School Trips to the Dutch Coast
Coastal charm. City adventures.
The Dutch Coast offers the best of both worlds.
Based in Noordwijk, groups can enjoy a relaxed coastal setting while exploring some of the Netherlands' most popular attractions. From Amsterdam's canals and museums to Space Expo, traditional Dutch experiences and performance opportunities, there's plenty to fill every itinerary.
Whether you're planning a music tour, primary trip or cultural visit, the Dutch Coast provides a great base from which to explore.
What to expect on a school trip to the Dutch Coast
No two trips to the Dutch Coast are quite the same.
One group might be performing in Amsterdam. Another could be exploring Space Expo or visiting a traditional cheese farm. The destination's flexibility means every itinerary can be tailored to suit your group's interests and objectives.
What they all have in common is the chance to experience a different culture, try something new, and make lasting memories together.
What are the highlights of a school trip to the Dutch Coast?
The Dutch Coast combines cultural experiences, educational visits, and plenty of opportunities to try something new.
Highlights include:
- Exploring the Dutch space programme at Space Expo in Noordwijk.
- Taking a day trip to Amsterdam, including canal cruises, museums and Anne Frank House.
- Visiting Clara Maria Cheese & Clog Farm to discover traditional Dutch crafts and food production.
- Enjoying a day at Efteling Theme Park, one of the Netherlands' most popular attractions.
- Discovering the culture, traditions and everyday life of the Netherlands.
Why book your Dutch Coast school trip with NST?
A great trip starts with great planning.
We'll help you to create an itinerary that's perfect for your group, with the right combination of educational visits, cultural experiences, or performance opportunities for music groups.
Behind the scenes, our responsive support, smart online planning tools, and trip planning know-how make organising your trip feel effortless from the start.
Browse our most popular Dutch Coast school trips
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Dutch Coast trip highlights – our groups love...
English Church, Amsterdam
For music groups - this centrally located venue is excellent for youth choral groups.
Nieuwe Kerk, Delft
For music groups - this church towers over the marketplace in Delft. Choral groups can perform lunchtime concerts here for the paying visitors.
St Anthony & St Nicholas Church, Monnickendam
For music groups - this Catholic church in the beautiful old town of Monnickendam hosts a successful concert series and offers a sizeable performance space.
Delft Town Square
For music groups - concerts in this attractive square always draw good audiences throughout spring and summer.
Gat van Palace, Noordwijk aan Zee
For music groups - groups with popular repertoires will enjoy performing on the seaside promenade.
Efteling Theme Park
Known as the World of Wonders where fairytales come true, this is the most popular theme park in the Netherlands. This theme park is home to ‘Aquanura’, the largest water show in Europe.
Noordwijk Space Expo
Visit this exhibition about the past, present and future of space exploration. Learn about the European Space Programme, experience the simulated launch of a rocket and see how astronauts live and work in space. Guided tours and 'Space Classes' are also available.
Day Trip to Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers a wealth of visits which can be worked into your ideal itinerary.
- See Anne Frank’s House, her secret hiding place and find out what life was like in hiding during the war
- Take a canal cruise, like the majority of NST groups visiting the city
- See Van Gogh’s famous ‘Sunflowers’ painting, or visit another of Amsterdam’s fascinating museums
- Tour the Ajax Stadium
Clara Maria Cheese & Clog Farm
A 150 year-old cheese farm where the world famous Gouda cheese is still manufactured in the traditional way. Also on-site is the clog manufacturer, cutting the traditional wooden shoes from blocks of wood.
Dutch Coast school trip experts
Hundreds of students travel with NST to the Dutch Coast every year, and members of our team regularly visit to really get to know the ins-and-outs of the area, from logistics and visits to our range of pupil-friendly accommodation.
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their knowledge to create an itinerary that’s tailor-made, perfectly timed and meets your exact school travel needs.
They’ll be able to share their first-hand experience, suggest options you might not have considered and give you insight into the feedback other teachers have given us too.
