From rugged coastline, moorland and dales to historic houses, Yorkshire and the North East has many special places to excite and inspire you.
The region has specialist learning staff working with local schools, colleges and community groups, developing exciting educational opportunities for all ages at our properties. Our education programme offers a range of teacher resources, outreach workshops and curriculum related group visits.
Middlesbrough/Teeside
Ormesby Hall
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 & 2 |
History: The Victorians |
The Victorian Servants’ Life.
Toys and games |
| KS2 |
History: WWI&II |
Ormesby in Wartime |
| KS2 |
Literacy |
Spooky Tales at Ormesby |
| KS2 + |
Art & Design |
Portrait Potential |
| KS2 + |
Cross-curricular: Thinking skills, investigation |
Victorian Crime Mystery |
| All ages |
Cross-curricular |
Orienteering |
North Yorkshire
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS2 |
History: The Victorians |
A day in the life of a Victorian Servant |
| All ages |
Art & Design |
Interactive ‘making faces’ galleries.n Workshop: Using the National Portrait Gallery collection of 18th-century portraits (also available as outreach) |
Brimham Rocks
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS2 |
Geography and Science |
Around the Rocks: Discover how Brimham Rocks were formed |
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 |
History & Literacy |
Cedric Stories (story-telling about the home life of a young monk) |
| KS1 & 2 |
Science |
KS1: Minibeasts to Mammals KS1 & 2: Habitats Trail |
| KS1 & 2 |
Cross-curricular |
Sensory Trail (includes visit to the herb garden) |
| KS2 & 3 |
Cross-curricular |
Estate Trails – ‘Under the Bridges’ Water Trail |
| KS2 & 3 |
History |
A day in the life of a monk. Handling session with medieval artefacts. Mill and Museum trail |
| KS2 & 3 |
Drama |
Living History: Monastery and Monarch, & Lady Caroline’s Cargo (with North Country Theatre) |
| KS2, 3 & 4 |
Art & Design |
Fountains Art Workshops (use the estate for inspiration for work in felt, mosaic, breezeblock and other media, working with professional artists) |
| GNVQ, AVCE, VCE |
Business, Travel & Tourism/Leisure & Recreation: Customer care |
|
Nunnington Hall
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 |
History & Literacy |
Sense of the Past (teacher resource pack – develop literacy skills, distinguish between old and new and appreciate life in the past) |
Old Coastguard’s Station
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 & 2 |
Geography & Science: Sustainable development |
Look In and Look Out! - find out how the elements have interacted to create the bay & explore the hands-on exhibition. KS2: Rock Pool Rummage |
| KS2 |
Literacy |
A Way with Words (self-guided creative writing activities) |
| KS2 & 3 |
Cross-curricular |
A Different View (self-guided orienteering trail) |
| KS3 + |
Geography & Science: Sustainable development |
Where Land Meets Sea (guided walk and talk exploring Yorkshire’s Heritage Coast) |
Northumberland
Cragside
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1, 2 & 3 |
Science & Geography |
Exploring Cragside’s Estate (minibeast hunts, contrasting habitats, geographical skills). KS2 & 3: Armstrong Trail Walks (investigate the water systems created by Lord Armstrong) |
| KS1, 2 & 3 |
History |
KS1 & 2: Living History (train as a Victorian servant with Mrs. Ford, the housekeeper). KS1, 2 & 3: Using Artefacts and Documents (investigate a range of wonderful objects). Why was Cragside called the 'Palace of the Modern Magician'? (Explore the house when it’s closed to visitors) |
| GNVQ, AVCE, VCE |
Travel & Tourism/Leisure & Recreation |
Resource packs and talks by arrangement |
Farne Islands
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS2 + |
Science and Geography |
Visit the islands - one of the most important bird sanctuaries in Britain |
Hadrian’s Wall Estate
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1, 2 & 3 |
Farming |
Farm visits available by arrangement at Bradley |
Lindisfarne Castle
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| Foundation, KS1 & 2 |
Literacy |
Teacher resource pack (explore the castle with Black Jack) |
| KS3 |
Art & Design |
What’s in a building? (Explore the shapes, forms and materials in Lutyen’s holiday home) |
Wallington
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 & 2 |
History: The Victorians |
Life in a Victorian Country House (Explore the lives of servants and gentry) |
Tyne & Wear
Gibside
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| Foundation, KS1 |
Science |
Autumn Colours. Wildflower sowing. KS1: Minibeast Safari, Lifecycles |
| KS1 |
Maths |
Maths Trail |
| KS1 & 2 |
Cross-curricular |
Visiting the chapel – recognising Christian symbols and their meanings. Explore shapes and materials in the building |
| KS2 |
Science |
Exploring trees. Winter walk. Hedgerow survey |
| KS2 & 3 |
Science |
Explore the river Derwent |
| KS2 & 3 |
Art & Design |
Landscape drawing (using the work of JMW Turner as inspiration) |
| All ages |
Cross-curricular |
Orienteering |
Souter Lighthouse
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 |
Geography & Literacy |
Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? |
| KS1 & 2 |
Science |
Discover nature, Minibeast Hunt |
| KS1, 2 & 3 |
History, Science and Technology |
Discover the Lighthouse. Learn what life was like as a Victorian. Explore the Victorian Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and find out about the disappearing village of Marsden. |
| KS2 |
Science |
Rocks and soils at Souter |
| KS2 & 3 |
Cross-curricular |
Orienteering |
| KS3 |
Science |
Coastal environments and limestone landscapes |
Washington Old Hall
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS 2 |
History: The Tudors |
Tudor feasting – learn about Tudor life and enjoy a Tudor banquet. |
West Yorkshire
East Riddlesden Hall
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 |
History |
Homes: Then and Now |
| KS2 |
Art & Design |
Investigate different art and craft media within the house. |
Marsden Moor
| Key stage(s)
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS2 & 3 |
Cross-curricular |
CD resource giving a full introduction to the moors, from conservation issues and history to the myths and legends of this mysterious moor. |
Nostell Priory
| Key stage
| Subject
| Activity summary
|
| KS1 |
History |
Homes long ago. Toys from the past |
| KS1 |
Science |
Minibeasts. Pond dipping |
| KS1 |
Art & Design |
Mother nature designer |
| KS2 |
History: WWII |
Evacuation |
| KS4 |
Literacy |
Creative writing |
| All ages |
Cross-Curricular |
Orienteering |
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Other learning opportunities
Overnight residentials at Gibside
- Custom-made residential visits for schools.
- Stay in the accommodation in the Stable Block at Gibside and take part in a variety of activities that can be tailored to your group’s needs.
- Current programmes include a guided night-time walk to experience the sights and sounds of the woodland after dusk, a conservation task and investigating winter nest building.
- The accommodation can be booked during the week or at weekends.
- For more information and to book, call 01207 279940.
Illustrated Talks Service
- Voluntary speakers in Yorkshire and the North East offer a wide range of talks to groups.
- Talks can help to reveal the history, landscapes and ‘behind the scenes’ at National Trust properties.
- We offer an 'Introduction to the National Trust' talk for sixth form students.
- For more information and to book a talk, call 01904 771966.
General contact details
For more information about learning activities and opportunities in Yorkshire and the North East, contact our regional office.
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