2022-2023 Events

Treasures of Northumberland

25th June 2023 to 29th June 2023

Admission to Alnwick Castle and Garden. Admission to Chesters Roman Fort. Day trip to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle. Stop offs in York and Durham and a visit to the Angel of the North.

The making of Harry Potter

4th June 2023

Join Open University Trips Club (OUTrips) at the Award Winning Warner Brothers Studios for The Making of Harry Potter tour.

Sandringham House

22nd May 2023

We have booked a self-guided tour of the house with a multimedia guide. There will be time to explore the house and gardens, enjoy a spot of lunch and visit the gift shop.

There will also be an exhibition of watercolours painted by His Majesty the King inside Sandringham Ballroom, featuring scenes and landscapes from the Royal homes in Norfolk, Scotland and Windsor.

Cadbury World

21st May 2023

The Open University Trips Club (OUTrips) have organised a fun, chocolate day trip to one of the UK's most popular family attractions - Cadbury World - for staff and ex-staff

RAF Museum - Hendon

22nd April 2023

The Open University Trips Club (OUTrips) have organised a fun family day out at The Royal Air Force Museum London - whatever the weather - for staff and ex-staff.

Scottish mini break

2nd March 2023 to 5th March 2023

The Open University Trips Club (OU Trips) organised a fantastic short break in Scotland. From their base at the the fabulous Winnock Hotel, close to Loch Lomond, the OU Trippers enjoyed a day seeing the sights in Glasgow, visiting the amazing Kelpies in Falkirk and had a trip on the fascinating Falkirk Wheel

Blenheim at Christmas

1st December 2022

A Christmas sparkly spectacular visit to Blenheim Palace and the Kingdom of the Snow Queen, including the after-dark illuminated trail sparkling in The Great Outdoors and the Christmas Craft markets.

Legoland at Christmas

26th November 2022

At the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, you and your little builders will find everything you need for an AWESOME day out! Take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas with over 55 interactive rides, live shows and attractions!

Good Food Show Winter

25th November 2022

The ultimate festive foodie day out! The Show will be packed full of your favourite TV chefs, returning popular stages including the Festive Kitchen and Get Baking Stage!, 100’s of producers to taste, try and buy from and so much more. Get ready to step into a festive foodie wonderland.

South Coast of Iceland

13th November 2022 to 20th November 2022

Glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, lagoons and Northern Lights.

Italy's Imagna Valley

10th October 2022 to 16th October 2022

Fly to Milan. Hotel in Rota D'Imagna. Excursion to Lake Como, including a ferry to Bellagio. Hands on Casconelli making. Trip to a local farm for cheese tasting. A visit to the Cornabusa cave sanctuary. Lunch at a local farm. Visit to Bergamo.

Waddesdon Manor

23rd September 2022

French Renaissance-style château with an extensive art collection, landscaped gardens, aviary and woodland playground.

Greenwich Museums

26th August 2022

Visit the museums of Greenwich such as the Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Royal Naval College.

Including guided tours of the Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory.