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0115 9404 303School Leisure & Tourism trip to Opal Coast
For those looking for a school trip slightly closer to home the Opal coast region is always a popular choice. Visit Calais, Boulogne or Le Touquet and be spoilt for choice of activities. A wide range of leisure and tourism excursions is available in this area including visiting a chocolate factory, a bakery, the Bagatelle theme park and Nausicaa Sea world, go to the seaside or experience the atmosphere at one of the local markets. Make it a one day school trip, or stay for a couple of days to really explore.
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2 days/1 night
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Includes:
- 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport (youth groups)
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationBec a Suc
Patrick and Kerry welcome school groups of all ages to their traditional sweet factory, including free tasters and a visit to the sweet shop after.
This is one of our most popular visits in Northern France.
Chocolats de Beussent
In the heart of the rural Course valley, Alain and his team at this chocolate factory offer guided tours and a chance to sample some traditionally made artisanat chocolate.
La Coupole
Built in 1943 as a base for Hitler's V2 missile, La Coupole is dedicated to life in Northern France during the second world war from invasion to liberation, and explores the links between science and war. Educational packs explaining the relevance of La Coupole to the modern world and tailored to a range of age groups are available at no additional cost. The Centre also expands on the theme of the...
Nausicaa
The Nausicaa Sea-world museum seeks to educate children about the marine environment, man's impact upon it and why it is important that marine life should be protected. Tropical lagoons, sea lion enclosures, shark tanks and affectionate stingrays are all very popular with children and school groups.Allow 1.5-2 hours for your visit.
Boulangerie Maillard-Trupin
The centrepiece of this traditional, family owned bakery is an 80-year-old wood-fired oven. Visits conclude, of course, with samples of freshly-baked bread.
Arc International Glass Factories
One of the world’s largest glass factories, Arc International produces 70 pieces of glass tableware per second at this site alone. A visit to the factory includes audio-visual presentations on the history of the company since its inception in 1825 and on the making of glass, and a guided tour of the factory floor. It’s particularly popular for business studies tours.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Pick up from school for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing. | Arrival Pas de Calais and visit bakery or chocolate factory. | Onward travel to accommodation, followed by evening meal. |
| Day 2 | Visit Boulogne or local market. | Depart and travel back to Calais for Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing, via hypermarket. | Arrival back at school. |
FUAJ Boulogne
Situated halfway between the port and the old town, the centre is in an ideal location for visiting Boulogne and the region of the Pas-de-Calais. It includes a restaurant, bar, table tennis and TV area. Pupils will be accommodated in mainly triple rooms which are all en suite. Run by very friendly staff, this centre is enjoyed by school groups each year. Please note that if staff members require single rooms a supplement will apply.
Hippotel
The accommodation is in rooms of 2 to 6, with singles available for a supplement, each with bath or shower and separate WC. the rooms have TV with some English channels. There is a bar with terrace and a games area. Two conference rooms are available seating up to 30.
