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NST was established in 1967 and is now the UK’s leading educational travel company for Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges.
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The NST Travel Group (NST) is Europe’s leading educational and group travel company with an annual turnover approaching £50 million and over 400 employees.
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Affordable, Safe, Convenient Residential Visits
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCapital Experiences
Visit a vibrant capital city with NST!
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLondon
Packed full of enthralling attractions, a trip to London provides a massive range of curriculum linked visit options that will excite, inform and educate your pupils.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEdinburgh & Glasgow
For a capital school trip experience to remember, Edinburgh with Glasgow provide a wealth of educational visit opportunities for your Primary school group.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCoastal & Country Experiences
Combine the coast with a wonderful rural visits.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesIsle of Wight
The quiet and beautiful environment of the Isle of Wight is a firm favourite with many Primary schools.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesYork & Scarborough
A school trip to York, Scarborough and their surrounding areas provides a enormous range of visit opportunities for your Primary group.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBournemouth
The attractive seaside resort of Bournemouth provides Primary school groups with an excellent location from which to explore the many attractions.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLlandudno & North Wales
For schools in Wales, the North West or Midlands, Llandudno provides a great base for exploring the educational visit opportunities of North Wales.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCultural Experiences
Introduce your pupils to France, the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesThe Netherlands
For an alternative to France or Belgium why not try a school trip to the Netherlands.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBelgium
With a great many attractions across Belgium easily accessible from almost any location, the country offers a convenient alternative to France or the Netherlands.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCitadel Experiences
Explore history through the ages with lots of fun and informative visits.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesOur Primary School Travel Team
Our Primary schools team arrange hundreds of educational visits for younger pupil groups every year and have a superb knowledge of visits and accommodation options in all of our destinations
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The safety of the children in your care has always been our No.1 priority, which is why we invest heavily in safety management systems.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesArt & Design
Our enhanced Art & Design programme now offers an even greater choice of UK and overseas educational visits that can help you deliver your syllabus.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLondon
Visit London’s world famous art, design and fashion galleries and museums with NST.
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If you’re considering a visit to Paris with your art or design students then NST is the number one choice.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAmsterdam
With over 40 museums and galleries Amsterdam is an excellent study trip destination for art and design groups.
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One of most popular destinations for art, design and architecture groups. Find out more...
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The Museo del Prado alone justifies a visit to Madrid. Find out more about additional attractions...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFlorence
Take an educational study trip to Florence with NST and experience the artistic wonders of the official UNESCO capital of arts.
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An educational art or architecture tour to Venice opens up an artistic treasure. Find out more...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNew York
Take your school or college art and design group on an educational trip to New York with NST and experience the best of what the city has to offer.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBusiness Studies, Economics & Politics
If you’re looking to arrange an educational visit for your Business Studies, Economics or Politics students, then the trips we provide include specific visits that will complement your students study objectives.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNew York
Our trips to New York provide a superb environment in which your students can develop their understanding of the world of business, glimpse into politics on a world stage and see one of the world’s major financial centres in action.
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Our trips to Brussels provide a superb environment in which your students can develop their understanding of European politics and learn about major real world businesses.
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Our trips to Prague provide an excellent opportunity for students to increase their understanding of real world businesses.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesClassical Studies
Our range of educational Classical Studies visits provides a wide choice of travel options designed to meet curriculum and exam syllabus requirements.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAndalucia
By taking a trip to Andaluica, students will be able to see how successive invaders, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors, have all left their indelible mark.
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Discover Sicily and discover the world by taking an educational trip to the world's first multicultural society.
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Students can explore the impressive remains of Turkey’s remarkable history that can be found on visits throughout the country.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesRome & Naples
Italy is a Classicist’s paradise and a ideal destination for your students to visit, due to the abundance of sites, monuments, and arte-facts of the Etruscan, Roman, and Paleo-Christian cultures.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesGreece
Take your students on a classics visit to Greece, a land of mystery where myths about gods, heroic acts, mythical creatures and great philosphers are represented in the historical sites that have stood for four millennia.
