Evening Classes and Adult Education in Northumberland

Evening Classes and Adult Education in Northumberland provide further learning opportunities for residents of the Northumberland community. Courses provide learning and skills focused on supporting career progression, employability and job skills or to progress to further learning.

Discover a fascinating hobby or interest, develop skills to move on at work, or start training for a whole new career – it is never too late to further your education and there are lots of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

By taking an Evening Class or Adult Education course in Northumberland you will:

·         Learn on your doorstep at locations in your community or learn from the comfort of your own home, depending on the class or course you choose.

·         Boost your career with qualifications across a range of professions, increase your knowledge in your current career or start working towards a whole new career – the options are endless!

·         Pick up new talents and meet people in your community with similar interests.

Why study in Northumberland?

Just 3.5 hours from London by train and 30minutes from Newcastle International Airport by car, you will find a land of breathtaking beauty, ruinous castles, beaches and market towns – Northumberland.

Northumberland really is a paradise for all things outdoors. If you enjoy walking, you can’t fail to enjoy the Northumberland coastal path offering some of the finest coastal walking in the UK and Europe and with more castles than any other county in England; you won’t be far away from absorbing some English history.

From the Northumberland Coast to the Northumberland National Park, with moorland, woodland, cliffs and wild expanses of beach, the wealth of birdlife in Northumberland is huge, and you can learn to surf, paddleboard, horse ride or dive around the Farne Islands, with some of the clearest water in the country you might even meet some inquisitive grey seals along the way.

Top places to visit in Northumberland include Alnwick Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, Belsay Hall, Cragside Estate, Howick Hall, Seahouses, Bamburgh Beach, Housesteads Roman Fort and Roman Vindolanda.

Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. It is based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is regularly voted the best place in the UK for students.

Where can I study in Northumberland?

• Northumbria University
• Northumberland College
• Newcastle University

For a full list of possible classes and courses, you can visit our website and enquire or even book courses that appeal to you.  Visit Whichcollege.ie to search universities, colleges or institutes taking admissions in your area now!

Facts about Northumberland

·         Once the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s Wall stretches 73 miles across the north of England, much of it across the top of Northumberland.

·         Northumberland has more castles than any other county in England. Bamburgh Castle and its magnificent surrounding settings and Alnwick Castle stood in for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.

·         Northumberland’s unique breed of cattle is rarer than giant pandas. Found at Chillingham Park near Alnwick, Chillingham Wild Cattle are true survivors. This unique herd of wild cattle are believed to be the sole descendants of herds that once roamed the forests of ancient Britain. It is thought they have been living at Chillingham for more than 700 years.

·         Earl Grey tea originated in Northumberland. For some, Earl Grey is known for being Prime Minister during the passing of the Great Reform Bill of 1832. For most, he is better known for the eponymous tea, Earl Grey tea. This was blended at the request of his wife Lady Grey, using the addition of bergamot oil to offset the strong taste of lime in the local water.

·         In 2013, a section of Northumberland was awarded Gold-tier International Dark Sky status. This means the sky above Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park was officially recognised as Europe’s largest area of protected night skies.