Northstone Welcomes Local Students to Its Breacla Development in Lancaster
Award-winning housebuilder, Northstone has welcomed a group of Year 10 students from Lancaster Royal Grammar School to its Breacla development in Lancaster, offering them a behind-the-scenes look at the construction and housebuilding industry in action.
The visit, hosted by Northstone’s Communities Manager, Chrissie Bramhall-England with an initial Q and A discussionwith pupils and teachers was then followed by a site tour, led by Site Manager, Jacob Shaw. An engaging, first-hand tour of a live development really gave students the opportunity to learn more about what goes into building sustainable, future-focused homes and what it takes to build a career in construction.
Students were introduced to Northstone’s mission and values, including their commitment to creating high-quality, energy-efficient homes that are thoughtfully designed for modern living. Jacob and Chrissie also spoke about the broad range of career pathways available across the housing sector; from engineering and site management to planning, architecture and customer care.
Jacob said: “The students were engaged, enthusiastic, and asked some brilliant questions throughout the session. It’s always rewarding to connect with the next generation and show them the possibilities within our industry so we hope this visit has inspired them to consider careers in construction and housing.”
The visit of the Breacla site gave students a chance to explore homes currently under construction and experience first-hand the scale and complexity of a live development site.
Located on Scotforth Road in Lancaster, Breacla is Northstone’s latest development offering a carefully curated collection of 2,3,4 and 5-bedroom family homes designed with style, efficiency, and community in mind. Every home at Breacla is built to high-performance environmental standards, featuring open-plan layouts, smart home technology, enhanced insulation, and electric vehicle charging points as standard.
Chrissie Bramhall-England, Communities manager at Northstone added: “At Northstone, we are committed to building more than just homes; we’re building the future. That means engaging with local communities, investing in education, and giving young people meaningful access to opportunities and inspiration. This school visit is just one example of how we bring that commitment to life.
“We believe that being a good housebuilder means more than delivering great homes, it’s about making a lasting, positive impact on the communities we’re part of. We’re proud to work closely with schools, colleges, and local partners across Lancaster and beyond and watch this space as there will be more to come.”
For more information on Breacla and Northstone, visit www.northstone.co.uk