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Edd Ball supports "more school trips for pupils"

Ed Ball said yesterday “Learning outside the classroom helps pupils understand their subjects better and increases their self-confidence. School trips also help young people explore and learn about risk and how to manage it. I hope that by making it ... full story

New "Man Culture War" exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum

A new exhibition named Man Culture War will run at the In Flanders Fields Museum, Belgium from 1st May-7th September 2008. The exhibition will look into the diverse ethnic groups, cultures and nationalities that were on the battlefields of Flanders d... full story

Parc Asterix, "Caesar's Challenge" - a brand new attraction

In 2008, let Caesar put you to the test!
Experience 7 zany-zones packed full of amazing attractions, thrills, shows and crazy surprises for the whole family. Taste the potion that is Parc Astérix, already tested and approved by millions of visitor... full story

The Wellington Quarry, The battle of Arras memorial

It can be difficult for history teachers to keep coming up with new inspiring WW2 trips, but 2008 will open up a whole new experience for teachers and students.
Beneath the streets of Arras lie impressive chalk quarries which were dug out startin... full story

Gap Year adventures, Travel & Volunteer Work.

Halsbury travel now offer Gap Year adventures, Travel & Volunteer Work. Whether you would like volunteer with wildlife, work with children or teach English abroad we can help. Travel abroad for a full gap year out or for just a couple of weeks – we h... full story

Tailor made work experience

For years our sister company Acorn Educational Exchanges have offered work experience in Europe for Sixth-formers and A-level students. As something new we can now offer tailor made work experience for both a whole school group and for individual adu... full story

New focus on long haul destinations for school trips

You may or may not be aware that Halsbury do much more than just European travel, we can arrange your school trip to anywhere in the World.

Long haul destinations are becoming increasingly popular for school travel as students become more adve... full story

New York for school groups - ever growing in popularity

At Halsbury we offer many trips to Long Haul destinations but none are quite so popular as the “Big Apple”.

New York is by far our most popular destination with a difference. It is certainly the place to go with so much on offer with visits a... full story

The Platoon Experience, Memorial Museum Passchendaele

For 2008 the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 are organizing a new school project to get student more involved into the Great War. The new educational project ‘The Platoon Experience’ let youngsters identify themselves for one day with an Australia... full story