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Here’s why Lake Garda is ideal for your next concert tour

Let’s face it, after the events of the last 18 months, many of us have found ourselves dreaming of sun, sea and sand. Here at Rayburn Tours we’re all about helping dreams become reality, so with...

Pro-coaching right here in the UK!

The chance to leave school and home behind for a few days, play against new teams outside of your local area and see somewhere new is exciting enough for most students, but we’re always looking...

Guidance from the Department for Education

At Rayburn Tours, we’re continually monitoring the latest guidance and travel advice from the Department for Education (DfE) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FDCO), so that we...
Kids on Residential

Why children thrive on residentials

The benefits for students taking part in a school residential are immense. Couple that with them being away with their team mates and you will see them thrive in a multitude of ways. The Isle of...
Jacobs Ladder

Exploring activities at Kingswood Activity Centre

Yes they are fun, but they have been designed to develop, engage and challenge young people. Read on to learn more about each of the activities and the skills they develop… Confidence...
the benefits of a school ski trip

The benefits of a school ski trip and what students gain?

Quite frankly, where do we begin? This is a topic we love talking about! When a school decides to integrate a ski trip into their academic calendar it’s because they know this will be pretty much...
ski fashion

HOT TOPIC: What to wear when you’re not skiing!

We all like to travel feeling like we’re well prepared for the journey ahead. With packing space being limited on a school ski trip, we thought we’d open up a discussion around what to wear when...
concert tour

The world’s doors are reopening – and we’re ready…

In February 2020 we had groups and staff returning from a multitude of trips across Europe and beyond. Little did we know at that time what was about to hit us. The tidal wave that was a pandemic had...
Holy Trinity School

Holy Trinity School go down in Rayburn Tours History!

Who would have thought we would have had to cancel all those trips back in 2020 and postpone many others (sometimes twice) as we all experienced the shocking consequences of a worldwide pandemic? But...
UK Choir Festival Podcast

UK Choir Festival Podcast Special Guest

After a year like no other, in his podcast Russell wanted to discuss all things travel and touring for choirs and we knew that our Concert Tours Operations Manager, Eleanor Harvey, was the woman for...

FREE Webinar: Tips and advice for the perfect Concert Tour – Live Q&A with experienced tourers

Join us on Wednesday 7th July at 4.30pm-5.30pm for a live Q&A with experienced tourers Whether you’re a first-time tour organiser or a seasoned tourer, this is the event for you! We’re...
Iceland geysir

St George’s College set to experience the wonders of Iceland…twice!

Behind these numbers are missed opportunities. Opportunities that students and teachers had been so looking forward to. A unique and unmatched way of learning about the world around us, giving real...