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News & IdeasHands-on maths centre opens on London’s South Bank
MathsWorld is packed with interactive activities, bringing different areas of maths to life including numbers, shapes and patterns.
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Case StudiesSeeing Berlin through students’ eyes was a privilege
Kay Dodds from TCBC School Tours travelled with Langton Grammar to Berlin on her very first school tour. She shares the incredible experience.
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News & IdeasYHA responds to Government’s National Youth Strategy
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has responded to the National Youth Strategy, which aims to provide young people with the skills, opportunities and connections to thrive.
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News & IdeasYear 9 and 10 students meet the Pope on “extraordinary” trip to Rome
32 pupils from St Alban’s Catholic High School in Suffolk took part in a religious studies and cultural visit to Rome.
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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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SponsoredMonkey World: book your school trip for conservation education
There is more to learning outside the classroom than just monkey-ing around! Take a look at why Monkey World in Dorset is ideal for a school trip.
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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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News & IdeasHorrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition to open at museums
School groups can embark on an intergalactic adventure when the display launches at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and then London’s Science Museum.
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News & IdeasQuentin Blake Centre for Illustration set to inspire pupils of all ages
The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will open its doors in May 2026 and is said to become the UK’s only permanent venue for illustration.
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News & IdeasScotland makes residential outdoor education mandatory
The Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill has passed its final parliamentary stage, ensuring every pupil will experience a week of residential outdoor learning.
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ColumnManaging school groups safely in crowded places and cities
How to manage the risks in crowded places while still providing enriching experiences when visiting popular destinations.
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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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EventBristol Zoo to open African Forest classroom
Bristol Zoo Project is opening a new African Forest habitat with a classroom space for school groups, featuring western lowland gorillas and endangered species from April 2026.
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School Travel AwardsSchool Travel Awards winners celebrate in style
The 2025 winners have been showing off their trophies so we wanted to share some of the pictures, with our mascot Teacher Ted making more than one appearance.
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News & IdeasChiswick House & Gardens to increase capacity for school visits
The west London venue has announced its highlights for 2026, including a new space designed to increase the number of schools that can visit.
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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.
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News & IdeasStudy shows North-South differences in residential visits
The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom has published a report revealing regional differences in provision of school residential visits — and changes in provision since before the pandemic and financial crisis.
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School Travel AwardsPeter Carne OBE on winning the first Outstanding Contribution Award
The former geography teacher and Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto Champion reflects on receiving the first Outstanding Contribution Award.
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Case StudiesCase study: Niagara Falls and Canadian culture
Royal Liberty School went on an exciting and varied trip to Canada with Halsbury Travel. Science teacher, Adam Higgins reports back.