Northumberland
About this tour
The county of Northumberland located in Northeast England and the northernmost county of England. Famed for its picturesque landscapes and grand architecture. The county has an abundance of activities and visits to do which cover a variety of topic areas.
Edged dramatically by the North Sea and four National Parks, the area offers much to those interested in history, natural history, industrial heritage, geography, conservation and ecology. Northumberland has witnessed many historical changes from the Roman invasion over 2000 years ago to Viking attacks and Anglo-Saxon Kings defending their kingdom to the death. We can also recommend any of the following castles for you to visit at Alnwick, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh.
Why not take a day trip to the Lindisfarne also known as Holy Island. The small tidal island also has a castle you can visit detailing the history of the famous island.
If your trip is curriculum-based, one of our tour managers will be happy to discuss your learning objectives with you. We want your group to achieve the best educational benefits from the tour, no matter how many subjects or topics you wish to cover and of course including the fun element.
Sample Itinerary
Day One
- Pick up at school and depart by coach
- Comfort stops en route
- Lunch – own arrangements – bring packed lunches
- Afternoon visit to Beamish Open Air Museum
- Check into the hostel/hotel
- Evening meal is included
Day Two
- Breakfast and collect packed lunches
- Morning visits to Bamburgh Castle and the Grace Darling Museum
- Afternoon visit to Lindisfarne and Holy Island or Boat trip to the Farne Islands
- Evening meal back at the hostel
Day Three
- Morning visit Durham Cathedral with educational sessions.
- Stop at the iconic Angel of The North on the way to Newcastle and then explore the main exciting cross curricular museums available in the city.
Day Four
- Breakfast and collect packed lunches
- Check out, load coach and depart
- Visit to National Trust at Cragside OR Alnwick Castle and Gardens
- Arrive back at school early evening
All itineraries will be tailored to your specific learning objectives or curriculum studies.
Attractions & Visits
- Alnwick Gardens and Castle
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Roman Army Museum
- Bamburgh Castle
- Grace Darling Museum
- Holy Island
- Lindisfarne Castle and Priory
- Housesteads Roman Fort
- Berwick Barracks
- Farne Islands
- Durham Cathedral
- Newcastle United Stadium tour
- Discovery Museum
- Great North Museum: Hancock
- Life Science Centre
Above are a few of the attractions available to visit while on your tour. Have an attraction in mind not shown?
We’ll happily look into it for you.
Accommodation
- YHA Wooler
- YHA Alnwick
- Kabannas Newcastle Hotel
Above are a few options available in Northumberland.
We work with a range of accommodation suppliers and will be able to source suitable accommodation to suit your needs.
Tour Recommendations
- Best time to Visit: Spring, Summer & Autumn
- Suitable for year groups: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
- Topics you can cover: History, Geography
- Accessible by: Coach
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
