Kingswood, in association with our sister company Equity School Travel, are able to also offer overnight excursions, allowing groups the opportunity to spend almost two full days in the historic city of their choice.

From exploring Edinburgh Castle to stepping back into York’s Viking history, or visiting some of London’s established museums like the Natural History Museum to the contemporary Tate Modern. These two-day trips can easily be added onto the beginning or end of your UK tour, enhancing students’ learning of British culture and history in ways unrivalled in the classroom.

LONDON

Great Britain’s capital city is bursting with educational experiences for our youngsters. Let them become immersed in this wonderfully colourful city by visiting all the different sites London has to offer.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Depart from centre by coach for the journey down to London. Excursions with lunch e.g. Tower of London & brass rubbing at all Hallows Church. Lunch in Hyde Park, changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace & the London Eye.

Day 2

Full day of excursions with lunch e.g. Natural History or Science Museum and London Zoo. Depending upon the length of your journey back there may be time for a further excursion before departure (London Aquarium).

Other Big Excursions
• Tower Bridge
• Westminster Abbey and Big Ben
• Madame Tussauds
• London Dungeons
• Science Museum
• Theatre Workshop and West End Show
• The Planetarium
• The Imperial War Museum
• Hampton Court Palace

YORK

The north’s spiritual capital for the past 2000 years, York is central to Britain’s history and is still a favourite with students. Pupils will find castles galore, ghosts and ghouls on the river way and Vikings in battle in the countryside.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Depart from centre by coach for the journey to
York. Excursions with lunch e.g. Jorvik Viking Centre. York Castle & museum. Evening
Haunted Boat cruise.

Day 2

Full day of excursions with packed lunch e.g. York Dungeons and Brigantium Roman Fort. Lunch then Magna Science Adventure Centre. Depending upon the length of your journey back there may be time for a further excursion before departure (Model Railway).

Other Big Excursions
• Danelaw Dark Age Village
• Eden Camp
• Richard III Museum
• Ghost Cellar at Treasurers House
• DIG – The Archaeological Adventure

EDINBURGH

Beautiful and dramatic, Edinburgh is the showcase capital of Scotland. Come and visit this beautiful city for the real Gaelic experience and immerse yourselves in Scotland’s culture and heritage.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Depart from centre by coach for the journey to Edinburgh. Excursions with lunch e.g. Edinburgh Castle with lunch in the grounds. Butterfly World.

Day 2

Full day of excursions with lunch e.g. Edinburgh Zoo with lunch. Tartan Weaving Mill & Exhibition then a walk up to the panoramic view over the city from the Outlook Tower. Depending upon the length of your journey back there may be time for a further excursion before departure.

Other Big Excursions
• Bannockburn Heritage Centre
• The Real Mary King’s Close
• Trip To The Beach
• Scottish Mining Museum