Zip World Manchester offers adventurous outdoor school trips, where students can challenge themselves in a safe environment while also developing their cooperation skills. So, say goodbye to dull classrooms!

North West

Zip World Heaton Park, St Margaret's Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M25 2GT

MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, Universit
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What we offer on a school trip


Zip World Manchester allows you to forget you’re in the big city and leave the hustle and bustle behind for a few hours as you’re immersed in the stunning woodland adventure park that is Heaton Park. Experience true exhilaration as you embark on treetop adventures in a stunning forest location as you get closer to nature and allow your pupils to leap and explore to their heart’s content.
What makes us a great choice for education


Pick an exceptional adventure experience from any of our incredible UK locations and embark on the school trip of a lifetime. Bring the whole class along, whether you’re zooming along a coaster or learning a thing or two on a quarry tour and make the most of our schools group booking discount. Build an itinerary that will expand your pupils’ minds as well as get them moving and push their boundaries, complete with food and beverage options and classroom spaces. Unlock your school trip today.
Awards, accreditations


We’re proud to hold the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge for all our adventures and sites.
What is typically included on your school trips relating to Key Stage or Curriculum Topic information


Choose from a selection of showstopping Zip World Educational Programmes, made with teachers as well as pupils in mind. These National Curriculum-linked programmes include lesson plans, presentations, workbooks and a hosted Zip World visit, focusing primarily on Science (forces), Geography and Language. We offer curriculum tailored programmes for both KS2 and KS3, 5-10 years, 11-18 years and 18+ years.
Group Sizes


We can cater for groups of up to 40+ pupils and teachers. If the group is participating in an adventure, one adult is required to participate for each group of up to 7 children. This participating adult also goes free of charge. There is no minimum age for the adventure, but the pupils do have to be a certain weight and height.
Materials and resources provided


Available in either Welsh or English, these educational programmes will offer the chance to escape the classroom, learn whilst doing, and take the pressure of planning off the teacher. Fly through the programme, or take it at a slower pace, with multiple pre-planned lessons to complete before you visit Zip World and put it all to practice. We provide work sheets in both Welsh and English, tailored to the topic and curriculum depending on the pupil’s age. These are available to download from our website:
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/groups/schools
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions


Pupils and teachers may take photos and videos, but we do restrict the use of personal cameras on the adventures. We suggest you use our souvenir video cameras that can be provided to each pupil and teacher.
Risk Assessment Details


We provide a full risk assessment and public liability insurance documents for teachers.
Education Officer Information


01248 601 444
Pricing Information


Our pricing starts from £15 per pupil and every 7 pupils include a supervising adult that goes for free. Food packages are also available upon request. We offer a percentage discount depending on group sizes.
Clothing Requirements


We recommend that you wear long sleeves and something that covers your knees. We also recommend sensible and comfortable shoes that cover your toes. These sites are also based outside so you will need to wear warm clothing and optional elements in case the weather changes.
First Aid Information


Safety is our number one priority and so we always have a first aid team on site and conduct regular training.
Available Facilities


All site facilities are managed by Heaton Park and so the toilets and parking are located nearby. There is an outdoor picnic area where pupils can enjoy their lunch as adventure unfolds around them. We do also have a small gift shop to buy a souvenir of the day.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities


We aim to offer our experiences to as many people as possible and so we do our best to tailor our adventures. These sites have accessible entrances and disabled toilets. Due to the nature of the adventures, please contact us beforehand to discuss various needs to accommodate for the adventure being participated in.
Opening Hours & Information


We are open Monday to Sunday, 7 days a week. Our times vary due to seasonality. This can all be verified once the tailoring begins for the programme.
Further information


Our school programmes have been developed alongside education industry experts to ensure they align with the National Curriculum.
Testomonials


“I just wanted to thank you and the centre staff for a fantastic day at Zip World Heaton Park today. Our students enjoyed the day greatly and learnt so much that will be beneficial in their coursework. Thank you for the excellent organisation in the lead up and walking me through the process as a newbie to your organisation & to High Ropes.”
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