users. You will have an enthusiastic and experienced member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit to Bolton Environmental Resource Centre.

At Bolton Environmental Resource Centre we run two full day workshops: Rivers or Habitats.

Bolton ERC School visits.pdf

Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve School Visits

Lunt Meadows is a wetland nature reserve situated on the banks of the River Alt in North Merseyside. Doubling up as a flood storage reservoir, it is home to a wonderful variety of bird life. It is also a fascinating archaeological site and home to one of just a few surviving Mesolithic settlements, providing an inspiring backdrop to learn about Mesolithic history.

We can take up to groups of 35 children for school visits at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve.  A new indoor classroom will be opening in 2024. In the meantime we are offering half day visits at Lunt Meadows or alternatively we can arrange an outreach visit at your school. At Lunt Meadows we have an outdoor classroom area where we are able to set up a bell tent to provide some shelter and there is a compost toilet available on site. You will have a knowledgeable and enthusiastic member of the Education team dedicated to your group throughout your visit to Lunt Meadows.

At Lunt Meadows we are able to run  Mesolithic Stone Age, Habitats, Mini-beasts and Pond Dipping workshops.

Lunt Meadows School visits.pdf

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Roman Tours

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School trip to Roman Tours

Roman Tours can bring life to the story of the Roman invasion of Britain and the legacy of an empire nearly 2000 years ago.

Dressed as the 1st Century Roman Soldier (other character roles available), they engage pupils through curriculum-relevant role play, character acting, questioning and activities, providing a unique and dynamic educational experience around the period of the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain. Their costumes and equipment, are exact copies of real artefacts and equipment found through archaeology investigation, to ensure their representation is as accurate as possible.

They can specially tailor sessions for all schools and also cater for disabilities and special needs.

To compensate for the lack of historical remains, they bring along various replica artifacts such as a full marching pack, which includes the soldier’s rations, underwear, fire lighting kit, money, spare clothes, strigil, cooking pots, tools, wine and water, spices etc etc. They also have a second set of armour for students to try, and even ladies’ make-up and sponge for his… well, you’ll find out!

Using a dynamic combination of character acting, demonstrations, Q&A and role play they make the experience exciting and interactive to educate and interest any age group . They provide a curriculum-relevant experience for any level from key stage 2 all the way to AS and teacher training colleges.

School visits at the Grosvenor Museum

If you are bringing a school group to Chester (Deva), then there is no better way than to visit them through their partners at the Grosvenor Museum. A visit to the museum’s Roman exhibits and artefacts combined with a Roman soldier patrol is an ideal way to start the topic or reinforce any teaching that has been done already.

They also include worksheets to answer from information drawn from the exhibits themselves and a handling session with one of their education officers.

Groups arriving are met at the museum by a Roman soldier in full and authentic armour and brought to attention in the style of a sergeant major, who welcomes them to 25 years of service in the legion. They are then each given a set of specially made lightweight plastic imitation armour to wear.

The new recruits are then given an insight into the life of a Roman soldier and the rigours they must endure in the British climate. They swear an oath to the emperor before heading out on patrol to various Roman remains including Chester’s own amphitheatre.

Their visits are always interactive

Dressing pupil in armour.

Marching and formation practice including the tortoise (testudo), they provide the shields you provide the missiles.

Full marching pack (impedimenta), which includes the soldier’s rations, underwear, fire lighting kit, money, spare clothes, strigil, cooking pots, tools.

Various artefacts including domestic pottery, jewellery, oil lamps, magnifiers, glassware and grinding stones.

Medical Tools.

A day at the Grosvenor Museum includes

• A Roman soldier patrol and legionary formation training in Chester wearing armour
• Time in the museum galleries
• A free lunch room for schools
• Museum Workroom and artefact handling session
• A visit to the museum shop.
• The day starts at 10.30am ends at 2.30pm

27 Grosvenor St, Chester CH1 2DD 01978 761264 [email protected] Visit Roman Tours website for schools

School visit information displayed was correct at the time of publishing. Please check with the venue on their latest educational itinerary for your class visit.

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School trips

to the farm

Bringing Learning to Life

With hundreds of animals to see, set in 350 acres of farmland, we've an amazing location for your next school trip!

Whether you're interested in our curriculum-linked workshops, delivered by our very own team of experts, or hands-on guided visits, we have all the information you need for an inspirational, fun day out at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park.

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Range of curriculum-linked workshops

Meet our farm animals

Hands-on activities

Visiting teacher:

"The trips and activities are well run and the farm experience can't be found anywhere else."

