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Children gain so much from 'hands on' experiences and at NPS, children are encouraged to explore, investigate and discover!

Some of the places we visit for workshops, investigations, discovery or research

  • Centre for Life
  • Discovery Museum
  • The Great North Museum
  • Beamish Open Air Museum 
  • Newcastle University
  • Vindolanda
  • Kielder Reservoir
  • St Mary's Island
  • Blue Reef Aquarium
  • Dove Marine Laboratory
  • Washington Wildfowl Park
  • Washington Old Hall
  • Cragside
  • Brockwell Wood
  • Viking Centre, York
  • Alnwick Castle
  • Seven Stories
  • Theatre Royal
  • Northern Stage
  • The Sage
  • Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
  • Wharton Park, Durham
  • Whitehouse Farm

NPS children enjoy residential visits to:

  • Keswick - Glaramara Outdoor Activity Centre
  • Alston - Robinwood Activity Centre
  • International Ski Trip

Steps to Success

NPS children are confident, eager learners because they are nurtured and encouraged to succeed every step of the way.

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