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Why the Netherlands is the Best European Hockey School Tour Destination

Holland: A Global Powerhouse in Field Hockey The Netherlands is a European hockey powerhouse, with the sport being the second most popular in the country after football. It boasts a rich history of...

Top budget-friendly concert tour destinations 2026

Searching for the top budget-friendly concert tour destinations 2026? From Prague to Paris, this blog is for you!
Harris Academy rugby team at Europa point sports complex in Gibraltar

Why is Gibraltar Perfect for a School Sports Tour

Discover why Gibraltar is the ideal destination for school sports tours, combining exciting sports activities with stunning views and unforgettable experiences.
Harris Academy Football Team at Gibraltar

Harris Academy’s Multi Sports Tour to Gibraltar

Harris Academy jet off on their school multi sports tour for a trip of a lifetime! Wildlife, sports, and unforgettable memories!
Saffron Walden youth orchestra performing in Barcelona

Why Spain is the perfect destination for a concert tour

A concert tour to Spain is brilliant for all ages and groups - from musical museums to rich culture, this country is alive with sound.
Kids having a great time in Skegness with the Derby Childrens Holiday Centre

Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre

Rayburn Tours will be supporting the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre by donating £2000 every trimester this year.
England Netball logo on a blue tinted image of women playing netball

Florida Netball Festival 2026

Rayburn Tours and England Netball are thrilled to announce their exciting collaboration for an unforgettable sporting experience at the Florida Netball Festival!
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...
Field Sudy Tutor perched on wall at Platform 17 Memorial at Grunewald Station in Berlin talking to a group of students

How to Make Your WW1 Battlefields Trip More Personal and Inclusive to Your Group

A school history trip to the WW1 Battlefields with Rayburn Tours is exciting, shocking, and definitely remarkable. But to make the trip truly unforgettable, make it personal and inclusive to your...
Group of students and teachers gathered for a group photo infront of a vulcano in Sicily, Italy

Why are school trips important?

There are many benefits to school trips, both locally and internationally. Rayburn Tours has been planning and running school trips for over 60 years, and we know how important it is for young...
Person folds clothes from a pile of selected items such as sunglasses, polaroid camera, cosmetic bag and small bag. A woman folds clothes from a pile of selected items such as sunglasses, polaroid camera, cosmetic bag and small bag then puts them in luggage. Packing to go on a getaway vacation

What to Bring on a School Trip

What to Bring on a School Trip Have you wondered what are the things needed for a school trip? Being prepared for when you embark on your tour is all in the planning, and an easy way to do this is...
Group of Rayburn tours Staff members in the 60's

60 Years of Rayburn Tours with Chairman John Boyden

John Boyden reflects on his journey as Chairman of Rayburn Tours in this special blog, in celebration of the company’s 60th anniversary.