"Our reception children LOVED their trip to

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What happens on the day

A member of our team will meet you on arrival

You'll have access to the Mrs Dowsons site for the day.

You'll have a base for your bags and a sheltered space to eat your own lunch.

The trip will be entirely led by our team, with lots of hands-on activities and workshops.  

For more information on example trip timetables, click here.

Our team experts... ​

Amelia Dowson & James Ainsworth our team experts have received recognition for gaining all 9 credits of the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme: Educational Route 

Preparing for Farm and Countryside Visits (CAF561) L2 Credit : 3

Food, Farming & Countryside in the National Curriculum (CAF562) L2 Credit : 3

Talking to Pupils, Students & Teachers (CAF563) L2 Credit : 3

Visiting Teacher:

"Their little faces were beaming  with joy from the moment that t hey arrived.

The children (and adults of course) thoroughly enjoyed listening about, feeding,  stroking and handling a variety of your wonderful animals.

I watched as their confidence grew and eventually every single child engaged happily in all the hands-on activities. 

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"Our children had the most amazing time and I can't begin to put into words how much fun us as staff had too! We were so well taken care of and felt so welcomed. 

Sarah was absolutely amazing and we can't thank her enough for her enthusiasm, dedication and warm hospitality. The children have even gone home telling their parents about their new friend Sarah!"

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School trips everyone from Greater Manchester loved and will remember

From camping getaways to day trips these were a rite of passage for Mancunian kids

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It doesn't matter where you're from or how old you are - there are many school trips we all remember from growing up in Greater Manchester.

Whether they were close to home or further afield, we all remember the excitement of getting out of lessons for the day, packing a picnic and making memories with our classmates.

Some school trips may have been more popular depending on the era you grew up in, whilst a number of attractions have changed or are no longer around.

Read More: 15 of Greater Manchester's favourite lost pubs from the 90s

We asked Manchester Evening News readers to name some of their favourite school trips that people from our region remember going on - and here is what you suggested.

Of course, this list is by no means complete and only captures a number of school trips people from Greater Manchester went on over the years. But if you can share memories and want to tell us about your favourite school trip, let us know in the comments section.

Martin Mere

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is a wetland nature reserve and visitor attraction in Burscough in Lancashire.

Established since 1975, for years schools have visited for wildlife spotting, den building and more.

It's fondly remembered by M.EN. readers responding to our call for memories on our Facebook page.

Reader Coral McKeown said: "Martin Mere, me and my friend rescued some ducklings."

Anyone who was born in the 80s or 90s will have fond memories of days out with the family at Camelot Theme Park.

Located a few miles outside Chorley in Lancashire, it first opened its doors in 1983.

It operated until November 2012 and boasted medieval style rides including the Knightmare and the Whirlwind.

It was fondly remembered by a number of our readers, including Stephanie Foy, Joanne Craddock and Dawn Seddon.

The latter wrote: "Defo going Camelot at the end off year term - Bolton museum and church with primary school, love it."

Alton Towers

Thousands of us will have visited Alton Towers over the years and been on its legendary rollercoasters.

Some of the most famous decommissioned rides include The Corkscrew, The Thunder Looper, The Beast, Alton Mouse and The Black Hole.

It was loved by a number of our readers, including Cathy Slack, Deanne Murphy, Cheryl Kerrigan and Abdullah Al-Mamun who has "awesome memories" from the end of year school trip.

Andy Eyre also commented: "Camelot and Alton Towers. Looking back, it seems mad that we were allowed to just wander off on our own for a few hours. If my kids' school suggested that today, I'd be bricking it."

Blue John Cavern

The Blue John Cavern is at Castleton in the Peak District.

Home to eight of the fourteen known varieties of Blue John stone, the mineral has been mined for centuries.

Steeped in history, old mining equipment is also on view inside the cavern.

North Base and Bridget Young both suggested Blue John Cavern on our Facebook page.

The Lake District

The Lake District is known worldwide for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and more.

It also attracts buses of schools to take part in activities or visit Lake Windermere and surrounding towns.

Wendy Saxon said: "Going to Lake Windermere, capsizing my canoe in a freezing water and Chester Zoo with school friends."

Kerry Hulme said: "Hornsey pottery trip, also Lake Windermere camping with school was awful x"

Angela Todorovic posted: "In the early 70’s we went to The Lake District."

Isle of Man

One of the most popular Greater Manchester school trip destinations through the generations has been the Isle of Man.

