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.

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Kingswood - Dukeshouse Wood
Kingswood - Dukeshouse Wood

apple icon Bushcraft, Physical Education, Sustainability, Team Building, SEN

Situated on the edge of the Scottish Boarders, Dukehouse Wood boasts an 18-acre adventure park and private woodland. Our award-winning residential experiences develop confidence, resilience and learning ability. ...

Newcastle Castle
Newcastle Castle

apple icon History, Medieval

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
Kabannas Newcastle

apple icon Accommodation Only, City Break, Local History, Medieval, Romans

Affordable accommodation in the heart of Newcastle!...

free tripRichmond Castle
Richmond Castle

apple icon 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....


special offerYHA Grinton Lodge
YHA Grinton Lodge

apple icon 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. ...

free tripChesters Roman Fort and Museum
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum

apple icon 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....

free tripHousesteads Roman Fort
Housesteads Roman Fort

apple icon 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. ...

special offerYork for Primary & Middle schools - Curriculum Travel
York for Primary & Middle schools - Curriculum Travel

apple icon History, Romans, Vikings, City Break

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 ...


special offerRoman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel
Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel

apple icon 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. ...

free tripBirdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald Roman Fort

apple icon 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
Cote Ghyll Mill YHA

apple icon 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...

free tripWarkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle

apple icon 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. ...


free tripCarlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle

apple icon 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. ...

Blencathra FIeld Centre
Blencathra FIeld Centre

apple icon 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
Life Science Centre

apple icon 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
Vindolanda

apple icon 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....


free tripRievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx Abbey

apple icon 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..

Titanic
Titanic

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon History, Twentieth Century, Performing Arts

It was a breathtaking giant of a ship, the largest man-made object ever built and thought by thousands to be ‘unsinkable’. So why, and how, did the Titanic sink? One Day's drama workshop focuses on the people and events of this fateful voyage.

Theatre Workout Education
Theatre Workout Education

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon Careers, Dance, Performing Arts, English, Team Building, PSHE

Theatre Workout is one of the UK's leading drama and theatre workshop providers. We deliver bespoke West End Workshops, Outreach Workshops in schools across the UK, and offering weekly classes and clubs in London schools.

Olympic Games 2024
Olympic Games 2024

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon History, Ancient Civilisations, Greeks, Performing Arts, Drama

Book your school's Summer celebration for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! Take your pick from a drama-filled journey to this year's host country, France, or discover the History of the Olympics. around the History of the Olympics, or

Dance Carnival Brazil
Dance Carnival Brazil

laptop icon online workshop available
apple icon Dance, Performing Arts, Cultural Education

Get ready to explore the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro through dance. There are so many wonderful South American Latin styles (Samba, Bolero, Capoerira, Funk Carioca) – it's time to dust off our dancing shoes and give them a go!

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