School Trips and Visits in Northumberland

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Looking for school trip ideas in Northumberland?

Northumberland is a large yet fairly sparsely populated county in the North East of England. The Cheviot Hills and Kielder Forest are perfect locations for an outward bound activity centre experience, and we have a good selection of centres for you to choose from.

Bordered to the east by the North Sea Coast, Northumberland has a celebrated history through its marine heritage. Perhaps most famously at the small island of Lindisfarne, where a Northumberland school visit to the Priory is the perfect place to introduce your KS2 class to the Viking Raiders!

To the north of the county is England's boundary with Scotland. And slightly further south, cutting through the lower part of Northumberland is a more ancient boundary where almost two thousand years ago, the Roman invaders halted their advance and built Hadrian's Wall. There are fewer better places in the country if you need a Romans school trip in Northumberland.

Another gem for a school group trip in Northumberland is the English Heritage managed site at Warksworth Castle. From its early story in the twelfth century through the Scottish raids and the English Civil War, the castle is a fantastic learning resource and free entry for school groups

Inspiration and ideas for educational day trips and workshops for school groups. To find out more about how we can help your class enjoy an exciting learning opportunity in Northumberland, take a look at a selection of venues below, or use the short purple form to find more options.

Want to know where to take your school group in Northumberland? Here are some fun educational trips from venues such as Kabannas Newcastle, Lindisfarne Priory, Chesters Roman Fort and Museum, Warkworth Castle, Housesteads Roman Fort, and more.

Able to travel to other counties in North East, have a look at our trip pages for: Durham, for more school trip ideas.

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Popular Northumberland school trip April 2026 !

Kabannas Newcastle

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apple icon Subjects: 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.

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Vindolanda
Vindolanda
map pin Hexham NE47 7JN
Northumberland

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.
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Housesteads Roman Fort
Housesteads Roman Fort
map pin Hexham NE47 6NN
Northumberland

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.
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Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle
map pin Morpeth NE65 0UJ
Northumberland

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.
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Lindisfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Priory
map pin Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2SH
Northumberland

On the north east coast of England lies the small island of Lindisfarne, or Holy Island. Untouched by the Roman occupation, this spiritual place became an important centre for Celtic Chritianity. An ideal visit for pupils studying Saxons and Vikings!
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
map pin Hexham NE46 4EU
Northumberland

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.
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Residential Trips Northumberland

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Northumberland or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

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Kabannas Newcastle
map pin Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UQ
Northumberland

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.
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Bike, Hike & Paddle Ltd
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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.
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Big School Camp North
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We offer a range of unique and innovative outdoor activities with a residential experience delivered on your school's premises. Our camps help you deliver a full outdoor learning experience with 100% participation for all and at a very low costs
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Life Science Centre
Life Science Centre
map pin Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
Tyne and Wear

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
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Newcastle Castle
map pin Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ
Tyne and Wear

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.
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The Wilderness Camp
map pin County Durham DL12 9UX
Durham

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!
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Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle
map pin Carlisle CA3 8UR
Cumbria

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.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort
map pin Brampton CA8 7DD
Cumbria

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.
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Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
Rock UK - Whithaugh Park
map pin Newcastleton TD9 0TY
Roxburghshire

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.
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Roman Trips for Primary and Middle Schools - Curriculum Travel
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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.
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Northumberland School Workshops

Is your school located in Northumberland? 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..

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Onsite Team Building Games!
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We bring the FUN straight to your School! Whether it's Team Building, PSHE days, or post-GCSE celebrations, our action-packed activities are designed to inspire, compete and create fun memories. We Cover all of the UK.
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Maths Problem Solving Workshops
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HANDS ON AND ENGAGING MATHS! Bring us to your school for an exciting day of maths, focusing on the core skills required to become great mathematicians without a pencil in sight. Watch your pupil's confidence grow and see their smiles as they succeed.
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STEM Workshops for Any Location
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Run your own award-winning STEM Workshop or Assembly with everything done for you for Science Week or any time, with curriculum linked topics from Engineering to Invention to Coding, Space, the Environment and more.
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E-Safety Workshops online
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Cyberbullying & Message Groups - Engaging online workshop.
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In School Workshops

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Online Workshops

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