Classes of pupils will remember embarking on the nearly three hour ferry journey to set up camp for a few days away.

You may have moaned about the time it took to get there or if the weather wasn't on your side, but the best part was having a laugh staying in tents.

Dean Castree posted: "Isle of Man with Cherry Tree junior school in Romiley, then Butlins the year after, early 90’s and great times."

Giselle Louise Fox said: "Isle of Man in primary visiting the Laxey Wheel & seeing Manx cats."

And Rain Manley wrote: "Isle of Man with school for a week."

Granada Studios

Who remembers the Granada Studios Tour?

Open in the 1980s and 1990s, the entertainment theme park was at the Granada Studios complex in Castlefield.

It's well remembered by M.E.N readers like Rosemary Maken, Tina Doleman, and Kerry Louise New who said: "I remember going to the old Granada studios in Manchester, it was so good x."

Many would agree that Eureka! The National Children's Museum is quite unlike anything you have seen before.

Located in Halifax, Yorkshire, schools from Greater Manchester and beyond still venture to the museum, which has exhibitions linked to the National Curriculum.

Readers Sarah Whitehead and Jaydee Boo both said it was definitely a trip to remember.

Tatton Park

Tatton Park in Knutsford, Cheshire, is one of the UK's most complete historic estates.

Home to a Tudor Old Hall, acres of landscaped gardens and a deer park, it's one of the many places Greater Manchester schools venture to for trips each year.

Reader Sarah Louise Gabrielle remembers venturing to Tatton Hall, as well as Chester Zoo with her school.

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo remains a popular and exciting school trip.

The most visited zoo in the UK, the zoo has around 20,000 animals on site, from black lemurs and Caribbean flamingos to grey-crowned crane's and spider monkeys.

Welcoming hundreds of Greater Manchester school children a year, classes will remember splitting off into groups and being allowed to go the gift shop with their pocket money.

Leila Atherall remembers visiting Chester Zoo, as does Bianca Fay Jones, who said: "Chester Zoo, always came home with some little pot animal from the gift shop."

There was nothing better than getting to go to school in your own clothes before setting out on a trip to Wigan Pier.

But the much-loved Way We Were museum in Wigan, about Victorian life, has been shut for over a decade.

MEN readers Elizabeth Adams and Helen Marie Brown suggested Wigan Pier, and Chris Howarth remembers the Victorian classroom which "was a laugh."

Chatsworth House

Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth House has been passed down through generations of the Cavendish family.

On the site, there is a farmyard and adventure playground as well as a house labyrinth and gardens.

Gil Dobbs said: "Going to Chatsworth house, my friend and I hid a classmate under our legs and coats on the coach as he was the only one whose mum couldn’t pay for him to go. We thought it was a good idea."

Alison Hughes said: "Blue John Mines and Chatsworth House. I was about ten at the time and attended Pike Fold Primary School. The school has since been demolished and a new school with the same name built in Blackley Village."

Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank Observatory is located in Cheshire and hosts a number of radio telescopes.

It is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester.

What school trips did you go on as a child? Let us know in the comments section below.

Jane Victoria and Donna Duke remember going on a school trip there. Reader Josephine De Bongshire also posted: "Remember crying once because I missed a trip to Jodrell Bank because I was going on holiday to America. Pretty pathetic."

There were plenty of other memories and school trips recalled by MEN readers.

Mary Hamilton said: "Early fifties, going to Malvern Hills with teacher Miss Harris who lived there."

Lynn Turner Webster commented: "I remember Belle Vue funfair, from St George’s, think we had won House of the Year."

Emma Hurst-Grover said: "York Dungeons! Best day out!"

Debra Jane said: "Isle of Wight ( thought it was abroad 'til my dad enlightened me)."

Deb Knight commented: "St Helens Glass and Southport one trip, Rhyl and Conway castle one trip."

Mark Tomo Thompson posted: "Salford children's holiday camp for me, I still go there today, 45plus years later."

Natalie Barry said: "Mine was Yealand Conyers think I was in Year 7, loved that trip."

Karen Jackson commented: "The sewage works - yes really."

Neil Spooner said: "Tintwistle water processing plant and fisheries. Banging day out."

Claire Skepper said: "New York and just having the best time ever, would love to go back."

Sheila Laffan said: "New Brighton in primary. Through the Mersey Tunnel and back on the Mersey Ferry. Great day out!"

