History School Trips
We offer a whole range of history trips designed to spark curiosity and deepen knowledge in primary and secondary students. Just tell us the period your class is diving into and we’ll build your trip around it.
What to expect on our school history trips?
NST history trips put students right at the heart of where the past actually happened. From World War I battlefields to ancient civilisations and the rise and fall of empires, they’ll experience your chosen historical period first‑hand rather than just reading about it.
Our tailored itineraries make key moments click, adding the kind of context textbooks simply can’t. And you won’t be planning it alone - our friendly, dedicated team will work with you to create a bespoke trip that supports your curriculum and sparks a fresh appreciation for the stories that shaped our world.
Our history school trip highlights
We offer a brilliant mix of UK and overseas history trips, giving students the chance to explore some of the world’s most important historical landmarks. Popular destinations include London, Paris, Belgium and Normandy, each offering a fresh insight into different eras.
Some favourites among teachers and students:
Tower of London – centuries of royal history and famous stories.
Edinburgh Castle – Scotland’s past brought to life. Amsterdam’s former Jewish District – a powerful look at wartime history.
Berlin Wall – a striking reminder of the Cold War. Beijing – a journey through imperial and modern China.
Kenilworth Castle – dramatic ruins full of intrigue.
The Colosseum – ancient Rome at its most iconic.
There’s so much to discover; explore our full range of trips or chat with our dedicated team to shape the perfect itinerary for your group.
Why book a school history school trip with NST?
Booking with NST means teaming up with people who genuinely love bringing history to life - like you. We create immersive, curriculum‑focused itineraries that do so much more than tick off the sights - every stop is chosen to deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Maybe that’s tracing a casualty’s journey on the Western Front with one of our subject experts, or picking the perfect destination to showcase a specific era. Whatever you’re teaching, we’ll help make it click.
Our trips spark curiosity, deepen knowledge and create those “now it makes sense” moments students remember. Explore our full range and see how we can bring history to life for your students.
Browse our most popular history school trips
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled knowledge
Your dedicated history tour co-ordinator will use their unrivalled local knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs
- Making it easier for you
With our online school trip organiser, travel app, free classroom posters and trip launch resources to support your in-school promotion.
- Free group leader inspection visits
We offer a free inspection visit to your chosen destination to support your risk assessment planning.
- Value for money
We’re committed to bringing you the best possible value trips to help make every penny count.
- Aligned to current study themes
All of our History trips are aligned with the current GCSE and A-level curriculums.
- More than 50 years’ experience
With over 50 years’ experience, with NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Risk assessment guidance
Our risk assessment guidance will help you to manage group safety on your next educational trip
- Support from our History Subject Experts
Our history subject experts have a strong background in teaching. They are highly experienced and passionate former teachers who aim to deliver detailed background information on all key sites and study topics
- Offsetting carbon emissions
For every trip taken, we'll plant a Maya nut tree in Peru to support reforestation, local communities & biodiversity. Plus, we'll offset an additional tonne of CO2 to guarantee carbon emission reductions.
Our most popular school history trips
WWI Battlefields
Take one of our poignant history trips to The Ypres Salient and Somme regions, which provide a brilliant but tragic reminder of the devastating impact of war. These battlefields offer a crucial learning environment where students can connect with the stories of those who lived and fought during World War I. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about different aspects of the war, including medicine and life on the front line.
WWI Medicine & Surgery on the Western Front
Our 3-day, fully-guided tour to the First World War Battlefields really can enhance the teaching and learning process for Pearson Edexcel’s GCSE History - Option 11: The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches – and that’s not just our view, our itinerary has been formally endorsed by the exam board itself.
Berlin - Impact of the Cold War
The recent history of Germany’s capital is still clearly evident today, to the extent that it is impossible to walk through the city without being continually made aware of its recent past. During school history trips to Berlin, your group will see for themselves the breathtaking pace and breadth of change since 1989.
Berlin - Germany 1918 to 1945
On history school trips to Berlin, our experienced guides can provide an introductory talk on the heritage and diversity of what was the largest Jewish community in Germany, as well as the background and tragic events of the Final Solution.
Normandy
This popular tour of Normandy seeks to bring to life the events of June and July 1944 on history trips for schools.
Step into the story...
School history trip experts for every tour
Take one of our History Subject Experts with you on your next history school trip. We have a range of history Subject Experts available in many of our destinations across different historical periods. Our team covers a wide range of subjects, including:
- World War I & II
- The Holocaust
- The Cold War
- 20th Century
- Ireland
- Ancient History
- Modern History
- The Industrial Revolution.
Our Subject Experts are former teachers with detailed knowledge of the current history curriculum. They are selected to meet your exact tour requirements, helping your group to get even more from their time outside the classroom. Making them the perfect companion for any of our school history trips.
