School Cultural Trips to York

FAQs about this tour

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

• Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?

  Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.

• I am required to complete an Educational Visits (EV) form by our Local Authority and I cannot answer all of the questions?

  We are happy to assist you in completing your EV forms and return them directly to your Local Authority on your behalf, just speak to your Tour Consultant.

• Do your hotels comply with our Local Authority’s guidelines?

  All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.

• Is insurance included with my trip?

  Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.

• Is York a good place for school cultural trips?

  Definitely. Educational trips in York are unforgettable – there are endless activities to participate in, endless landmarks to visit, and the city’s medieval architecture is a rare gem to behold! School trips to York truly cannot be beaten.

• What to bring on a school trip to York?

  Here are some of the essentials that students should bring on school cultural trip to York (please note that some items are seasonal):

  Travel documents: 

  • Passport 
  • Visa (if required) 
  • GHIC card 

  Clothing: 

  • Socks 
  • Underwear 
  • Tshirts 
  • Shorts/trousers 
  • Waterproof coat 
  • Jumper 
  • Pyjamas 
  • Outfits for downtime/ evening meal 
  • Appropriate footwear 

  Personal care 

  • Toiletries- shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, sanitary products 
  • Medication  

  Environmental protection items 

  • SPF 
  • Hat/cap 
  • Lip balm 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Woolly hat  
  • Scarf 
  • Gloves 
  • Thermal layers 

  Other 

  • Chargers for electrical devices 
  • Plug adapters 
  • Card games 
  • Book 
  • Portable gaming device  
• What are the main cultural and historic sites we’ll visit, and how does that tie into the curriculum?

  On a school cultural trip to York, you’ll explore York’s rich heritage through its cathedral, historic streets, museums, and city walls. You might visit York Minster to admire its stained glass and Gothic architecture, stroll the medieval Shambles, walk along the ancient city walls for panoramic views, and enter museums that bring local life and culture into focus.

  These experiences link directly to cultural studies by exposing students to architecture, urban development, local identity, heritage conservation, and interpretation of cultural artifacts. Through immersion in York’s living culture, students can develop a deeper understanding of how places shape and reflect human stories, traditions, and social values.