Beverley Walker posted: "We went up Holcombe Hill once dressed as Victorians - Primary School about Jnr1, I felt totally duped we weren't going to the zoo considering HH is literally 2 miles from the school."

Julie Barlow commented: "We went to Blackpool Zoo once and I sat in bubble gum and got it all over my school skirt lol I thought it was funny but my dad didn’t!"

Julie Lynch commented: "My primary school went to Trentham Gardens every summer, remember some funny tales."

John Parker posted: "Went to York, where I now live…"

Andria Kornyk posted: "Remember going to Howarth visiting the Bronte House and had our lunch in one of the cafes, loved it I was 11 yrs old."

Janet Robinson said: "Dudley Zoo (Primary school)"

Clare Maddox said: "Lledr Hall - good laugh but bloody freezing !"

Alison McManus commented: "Going to Hadrian’s Wall, all in school uniform, having no appropriate wet gear and getting soaked to the skin when it rained, and then getting on the wrong train home and some idiot pulling the emergency cord when we didn’t stop at Preston because it was a through train to Crewe, then having to get a train to Manchester Piccadilly when all our Parents were waiting for us at Victoria."

Jill Parker posted: "I went on a French exchange & ended up having my appendix out. Now that was memorable."

Marina Mitchell posted: "Bonskied in Scotland. Loved it looking back, apart from the mountain they made us climb….was cream crackered!"

Ann Walker said: "Ironbridge, Shropshire with my History class. Wonderful day."

Terri Moffatt commented: "York, (Mr Pink St Mary's) day trip circa 1962."

Sandra Holden-Reid said: "Switzerland!!!! What a laugh, most of us girls had beer tied to our legs under our long skirts."

Auriol Anne Thompson said: "Manchester to Liverpool ship canal from Bolton x"

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Lauren Adele Bunting posted: "Yorkshire Sculpture Park."

Liam Packham said: "Peak District with Trinity year 8."

Scott Ainge said: "Liverpool."

Peter Furnival commented: "Lyme Park and one lad found a deer's antler."

Barbara Anne Hoy commented: "Southport xx"

Rick Hardman posted: "Bobby Charlton Football academy."

Claire Mills said: "Arnfield Tower!"

Michael Masterson commented: "London aged 10."

Marian Bhaldraithe said: "Quarry Bank Mill, Styal… Lourdes…. Seeing Annie at The Palace."

Robert Moorhouse said: "Guernsey in 1976."

Danny Grant commented: "Quarry Bank Mill defo all been there."

Shiv Elizabeth Leavy posted: "I remember going to the Millennium Dome with primary school it was ace but my God a long travel and a very long day."

Carly Louise said: "Castleton.. Climbing a crap load of stairs to see a rock at the top!"

Klaire Alicia O'Sullivan said: "Castleton, learning about stalagmites and stalactites. I remember a load of lads jumping and stomping trying to see if they could get them to break free. Considering they were standing under some of them, it wasn't very clever."

Hayden Mag Oirc posted: "Castleton, Edale, Lyme Hall!."

Jean Whiteoak said: "Manchester Ship Canal."

Alan Parr commented: "Featherstone Castle."

Jazmine Osburn said: "Manchester Museum."

Do they awaken any memories for you? Let us know in the comments section below.

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The Greek empire flourished, grew, and spread, over a period of around two thousand years. The main city states, including places like Athens and Olympia, gave birth to huge advances in subjects such as mathematics, philosophy and science.

Workshop providers with specialist knowledge of the Ancient Greeks can help bring this amazing period of world history to life for your pupils.

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Our workshops are designed to give a great overall view of the Ancient Greeks, inspiring children with practical activities and hands-on exploration. We can give you a great starting point, a boost in the middle of the topic or a fantastic end and round up of the period. Become a Greek warrior and...

Ancient Greece

During the course of the workshop, our drama facilitator will guide your class through the different people who lived in Ancient Greek society. We'll also discuss the impact Ancient Greeks had on modern society.

Olympic Games 2024

Step back in time to Ancient Greece and let your KS1 & KS2 pupils discover the origin of the Olympic Games. Closely tied to Greek mythology, beliefs and culture, we'll use drama to discover why the games started. Plus, how their legacy endures to this day.

The Ancient Greeks: Athens & the Battle of Marathon 490 BC

The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Archon of the city, who will guide them around the Agora. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also...

Walker Art Gallery

Storytelling with the Greeks KS2 - Students will explore continuity and change and compare life in Ancient Greece to the present day, as well as looking at the legacy of Greek culture on art and literature. This workshop compliments the study of Greek life and achievements and how this has influenced...

