Bookings to visit the Exhibition are only available for the first week of September, please see below for more information and how to book.
If you have booked a visit, please download the relevant teacher guides below.
The Great Exhibition of the North is free for all schools to access with options for different ages. You can book to visit the Exhibition with your class from 3rd-7th September.
Whilst we are not offering bookable trails for the Design Trail, the Winged Tales of the North outdoor street art trail through the Ouseburn Valley would be a lovely opportunity to explore with your children.
We would suggest the walk along with time to stop and discuss the pieces would take around 90 minutes and can be walked in either direction from the Stepney Bank / Stepney Road crossroads running along the river path to The Tyne Bar arches.
Please refer to our hazard ID sheet above for suggestions to add to your risk assessment, and plan appropriately for the weather and walking children along narrow paths.
The Ouseburn Valley has a whole host of activities for children that would make a lovely addition to your visit, including Seven Stories, Ouseburn Farm, and Victoria Tunnel, find out more.
Go North East have coaches available at a fixed price for journeys from across the North East, with 48 or 53 seat coaches available to hire.
Find out more and book your travel
For groups of up to 40 students and ten accompanying adults, a Class and Youth Group Metro Pass is a cheaper and easier way to get out and about in Tyne and Wear. It’s valid on the whole Metro system and Shields Ferry as long as you’re travelling after 9.00am.
Buy your pass or get more info
Extend your school visit to include an overnight stay and enjoy the Great Exhibition of the North Trails over two days with Nirvana Europe.
Nirvana can assist your journey to the Great Exhibition of the North by providing accommodation to suit all budgets, as well as providing unique travel package services to ensure a stress-free school trip!
To enquire about the services we have available or to receive a quote, please email fiona@nirvanaeurope.com or call 0191 257 1750.