Top 5 lesser-known Battlefield sites worth visiting
A journey to the Western Front brings home the reality of the First World War, taking you through a landscape of cemeteries and memorials – from those dedicated to tens of thousands of servicemen...
Simply unforgettable venues to suit your band’s sound and style
At Rayburn Tours, providing bands with simply unforgettable performance opportunities is at the very heart of what we do. Taking pride in exceeding the expectations of our clients and offering a...
Top 10 best things to do in Iceland on a budget
Ok, it’s unlikely that a full on adventure to Iceland is going to be a cheap getaway, but this land of spectacular natural beauty has so much to offer visitors without breaking the bank. Any...
Musical gurus: meet some of the UK Choir Festival’s highly acclaimed workshop leaders
We’ve had the pleasure of meeting just a few of the UK Choir Festival‘s incredible workshop leaders this year – and of course getting stuck into the workshops themselves! Helping...
Guildford County School experience awe and wonder in Iceland
Guildford County School experience awe and wonder in Iceland Earlier in the year, we worked with Guildford County School to give their young geographers the best school trip ever, as they ventured to...
Top 10 foreign films of all time for language students
With so many fantastic foreign films to choose from, it can be tricky deciding on those that are classroom appropriate. So we’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of the top 10...
Iceland School Trip Kit List
For the intrepid explorers out there embarking on an Icelandic adventure, there’ll be one question you want answering. What on earth should I pack? Known for its variable weather and sometimes...
A helping hand on your tour
Whilst all of our tours are created to work as independently-led trips, there’s the option of having a member of our team accompany you on tour. Whether it’s a Tour Manager, Geography Field Study...
Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip
Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip At Rayburn Tours we’re proud of our strong international focus, working together with schools...
Merchant Taylors’ School: La Bella Vita in Lido di Jesolo & Lake Garda
Merchant Taylors’ School: La Bella Vita in Lido di Jesolo & Lake Garda An Italian Adventure Begins Earlier this year, young musicians from Merchant Taylors’ School embarked upon a musical...
King William’s College’s mega crossover rugby & hockey tour to New Zealand, Fiji & Australia
King William’s College’s mega crossover rugby & hockey tour to New Zealand, Fiji & Australia When you’re going on a long-haul sports tour, you’ve got to go the whole hog. And that’s...
Top 10 free things to do on your school language trip to Cantabria
Cantabria’s laid-back villages, mighty mountain ranges and striking coastline offer up a different side to Spain. Tucked away amongst steep valleys, this is the ideal destination for school groups...