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Provence is arguably one of the most attractive and historical regions of France. Find out more...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEnglish & Drama
Our range of educational English & Drama Studies visits to London, New York and Stratford-upon-Avon are designed to meet curriculum and exam syllabus requirements.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLondon
Our English & Drama study visit programme to London offers a wide variety of exciting and imaginative experiences for your students, with a 2 day trip starting at just £74pp.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNew York
Take you Drama or Dance group on a school or college trip of a lifetime to New York where they can experience the best of what the city has to offer.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesStratford-Upon-Avon
For the complete Shakespeare experience you can’t beat Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesGuided WW1 Literature
Fire their imagination and enhance your pupils understanding of the WW1 poets, their literature and their experiences on a superb guided WW1 Literature visit.
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Our range of educational Geography visits provide a wide choice field trips designed to meet curriculum and exam syllabus requirements.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesParis
As one of Europe’s most beautiful and best known cities, Paris has instant appeal for students.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesIceland
One of the ultimate destinations for geographers and geologists in the world. Find out more...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBay of Naples
The Bay of Naples offers an unrivalled opportunity for tectonic studies. Find out more...
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The USA’s West Coast has many captivating and awe inspiring visits of world class proportions.
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For a value-for-money inspirational outdoor Geography experience, take a short trip across the English Channel to the Opal Coast region of France.
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The spectacular and unique landscape of this mountainous region in North Wales owes itself to the interaction between geology and glacial process.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCatalonia
The Catalonia region of Spain provides a wealth of opportunities for Geography and Geology groups to study different aspects of human and physical geography.
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Each year over 500 schools and colleges choose NST to provide a safe, educational and enjoyable trip to fascinating historical sites of relevance to their History syllabus.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLondon
A trip to London can provide the opportunity for students to study over 2000 years of British History.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesWWI Battlefields
By taking your pupils on a trip to the highly emotive and educational WWI Battlefields, you can really develop their understanding of the events leading up to and during WWI.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesWWII Northern France
By taking pupils on a History trip to Normandy, you can show them one of the defining episodes of WWII – The D-Day Landings.
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For any school or college groups studying 20th Century history, a visit to any of the cities featured in our Central European programmes will be of particular interest.
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A visit to the USA will enable students to study more than 200 years of American History. More information...
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As one of the superpowers, the USSR and now Russia has played a major part in 20th Century History. Find out more...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesMedia & Film Studies
Our range of educational Media and Film Studies visits to London, New York and Los Angeles are designed to meet curriculum and exam syllabus requirements.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNew York
Enjoy a media and film studies trip of a lifetime in New York with NST.
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Take your group on a trip to the media and film capital of the world, Los Angeles with NST and enjoy a wide range of iconic attractions and industry based workshops and tours.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLondon
Take advantage of a wide choice of media and film studies visit various options in London.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFrench Language
Our range of educational French Language visits provides a wide choice of travel designed to meet curriculum and exam syllabus requirements.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesOpal Coast
Our French Language study visits to France’s Opal Coast region, provide the perfect way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
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Our French Language study visits to Paris, provide a great opportunity for pupils to practice their French and experience the culture and attractions in one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities.
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Our trips to the Normandy region of France, provide a great way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBrittany
Our trips to the beautiful Brittany region of France, provide a great way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesThe Loire
Our trips to the attractive and diverse Loire region of France, provide a great way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
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Take you Drama or Dance group on a school or college trip of a lifetime to New York where they can experience the best of what the city has to offer.
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Our range of educational German Language visits provide a wide choice of travel options designed to meet curriculum and exam syllabus requirements.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesRhine & Moselle
The most popular destination for school and college German Language groups, the Rhine & Moselle regions is easily accessible by coach and offers a range of excellent value accommodation.
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Our German Language study visits to Berlin, offer a great way for your students to experience life, culture and language in Germany’s capital city.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesMunich
Munich offers school and college groups a wide range of exciting and interesting visits in which to experience more of life, culture and language in this modern capital of Bavaria.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBlack Forest & Strasbourg
Combine both Germany and France on one trip with a visit to the Black Forest region, taking in the attractions of Strasbourg and the Alsace region at the same time.
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Take you Drama or Dance group on a school or college trip of a lifetime to New York where they can experience the best of what the city has to offer.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesSpanish Language
We offer an extensive educational travel programme covering the regions of Catalonia, Cantabria, Andalucia and the capital, Madrid.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAndalucia
The coastline and classical cities of Andalucia provide a superb backdrop for any Spanish language group visit to Spain.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBarcelona
Our Spanish Language visits programme to Barcelona and coastline of Catalonia offers a range of great opportunities to introduce pupils to Spanish life, culture and language.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNorthern Catalonia
Our Spanish Language visits programme to the Northern coastline of Catalonia offers a range of great opportunities to introduce pupils to Spanish life, culture and language.
