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Manchester
 
Manchester
 
 
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
The UK's best loved themepark.

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.

0 4Camelot Theme Park
near Ecclestone

www.camelotthemepark.co.uk
Many rides, shows and attractions including daily jousting tournament.

05 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.

06 Chester Zoo
www.chesterzoo.org

07 Debdale Outdoor Centre
Manchester

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

09Eureka Museum
Halifax

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

10 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.

 

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

12 Jodrel Bank Visitor Centre Macclesfield
www.jb.man.ac.uk
35 acre Arboretum, Environmental Discovery Centre, Observational Pathway, 3D Theatre, tiny exhibition, shop, café and picnic areas.

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 Wigan Pier
An interactive journey through the 20th century.

 
   
   
 
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Day 1
Coach pick-up at school
Stena HSS to Stranraer
Arrival at hotel

Day 2
06 Chester Zoo
08 Dewa Roman Experience

Day 3
01 Full day in Alton Towers

Day 4
13 Man Utd Museum & Stadium Tour
12 or Liverpool Museum & Stadium Tour
Stena HSS to Belfast
Coach return to school

  Accomodation
 
Britannia Wigan Hotel
***
www.britanniahotels.com
Almond Brook Road, Wigan
t 01257 499988

This 3 star hotel is situated just of the M6 and is ideal for travelling throughout the North West. All rooms are en-suite and guests have use of the hotel’s leisure facilities.

Swallow Bower Hotel ***
www.swallow-hotels.com
Hollinwood Avenue, Oldham
t 01616 827254

The Swallow Bower Hotel is well located for exploring the region’s towns and countryside.
  Price
  £219 (4 days)
• based on 44 children under 16
• includes 5 free teacher places
• staying at Britannia Wigan Hotel

£239 (4 days)
• based on 22 children under 16
• includes 3 free teacher places
• staying at Britannia Wigan Hotel

£229 (4 days)
• based on 44 children under 16
• includes 5 free teacher places
• staying at Swallow Bower Hotel

£249 (4 days)
• based on 22 children under 16
• includes 3 free teacher places
• staying at Swallow Bower Hotel