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European Study Tours rebrands as Esto

Blackpool-based educational travel specialist European Study Tours has unveiled a major rebrand, becoming Esto as it marks 40 years in the industry. 

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Making 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, ensuring no child misses out on memorable learning experiences.

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Schools can apply for tickets to see Wicked

Schools outside of London can apply for free or subsidised tickets to the West End show as part of its collaboration with theatre works!, now in its third year. 

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Free school workshops at National Museums Liverpool

To celebrate 40 years of the National Museums Liverpool (NML), all workshops held in the autumn term are free for schools to attend. 

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Part of the annual School Travel Awards, this category recognises educational visits that have been well planned and really stood out for the impact they have had on the children and staff involved.

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Award-winning farm residential transforms children’s learning

St Woolos Primary School won the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award for their residential to Lower Treginnis Farm and used their prize money to take a new group back to Pembrokeshire.

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The guide to planning and delivering successful school trips from start to finish, as well as embedding the learning back in school. The 2026 edition is available in print and digital edition.

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