Your school trip to Edinburgh will be an unforgettable introduction to the history and culture of Scotland for your students!
£199PP
3 days, 2 nights
All school trips offer incredible educational value, but that doesn’t mean they always have to be linked to one specific subject!
So, whether you’re thinking about a cross-curricular school trip arranged in conjunction with another department or are interested in arranging a trip with a more general focus, we’re here to help!
Many of our groups choose trips which are not subject-specific but instead provide students with an insight into a culture different to their own. These educational tours are packed with experiences that provide enrichment and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. They can even be offered as a rewarding end-of-term incentive!
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General & Cultural Trip to Edinburgh
School General & Cultural Trip to Bruges
A school trip to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges offers lots of exciting opportunities for your students!
£149PP
2 days, 1 nights
School General & Cultural Trip to Disneyland
The magic of Disney cannot be beaten for rewarding and inspiring students!
£330PP
3 days, 2 nights
School Trip to Vietnam
Inspire a love of travel in your students and explore one of the oldest cultures in Southeast Asia on your school trip to Vietnam!
£2069PP
9 days, 6 nights
School Trip to Toronto
Want to arrange an unforgettable cross-curricular school trip for your students? Toronto will be a hugely popular choice!
£1399PP
6 days, 4 nights
School Trip to Japan
Want your students to experience a unique, ancient Asian culture? Japan will be unforgettable for all involved!
£3299PP
9 days, 6 nights
Cross-Curriculum Trip To Sri Lanka
Your school trip to Sri Lanka will offer your students the opportunity to explore an incredibly rich, ancient culture!
£2199PP
10 days, 8 nights
2-Day French Culture Trip to the Opal Coast
The Opal Coast is a brilliant option for a hassle-free, 2-day hop across the English Channel.
£165PP
2 days, 1 nights
Cross Curricular Trip to London
It's hard to beat a school trip to London for exciting opportunities for cultural enrichment within the UK!
£159PP
2 days, 1 nights
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Why choose Halsbury?
We build your trip around you
Tell us your learning objectives, curriculum and budget and we’ll do the rest.
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We’re members of ABTA, ABTOT and the School Travel Forum. We also hold an ATOL and the LOtC Quality Badge.
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Why arrange a general and cultural trip?
Learn more about the world around them
A general and cultural school trip is a great way to get students out of the classroom to learn more about the world around them. You don’t even have to go abroad – London and Edinburgh are fantastic choices.
Both cities offer a great range of activities and visits to suit all interests, including some of the most prestigious museums and art galleries in the UK.
In Edinburgh, your students can explore Scottish history with visits to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the National Wallace Monument. They can also take a walking tour around the city that inspired J.K. Rowling to write the Harry Potter books!
And in London, see behind the scenes of the Harry Potter movies at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour! Alternatively, we can arrange for you to visit the Houses of Parliament, see a West End Show or explore the Natural History Museum.
Experience a totally different culture
While staying in the UK is fine, a trip abroad could offer something else – the opportunity to experience a new culture.
We offer a great variety of destinations for a general and cultural school trip abroad, such as popular, easy-to-reach European spots, like France and Belgium.
But if you do really want to broaden their horizons, you could take your students to a Middle Eastern or Asian country, where they will explore a way of life that is very different to their own.
In Dubai, students can enjoy a traditional Bedouin meal in the desert. In Vietnam they can visit the floating markets of the Mekong Delta.
In Japan, they can enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. And in China, they can explore the ancient culture with a visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing, before discovering modern China in vibrant Shanghai.
They can explore Buddhist temples and tea plantations in Sri Lanka or explore Communism in the Caribbean with a trip to Cuba. You could even head to Toronto to learn more about Canadian and North American culture.
Wherever you choose to go, we’ll ensure your tailor-made itinerary is packed full of exciting visits and activities to suit your group, interests and learning objectives.
Give them something to look forward to
For your students, your general and cultural school trip will be an experience that they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. And it’s also something that they will really look forward to.
Whether your trip is intended as a reward for hard work, to inspire good behaviour or simply as an opportunity for students to develop their intercultural understanding and enjoy a cultural experience they may not otherwise be able to, the excitement around your trip will be high.
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 general and cultural 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 the trip as much as your students.
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27 Oct 2025
The Best 5-Day Itinerary for Schools Visiting Paris
Need some inspiration for your school trip to Paris? Our experts give you their top tips for a 5-day trip.
27 Nov 2025
The Best 4-Day Itinerary for School Groups to Berlin
Planning a school trip to Berlin? Make sure you check out our experts' top tips for a 4-day trip.
05 Nov 2025
The Best 4-Day Itinerary for Schools Visiting Barcelona
Our school travel experts have put together their top tips for your 4-day school trip to Barcelona.
10 Apr 2026
How Will EES Affect Your School Trip to Europe?
Our experts take you through the key things you need to be aware of if you're travelling to Europe (and, specifically, the Schengen area) with your students this academic year.
22 Oct 2025
The Best Free Activities for School Groups in Paris
Want to keep costs down on your school trip to Paris? Check out our top tips for free things to do.
05 Jun 2019
Is It Better To Travel By Coach Or Plane For A School Trip?
One of the best ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your tour is to take a coach rather than fly, where possible.
06 Dec 2017
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting Germany
Heading to Germany on a school trip soon? Do all your students know their German etiquette?
02 Oct 2017
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting France
They may be our neighbours, but there are still plenty of cultural differences between the UK and France. Make sure your group know how to avoid common faux pas with our handy guide.
01 May 2018
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting India
Your guide to travel etiquette on your school trip to India.
05 Jul 2018
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting the United Arab Emirates
Share this guide with your students ahead of your school trip to the United Arab Emirates.
