School Football Tours to Bournemouth
Professional coaching on your doorstep
With school football tours to Bournemouth, your team can enjoy an unforgettable football experience on England’s south coast! Perfect for first-time tourers or those looking for a fantastic sporting adventure closer to home, a Bournemouth school football tour combines competitive fixtures, professional coaching, exciting activities and plenty of time to enjoy this vibrant coastal destination.
And, if you’re looking for professional coaching, then it doesn’t get much better than a session with AFC Bournemouth. Your team can experience a professional coaching session designed to challenge and develop players, delivered in the environment of a Premier League football club. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young players to train like professionals, learn new skills and take their game to the next level.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart school for hotel
Arrive and check into your hotel
Free time – why not go bowling or to play mini golf!
Day 2
Breakfast followed by training session with AFC Bournemouth
Half day adventurous activity
Return to your hotel for your evening meal
Day 3
Breakfast followed by fixture
Travel home
A typical quote is based on a 3-day, 2-night tour for 40 members (+4 free places) travelling October 2027, and the cost includes:
- Coaching for the duration of your tour
- 2 nights' accommodation on a full board basis
- 1 x sports fixture per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- 1 x FC Bournemouth training session
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Excursions:
- Training session with AFC Bournemouth
- Half day adventurous activity
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Bournemouth
Explore the unique and rugged landscapes
Jumbo paddleboarding
Mr Mulligan Bournemouth
Go Ape Moors Valley
Team building
Coasteering
Climbing
Splashdown Poole
Raft building
Kayaking
Bushcraft
Paddleboarding
Hollywood Bowl
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Bournemouth
- Double, twin, quad, or multi-bedded
- 250m to the beach
- En-suite
- Full board options
- Free Wi-Fi
- 2 restaurants
- En suite rooms
- Enjoy time at the beach
- Visit Bournemouth Pier
- Enjoy the beautiful Bournemouth Lower Gardens
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
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Football – AFC Bournemouth
Get ready to level up your football game with a 90-minute training session led by qualified AFC Bournemouth CST coaches. Players of all levels and experience can gain insights and learn new skills that will transform their approach to the game.
Opponents & Fixtures
Our experienced sports managers will work with you to ensure you play well-matched opponents and get the right number of fixtures, based on your teams ability, their age group and the international rules.
Real experiences
Why schools choose us
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Do your hotels comply with our Local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criterion 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.
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What does our insurance cover us for?
Our insurance providers offer comprehensive cover to our groups for the duration of their tour and is tailored specifically for schools, with specialist insurance policies for individual tour types. As with any insurance cover, it is vital that you read through the terms and conditions and that you declare any relevant information as requested. Please see our insurance page for further information and to see what is covered. For groups opting to take their own insurance, we highly recommend that you read all inclusions and exclusions prior to departure.
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Can I talk to Rayburn 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.
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Is our Tour Manager fully DBS (formerly CRB) checked?
Our Tour Manager, Field Study Tutors and History Tour Guides, with UK citizenship, have an enhanced DBS check. Non-UK citizenship Tour Managers cannot be checked under the DBS scheme. Rayburn Tours will seek confirmation that Tour Managers are suitable for working with children by liaising with relevant foreign agents and monitoring group feedback.
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Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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