England’s most built up area stretches from Leeds in the north to Birmingham in the centre, with Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Stoke in between. These large centres of population have supported the development of a huge variety of visitor attractions - science centres, theme parks, activity centres and of course the highest concentration of Premier League football clubs in the UK. Base a school trip here and you are positively spoilt for choice for exciting visits. By far the most popular are of course Manchester United Football Club, with a tour of the Theatre of Dreams, and Alton Towers, Europe’s premier leisure park offering a host of attractions.

01 Alton Towers
Staffordshire
www.altontowers.com
See Alton Towers Tour

02 Aquarium of the Lakes
Newby Bridge
www.aquariumofthelakes.co.uk
Follow the fascinating journey of a lakeland river from its beginning on the mountain top to its final destination in Morecambe Bay - without leaving the aquarium.

03 Blackpool Tower
www.theblackpooltower.co.uk
Circus (including circus workshop), Jungle Jim’s, Sealife Centre, Tower Lift and the Pleasure Beach.

04 Bobby Charlton Soccer & Sports Academy
Egerton Training Ground, Knutsford
www.bcssa.co.uk
Internationally renowned soccer school

05 Camelot Theme Park
near Ecclestone
www.camelotthemepark.co.uk
Many rides, shows and attractions including daily jousting tournament.

06 Catalyst
Widness
www.catalyst.org.uk
Chemical Industry - where science and technology really come alive through a host of interactive exhibits and hands-on displays.

07 Chester Zoo
www.chesterzoo.org

08 Debdale Outdoor Centre
Manchester

09 Dewa Roman Experience Chester
www.dewaromanexperience.co.uk
Roman Britain comes alive! Experience the Roman Galley, reconstructed streets, archaeological excavations and site museum.

10 Eureka Museum
Halifax
www.eureka.org.uk
The museum for children - where learning is hands-on and lots of fun (up to 12 years).

11 Heights of Abraham
Matlock
www.heights-of-abraham.co.uk
Spectacular cable-car ride to the summit - to Prospect Tower and a variety of attractions.

12 Imperial War
Museum North
Manchester
www.iwm.org.uk
A museum of 20th century conflict.

13 Liverpool Museum and
Stadium Tour
Liverpool
www.liverpoolfc.tv

14 Man Utd Museum and
Stadium Tour
Manchester
www.manutd.com
Visit the trophy room, the legends’ corridor and find the details of any player, any game, during any year at Man United. Tour the theatre of dreams.

15 Museum of Science & Industry
Manchester
www.msim.org.uk
Try hunting aliens, walking away from your own shadow and trudging through a Victorian sewer.

16 Rope Race Climbing Centre
Stockport
www.roperace.co.uk
Choose from rock climbing (including indoor climbing), abseiling, caving, canoeing, gorge walking etc.

17 Trafford Centre
www.traffordcentre.co.uk
Shopping and entertainment complex