School Visits Durham
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School visits in County Durham offer a wealth of engaging and educational experiences for students. From historic castles and cathedrals, and extensive Roman remains, to interactive science centers and outdoor adventure parks, there is something to captivate learners of all ages and interests.
Durham is home to a diverse array of historical sites, cultural attractions, and natural wonders that provide invaluable opportunities for hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
If you are looking for physical activities, places like Hamsterley Forest, the Derwent Reservoir, the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offer team-building challenges like high ropes courses, mountain biking, and orienteering and paddlesports. With so many options, school trip organisers in County Durham can create unforgettable educational experiences that combine learning, exploration, and fun for students of all Key Stages and year groups.
Visit the following link for our full list of visit options in the North East England.
Newcastle Castle
History, Local History, Medieval, Monarchs, Tudors
A day out at Newcastle Castle will inspire your class and ignite their imagination. Join us for a range of exciting workshops and full of hands on activities, which will give them a day out they will never forget. .
Kabannas Newcastle
Accommodation Only, City Break, Local History, Medieval, Romans, History
Affordable and comfortable group accommodation for school trips in the centre of Newcastle. We have fantastic links to the Castle and other locations across Newcastle. Short walk from the train station and easy access for coach drop off..
Richmond Castle
Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, World War
Take your learning out of the classroom and explore Richmond Castle’s rich and varied history, from the Norman origins of the medieval castle, to the First World War and conscientious objectors..
YHA Grinton Lodge
Accommodation Only
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. .
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
Human Geography, History, Romans, SEN, Geography
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..
Housesteads Roman Fort
History, Romans
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. .
York for Primary & Middle schools - Curriculum Travel
History, Romans, Vikings
Curriculum Travel specializes in providing educational tours tailored for young learners. Our itineraries include immersive experiences in Viking history, visits to Eden Camp, explorations of York Minster, tours of the National Railway Museum .
Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel
Fieldstudies, History, Medieval, Monarchs, Romans
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. .
Birdoswald Roman Fort
Geography, Human Geography, History, Romans
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. .
Cote Ghyll Mill YHA
Bushcraft, Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Team Building, Watersports, Wildlife, Accommodation Only
Affordable accommodation for school & youth group residential trips. Located in the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Nestled in it’s own private woodland with a wide range of outdoor adventures and learning experiences right on the doorste.
Warkworth Castle
History, Medieval, Saxons, Tudors
A school visit to Warkworth Castle is a unique experience. Once home to the powerful Percy family who now reside in Alnwick Castle, Warkworth was, and remains, one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in North East England. .
Carlisle Castle
English, Geography, Human Geography, History, Medieval, Romans, Tudors
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. .
YHA Malham
Accommodation Only
Set in the heart of a beautiful Yorkshire Dales village, YHA Malham is perfectly placed for exploring the spectacular Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar..
Blencathra FIeld Centre
Science, Biology, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies, Geology, Team Building, Wildlife
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. .
Life Science Centre
Citizenship, Maths, Science, Computing, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
For a great School Trip in Newcastle upon Tyne, look no further than the Life Science Centre with exhibitions, events, theatre shows and the biggest planetarium in the North of England.
Vindolanda
History, Romans
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..
Rievaulx Abbey
History, Religious Education, Medieval
Rievaulx is one of the most complete, and atmospheric, of England's abbey ruins. It's no wonder it's one of the most popular visitor attractions in the North. .
Durham School Workshops
Is your school located in Durham? 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..
360 Education
online workshop available Business, PSHE
Providing a range of PSHE workshops from Anti-Bullying to Mental Health, we aim to enrich students lives through the development of coping strategies and the sharing of personal experience by a qualified Life Coach across the UK.
Programming virtual robots
online workshop available Maths, Design Technology, Computing
Brand New - Robot programming workshops that can be run entirely virtually. Two types are offered, Scratch based (best for KS2) and Python based (best for KS3).
Onsite School Team Building Days
online workshop available Bushcraft, Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, SEN, Team Building
The Problem Solving Company is the UK'S LEADING PROVIDER OF SCHOOL TEAM BUILDING DAYS. Our mobile collection of team challenges are the perfect way to engage your students with a day of hands-on activities without leaving the school grounds.
Virtual Reality VR Experience
online workshop available Science, Physics, SEN
Immersive Experiences’ VR programs cover the greatest variety of shows – more than any planetarium in the world, with over 200 experiences to enjoy, bringing learning and entertainment together. Perfect for SEN, SLD, PMLD audiences.
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