Do your art students need inspiration? Do you want to give them the opportunity to see for themselves some of the world’s greatest works of art? We’ll work closely with you to ensure that your school art trip offers all of this and more, whether you choose to stay in the UK or travel abroad.
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Art school trips in the UK
An art school trip in the UK can offer plenty of inspiration and education for your young artists. This country has an incredible artistic heritage to explore, with some of the world’s most highly regarded art galleries and museums, including the Tate Liverpool and the Lowry in Manchester.
Want your students to learn more about how artists work and where they get their inspiration? In St. Ives in Cornwall, your students will have the incredible opportunity to visit artists in their studios. And in Bristol, your students will see how social, political and economic factors have inspired the local street art scene and its most famous artist, Banksy.
Art school trips abroad
Art is such an important part of any culture, that the opportunity to travel abroad and learn about both the local art and culture makes a school art trip abroad an unforgettable experience for students.
You could choose to travel to any of the world’s major art capitals, including Paris, Barcelona, Florence, Venice, Rome, Amsterdam or New York.
You could even choose to visit Japan, where your students will learn about the unique artistic traditions that developed during the time Japan closed itself off from the rest of the world.
Or why not head to Berlin, where your students will learn more about how art can be used as a reaction to politics?
Wherever you choose to go, your students will have some unforgettable experiences of art that will leave them feeling truly inspired.
Why arrange an art school trip?
Immerse them in art
For students who are developing their knowledge and understanding of art, a school art trip offers them the exciting opportunity to learn more about art history and the important role that art plays in wider culture.
They’ll be able to see famous works of art for themselves and develop their own independent judgements and personal reflections of art. And they’ll also learn more about how historical and social context is important in terms of understanding a piece of art.
On your school art trip, your students will also learn more about how different genres and styles developed. And you may even be able to focus on how one particular artist developed over their career, finding out how their style and subjects were influenced by what was happening around them. For example, in Amsterdam you can visit museums dedicated to the life and works of Van Gogh and Rembrandt, and in Paris you can visit museums dedicated to Dalí, Picasso and Rodin.
Inspire them
On your art school trip, your students will have the incredible opportunity to better understand what influenced and inspired other artists will help them to better understand what inspires them.
And learning about what inspired and influenced other artists can help students to better understand what inspires and influences them as artists. Are they inspired by the environment in which they live? Are they inspired by world events and how they affect themselves or their family?
They’ll also discover new styles and perhaps even new media to work with. For example, in Barcelona they’ll see how architecture can be a form of artistic expression, in New York they can learn about photography and in Liverpool they can learn about digital culture and creative technologies. In short, your art school trip will help develop your students’ understanding of the possibilities available to them.
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 art 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 immersing yourself in art as much as your students.
Why choose Halsbury?
Here are just a few reasons why teachers choose Halsbury for educational school trips that inspire.

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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
As a proud Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, the health and safety of your group is always our priority.
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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.