A group day out should be about fun, not about who can fit in whose car.
The charity Halo 17 recently headed off to InflateSpace Theme Park in Newcastle for a day of fun, and we were glad to take them. If you’re organising a charity, community or family outing and looking at minibus hire in Newcastle, here’s why one vehicle and one driver makes the day easier for everyone.
- Best for: Charities, community groups, youth groups and big families in Newcastle and the North East
- Why it works: Everyone travels together with a licensed, DBS-checked driver
- Good fit for: Theme parks, soft play, trampoline parks, day trips and holiday treats
- Tip: Count adults and children separately when you ask for a quote
Why a minibus suits a charity day out in Newcastle
Organising a trip for a group means thinking about everyone: getting the group there safely, not losing anyone on the way, and keeping it simple for the volunteers running the day.
A minibus with driver solves most of that before you leave. Everyone meets in one place, travels together and comes home together. Volunteers can look after the group instead of driving it.
What makes a good group day out
- One meeting point, such as a community centre or school car park
- A set leaving time, so the day runs to plan
- The right size vehicle, from 8 to 16 seats
- A driver who waits for you, so home time is sorted
Our drivers are DBS checked, which is one less thing to worry about when you’re organising a trip with young people.
Safe hands for your group
D&G is family-run and has been driving groups around Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead and the wider North East for more than 10 years. Every driver is a licensed PSV driver, we carry public liability insurance, and we’re available 24/7.
We also have 215+ five-star Google reviews. If you’re planning trips further afield, our day trips and weekend breaks page and our guide to day trips by minibus from the North East are good places to start.
Planning your charity or family trip
- How many are going, and how many are children
- Where you want to be picked up and dropped off
- Opening and closing times of where you’re going
- Any extra stops, such as a meal on the way back
- Pushchairs, bags or kit you’re bringing
Planning a day out with children
Trips with children need a bit more planning than a grown-up day out. A few things make the day run better:
- Count everyone twice: children and adults, so you book the right size minibus
- Follow your own group’s supervision rules for how many adults travel with the children
- Pack snacks and water for the journey there and back
- Agree a home time that fits younger children, especially on a long, active day
Travelling in one vehicle also makes headcounts easy: everyone gets on in one place and gets off in one place.
Group day out ideas around Newcastle and the North East
InflateSpace is a great choice for active kids, but it’s far from the only option. Other ideas for a group day out include:
- Trampoline parks and soft play centres
- Beach days on the coast at Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and Seaburn
- Museum and heritage days, such as Beamish in County Durham
- Theme parks further afield in Yorkshire
- Christmas outings, from pantomimes to light trails
Keeping group trips simple for charities
For a charity or community group, volunteer time and budgets matter. One minibus with driver keeps things easy: one booking, one quote, one vehicle, and no volunteers’ fuel claims to sort out afterwards.
Tell us your numbers, dates and where you’re heading, and we’ll suggest the right size vehicle.
Organising for a charity, school or community group? Have a read of what our customers say before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer minibus hire in Newcastle with a driver?
Yes. All our minibus hire comes with a driver, covering Newcastle, Sunderland and across the North East.
Are your drivers DBS checked?
Yes. Every driver is a licensed PSV driver and DBS checked.
How many people can you carry?
Our minibuses range from 8 to 16 seats. For bigger groups, ask what is possible when you enquire.
Can you take groups outside the North East?
Yes. UK-wide travel is available for longer trips.
Ready to plan your group’s day out?
Whether it’s a charity trip like Halo 17’s or a family day out from North Shields, Jarrow or Birtley, we’ll get your group there and back.