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Our Spanish Language visits programme to Southern coastlines of Catalonia offers a range of great opportunities to introduce pupils to Spanish life, culture and language.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCantabria
Cantabria is the perfect Spanish Language study destination with the language clearly spoken in its purest Castilian form.
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For groups wishing to visit a city, Madrid offers a wealth of city centre sights and attractions to see plus some excellent excursion opportunities to other nearby towns and cities.
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Our enhanced Religious Studies programme now offers five wonderful destinations that can help you deliver your syllabus.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAmsterdam
New to our Religious Studies visits programme in 2007, Amsterdam offers a lower cost option for school or college groups.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesRome
Our Religious Studies trip to Rome visiting the Vatican City and other major religious and historical sites will leave your students with memories that will last a lifetime.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesKrakow
Our Religious Studies trip to Poland visiting Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau will leave your students with memories that will last a lifetime.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesChristmas Markets
Take your pupils on a magical Christmas Market experience where they can practise their language skills and enhance their understanding of French, German or Belgian cultures.
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NST produces travel brochures for a selected range of subjects, however, many teachers not teaching these subjects do travel with NST.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBelgium
Belgium offers plenty of visits and attractions of interest to cover a range of subjects including History, Business Studies, English Literature and Tourism.
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NST is the UK’s leading operator of school and college trips to China. Find out more...
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Largely undamaged in WWII, Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful and visited cities. Find out more...
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Travellers have visited Egypt for thousands of years to witness the lasting legacy and greatness of an ancient civilisation.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBrittany
The beautiful and popular region of Brittany offers an excellent range of visit opportunities for school groups with medieval towns and villages, farms, museums and chateaux.
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery and attractions of the French Alps with your group on your next educational visit to France.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFuturoscope & Loire Valley
For your school tour, we’ll create an itinerary that includes the right combination of excursions and experiences to suit the age and study objectives of your pupils.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNormandy (Calvados)
Our trips to the Calvados region of Normandy, provide a great way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNormandy (Seine Maritime & La Manche)
Our trips to the Seine Maritime and La Manche regions of Normandy, provide a great way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
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Our school and college trips to France’s Opal Coast region, provide the perfect way to introduce pupils to French life, culture and language.
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Our school and college trips to Paris, provide a great opportunity for pupils to practice their French and experience the culture of one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLe Chateau d’Ebblinghem
The perfect choice for schools visiting Northern France
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesSuperb Location
Location details, driving distances and map.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesHistory Study Opportunities
Find out more about our proximity to major WW1 battlefield sites
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Le Chateau d’Ebblinghem is an ideal base for introducing your pupils to French language and culture
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Sole use accommodation blocks and high quality food.
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On-site activities and organised evening entertainment
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With self-contained grounds and secure, sole use accommodation.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesChristmas at Le Chateau
Join us for a Christmas Markets experience
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Take you Drama or Dance group on a school or college trip of a lifetime to New York where they can experience the best of what the city has to offer.
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Our study tours to Berlin, offer a great way for your students to experience life, culture and language in Germany’s capital city.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBlack Forest & Strasbourg
Combine both Germany and France on one trip with a visit to the Black Forest region, taking in the attractions of Strasbourg and the Alsace region at the same time.
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Munich offers school and college groups a wide range of exciting and interesting visits in which to experience more of life, culture and language in this modern capital of Bavaria.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesRhine & Moselle
The most popular destination in Germany for school and college groups, the Rhine & Moselle regions is easily accessible by coach and offers a range of excellent value accommodation.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesChristmas Markets
Take you Drama or Dance group on a school or college trip of a lifetime to New York where they can experience the best of what the city has to offer.
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Take your students on a visit to Athens, a city of mystery where myths abouts gods, heroic acts, mythical creatures and great philosphers are represented.
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A trip to the cities of Buda and Pest, sitting either side of the Danube river, can provide a number of learning opportunities for students, particularly for those studying History.
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One of the ultimate destinations for geographers and geologists in the world, a trip to Iceland provides some excellent field study opportunities for students of these fascinating subjects.