Greek Workshops

During our Greek workshop the children will meet Athena, the feisty favourite Goddess of Zeus. Athena will bring to life some of the famous myths and legends that existed during this fascinating time and through story telling drama games and activities help the children explore and experience life and...

The Ancient Greeks

Children will take part in drama activities all about the ancient civilisation in Greece. They'll explore how people lived, how society was organised and what the Ancient Greeks believed. They'll also reflect on how life in Athens differs from our life today. Pupils will learn about Greek myths including...

We provide a full day of around five 45min-1hr workshops that range from informative and active round robins to high energy battle and problem solving construction activities.

From the moment you arrive at Ufton you will be immersed in the stories and lives of the children of Greece. We have found that by keeping a story running through your time with us children (and adults) have fun, and remember much more of what they have learnt. We will launch your story with a dramatic...

Life in Ancient Greece Day

Our workshop immerses children in the history and culture of Ancient Greece during the Battle of Marathon. They will learn about Greek Gods, including Athena and Dionysus. They will also be exposed to Athenian life, democracy, mythology, theatre and more.

Greek Parthenon Building

The structure built is based on the Temple Of Athens and deomstartes the various parts of the building.

CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science STEM Workshop

Proven to excite children's curiosity in Science, supporting KS2 National Curriculum and offering a cross-curricular "hands-on" interactive, full-day onsite STEM - CSI Forensic Science Workshop - Raising Aspirations and Attainment in Science & STEAM

Discover Ancient Greece in the Open-Air!

Our workshops cover many parts of the study of Ancient Greek life and this is all done through one of their biggest achievements... the invention of theatre! Let your students explore the myths and stories in the open-air with us at Drama in the Woods!

Virtual Reality - A Trip Through Time

Through virtual reality videos and images, the students could be taken on a tour around the Acropolis of Athens, including a look at the ruins remaining today and a video simulation of what it may have looked like 2500 years ago. The students can discuss and interpret the information to gain a clearer...

History Workshops

During our Greek Drama Hut workshop, the children will meet Athena, the feisty favourite Goddess and daughter of Zeus. Experience life in Ancient Greece, play 'Guess the God', act out the famous 'King Midas' Myth and even compete in an Olympic race!

Living History Workshops Ks1 & Ks2

The workshop is packed full of Amazing Greek History and Stories. A Great way to learn. Listen to the story of Pandora's Box, see the disgusting creatures crawl out of the Box and act out being a Greek God or Goddess, get involved in the Greek Theatre and the Olympic Games. what sport would you do...

Dan Tastic History

Ancient Greek Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit Bring Ancient Greece to life in the classroom! An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, shields, 2500 year old coins along with lots of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with. Using a fantastic presentation,...

Portals To The Past

This workshop has elements of Maths, English and Geography as well as artefacts and activities that bring the Ancient Greeks to life. Lots of fun in the afternoon as well.

Creative History Workshops

All of our workshops are differentiated by outcome, which will vary depending on year group. Out Greek workshops include: understanding of aspects of the history, culture and mythology of the ancient Greeks. Increased awareness of the some of the lasting legacies of the ancient Greeks.

Our Greek outreach workshop uses activities and roleplay to look at aspects of Ancient Greek life including food, philosophy, law and culture, hoplite warfare and the contrast between Athens and Sparta.

Trojan Horse

In Greek mythology, the Trojan War was waged against the Trojans and the city of Troy. The war is one of the most important events in Greek mythology, involving the construction of a wooden horse, spawning the phrase "beware of Greeks bearing gifts"

The whole day is based around the Ancient Greeks and how they impacted on the landscape. There are various activities during the day that keep the children engaged which will enhance their learning. The workshop encourages the children to participate as much as possible. The topics looked at are; Where...

Hands on History

Session 1 – Immense Forces Students compare and contrast how different types of Ancient Artillery operate and the forces that make them work. Torsion, Tension and Gravity powered siege machines are used. Session 2 – Exciting Energy This session uses a range of Artillery weapons to investigate...

Travelling through History with Minecraft

In this Minecraft workshop, we will create an environment to promote the excitement of learning about the ancient civilization of the Greeks. They will be able to wander around Athens during the golden age and explore the Parthenon. The students will be able to learn all about the Gods and Goddesses...

