Visits to places of worship are an integral part of pupils' spiritual development. They bring a sense of awe and wonder into their lives.
These visits form an important part of the citizenship/PSHE curriculum. They give pupils an insight into how religion affects them, their family, community and culture.
During the last few years SACRE has arranged visits to various places of worship. We have involved teachers from all key stages, as well as SACRE members. After each visit, we ask people to give feedback. We also like people to let us know about visits they feel are of high quality and would benefit other pupils.
Most of the centres have their own risk assessment documents.
If you've recently been on a visit, please give us your views by filling in our online form.
SACRE recommended visits
| Place | Faith | Description | Contact |
| Wakefield Cathedral | Christian/Anglican | Workshops for Early Years to Key Stage 4 Highly recommended. Age range: all. |
gillian.bunn@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk (01924) 373923 |
| Wakefield Chantry Chapel | Christian/Anglican | 14th century chapel with stained glass windows and crypt. Topic sessions for school parties. | gillian.bunn@wakefield-cathedral.org.uk (01924) 373923 |
| Sheffield Cathedral
Church Street, Sheffield S1 1HA |
Christian/Anglican | Interesting building with classic architecture. North Chapel has a military theme. Free information leaflets including children's trail. Very knowledgeable and experienced guides. | Sheffield Cathedral school visits |
| Jamia Masjid Swafia Mosque
Park Hill Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4NJ |
Muslim | Modern mosque and mosque school. Great venue for studying Islam | (01924) 376555 |
| Wakefield Central Mosque
South Street, Wakefield, WF1 4NJ |
Muslim | Modern, purpose-built mosque and mosque school behind Kirkgate train station. Great venue for studying Islam. | 07780 465348 |
| Barnsley Mosque
Dodworth Road, Barnsley S70 6PB |
Muslim | Barnsley Mosque is a converted bungalow. Imam Abdul Aziz is keen to develop links with local schools and will visit schools on request.
Age range: all. |
aaziz80@hotmail.co.uk |
| Shree Laxmi Narayan Mandir
321 Leeds Road, Bradford BD3 9LS |
Hindu | Very interesting speaker. Awe-inspiring prayer room. Age range: all. |
interfaith@bradford.gov.uk (01274) 439382 or 07582 100619 |
| Singh Sabha Gurdwara
10 Grant Street, Bradford BD3 9HD |
Sikh | Very interesting speaker. Suitable for all ages. Interesting religious artefacts.
Age range: all. |
interfaith@bradford.gov.uk (01274) 439382 or 07582 100619 |
| Sheffield Buddhist Centre Howard Road, Walkley, Sheffield S6 3RT |
Buddhist | A good centre to study Buddhism.
Age range: all. |
(0114) 234 9994 |
| Kilnwick Percy Hall Buddhist Centre
Pocklington, York YO42 1UF |
Buddhist |
Grade 2 listed Georgian House. 50 acres of garden, woodland, lake and parkland. Stunning ballroom (meditation room). A good centre to study Buddhism. Age range; Secondary students. |
info@madhyamaka.org (01759) 304832 |
| Sheffield Jewish Centre United Synagogue, 3 Brincliffe Crescent, Sheffield S11 9AW |
Jewish | Modern mainstream Orthodox Synagogue. Has an ark and scrolls to view.
Age range; Secondary students. |
rabbiigolumb@blueyonder.co.uk (0114) 258 8855 |
| Sinai Synagogue
37 Roman Avenue, Leeds, LS8 2AN |
Jewish | Modern Reform Synagogue. A visit lasts about one and a half hours. It includes viewing a torah and learning about how it is made. Donation of £15 per visit.
Age range: all, primary upwards. |
caroladams499@gmail.com (0113) 266 5256 |
View the Barnsley RE trail page to find out more about places of worship around the centre of Barnsley. You can also discover the James Hudson Taylor Trail.