School Visits Cumbria
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Where to visit on a school trip in Cumbria?
With a resident population of just under 500,000 people, the large English county of Cumbria, in the North West of the country, is one of the most sparsely populated. Much of the county is classed as rural, with lots of upland, moorland and mountainous areas. For school trips, Cumbria contains several conservation areas including the Lake District National Park, the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
With such stunning natural landscapes and a long coastline, it is no wonder the area boasts so many outdoor education centres, offering everything from geographical field studies to adrenaline sports and outdoor residential activities. Attracting school group trips from the major northern cities of Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, the Cumbria is a fantastic place to take your class.
On the page below we highlight some of the best Cumbrian venues for learning outside the classroom. Click on any of the trips to read more about any that take your fancy. We add new venues on a regular basis, so feel free to bookmark the page for future reference.
Want to know where to take your school group in Cumbria? The county boasts a number of excellent Outdoor education centres such as Newlands Adventure Centre, Castle Head Field Centre, and Blencathra Field Centre. Enjoy learning outdoors in the heart of the Lake District, with exciting activities such as gorge scrambling, canoeing on the lakes or rock climbing on the fells. Cumbria's natural playground is well suited to team building, and developing resilience skills. For historical topics try places like Birdoswald Roman Fort along Hadrian's Wall, with its archaeological remains and interactive exhibition that bring history to life. If you need an accommodation base for your school trip, YHA in the Langdale Valley puts you at the heart of Cumbria's many natural wonders and landmarks. This is fieldwork country! Our school trips have expert guides, or workshops that can be tailored to your learning objectives.
YHA Langdale
School Trip North West
Subjects: Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Science, Chemistry, Biology
YHA Langdale is a beautiful Victorian mansion owned by the National Trust and is a fantastic destination for UK school trips, student tours and educational visits, with spacious grounds that include a Victorian arboretum.
YHA Langdale
Birdoswald Roman Fort
Brampton CA8 7DD
Book a free school trip to Birdoswald Roman Fort, to explore the extensive remains of the Roman Fort and see the longest continuous remaining stretch of this magnificent World Heritage Site....
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle CA3 8UR
Discover the most besieged castle in England, on a free education visit to this unique site, or enhance learning with a hands-on learning workshop with our site experts....
Newlands Adventure Centre
Keswick CA12 5UF
Embark on a stress-free school residential at Newlands Adventure Centre! Nestled in the Lake District, our historic full-board outdoor haven ensures an unforgettable experience for students. Enjoy Ghyll Scrambling, High Ropes, Paddleboarding & more....
Castle Head FIeld Centre
Grange-over-Sands LA11 6QT
With easy access to both the coastline of Morecambe Bay, the glaciated uplands of the southern Lake District and the lakes of Windermere and Coniston, FSC Castle Head is ideally situated for a wide range of field studies and adventurous activities....
Blencathra FIeld Centre
Keswick CA12 4SG
Blencathra occupies a dramatic setting at 300m up the south facing slope of Blencathra with an unparalleled panorama across the Lake District National Park. Visit for residential geography and biology trips at all ages....
Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
Crosby CA15 6SH
Bike Hike and Paddle was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to get people outdoors and push the boundaries of what they think is possible. We empower participants to complete their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions....
YHA Langdale
Ambleside LA22 9HJ
YHA Langdale is a beautiful Victorian mansion owned by the National Trust and is a fantastic destination for UK school trips, student tours and educational visits, with spacious grounds that include a Victorian arboretum....
Leighton Hall Outdoor Education
Leighton has 8 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art New for 2025, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard’s Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas.
Leighton Hall
Leighton has 8 inspirational visits for KS 1 & 2 children Indoor: House and Homes, Upstairs Downstairs Outdoor: Survival Skills, Food for Thought, Seasonal Art New for 2025, Living Like Cavemen, An Orchard’s Tale Seasonal: Victorian Christmas.
Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel
Curriculum Travel specialises in primary & middle school tours and day trips. Romans are a big part of the curriculum and what better way to experience it than a visit to Hadrian's Wall, Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda..
The Wilderness Camp
Real Authentic experiences crafted by an experienced family run team, our stunning glamping camp offers the perfect place to take part in a host of activities, from paddle boarding to rock climbing. Everything a residential should be and more!.
Lockerbie Manor
Lockerbie Manor offer outdoor residential school trips during term time, and all inclusive family activity holidays during the summer holidays. Activities take place in the extensive Manor house grounds or at.
Housesteads Roman Fort
A school visit to Housesteads Roman Fort is a unique experience. High on the wild Whin Sill escarpment, Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort anywhere in Britain..
Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
A multi activity centre set in 110 acres of unspoilt Scottish Borders countryside. We can offer incredible residential trips in our Scandinavian style lodges, with over 20 adventure activities, bursary places available and 98 years experience..
Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre CIO
Low Mill Outdoor Education Centre is a 42 bed outdoor education centre in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales which caters for exclusive residential stays for school groups. We are a charity with a 50 year heritage of providing residential activities..
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall gives a real sense of how the Roman army was trying to assert power over this part of the British countryside. The venue, complete with museum is a fantastic learning resource for school groups..
YHA Grinton Lodge
Located on the slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, making it ideal for school trips..
Vindolanda
Welcome to the North East's best day out on Hadrian's Wall. Explore Roman life on the edge of the empire 2000 years ago. Come and enjoy the Vindolanda Writing Tablets, live archaeology, and much more..
Cumbria School Workshops
Is your school located in Cumbria? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..
Dance through the Decades Dance workshops
online workshop available
Looking for a fun and energetic way to learn about different dance styles throughout history? Join us for our exciting Dance Through the Decades workshops!
In these workshops, pupils get to explore the evolution of dance - the 1920s til the pre
Florence Nightingale Workshop
online workshop available
This Drama Hut Workshop takes us back to the Crimean war in 1853, where we meet The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale. Explore what it was like to live during Victorian times and discover the impact she had, helping to create safer hospitals!
Ancient Egypt VR Workshop
online workshop available
Take your class on a Virtual Reality trip with PrimeVR to see the Pyramids of Giza, an Ancient Egyptian city and even inside an Egyptian tomb...all from the comfort of your own classroom!
Walker Art Gallery - Virtual Classroom
online workshop available
Walker Art Gallery's 'Art of Wellbeing' virtual classroom provides a safe and fun environment to introduce students to mental wellbeing and self-care, using its collection of artworks to encourage conversation and show how creativity can support them
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