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Backshot of group of students taking a tour of Auschwitz

Why every young person should visit Auschwitz as part of their secondary school education

For me, venturing over to Poland for the first time with 40 students from Stockport Grammar School, joining them for their History School Trip, was a life-changing experience full of reflection, that...
School group pose for a photo in front of a Christmas Tree in Krakow market square.

Top things to do on a school trip to Krakow…

Opening the doors to Kraków… In December 2023 the marketing team at Rayburn were welcomed by Stockport Grammar School to join their 4-day tour to Kraków. Our role was to piggyback their trip,...
Silvia Avvertenza, A Rayburn Tours Language Champion

Language Champion Spotlight: Silvia Avvertenza ‘The Closeness Comes from Speaking the Same Language…’

Stuffed with linguistic talent, our Language Champion Silva Avvertenza is one more vital cog to creating your unforgettable trip!
Super Jeep Adventure traversing the Iceland landscape

Jumping in a Super Jeep in Iceland!

Unearth the pure excitement of Iceland's stunning landscape with the Super Jeep Adventure - not to be missed!
map of main sites prisoners travelled from in Auschwitz museum

Visiting Auschwitz: A Journey of Reflection

For us, history is so much more than a school subject – it’s ingrained in our very being, through our experiences, our interests and our connections. Members of our team have grown up in some of...
Guide giving talk to students in Lava Tunnel

8 fascinating facts about Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel

From teardrops protected by law to the "sight" of true dark, discover these 8 facts about the Raufarholshellir lava tunnel in Iceland.
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...
Val Vannet, Field Study Tutor for Rayburn Tours, speaks with a student at a glacier.

Why Field Study Tutors are Great Additions

Teachers, geographers, storytellers - they know the land, how to engage students, and are stuffed with geographic knowledge!
Claire Storey, a Language Champion at Rayburn Tours

Language Champion Spotlight: Claire Storey ‘It’s more than just the words you speak.’

Here's our first Language Champion, Claire Storey - one of our passionate multi-linguists integral in crafting your unforgettable school tour!
Students engage with an exhibit in the Lava Centre in Iceland

Stepping Inside the Lava Centre, Iceland…

Outstandingly modern and incredibly interactive, immerse yourself in this magma-fuelled, educational complex.
Patio de las Doncellas located within the Real Alcázar of Seville in Spain in th sun

Revel in the Real Alcazar – Seville’s Stunning & Cultural Time Capsule

Uncover timeless cultural beauty at one of Southern Spain's most iconic masterpieces.