School Art Trip to Liverpool
A school art trip to Liverpool will give your students the chance to explore the huge amount of art and culture available in this vibrant city.
Did you know that Liverpool has more museums and galleries than any other UK city, other than London? There are so many, in fact, that you’ll be spoilt for choice in terms of which to include in your itinerary. It’s no surprise that it was named European Capital of Culture in 2008.
The Tate Liverpool is unmissable and was the largest exhibition space in the UK dedicated to modern art, until the Tate Modern opened. And the Walker Art Gallery houses one of the largest art collections outside of London. Its also home to one of the world’s most impressive permanent collections of pre-Raphaelite art.
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
Day 1/2
Morning
Depart school and travel to Liverpool
Visit Tate Liverpool followed by time around Albert Dock for lunch
Afternoon
Visit to Walker Art Gallery
Visit to Antony Gormley's 'Another Place' at Crosby Beach
Evening
Check in to accommodation
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 2/2
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Visit the Open Eye Gallery
Afternoon
Visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery
Late afternoon drive home with option to stop at St. Helen's to see Plensa's Dream sculpture
Evening
Return to school
What's included?
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1 night's half-board accommodation
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49-seater executive coach
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rate to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Impact and influences of various artists
- Continuity and change in different genres and styles
- Independent judgements of art
- Conveying meaning through images and artefacts
- Social and cultural context of images and artefacts
- Personal portfolio: reflections, resources and influences
GCSE
- Responses to museum, gallery and site visits
- Personal reflections on art
- Works of key artists, craftspeople and designers
- Contemporary and historical contexts of art
Key Stage 3
- Evaluation and analysis of creative works
- Works of great artists, craft makers and designers
- Effects of historical and cultural contexts
Educational activities and visits
Another Place
These spectacular sculptures by Antony Gormley are on Crosby beach. Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out… Read More
FACT Liverpool
The Foundation for Art & Creative Technology (FACT) is the UK’s leading organisation for the exhibition of art and film… Read More
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Set in the lovely garden village of Port Sunlight on the Wirral, the Lady Lever Art Gallery offers a fascinating… Read More
Open Eye Gallery Liverpool
This fantastic photography gallery and archive is a must-visit for any groups with an interest in photography. The archive alone… Read More
Plensa's Dream
This striking permanent sculpture is by Jaume Plensa and takes the form of a girl’s head, with her eyes closed… Read More
Tate Liverpool
Housed in a converted warehouse on Liverpool’s Albert Dock, the Tate Liverpool houses an impressive collection of British modern and… Read More
Walker Art Gallery
The Walker Art Gallery houses one of the largest art collections in England outside London. Promoted as the ‘National Gallery… Read More
Accommodation
YHA Liverpool is a modern, purpose-built property with excellent facilities for groups - four star rated by Visit Britain.Breakfast is buffet style and there is restaurant on the premises that is open for dinner from 5.30 - 7.30pm daily. Meals are prepared and cooked by a fully qualified chef.Most of the bedrooms are en-suite.The Youth Hostel has a games room, TV room and Internet Access. There is also a shop on-site with a Laundry Room.
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1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
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4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Laura Lucas — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
This trip is perfect for our pupils. There’s so much to do and see, we add in new activities every year as we uncover ever more attractions.— John Mason School
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