School Pro Training Football Tour to St. George's Park

Looking for a school football tour with professional coaching within the UK? Visit St. George's Park, the home of English football! This stunning £105m elite facility is conveniently set in the midst of the beautiful Staffordshire countryside, within easy reach of most areas of the UK.

Used by all 28 of England’s national football teams, the facilities at St. George’s Park are world-class. There are 13 outdoor pitches, one of which is a replica of the pitch at Wembley. There’s also a full-size indoor 3G pitch and an indoor futsal arena. Added to this, there’s also a comprehensive suite of rehabilitation and sport science areas.

This high-impact sports and rewards tour combines elite football experiences with one of the UK's most exciting theme parks. Training at St. George's Park (the home of English football), students take part in professional sessions across world-class pitches, gym facilities and recovery spaces, followed by a competitive friendly fixture to put learning into practice.

The trip finishes with a full day at Alton Towers theme park, where students enjoy headline rides including the Smiler, Oblivion and Wicker Man. A perfect balance of high-performance sport and unforgettable fun, this trip motivates, rewards and inspires in equal measure.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet at school and board your private coach to St. George's Park (the home of English football).

On arrival, enjoy an orientation session.

Start your full day of professional training activities - the programme runs across three structured sessions, with larger groups splitting and rotating to maximise time and quality.

Afternoon

Continue the training programme at St. George's Park - sessions are selected to suit the group, with most choosing a combination of gym-based conditioning, on-pitch football training and hydrotherapy recovery - all delivered in an elite environment used by national teams, reinforcing professionalism, preparation and performance standards.

Check into your accommodation and settle in.

Evening

Friendly fixture against a local team - this is an opportunity to apply the day's training in a competitive but supportive match setting.

Return to your accommodation for a late dinner.

Time to relax and recover after a demanding and memorable day.

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at your accommodation, followed by check out.

Board your private coach and head to Alton Towers.

Arrive at the theme park and enjoy full access to all the rides and themed areas.

Afternoon

Continue exploring Alton Towers throughout the afternoon.

Evening

Board your private coach for your return journey to school.

1 night half-board accommodation
Executive coach hire with driver throughout tour
3 professional football sessions at St. George's Park
1 friendly fixture per team
Full-day excursion to Alton Towers
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Detailed information pack
Itinerary planning service

Accommodation

YHA Ilam Hall

This Victorian gothic mansion sits in 84 acres of National Trust parkland, with the beauty of Dovedale just on its doorstep. The beautiful youth hostel is full of character and nestled near the quaint village of Ilam.

A 25-minute walk from Ilam Park, the Dovedale Stepping Stones have remained a huge draw for Peak District day-trippers since they were laid in the mid-19th century. You'll also encounter some of England’s most extraordinary limestone gorge scenery. For a different thrill, the hostel is just 15 minutes from Alton Towers. Nearby Carsington Water is great for having a go at a range of water sport activities or learning all about the water cycle.

Excursions

St. George's Park Hydrotherapy Session

A hydrotherapy session taking you through the same routine as a professional sports team.

Bowling

What better way to spend an evening than with some bowling.

St George's Park

Train at the UK's premier elite football facility - just like the Three Lions and the Lionesses.

Alton Towers

The UK’s biggest theme Park with tonnes of fun and thrilling rides and attractions to enjoy.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).