Overview

School Trip to Hadrians Wall and the Northumberland National Park

A school trip to Hadrians Wall and the Northumberland National Park is a memorable experience particularly for schools who are not familiar with this beautiful part of Britain.

The Northumberland National Park’s new, state of the art hostel, The Sill is a fantastic venue for group accommodation and your next school trip, offering first class facilities.

Ideally placed to visit the historic sites of Hadrians Wall Heritage Site, the Roman fort of Vindolanda, Housesteads and the Roman Army Museum as well as making use of the wonderful facilities that the Education team that the National Park provide.

For outward bound activities Kielder is the place to go to experience the great outdoors. Kielder Water is one of home the largest man-made lakes in Northern Europe and, at over 250 square miles, is Kielder Forest is the largest working forest in England. There are a variety of providers offering outward bound and environmental activities.  Whilst visiting Kielder be sure to plan a visit Kielder Observatory, it is also an excellent place to view dark skies and our solar system.

The coast is another highlight of Northumberland with its long sweeping sandy beaches, and golden sands.  It also is a haven for wildlife and the trips to the Farne Islands, cared for by the National Trust to view nesting seabirds and seals is a memorable experience.  Bamburgh Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle dominate the coastline and a school trip taking in a coastal walk and a visit to one of these castles is an enjoyable day out.