The Battle of the Somme, 1st July – 19th November 1916
1st July marks the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme. We’ve compiled the key facts and figures from the bloody battle, considering the events leading up to it, those who...
5 reasons every Geography student should experience outdoor learning
5 reasons every Geography student should experience outdoor learning There’s only so much a textbook can teach! School geography trips give students the chance to step outside the classroom and...
British International School of Chicago in Iceland
British International School of Chicago in Iceland A Sky-High Start The British International School of Chicago (BISC) enjoyed an exhilarating first day in Iceland, despite arriving a little...
My Trip to Fiji and the Fiji Tourism Expo
In May this year, Andy Matthews, Rayburn Tours’ Ski & Sports Tour Co-ordinator, was lucky enough to visit Fiji and Australia on a 2 week inspection visit with the overall aim to put together...
The Best of Budapest
Concert Tours Manager, Jo Porter, reveals why Budapest ranks top on her travel list…
16 Facts You Need To Know About Euro 2016
To celebrate the opening weekend of the Euros in just a few days’ time, we’ve pooled together the 16 key facts and figures every football fan should know! Let’s kick off…
Malcolm Arnold Academy Win Golden Ticket
As 2015 marked Rayburn Tours’ 50th year, we’ve been celebrating this milestone by rewarding some of our valued customers. As a way of saying ‘thank you’, we presented three lucky groups with...
D Day – 72 years and the events of D Day are no less impressive
The day something will happen If you say D Day to most adults over the age of 25 only one thing will come to mind – the events of 6 June 1944. On that day Britain and her Allies launched the...
A Cultural Sports Tour – New York & Boston
A Cultural Sports Tour – New York & Boston In late March of this year, Ashlawn School Academy Trust from Rugby visited New York and Boston on a 10 day cultural sports tour – which...
The History of the FA Cup
With Manchester United and Crystal Palace gearing up to face one another on Saturday in the 2016 FA Cup final, we thought we’d take a brief look back at the history of the competition in its entire...
University College School’s Sicilian Escapade
University College School’s Sicilian Escapade Last month University College School jetted off to spectacular Sicily for a 5 day geographical adventure. The group were accompanied by trip courier...
The Mount St Mary’s College and Balborough Hall Choir Tour: Rome Day 4
The Mount St Mary’s College and Balborough Hall Choir Tour: Rome Day 4 A Morning of Exploration So arrived ‘the big day’ on our adventure to Italy. After an inspiring morning visiting...