06 Mar 2018
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting Morocco
Here's your guide to travel etiquette for school groups visiting Morocco.
12 Sept 2017
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting Vietnam
Your guide to travel etiquette in Vietnam.
13 Feb 2018
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting Spain
Visiting Spain soon on a school trip? The Spanish are usually pretty laidback, but it’s always a good idea to familiarise yourself and your students with the local etiquette.
09 Jan 2018
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting China
One of the joys of visiting China is the incredible culture - make sure your group is aware of key cultural differences before you travel by checking out this guide.
29 Jan 2019
Travel Etiquette for School Groups Visiting Sri Lanka
Heading to Sri Lanka on your next school trip? Check out our guide to helping you and your students navigate the cultural differences (without inadvertently causing offence).
28 Feb 2023
A college trip is an excellent way to inspire your college students, bring your subject to life and give your students practical experiences which they can draw upon in their exams.
28 Feb 2023
Are you looking for a primary school trip to enhance your KS2 learning? Do you want to get your primary pupils out of the classroom and help them to explore the wider world around them? We have lots of exciting, engaging educational experiences that are ideal for pupils in years 3-6.
28 Feb 2023
Thinking about a secondary school trip but need some inspiration and support? Don't worry, our school travel experts are here to help with a collection of the best ideas for your group.
25 Aug 2022
The Best Free Activities for School Groups in Berlin
Keep costs down on your school trip to Berlin - check out our top tips for free things to do in the German capital.
21 Sept 2022
The Best Free Activities in Barcelona for School Groups
Want to keep costs down on your school trip to Barcelona? Then check out some of our favourite free things to do in the city.
10 Jul 2024
The Best Free Activities for School Groups in New York City
Here's 5 of the best free activities to enjoy while in New York to make the most of your trip.
07 Mar 2022
What Is The Adult To Child Ratio For School Trips?
Find out all you need to know before deciding on the ratio of adults to children on school trips.
19 Sept 2017
Zoe and James, our Long-Haul Itinerary Coordinators, recently visited Vietnam, to learn more about the opportunities this fascinating country offers school groups.
27 Mar 2025
Find out what experienced Tour Consultant Judit discovered when she visited Morocco.
04 Nov 2024
Top Must-See Cultural Spots In Japan For School Groups
Jodi's just got back from Japan. Here she gives us her unmissable cultural visits for school groups.
07 Jun 2018
India makes for a completely mesmerising and unforgettable destination for a school sports tour, especially for school cricket and hockey groups.
01 May 2018
Why Travel All the Way to Vietnam?
Here's why it's worth flying all the way to Vietnam on your school trip.
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Bombarded by questions from parents and students about what to pack? Share this handy guide and free, downloadable checklist!
How Do I Get Parents On Board?
Our guide to getting parents on board and encouraging them to allow their children to join your school trip.
The Ultimate Guide To Organising School Trips
Everything a teacher needs to know about organising a trip – from start to finish.
Further information about our travel insurance for schools.
Risk Assessment For School Trips
Worried about the prospect of completing the risk assessments for your trip? We're here to help.
Struggling to Get Students Signed Up to Your School Trip?
Check out our top tips on getting the numbers to make your school trip viable.
Case studies
Royal Liberty School's Trip to Toronto
Find out how this school trip to Toronto offered students new experiences and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Wellington College Hangzhou's School Trip to Tokyo
Find out what happened when Wellington College Hangzhou visited Japan.
St. Anne's Catholic High School's Trip to Tokyo
Find out what the students of St. Anne's got up to on their trip to Tokyo.
Wolverhampton Grammar School's Trip to China
Find out how Wolverhampton Grammar School got on on their cultural school trip to China!
Royal Liberty School's Cross-Curricular School Trip to Belgium
Find out what Royal Liberty School got up to on their cross-curricular trip to Belgium.
Portsmouth Grammar School's Trip to Vietnam
Read about Portsmouth Grammar School's unforgettable trip to Vietnam!
Carisbrooke College's Trip to the USA
Find out what happened when Carisbrooke College visited New York City and Washington D.C.!
The Bemrose School's Trip to India
The Bemrose School recently visited India on the school trip of a lifetime. Here, their teacher explains why she chose this destination and the effects on her students.
Why Teachers Trust Halsbury
Over 40 years’ experience.
From making the most of your time to supporting you while you’re away, our experience means your trip is in safe hands.
Trusted by over 900 teachers every year.
And 98% of them rated their trip as ‘good’ or above last year*.
Financially protected school trips.
We’re members of ABTA, ATOL and ABTOT, so you know your trip is in safe hands.
We take safety seriously.
As an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, we have a robust Safety Management System in place.
Risk assessments made easy.
Our LOtC Quality Badge and Safety Management System make the risk assessment process quicker and easier.
We’re safeguarding champions.
We work with Patronus Safeguarding to ensure all safeguarding concerns are recorded and managed clearly and consistently.
Quality trips designed to deliver real impact.
Our experts will work closely with you to design a trip that meets your learning objectives (and we hold the LOtC Quality Badge).
24/7 support while you’re away.
We’ll be just a phone call away while you’re on your trip, ready to step in if the unexpected happens.
Free inspection visits.
Enjoy two nights’ free accommodation on an inspection visit so you can complete risk assessments.
Our smart digital portal makes trip admin easy.
Collect passport and dietary information quickly and simply with our My Trip Zone.
*Customer satisfaction survey January 2025 – December 2025
Your Trip is Fully Protected
As a fully-accredited school travel company, booking with Halsbury Travel offers you complete peace of mind. Our accreditations are your guarantee that:
Your school trip will be fully financially protected
Your group’s safety will be prioritised
Your trip will be a quality educational experience
