Liverpool & Manchester

Where Industrial Heritage Meets Modern Learning

A classroom of musical legends, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural revolutions

The Beatles Story

Step into Liverpool's Albert Dock to explore the award-winning Beatles Story exhibition, tracing the Fab Four's journey from basement clubs to global fame. Student groups can analyse how music shaped social change in 1960s Britain.

Manchester's Science & Industry Museum

Discover where the Industrial Revolution began at this world-class museum housed in the oldest surviving passenger railway station. Interactive exhibits showcase Manchester's contributions to computing, textiles, and physics – perfect for STEM study trips.

Football Stadiums & Sports Business Studies

Tour either Anfield or Old Trafford to examine the business and cultural impact of Premier League football. Includes behind-the-scenes access to locker rooms and press areas, with discussions on sports marketing and urban regeneration.

Unmissable Days Out in Liverpool & Manchester

Where Industrial Heritage Meets Cutting-Edge Culture

Absolutely! With good planning, you can explore Liverpool's waterfront and Beatles history on Day 1, then take the 45-minute train to Manchester for science and football heritage on Day 2 – perfect for student groups.

Liverpool provides maritime history at the Merseyside Maritime Museum and music sociology through The Beatles Story. Manchester offers STEM workshops at the Science & Industry Museum and media studies opportunities at MediaCityUK.

Yes! Most museums offer free entry (including Manchester Art Gallery), while attractions like Anfield/Etihad Stadium tours provide 20% off for student groups of 10+.

Weekend Study Tour to Liverpool & Manchester:

Walk through living industrial history, musical revolutions, and sporting heritage across two of England’s most dynamic cities.

Price starts from

£299pp

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Sample itinerary

Our sample itinerary provides you with an idea of the visits you can cover during your trip. We can tailor-make an itinerary to support your specific learning outcomes and cultural requirements

1

Morning

Coach departs London. Scenic drive north with rest stops.

Afternoon

Arrive at Albert Dock approx. and lunch at dockside cafe. The Beatles Story Museum (2hr visit). Liverpool FC Stadium Tour (optional) OR Maritime Museum

Evening

Check into central hotel and Evening walk along Pier Head (Three Graces illuminated). Evening dinner.
2

Morning

After breakfast at hotel, group travel by coach to Manchester (60 mins). Manchester United Stadium Tour (2hrs) OR Whitworth Art Gallery

Afternoon

Lunch in Northern Quarter. Science & Industry Museum OR Football Museum and free time for shopping/cafés

Evening

Depart for home city. Arrival back at home city in the late evening.

Price includes

  • Return transport via Executive coach
  • Experienced Tour Guide throughout
  • Amazing Day Out

The visits shown in the sample itinerary above are not included in your quoted price unless indicated. If you would like to add any of these activities to your quote price, please get in touch.
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points on selected dates and is subject to availability.

Optional Extra Activities Paid Admissions

  • Mersey River Cruise – Sail along Liverpool’s historic waterfront for unbeatable views of the UNESCO-listed docks, Three Graces, and Beatles landmarks, with live commentary on the city’s maritime heritage.

  • The Beatles Story Immersive Experience – Journey through meticulously recreated sets from Cavern Club to Abbey Road at this award-winning exhibition, complete with rare memorabilia and audio guides.

  • Manchester United or Liverpool FC Stadium Tour – Go behind-the-scenes at these iconic football grounds, visiting players’ tunnels, dugouts, and museums showcasing sporting history (choose Old Trafford or Anfield).

  • John Rylands Library Special Access Tour – Explore Manchester’s stunning neo-Gothic “Harry Potter-esque” library, including normally restricted areas housing priceless medieval manuscripts.

  • Quarry Bank Mill Industrial Experience – Step into the world of the Industrial Revolution at this National Trust cotton mill, complete with working machinery demonstrations and apprentice house tour.

Top visits for groups in Liverpool & Manchester
The Eiffel Tower: where every glance feels like a postcard.
The Eiffel Tower: where every glance feels like a postcard.
Louvre Museum - Da Vinci’s masterpiece and the OG enigmatic smile.
Louvre Museum - Da Vinci’s masterpiece and the OG enigmatic smile.
Louvre Museum- Timeless beauty, forever incomplete—yet perfectly divine.
Louvre Museum- Timeless beauty, forever incomplete—yet perfectly divine.
Arc de Triomphe- Napoleon’s dream, glowing against the Parisian night.
Arc de Triomphe- Napoleon’s dream, glowing against the Parisian night.
Paris at Night - Glass and light, history and dreams—the Louvre Pyramid after dark.
Paris at Night - Glass and light, history and dreams—the Louvre Pyramid after dark.
Paris glows brighter when the Moulin Rouge lights up.
Paris glows brighter when the Moulin Rouge lights up.
Golden lights and grand dreams—Paris’s opera house under the stars.
Golden lights and grand dreams—Paris’s opera house under the stars.

Liverpool & Manchester – Where Beats Meet Industry

Two cities that shaped music, moved mountains, and changed the world