YEAR Two pupils from Croft Primary School had a fantastic day at Safety Central learning all about how to keep themselves safe.
The youngsters had lots lots of fun at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s award-winning lifeskills education centre.
Housed in a striking circular £4.5 million building located at the junction of the M6 and M56 near Warrington, and shared with the operational Lymm Fire Station, the facility provides immersive safety training for all ages.
Visitors begin their journey in a 270-degree immersive cinema before exploring a “indoor village” featuring four themed zones:
Safe as Houses: A full-sized three-bedroom home used to demonstrate domestic hazards and independence-promoting technology.
Streetsafe: A realistic urban environment including a road, railway station, pelican crossing, and canal side.
Ruralrisk: A zone recreating Cheshire’s countryside, highlighting dangers in forests, lakes, and farms.
Safer Choices: Interactive scenarios such as a police custody suite, courtroom, and cyber-room to explore the consequences of personal decisions.
In 2025, Safety Central reached a record 6,094 learners, including over 4,600 visitors to the centre. The facility offers tailored, free programmes for Cheshire residents, led by “Volunteer Rangers”
https://safetycentral.org.uk/discover-safety-central/safety-centre/
