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A school history trip will help your students ‘step into the story’

A school history trip will help your students ‘step into the story’ as you visit some of the world’s most significant historical sites.

The perfect opportunity to broaden young minds and put the past into a wider, real-world perspective, our school history trips will bring the subject to life. By providing a cultural outlook on certain time periods and introducing new ideas, students will be able to explore and interpret evidence outside the classroom and enjoy a whole new learning experience. From the moment you start planning, you’ll benefit from our school travel expertise, curriculum understanding and destination knowledge.

School History Trips to The Western Front

Embrace a journey through time and walk in soldiers’ footsteps with a history trip to the Western Front, a significant…

School History Trips to Ypres

Unravel the incredible stories behind one of the most significant battlefields of WW1 with a history trip to Ypres. This…

School History Trips to The Somme

Experience a history trip to the Battle of the Somme… Over a century has passed since but this legendary clash,…

School History Trips to Normandy

The Normandy coast bears the historical weight of the greatest invasion in modern history, D-Day. Changing the course of the…

School History Trips to Berlin

Prepare to be captivated by the complex history that lies beneath the vibrant urban culture of Berlin. Witness first-hand the…

School History Trips to The Netherlands

Get ready to transport your students to the heart of Europe’s captivating past with a journey through a history trip…

School History Trips to Krakow

Krakow, a city steeped in history and character, makes for a captivating destination with its lightly hued evening shop windows,…

School History Trips to Berlin & Krakow

Get the best of two worlds with a two-centre history trip to Berlin and Krakow! Have your students explore the…

School History Trips to Munich

Munich is a city of contrasts – traditional and contemporary sit side by side. From its Bavarian customs to its…

School History Trips to Rome

With a history that’s as monumental as the Colosseum, Rome’s the perfect place to study Italy’s turbulent past. Have your…

School History Trips to New York

New York… The Big Apple… The city that never sleeps…This destination boasts a selection of nicknames that echo its grandeur.…

School History Trips to Washington DC

Washington DC will give your group that presidential feeling! This exciting and modern capital will have you exploring a rich…

School History Trips to New York & Washington DC

Vibrant, thriving and rich in cultural markers, the cities of Washington DC and New York are steeped in social, military…

School History Trips to London – Medicine Through Time

Beyond the iconic landmarks, architectural grandeur and edgy art scenes, London is home to an array of museums and original…

School History Trips to London – Elizabethan London

Considered a ‘golden age’ of culture and exploration, the Elizabethan era was also a time of rising population and great…

School History Trips to Liverpool – WWII

Targeted by the Germans because of its major shipping port, Liverpool was badly hit in the Blitz. But despite the…

School History Trips to London – Crime & Punishment

Step back in time and experience one of the East End’s darkest periods in history. Tailored to those studying Crime…

School History Trips to London – WWI

From December 1914 to August 1918, Germany unleashed its strategic aerial bombing campaign on Great Britain in an attempt to…

School History Trips to London – WWII

Whilst our all-encompassing school history trips to London cover a broad spectrum of themes, we can tailor your itinerary to…

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Take a look at our new History Hub! You’ll find inspiration, advice, and plenty of tips in a host of articles for you to read at your leisure. You’ll also find links to some of our top-rated destinations for your next History Tour.

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We’re all about supporting young people’s learning, which is why we take the time to create fantastic free resources for you to use in lessons and out on tour!

For even more historical know-how

We can’t recommend a History Tour Guide highly enough. We’ve hand-picked a team of guides experienced in leading school groups, meaning we have a historical specialist perfect for your group and chosen destination.

What our customers say

Excellent organisation and good combination of visits—it really encouraged our students to think and reflect. Ms Catherine Moffat

I would like you to know that we have been very impressed with our correspondence with Rayburn this year. As our Berlin trip is a regular one, we will definitely look to give you the business for our trip next year. Libby Weltman

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History School Trips

Want to bring history to life for your students and gain inspiration for your history lessons? Why not arrange a school history trip abroad?

Ofsted have advised that ‘The most effective departments in secondary schools used enrichment activities regularly to support students’ learning’ . And trips to Berlin and the WW1 battlefields were named as key features.

Your history school trip will be tailor made to meet your specific requirements and learning objectives.

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History school trips in the uk.

There’s plenty of history to discover right here in the UK ! Head to Edinburgh , to learn about the development of anaesthesia and antiseptic in surgery, or head to York and Ripon to learn about crime and punishment in the Victorian era.

In Stratford-Upon-Avon , your students will discover the world of Shakespeare and learn more about life in Elizabethan England .

Want your students to learn more about life in wartime Britain ? London offers some excellent opportunities to discover what life was like during WW1 and WW2 , with key visits including the Imperial War Museum, the Churchill War Rooms and the Cenotaph.

In Manchester and Liverpool your students can learn more about the Manchester Blitz and the important role that the North played during WW2.

And in Kent , your students can learn more about the Battle of Britain, with visits to the Battle of Britain Memorial, and the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum.

History school trips abroad

We can arrange history school trips in destinations all over the world!

On a history school trip to the WW1 battlefields, your group will experience the living conditions in the trenches, as well as the destructive power, waste and futility of war, by following the events of the 1916 Battle of the Somme and the Third Battle of Ypres.

In Berlin, Munich and Krakow , your students will have the chance to reflect on visits to Nazi concentration camps and learn more about the rise of National Socialism and the eventual fall of Hitler. And in Berlin, your students will discover how the ideological warfare of the Cold War affected the local population.

We also offer trips to France , where your students can find out more about the revolution that not only transformed France, but also had a huge effect on global politics.