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With its rich and unique cultural heritage, India has managed to preserve its established traditions throughout history.
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A trip to this beautiful and historic region of Italy will prove to be rewarding for any students.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFlorence
BY taking an educational study trip to Florence, students can experience the artistic wonders of the official UNESCO capital of arts.
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Rome is one of the world’s most famous cities where students can visit the historical sites of Ancient Rome and learn about lives of Emperors, Gladiators, Citizens and Slaves at the centre of the Roman Empire.
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Built on 118 islands formed by 150 canals Venice is a truly unique city. Find out more...
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Mexico is a vibrant destination full of surprises. Find out more...
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAmsterdam
Groups looking to combine visits across more than one subject can accommodate Art & Design, Religious Studies, Geography, Tourism, Agriculture and Horticulture, Science and Technology and Citizenship amongst others.
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Noordwijk on the Dutch coast is well located as a base for school trips to the Netherlands.
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Valkenburg provides you and your group with the opportunity to experience the culture and languages of three different countries: Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
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A trip to Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau will leave an impact on your students that will last a lifetime.
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Students can learn how Warsaw has literally risen like a phoenix from the ashes of WWII into the lively and cosmopolitan city it is today.
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Covering 11 time zones and stretching half way round the globe, Russia is a country rich in history, cultural heritage and diverse architecture.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAndalucia
The coastline and classical cities of Andalucia provide a superb backdrop for any school or college trip to Spain.
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Our educational visits programme to Barcelona offers a range of great opportunities to introduce pupils to Spanish life, culture and language.
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Cantabria is a great destination just to visit, or to enhance studies of Spanish Language and Art & Design.
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For groups wishing to visit a city, Madrid offers a wealth of city centre sights and attractions to see plus some excellent excursion opportunities to other nearby towns and cities.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNorthern Catalonia
Our educational visits programme to the Northern coastline of Catalonia offers a range of great opportunities to introduce pupils to Spanish life, culture and language.
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Our educational visits programme to Southern Catalonia offers a range of great opportunities to introduce pupils to Spanish life, culture and language.
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Turkey and it’s fascinating capital city, Istanbul offer students the opportunity to explore the modern face and remarkable historical sites of this vast country.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEdinburgh & Glasgow
For a school trip experience to remember, Edinburgh with Glasgow provide a wealth of educational visit opportunities for your school group.
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Packed full of enthralling attractions, a trip to London provides a massive range of curriculum linked visit options that will excite, inform and educate your pupils.
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A school trip to York, Scarborough and surrounding areas of Yorkshire provides a enormous range of visit opportunities for your school group.
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Big, bright and brash, New York epitomises the all-American approach to life where nothing is understated!
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The South West of America provides students with a wealth of captivating visits of world class proportions, earning it the title of America’s ‘Golden West’.
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For the best value in adventure and education for Primary and Secondary schools!
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Group Travel for Universities & Colleges
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Welcome to our Teacher Zone where we aim to provide you with lots of useful information on Planning, Booking and undertaking your next trip.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPlanning & Booking Your Visit
NST will provide you with the very best service for your planning and booking.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesMore About NST
Find out more about our company with our online video and audio features.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesOur Teachers Consultants
Find our about how we use experienced senior teachers to help us develop travel programmes for education.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesGroup Travel Insurance
Protect your group with our specially designed policy
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesSummary of Cover
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesHealth & Safety Planning
In this section we provide you with some useful information and links on the policies and guidance regarding health and safety issues. Read more...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesDepartment for Children, Schools & Families Guidance
View the very latest DCSF guidance on educational visits plus details of the 2007 Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto.
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NST provide travel for hundred of Scottish schools. Find out about the latest guidance from the Scottish Executive.
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As pioneers in safety on educational visits, find out what NST do to ensure you meet the latest guidelines when selecting a school tour operator.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNST Safety Management System
NST were pioneers in safety on school travel and have operated a Safety Management System (SMS) since 1994. Full details on what’s covered in our SMS are included in this section.
