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A collage of students experiencing WW1 in Belgium

Exploring The First World War from the Home Front to the Trenches

Take students on a journey through the First World War, from the Home Front in Britain to the trenches and battlefields of Belgium and France.
Student at Tyne Cot Cemetery in Ypres Belgium

5 World War One Sites in Belgium That Leave a Lasting Impression

Discover five unforgettable sites to visit on Ypres battlefield tours, from Tyne Cot Cemetery to Menin Gate.
Mercia Academy at Menin Gate

Bringing History to Life: Mercia Academy’s First World War Battlefields Trip

Discover how Mercia Academy’s Year 9 students brought their First World War studies to life on an immersive Battlefields trip, exploring historic sites, memorials, museums and cemeteries across...
Ceres temple (Temple of Athena) in Paestum Italy

How School Trips Enhance the Study of Ancient History

School trips transform the study of ancient history by taking students beyond the classroom and into the places where history happened. Discover five ways immersive educational experiences deepen...
Students gathered at a memorial in Belgium

What Skills Do Students Gain from School History Trips?

School history trips offer students a fully immersive and engaging way to bring the past to life, but they will also return home with newfound skills they can use inside and out of the classroom....
split aerial views of Berlin and Munich

School History Trips to Germany- Munich or Berlin for World War 2 Studies

School History Trips to Germany- Munich or Berlin for World War 2 Studies Planning your next school history trip to Germany? Berlin may be the obvious choice since it’s the capital city and filled...
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School History Trips: The Key to Understanding Our Diverse World

School history trips explore countless narratives, each reflecting the diverse experiences of various cultures and communities!
A split photo of Broadway in New York on the left and Capitol Hill in Washington DC on the right.

Step into the American Story with Washington DC & New York

Let your students experience an immersive experience in these two iconic cities.
Upton Court Grammar school students in the Antiquarium in the Munich Residenz

Upton Court Grammar School’s History Trip

The FULL History Educational Experience: With Upton Court Grammar School History is the past, present and future – it’s quite simply everything! The future plays on our mind. The present unfolds...
Upton Court Grammar school gathered for a group photo in Max Joseph Platz in front of the Max Joseph monument

Upton Court Grammar School’s History Tour

Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to regularly work with some incredible schools, and Upton Court Grammar School are one of them! They have been taking annual Year 11 history trips to...
exterior of DDR museum with open doors

Journey Through Time at The DDR Museum: A Must for Your Berlin Itinerary!

A history trip to Berlin effortlessly contrasts a captivatingly complex historical past with an electric modern-day urban energy. From the collection of unique murals detailed on the Berlin Wall...
Nicky Astle, Rayburn Tours Marketing Manager, sits with History Tour Guides Trevor Booker and Tony Smith before a historic podcast

A Historic Podcast with 2 Excellent History Tour Guides!

It's here! Our FIRST ever podcast. And we made it even more historic by chatting to 2 brilliant History Tour Guides about all things history.