Immersive Experiences

Covering everything from the warring city states and the birth of democracy to Greek legends and Greek culture, our warriors make learning about the Ancients Greeks a fun and inspiring experience, while also providing maximum educational value.

The Olympics

The history of the Games goes back around 3,000 years, to the Ancient Greeks. Sports contests organised at Olympia took place every four years and acquired the name Olympic Games. Our drama workshops take children back to 776 BC to discover the believed birth of the Games!

Hands on History Online

Ancient Greece Workshop & Wow Day

Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, weapons, armour, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Ancient Greece Wow Day: Life in 500BC The History of Greece Ancient Philosophers Food & Entertainment Greek...

Historical Experiences

ANCIENT SUPERPOWERS: GREECE • GREECE: THE GROWTH OF GOVERNMENT • SPLENDID SPARTANS • THE ORIGINAL OLYMPICS • GODS, GORGONS & GRYPHONS • BARBARIC BATTLES: THERMOPYLAE, MARATHON, PLATAEA

Virtual Reality Bespoke Workshop

A tour around the Acropolis of Athens including a look at the ruins remaining today and a video simulation of what it may have looked like 2500 years ago.

The Greeks VR Workshop

During a Greek VR workshop with PrimeVR, your class will learn all about: - The Acropolis/Parthenon and its significance for Athens - The impact of Greek islands on the development of Ancient Greece - Greek mythology and its importance/origins within Ancient Greece - The Greek navy and its...

Geography Galore - Southampton Docks and Solent

A day trip to the stunning Isle of Wight is only a short ferry crossing away! With only a small stretch of water between you and the island, the Isle of Wight offers a truly unique experience and can be reached in as little as 12 minutes!

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PREHISTORIC EXPERIENCES

Our Prehistoric Stone Age School Experiences are delivered by Stone Age experts, not actors working from a script.

Our team all have a variety of stone age skills, which they can share with you. there was a lot more to stone age life than people sitting around a fire going 'ugg' .

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Stone Age Cave Extravaganza

30-120 children per day, we can spend the whole day with one class or spread the time across a few classes, tailored to the age group of children attending, flint knapping demo (usually includes an artefact for your class to keep and treasure, stone age food prep and cooking (includes tasting too), stone age crafting includes; shaping bone and antler, hide working and fire-making (skills can vary), where we are with a single class we can even include an extra depth of learning including as hunting, music and hunting ceremony complete with prehistoric instruments and dancing, 2 stone age instructors.

Probably the most extravagant school experience you will ever see!!

A spectacular ' Stone Age' Cave set up on your school grounds!

We have been offering this amazing experience to schools for almost seven years. 

The goal here is a suspension of disbelief! It is a feast for the senses that will have your class feeling like they really are in the stone age.

The day will take place in our specially designed outdoor classroom, A richly immersive environment that your class will never forget!

Two of our tribe will spend the whole day at your school, typically setting up the night before and sleeping over in the structure.   

* We can set this option up in a classroom or hall if you don't have any outdoor space, but outdoors is preferable.

Stone Age Experience for Small schools   

Flint knapping workshop (only 12 at a time, 30 mins per group), plant walks, in character show and tell, use stone age tools, 1 stone age instructor.

Perfect for schools that have budgetary or space constraints

Our extravaganza visits can book up very quickly, so we created this option for smaller schools, and those with budgetry constraints.

This option is run by one team member rather than two and doesn't have costs associated with the set-up and take down of our extravaganza.

We can set up outside, ( weather permitting) or more commonly in a standard classroom or hall.  It includes a range of Stone Age resources for you to use, and cross curricular activity suggestions.

Archaeology & Facial Reconstruction School Experience  

Can be a stand-alone experience or a 'bolt-on' alongside our other workshops, professional equipment is only usually found in colleges and university, excavate stone age bodies, and a neolithic hearth, complete facial reconstruction, learning includes maths, science, history, and art., utilises all types of learning types, one of a kind experience.

Dig up a bog body, excavate a Neolithic hearth, and rebuild the faces of your ancestors!

Do some of your children fantasise about becoming Archaeologists? 

In this experience we blend all learning types, taking your pupils on a historic adventure of discovery.

They must use professional techniques to plot, draw, and carefully excavate simulated archaeological digs based on real sites

Then use models to reconstruct the faces of our ancestors by rebuilding the muscle and skin  with modelling clay- A technique used by the police and historians studying ancient remains!

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The college basketball teams with the most national championships.

There are more than 350 schools in Division I men's basketball. Yet only 15 teams have won multiple national championships. UCLA comes in first with 11. But which schools are close behind?

