Since 1967 we've been creating expertly planned school tours - helping groups get more from their time away...
Primary School Trips to Dorset & Bournemouth
5 days from £245pp
Take your pupils to a place of contrasting and breathtaking scenery. The many educational experiences on offer will encourage your pupils to take a strong interest in conservation issues too.
- Itinerary
- Visits
- Accommodation
- Eating Out
- Support
- Resources
Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...
Dorset & Bournemouth - 5 days from £245pp*
Travelling in May 2012. Price includes executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay, 4 nights' full-board accommodation at the Mount Stuart Hotel includes packed lunch from day 2, group travel insurance and a generous free place ratio of 1 in 8.
And then add our most popular itinerary package below for £22pp*
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Our most popular visits in Dorset & Bournemouth for Primary school trips
Here are some of our most popular visits in Dorset & Bournemouth for Primary school groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.
Science Visits
Marwell Zoological Park
A real wildlife experience!
- Learn about more than 80 species
- Touch and hold live animals
- Learn about the animals’ habitats and how we can help preserve them
New Forest Owl, Otter & Wildlife Park
A Conservation Park set in 25 acres of ancient woodland. Study rooms and educational guides are available.
- See Europe’s largest gathering of otters, owls and other wildlife in their natural surroundings
- Learn about pine martens, badgers, polecats, mink, foxes, Scottish wild cats, deer, lynx, wallabies and wild boar, and more!
- Take the Nature Trail! Find out about habitats, food chains and adaptation
Oceanarium Bournemouth
This unique attraction will take your pupils on a fascinating voyage around the oceans of the world.
- Meet creatures from around the globe
- Discover underwater life on an oceanic scale Admission includes a guided tour. Worksheets and KS1 / P2-3 & KS2 / P4-7 education packs are available.
Leisure Visits
Brownsea Island
The Visitor Centre provides a focus for school groups and contains a permanent exhibition about the history, flora and fauna of the island.
- Discover the island wildlife, including red squirrels, peacocks and deer
- Exciting trails for young smugglers, historians and explorers
- Learn about our responsibilities in conserving areas of natural interest
Beaulieu
The home of the National Motor Museum. See over 200 historic vehicles which present the story of motoring. Education sessions are available.
- Explore the Palace House and Gardens and the ruins of the great Cistercian Abbey
- Ride the Monorail, Transporama, the Veteran Bus, Miniature Veteran Car and see the Model Railway
- Entertain your budding 007s at the James Bond exhibition
Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.
This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.
Mount Stuart Hotel
A comfortable, ideally located one-group hotel in the centre of Bournemouth, with all of the attractions of the town centre and the beach close at hand. The owners are very experienced in accommodating youth groups who are assured of a warm welcome.
Address31 Tregonwell Road | Local Rating |
Capacity50 guests, 18 rooms. |
Location Information
The hotel is located on a quiet road, just a short distance from the town centre, beaches and the International Leisure & Conference Centre, as well as other local entertainment.
Accommodation Facilities
- Reception
- Dining room
- Bar
- Lounge
- Disco upon request
- Disabled facilities: This property has no specific facilities or adapted rooms for disabled clients.
Student Rooms
- 2-5 bedded rooms
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Central heating
Staff Rooms
- Double rooms (1 member of staff per room)
- En-suite facilities
- TV
- Tea & coffee-making facilities
- Central heating
Safety Guidance
The hotel conforms to all local standards, which does not require windows to have restricted opening. Group leaders are
advised to consider this in their risk assessments/group management plan and ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.
Free Educational Resources
When you book with NST, you’ll receive some free educational resources to help your group get the most out of their time away.
Educational Resource Packs for Primary Groups
We offer unique and exclusive educational materials for you to use on your tour, and provide you with resources for pre-visit and post-visit tasks too. Our Dorset & Bournemouth Educational Pack includes units on Animals of Today, Land Conservation, Management & Restoration of Our Current Resources (in association with The National Trust), and Safety on Our Coastlines (in association with RoSPA).
Travel Games
Our travel games are a great way to keep your group entertained on coach journeys to your destination and on your way home.
Click here to view a sample of our Travel Games for Primary school groups.
