It was all smiles as the winners of the School Travel Awards 2025 gathered for a celebratory photo with their trophies, joined by this year’s host, Rory Bremner.
The ceremony took place on Friday 21st November at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London with more than 300 guests in attendance.
Several first-time winners were awarded for making a real impact and creating exceptional learning experiences beyond the classroom. These included the London Transport Museum, which won Best Provision for SEND, Matilda the Musical, voted Best Theatre Production for Schools, and Kraków which picked up the award for Best International Destination.
The category for Best UK Attraction was awarded to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter while Hever Castle was voted Best Historic Attraction or Venue for schools.
Tour operators make all the difference when it comes to school trips and for 2025 teachers and educational visits coordinators (EVCs) decided that TCBC School Tours was top of the Best School Tour Operator (small/medium) category while Rayburn Tours picked up its first award for the Best School Tour Operator (large) category.
Highlights from the 2025 ceremony
Before presenting the awards, Rory Bremner entertained guests with some his most famous impressions, and spoke about his own connection with learning outside the classroom.
The drinks reception, sponsored by The Royal Mint Experience, provided the ideal opportunity for networking between teachers and EVCs and school trip providers, attractions and more.
And guests were wowed with a performance by the cast of Mamma Mia! which set the tone before a three-course lunch was served for all to enjoy.
Who else won at the 2025 School Travel Awards?
There were so many standout winners. To see the full list of your 2025 winners and finalists, click the button below…
2025 winners: The Full Results
Recognising schools and educators
Two special awards celebrated the individuals and schools powering unforgettable school trips.
St Woolos Primary School in Newport, Wales, picked up the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award for their Year 5 residential to Lower Treginnis Farm (run by Farms for City Children).
And Dave Cook, history teacher at Tendring Technology College in Essex, took home the School Trip Champion Award trophy for his role in organising life-changing experiences for students.
Both schools will receive £2,000 to spend on a future educational visit for their pupils.
Rob Yandell, publisher of School Travel Organiser, summed up an inspiring day: “Learning is one thing, but to truly experience something, you need to go beyond the classroom. These awards celebrate the people and organisations that make that possible.”
A special thank you to our 2025 Awards Partners…
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Further reaction, photos and video will be posted to the School Travel Awards website and included in the regular School Travel Organiser newsletter which you can subscribe to for free here.
A full awards review will be published inside the December / January edition of School Travel Organiser. You can always see the latest issue at schooltravelorganiser.com/emag and schools are welcome to request a free subscription to the print magazine here.
For providers and companies interested in supporting the 2026 initiative go to the Awards Partners page for information on the packages available that will brand you across print and online, including advertising, a table at the ceremony, and the opportunity to present an award category.