There are seven teams tied for ninth place at two championships apiece. Cincinnati (1961, 1962), Florida (2006, 2007), Louisville (1980, 1986), Michigan State (1979, 2000), North Carolina State (1974, 1983), Oklahoma State (1945, 1946), and San Francisco (1955, 1956).

Interestingly enough, four of those teams won their two championships in back-to-back years.

College basketball teams with the most national championships

• Kentucky — 8
• North Carolina — 6
• Indiana — 5
• Villanova — 3
• Cincinnati — 2
• Florida — 2
• Louisville — 2
• Michigan State — 2
• NC State — 2
• Oklahoma State — 2
• San Francisco — 2

*Louisville’s participation in the 2013 tournament was later vacated by the Committee on Infractions.

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8: Villanova — 3

Years: 1985, 2016, 2018

Villanova knows how to win a championship in style. The Wildcats’ first title still holds the record for the lowest-seeded team to win the NCAA tournament, as 8-seed Villanova upset mighty 1-seed Georgetown in 1985. In 2016, Kris Jenkins etched his name into March lore with a half-court buzzer-beater to down North Carolina. And in 2018, junior guard Donte DiVincenzo won the MOP after scoring 31 points off the bench as the Wildcats won their second in three years.

T6: Kansas — 4

Years: 1952, 1988, 2008, 2022

Kansas is the most recent national champion, beating North Carolina in a thriller in 2022. The Jayhawks' most recent title before that was an OT win against Memphis in 2008.

T4: Indiana — 5

Years: 1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, 1987

Indiana’s first two championships came via a former player in Branch McCracken. McCracken graduated from Indiana in 1930, and took over the coaching job in 1938-39. In his second year, he led the Hoosiers to a 20-3 season capped off by a 60-42 win over Kansas in just the second national championship game ever. Seven years after McCracken’s tenure ended, Bob Knight would take over in Bloomington. Knight’s first championship with Indiana in 1976 came on the end of a 32-0 season — the last perfect season by a national champion. 

T4: Duke — 5

Years: 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015

All five of Duke’s championships come after 1981. Why is that an important date? It’s the first season Mike Krzyzewski took over in Durham. Before Coach K, Duke had been to two title games, losing to UCLA in 1964 and Kentucky in 1978. Since, they’ve been to nine, winning five, and holding the record for the most championships since 1990.

T3: Connecticut — 6

Years: 1999, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2023, 2024

Connecticut has the most national championships this century at five, but there’s a much more prestigious record the Huskies hold. UConn has been to six championship games and has won every time. No other team with at least three appearances is undefeated in title games.

T3: North Carolina — 6

Years: 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2017

In 1957, a year after Bill Russell and San Francisco went 29-0 to win the national championship, fifth-year coach Frank McGuire led North Carolina to the second-ever undefeated national championship season in NCAA tournament history. The Tar Heels wouldn’t make it back to the championship game until 1968, in Dean Smith’s seventh year in Chapel Hill. It was the second of three straight Final Four trips without a title, but Smith’s first (and UNC’s second) would come in 1982, thanks to a roster of James Worthy, Sam Perkins, and Michael Jordan. Smith would win one more title in 1993. All three of UNC’s other championships came from his protégé, Roy Williams.

2: Kentucky — 8

Years: 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012

In the middle of the 20th century, long before they became famous for their team’s youth, Kentucky was a powerhouse. Adolph Rupp started at Kentucky in 1930-31, but it wasn’t until his 18th season, in 1948, that the Wildcats would win the program’s first NCAA tournament title. They’d repeat in 1949, and pick up two more before Rupp retired. Since, four different coaches have won a title with Kentucky: Joe B. Hall in 1978, Rick Pitino in 1996, Tubby Smith in 1998, and John Calipari in 2012.

1: UCLA — 11

Years: 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995

In all of college sports, it doesn't get much better than UCLA's reign through the ‘60s and ‘70s. From 1964 to 1975, UCLA had an overall record of 335-22, a win percentage of .938. Over 12 years. Through it all, the Bruins picked up 10 national championships, including seven in a row — feats that will never be replicated.

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Middle East latest: Israeli foreign ministry outlines 'initial price' Iran must pay for missile attacks - as Tehran warns of 'bigger' retaliation

Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said aircraft are still patrolling the skies. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden said the US military helped Israel "take down nearly all of the drones and missiles" fired by Iran.