Or head to Vietnam , where your students will learn more about the cause and effects of the Vietnam War – a Cold War era proxy war that lasted 20 years. They’ll find out what life was like for the soldiers and the local population, and they’ll learn more about the politics behind the conflict.

Why arrange a history school trip?

Bring history to life.

Sometimes, when students learn about history in the classroom, it can seem like a very abstract thing. They learn about the atrocities committed by the Nazis, or the huge loss of life in WW1, but it feels very distant and, perhaps, not very relevant to their lives.

By taking your students to the places where those historical events happened, you’re helping them to comprehend the reality of history. Your students will hear the personal stories of some of those involved, humanising their experiences.

By bringing history to life for your students, you’re providing them with the knowledge they need to help prevent the worst of our history repeating itself. And there’s no better way to bring history to life than with a school trip!

Deepen their understanding

We’ll tailor your history school trip to suit your curriculum and learning objectives.

So, for example, if you’re visiting the WW1 battlefields, you can choose to focus on helping students to understand the conditions in the trenches, or they can spend time learning more about medical advancements during WW1.

Perhaps your students are learning about the Nazis and the Holocaust? In Berlin, they can find out more about the rise of the Nazis and how Hitler, once seen as a fanatic, eventually rose to become dictator. And you could even extend your trip with a visit to Krakow, so that your students gain a deeper understanding of the scale and horror of the Holocaust with a visit to Auschwitz .

Our Travel Advisers know our destinations well and will be able to advise you on which visits would best suit your learning objectives.

Enjoy the trip as much as your students

Originally founded by former teachers, and with many former teachers still among us, we understand the value of history school trips and how to make them successful.

Your trip will be completely tailor made, to ensure that it meets your specific requirements and learning objectives. And we’ll be on hand throughout the process to answer any questions you have.

In fact, we’ll be with you every step of the way, from now until you return home at the end of your trip. While abroad, you’ll be able to reach us with just one phone call, at any time of the day or night. And, with this comprehensive level of support while you’re away, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy experiencing history brought to life as much as your students.

Cold War School Trip to Berlin

A history school trip to Berlin with a focus on the Cold War will give your students to better understand how and why the city was divided!

• Key Stage 3

The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Krakow

Your school trip to Krakow can include visits to Auschwitz and Schindler's Factory, as well as a meeting with a Holocaust survivor.

School WW1 Battlefield Tour to Ypres and the Somme

Give your students the opportunity to explore life in the trenches on your WW1 battlefield tour to Ypres and the Somme!

• Multi-centre trip

School WW2 Battlefield Tour to Normandy

Your students will discover the incredible story behind D-Day and Operation Overlord on your history school trip to Normandy!

History of Warfare School Trip to Normandy & The Somme

A school trip to Normandy and the Somme will help students understand the development of warfare between the World Wars!

History of Warfare School Trip to Ypres, Waterloo & Dunkirk

Explore the changing nature of warfare with your students on a history school trip to Waterloo, Ypres and Dunkirk!

Medicine Through Time In London

Visit a 19th century operating theatre and learn more about Florence Nightingale on your history school trip to London!

The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Berlin

Your history school trip to Berlin will help your students better understand how and why the Nazis rose to power.

The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Berlin & Krakow

A history school trip to Berlin & Krakow includes a visit to Auschwitz and is unmissable for groups studying the Nazis & the Holocaust.

The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Amsterdam & Arnhem

Your history school trip to Amsterdam and Arnhem will see your students discover first-hand accounts of the Holocaust.

The Nazis & the Holocaust School Trip to Munich & Nuremberg

Visit Dachau and discover whether Nazis were brought to justice on your history school trip to Munich & Nuremberg.

Vietnam War School Trip to Ho Chi Minh

Your history school trip to Vietnam will give your students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Vietnam War!

WW1 Medical Aid School Trip to Ypres

Give your students the opportunity to find out how soldiers were treated in the field during WW1 on your history school trip to Ypres!

School History Trip to Dunkirk

Are your students studying WW2? Help them to discover the story of the Battle of Dunkirk on your history school trip to Dunkirk!

School History Trip to Ypres

Your students will explore the WW1 battlefields and visit a number of memorials during your history school trip to Ypres!

School History Trip to The Somme

Your students will discover the huge scale of destruction caused by WW1 on your history school trip to the Somme.

School History Trip to Paris

Explore the social, political and economic context in which the French Revolution took place on your history school trip to Paris!

Medicine Through Time In Edinburgh

Your school trip to Edinburgh will allow your students to explore a number of key developments in the history of medicine!

WW2 History Trip to London

A history school trip to London offers your students the opportunity to explore what life was like on the Home Front during WW2!

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School trips designed by teachers for teachers

Originally founded by teachers in 1986, we understand the pressures on you as Group Leader and are here to make the process of running your school trip as easy as possible.

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School trips tailored to your curriculum

We'll design your trip around your specific learning objectives and curriculum, to ensure your school trip is a truly educational experience.

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Health & safety prioritised

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Support every step of the way

We'll be with you every step of the way, from your very first enquiry until the moment you return home, including 24-hour support while you’re on your school trip.

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Financially secure school trips

We're ABTA bonded and all our air tours are ATOL protected , so you can be sure that your school trip is financially secure.

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Rewarding loyalty scheme

You'll earn loyalty points from your very first school trip with Halsbury. These can be used towards a discount on your school trip or a free gift for your school.

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The Halsbury Difference

Originally founded by teachers in 1986 and with several former teachers in our team, we understand the pressures on you as Group Leader and work hard to relieve them.

Trips tailored to your curriculum and learning objectives

We’ll design your trip around your specific learning objectives and curriculum, to ensure it meets your particular requirements.

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