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Risk assessment forms an essential part of any planning for an educational visit. To help you understand more about teacher obligations and how you can more effectively manage group safety on your next educational visit, read our ‘Demystifying Risk Assessment’ document for teachers.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPre-Tour Safety
The most effective way top ensure a safe and trouble free visit is to prepare thoroughly. Our pre-tour safety guide provides useful information we believe will assist you in planning and preparation.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesSafety on Activities
NST own and operate two residential activity centres, both of which are fully approved by the British Activity Holiday Association (BAHA) which operates a strict code of practice for all members.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesThe School Travel Forum
NST is a founding member of the School Travel Forum (STF). Find out who the STF is and what they do.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesHealth Advice for Travellers
Useful health advice and information for groups travelling outside the UK, including form to apply for the EHIC which replaced the E111
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesYour Financial Protection
We protect you every step of the way. Check our financial bonding credentials here.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPromoting Your Visit
When you book with NST, we consider your promotion of your trip to students and parents alike to be a very important aspect of school or college tour organisation.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPrices & Booking
When it comes to providing you and your students with an educational visit, we always tailor-make a trip to suit your needs.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesQuick Guide
A quick step by step guide through the process of booking with NST.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesGetting the Best Quote
Read some useful tips and advice when getting your quote.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesDiscounts & Incentives
You can save ££’s for your students with our range of discounts
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Information and advice on your supervision ratios
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesDeposits & Payments
A overview of the schedule of deposits and payments when booking your visit with NST.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBooking Form and Conditions
Download a copy of our booking conditions here.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesVAT - Claim it Back
Did you know that you can claim back VAT on some educational visits. Find out more!
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesGetting There
Whether you already know the type of transport you’re going to use or are as yet undecided, this section aims provide some useful information on travelling with a group by Coach, Ferry, Air, Eurotunnel or Eurostar.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCoach Travel
Some useful information on travelling by coach.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesTypes of Coach
What is the difference between a Standard and Executive coach and what capacity do these and Double Decker coaches have? Find out more…
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCoach - Useful Tips
Some useful information for that may help you when planning your tour with NST.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesYour Driver
To get the most from using a coach, we’ve got some information and advice together that will help at planning stage and on whilst on tour.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFerries
Useful tips, ferry routes and options when travelling from Scotland.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFerries - Useful Tips
On this page you’ll a few useful bits of advice for booking and travelling by ferry.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFerries Companies and Routes
See our useful table showing you which ferry companies operate which routes, how many crossings there are per day and how long the crossing takes.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesTravelling from Scotland?
We’ve got together some useful information to help groups travelling the longer distances from Scotland to France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesTravelling by Air
Reasons to book with NST, group check-in assistance, useful airport information and more!
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesWhy book with NST?
Booking your group with NST can save you money, time and effort as well as ensure you’re financially protected.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBaggage Allowances
Find out how much baggage you can take on your flight using our Baggage allowance page.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesAirport Group Check-in
From a little as £1 per person travelling, our airport group check-in assistance service can really make a difference to your airport experience! Find out more…
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesUK Airport Information
To help you plan your airport time, we’ve provided links to the websites of every major UK airport. Most sites provide you with lots of useful information on using the airport facilities.
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Departure options, FAQ’s and more!
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesFAQs
Read some useful frequently asked questions about travelling by Eurotunnel. More
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEurostar
Journey times, departure options, baggage, timetables and virtual tours!
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UK Departure options. More…
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBaggage, Timetables & Virtual Tours
Group Baggage, Timetables & Virtual Tours. More…
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A convenient travel option for small groups, ideal for connections to Eurostar, airports and travel to many city destinations.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPassports & Visas
Ensuring you avoid problems with passport and visa documentation isn’t too difficult but does require you to be methodical in your approach. More...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPassports (General)
Both UK and non-UK passport holders require valid passport documentation to exit and return to the UK.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCollective Passports
A collective passport can be issued to approved groups of students, (applicable to British subjects only) who are under the age of 18 and plan to travel together on a trip overseas. The collective passport is FREE for qualifying NST groups.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesVisas
Both UK passport holders or non-UK passport holders, may require a valid visa to visit some countries.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesUseful advice
On this page you’ll find a few extra useful pieces of advice on ensuring you cover all the bases regarding passports and visas.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesUseful Travel Links
This page contains a few links to some travel related websites that you may find useful prior to your trip.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesTeachers Preview Visits
When planning your visit, an inspection visit offers an ideal opportunity to familiarise yourself with different aspects of your destination and conduct worthwhile risk assessments.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposes2008 Group Preview
In 2008, we’re offering 2 superb group preview visits for teachers to China and Russia.