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• More than 300 drones and missiles fired on Israel by Iran, says IDF
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The Israeli minister for national security has said Israel must go "berserk" in response to Iran's attack.

Itamar Ben Gvir, a member of the war cabinet, said Israel "must not be wimpish".

"The concepts of containment and proportionality, these concepts became obsolete on 7 October.

"In order to establish deterrence in the Middle East, you must show them that you've gone berserk and completely lost it." 

The first direct attack on Israel by Iran has shaken Israelis and left them fearful a bigger war is looming.

Iranian weapons and interceptors could be seen flashing over the sky at night.

"I think it was quite scary when in the middle of the night we started hearing booming and we didn't know what it was, I mean we knew what it was, we didn't know to what extent it would be," said Jerusalem resident Cecile Smulowitz.

"But thank God the Israeli army came through, and so far it's quiet and we hope it would continue that way."

Some Israelis said they did not want an escalation but with the stakes so high they were nervous.

"I really hope there won't be a big war, none of us in Israel wants a big war so I hope that's it, and I hope Iran would stop now," said Jeremy Smith, 60, a resident of Tzur Hadassah. 

"I imagine Israel will respond because I mean, our whole country was covered in missiles and drones. So what can you do? But we have to stop it somehow."

Jerusalem resident Amy Friedlang Morgans, 71, said: "We don't want a war with Iran, somehow they can't accept Jewish people living here. This is our homeland, it's written in the Bible." 

Some further Israeli reaction to last night's attacks by Iran, with war cabinet minister Benny Gantz promising a response. 

Mr Gantz, himself a retired army general, said that Israel would exact a price from Iran in a manner and time "that's right for us". 

"Yesterday, Iran launched an attack on Israel - and met the strength of the Israeli security system," he said in a statement - just ahead of an expected war cabinet meeting. 

He described Iran as a "global problem" as well as a regional challenge. 

"This event is not over - the strategic alliance and the regional cooperation system that we built and stood its significant test need to be strengthened precisely now," he added. 

He said that Israel had proven itself "an anchor of military and technological power" and of security in the region. 

"Faced with the threat of Iran - we will build a regional coalition and collect the price from Iran, in the way and at the time that suits us," he said. 

Footage released by Iranian state TV reportedly shows missiles being launched from Iran.

Some of the more than 150 cruise and ballistic missiles are shown blasting into the sky, leaving smoke trails behind.

While a military base sustained light damage, only a "handful" of the more than 300 missiles and drones made it through Israel's air defences, according to the IDF.

The Israeli foreign ministry has outlined an "initial price" it says Iran must pay for its attack.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps must be recognised as a terrorist organisation, said spokesperson Lior Haiat.

"Painful sanctions" must also be imposed on Iran, including in the field of missiles, he added.

"Israel has the right to defend itself in the face of Iran's massive attack. Israel successfully defended itself against Iran's aggression and will continue to do so in the future," read a statement.

Iran's attack on Israel, its threats issued to the US and its supply of weapons to Russia "endangers world peace", said Mr Haiat.

"This is precisely why Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons," the statement said.

Israel's air defence system is one of the most effective in the world.

The system consists of a series of truck-towed mobile units placed strategically throughout the country.

When their radars detect a threat, the information is sent to a 'battle management centre' where military personnel analyse it, anticipating its path and impact point, and decide which missile launcher to use to intercept it.

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Italy, which holds the presidency at the G7, has confirmed our earlier reports that it will hold a meeting of the group this afternoon.

In a short statement, the Italian presidency website said the remote meeting would be held early this afternoon to "discuss Iran's attack against Israel".

The US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan make up the members of the Group of Seven major economies, set up in 1973.

Iran's actions, like Russia's, threaten to cause a larger conflict, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

He called for efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

"Iran's actions threaten the entire region and the world, just as Russia's actions threaten a larger conflict.

"The obvious collaboration between the two regimes in spreading terror must face a resolute and united response from the world."

Israel will respond to Iran's attack, but the decision-makers have not come to a conclusion on the type of response, an Israeli official has told CNN.

The official said Israel has not decided whether to "break all the dishes" or take a more measured action. 

Israel's war cabinet are expected to discuss the options today, the official said.

Iran informed the US that its attacks against Israel would be "limited" and for self-defence, Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says.

He added Iran notified its neighbours of the strikes 72 hours in advance.

"We informed our friends and neighbours in the region that Iran's response against Israel was certain, legitimate, and irrevocable," Mr Amirabdollahian said at a press conference. 

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