Things to do in Liverpool - U-Boat Story

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Directions

By Public Transport

Using Merseyrail's underground rail service, take the Wirral Line to Hamilton Square Station. Woodside Ferry Terminal is a 5-minute walk from the station. Or travel by ferry from our Pier Head, Liverpool and Seacombe, Wallasey, Terminals. For further information on bus or rail links contact Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33 or log onto: www.merseytravel.gov.uk

By Road …

U-boat Story is situated at Woodside Ferry Terminal, Mersey Ferries, Woodside, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6DU. Leave M53 at Junction 1 signposted to All Docks (A5139), follow brown tourism signs and turn right at A554 roundabout, follow brown sign to Woodside; or via A41, follow signs to Birkenhead and then follow brown sign to Woodside.

School Trips | Visit U-boat Story and Enhance Your Delivery of the Curriculum

U-boat story offers pupils of all ages access to an inspiring story of living history, enhancing pupils knowledge and understanding of a range of topics including World War II history and the Battle of the Atlantic. A visit can enrich many other areas of the curriculum from Design and Technology to Maths and Science. Engage your pupils with fascinating facts about a typical day on board a U-boat. Encourage them to develop authentic problem-solving skills by learning to send messages in Enigma code, make a submarine dive or identify potential hazards to navigation using a sonar.

Things to do with the kids - U-534
Things to do with the kids - U-534

Free resource to assist your planning

To assist planning your school trip you can download here FREE, differentiated lesson plans for Key Stages 2 and 3, written in consultation with local teachers along with a risk assessment. Activity sheets are also provided and can be used before, during or after your school trip.