Xplore is a dynamic, motivated and growing company run by people with valuable industry knowledge and expertise. For nearly 30 years we have been providing top class, tailor made packages for groups of young people.
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
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WWT is a conservation charity that saves wetlands, which are essential for life itself. Wetlands are the primary source of drinking water for people and wildlife. They also connect us with nature, and with ourselves, through beautiful landscapes and inspiring encounters with wildlife.
Set within the magnificent grounds of Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park and inspired by the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover combines art gallery and exhibition space, events venue, café, multipurpose artists studios and magnificent visitor attraction into one unique and inspiring venue.
Holts Tours is the leading battlefield and history tours company.
MasterClass Sports Tours are the market leaders in school sports coaching and tournament tours. In addition to our range of European coaching and tournament courses, we also offer tailor-made sports tours to a wide range of other destinations worldwide, including South Africa and the Caribbean.
The Minack Theatre is Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre.
Our SUMMER SEASON of theatre runs from May to September presenting drama, musicals and opera in this most dramatic of settings.
Merlin Entertainmens is the largest European entertainments company operating in Europe. Merlin runs 100 attractions in 22 countries cross four continents.
Our business is about creating unique, memorable and rewarding visitor experiences, achieved through the passion and dynamism of our teams, and having a unique portfolio of iconic brands.
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Rainham Hall is a charming and remarkably fine example of a Queen Anne house, built in 1729 by an enterprising merchant and ship’s captain, John Harle.
The finest Tudor town house of its period in Britain, with furnished rooms and garden. Education room available for use. Costume-led faciliated visits available based on Numeracy, History the Tudors and Science, Technology, Mathematics. Self-led Tudor activity pack. Tudor Treasure Chest handling collection.
Family & Disco Sessions, Skating Lessons, Parent & Toddler Classes, Children's Birthday Parties, Function rooms for hire, discounted rates for groups! - Open all year round, 7 days a week!
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Have you ever wondered what happens inside a sewage treatment works, or how we clean water to the highest quality standard?
Our outdoor activities and schools programmes offer powerful and meaningful outdoor learning experiences for school children. We understand the importance for children to be exposed to, and enjoy, outdoor environments and no one can underestimate the effect it can have on our young people.
Voyager School Travel is the Educational Tours arm of a group of very successful school tours companies. Schools choose Voyager because of our People, who without exception have years of experience in school travel. That experience brings with it a wealth of product knowledge and expertise, as well as a deep understanding of what party leaders require.
Forest Schools Education Ltd (FSE) is a non-profit social enterprise, with the vision to create the most highly trained, motivated and passionate facilitators all around the world.
IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day, covering all the armed forces - Army, Navy and Royal Airforce (RAF).
Field Studies Council, FSC, is an environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.
At Essex Outdoors we believe passionately in the power of outdoor education.
Taking the classroom outdoors can broaden horizons, promote positive values, and develop confidence and self-esteem. Outdoor learning can also raise social and environmental awareness.
Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. It has more than 32,000 members, manages and protects over 7,250 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and 2 nature parks and runs 9 visitor centres. The aim of Essex Wildlife Trust is to Protect Wildlife for the Future.
Arthog Outdoor Education is a local authority provision with a long standing reputation for providing high quality outdoor learning opportunities incorporating adventurous and environmental experiences. There are two elements to the service we provide, the 100-bed Arthog Outdoor Education Centre on the coast of Wales providing residential outdoor education programmes and the Arthog Outreach Cen
An indoor Karting and Laser Combat centre which can be enjoyed by kids and adults all year round! We have junior karts for kids (8 to 14yr olds) and even bigger karts for mums and dads! We run family track sessions too so kids you can really show mum and dad how its done!
We are a charitable trust, based in North East of Scotland with the aim of making dinghy sailing accessible to all.
We are an accomplished and well trusted company. We have a small and dedicated team to ensure we provide a personal touch and support you every step of the way.
Learning outside of the classroom is a valuable and effective way for pupils to achieve new skills, experience and confidence.
Do you want to give your school children ski lessons? Are you looking at some extra coaching before school ski trips?
SkiBound is a well recognised and trusted name in school skiing with 26 years of experience in operating school ski tours. Our head office staff and overseas team bring together years of resort and operational experience ensuring each school has a successful ski trip.
High Service + Quality Suppliers x 35 years experience = Wyvern Value
Wyvern Schooltours was founded by teachers in 1979. We specialise in humanities and arts tours, with particular focus on MFL, history tours and day trips to a diverse and extensive selection of European destinations. We also have a specialist set of tours for Primary Schools.
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