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FeaturesBeyond the workbench: ideas for Design & Technology trips
These practical experiences and hands-on workshops at venues across the UK will inspire your D&T class and bring the subject to life.
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FeaturesKew Wakehurst: making plants cool for future generations
Keeley Rodgers speaks to some of the education team at Kew Wakehurst in Sussex about how they bring plant science to life and inspire visiting school groups.
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FeaturesTop tips for planning a successful residential trip
From choosing the right time of year to bringing the learning back into the classroom, here are some essential tips for planning a residential that works for everyone.
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FeaturesWhy cross-curricular trips are more important than ever
In a time of tightening budgets, limited resources and increasing demands on teachers, we hear from a teacher about the value of cross-curricular trips and the impact they can have on students.
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Features8 unusual places that offer school sleepovers
Museums, castles and more: spend the night with your class in amazing spaces to give pupils an experience they will never forget.
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FeaturesInside the BMW MINI Plant: a lesson in modern manufacturing
School tours of the state-of-the-art facility in Oxford invite pupils to witness 1,500 robots, precision engineering and just-in-time manufacturing in action.
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FeaturesMaking school trips affordable: expert tips and funding help
School leaders share practical strategies for maximising educational visit budgets, from negotiating group discounts to accessing funding streams.
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FeaturesYear-round trip ideas to promote positive mental health in children
We’ve compiled some of the amazing places across the UK which promote a positive frame of mind through outdoor learning.
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FeaturesTeacher tips: getting parents on board with school trips
From planning early to clear communication and flexible payment options, senior leaders and EVCs share their strategies for encouraging parent sign-ups.
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Features5 of the best: science experiences for schools
Here are some school-friendly museums and attractions that give students a real taste of the excitement that has fascinated scientists through the ages.
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FeaturesTeacher Ted explores Rome with award-winning tour operator
TCBC School Tours took STO mascot Teacher Ted on a packed trip to Rome to experience the best the city has to offer.
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Features5 essential tips for planning a school ski trip
Phil Brown, programme director of the National Schools Snowsports Association, shares his top advice to organise a successful school ski trip.
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Features5 exciting long-haul destinations for school groups
Long-haul educational visit inspiration to help engage pupils across a range of subjects and experience new cultures and social experiences.
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FeaturesTrips abroad to combine languages with history, the arts and STEM
Overseas visits to France, Spain and Germany offer the chance for school groups to include a variety of different subjects and topics with just one visit.
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FeaturesWhen to go on a residential and why
While summer residentials remain popular, forward-thinking schools are discovering the benefits of trips during cooler months.
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FeaturesSix must-visit museums for school trips in 2026
Planning your 2026 educational visits? Discover six museums offering exciting new openings, exhibitions and displays perfect for school groups, from Somerset’s hands-on Shoemakers Museum to the British Museum’s historic Bayeux Tapestry showcase.
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FeaturesWildlife attractions to inspire young conservationists
Zoos and wildlife attractions across the UK offer school visits and workshops to help young people develop their understanding of the natural world.
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FeaturesExciting workshops to enhance theatre visits
We look at some of the brilliant theatre workshops available to schools and how they can add value to learning, engaging pupils with a range of performances and stories.
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FeaturesYour most popular stories from School Travel Organiser in 2025…
What were you reading the most on the School Travel Organiser website in 2025? Let’s take a look…
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Features7 attractions to inspire STEM learning
Museums, science centres and other thrilling visits linked to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to inspire young scientists.