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Arrow image for hierarchical purposesNST Guides & City Reps
To help you and your students make the most from your visit, we have a team of expert study guides, local guides and city reps, whom depending on your subject and destination can add real value. More...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesExpert Guide Lecturers in History
NST has a team of over 35 highly experienced History guides, many of whom are experts in particular fields.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesUsing a Local Guide
Using a local guide, booked by NST as part of your arrangements, can offer a number of benefits to you as a group leader and your students.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesOur City Reps
Our city representatives can provide a number of advantages to group leaders. More...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesWhilst Away from Home
Useful tips and advice whilst away from home.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposes24/7 Emergency Cover
In the unlikely event of an emergency situation occurring whilst you and your group are away from home, NST has a comprehensive range of emergency procedures and systems set up to help. More...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesCheaper Calls from Overseas
NST has teamed up with e-Kit to bring you and your students savings on international phonecalls using a Global Phonecard or Global SIM card.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEating Out
Save time and effort, by pre-booking before you go!
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEvening Entertainment
Same time and effort by pre-arranging before you go!
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesWhen You Return
In this section, we have included a few details on giving your feedback, tips on planning ahead for next time, recommending NST and publishing your trip in print.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesYour feedback and planning ahead
Giving your feedback and organising your trip for next year.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesRecommend NST
Recommend a colleague offers
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesYour school trip – in a book!
How to get pictures and stories of your school or college trip published in a hardback book.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEducational Visits Coordinators
Find out more about how NST helps you fulfil your objectives...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesHealth & Safety Planning
On this page we highlight some key aspects of our Health and Safety planning policy.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesTravel That's Educational
Unlike many tour operators who don’t distinguish between travel programmes for Primary and Secondary school aged pupils, we have teams of specialists who are dedicated to developing age and subject related travel experiences for learning out side of the classroom.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesLocal Education Authorities
The aim of this section is to support the development of closer working relationships between NST and LEAs throughout the UK.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposes10 Reasons to Recommend NST
Here’s just 10 of many reasons why we believe NST will make the perfect choice of educational tour operator for schools in your LEA district.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesApproved Residential Activity Centres
NST own and manage 2 superb, high quality residential activity centres, Winmarleigh Hall in Lancashire and Lou Valagran in the Ardeche region of Southern France.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesImproving Educational Content
Our main focus is to ensure that wherever possible groups of pupils & students get real educational benefit from their time out of the classroom. Read more...
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesImproving Safety
NST are at the heart of efforts to improve health and safety on educational visits. We work with a number of industry bodies to raise standards and professionalism.
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This Parents Zone has been written to provide parents and guardians of children travelling on a school or college trip with NST, a few details on our company and what we do.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesBenefits of Learning Outside the Classroom
Find out more about the importance of learning outside the classroom.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesMore about NST - Videos & Audio
A short video about NST shown at the 2007 National Educational Show, plus listen to NST’s David Craven talk about school trips on BBC Radio 4.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesEducational Travel Professionals
Some brief information on NST and our approach to planning , arranging and managing school trips.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesPreparing for the Trip
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesStaying in Touch
Information on discount overseas calls.
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesTravel & Educational Links
Some useful links on currency, weather and more
Arrow image for hierarchical purposesSummer Activity Holidays
Summercamps and activity holidays for children and families.
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NST is part of Holidaybreak Plc, a European specialist holiday group.

NST is a school travel company and offers school trips, educational visits and group travel to the Opal Coast, Paris, Calais, Boulogne, Le Touquet, Brittany, Normandy, French Alps, Disneyland Resort, Loire and Futuroscope in France, Berlin, Rhine and Moselle, Black Forest and Munich in Germany, Barcelona, Madrid, Andalucia and Cantabria in Spain, Rome, Florence, Venice, Bay of Naples, Lake Garda and Sicily in Italy, Noordwijk, Valkenburg and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Brussels and Belgian Coast in Belgium, Warsaw and Krakow in Poland, Moscow & St Petersburg in Russia, New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles in the USA, China, India, Mexico, Egypt and Turkey

Primary school trips are available to London, Edinburgh and Glasgow, York and Scarborough, the Isle of Wight, Bournemouth, Llandudno and more. 

The air holidays & flights shown are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 3606.

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