Educational visits to Masjid-E-Vali
Welcoming schools, colleges, faith groups and community organisations for guided tours and Q&A.
A welcoming visit for every group.
We have hosted thousands of visitors over the years. Each visit is tailored to the age, background and learning objectives of your group.
Primary and secondary schools studying RE, Citizenship, or interfaith topics.
Sixth form, FE and HE groups exploring Islam in modern Britain.
Charities, councils, and community organisations.
Churches, synagogues and other faith communities for interfaith dialogue.
What happens during a visit.
A typical visit lasts 45–60 minutes. We adapt to your group's interests and the time available.
- Welcome and orientation
Brief introduction to the masjid, its history and role in the community.
- Guided tour
Walk through the prayer hall, ablution area, and other key spaces.
- Q&A session
An open conversation — there are no off-limits questions.
- Optional prayer observation
If your visit overlaps with a prayer time, you may observe respectfully.
Guidance for visitors.
A Masjid is a place of worship. Please read and share the following with your group before your visit so everyone arrives prepared.
- Shoulders, arms and legs covered
- No shorts, short skirts or sleeveless tops
- Females may wear a head covering (if possible)
- Comfortable socks recommended — shoes are removed
- Stay with your group and supervising adults
- Mobile phones switched off
- Quiet voices in prayer areas
- No food or drink in the prayer hall
- Schools retain full responsibility for safeguarding & supervision
- We follow safeguarding good practice at all times
- No unsupervised one-to-one contact
- Photography only with prior approval
- No photographs of individuals without consent
- Please ask staff before taking pictures
Worksheets & teacher packs.
We provide age-appropriate worksheets and teacher packs to deepen learning around the visit. Print one copy per pupil and bring along on the day.
Welcoming the wider community.
A snapshot of who has visited Masjid-E-Vali in recent years.
What visitors say about us.
A few words from schools, colleges, and community groups who've spent time with us recently.
We were so pleased to have the opportunity to see a Mosque of such importance to the community 'come alive'. Many had been to Mosques in other countries and this was exceptional. Our guide was clear in explaining the com…
Thank you so much for making our school group feel so welcome. All the children gained something new from their visit and said they had had a great morning, making it a truly memorable experience. As a small school, one…
It was myself and two friends and they thoroughly enjoyed it as well
The visit was an extremely successful, enriching, and memorable experience for both staff and students. Our students found the visit highly engaging and informative, and many expressed how much they valued the opportunit…
The beautiful architecture and efforts to make worshippers as comfortable as possible, along with the volunteers who consistently look after the mosque.
Common questions.
Plan your visit today.
Submit a request and we'll be in touch within three working days.