London Cultural Stays | School Trips Abroad

London with your class

The programme is built around a Westminster treasure hunt with teacher-led discovery tasks directly linked to history and English curriculum objectives. A Thames river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich sets the scene for a full afternoon at the Cutty Sark and the National Maritime Museum. A day at the Science Museum and Paradox Museum is followed by a walk through Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, and Chinatown. A full day trip to Brighton adds the Royal Pavilion, the historic Lanes, the pier, and the famous pebble beach — a genuinely different face of England in a single day.

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School trip to London — Westminster, Greenwich and Brighton

Trip highlights

01 Westminster treasure hunt

A structured, curriculum-linked discovery walk with group tasks at Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament, directly connected to history and English objectives

02 Thames river cruise and Greenwich

A cruise from Westminster to Greenwich followed by the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market, and the National Maritime Museum

03 Brighton day trip

Royal Pavilion guided tour, the historic Lanes, the pier, Brighton Beach, and the i360 observation tower — a genuinely different face of England in a single day

Curriculum links

History & Citizenship British monarchy, Victorian era, maritime history, democracy and Parliament, Houses of Westminster

Sciences & Arts Science Museum interactive exhibits, National Maritime Museum, British Museum, Paradox Museum

Geography London districts, the River Thames, coastal geography — Brighton

English Language full immersion in an English-speaking city across 5 days

Practical information

TransportBy Eurostar train from Brussels Midi — fast, comfortable, and no airport stress

Accommodation4 nights in a vibrant, centrally located youth hostel in the heart of London, with breakfast included

Full meals programme included; packed lunches on activity days
City travel by Underground (Oyster card), hop-on/hop-off bus, or on foot — all included
Local currency is Pound Sterling (£); spending money recommended for souvenirs and personal purchases
⚠️ UK entry requirement: A valid UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required for all EU passport holders. Each participant must arrange this individually well in advance of the trip.

A day by day

Day 1

Arrival & British Museum — Arrive in London by Eurostar mid-morning. Bags dropped at the hostel. Afternoon visit to the British Museum — ancient Egypt, Greece, and the world's greatest collection of human civilisation. Dinner at the hostel.

Day 2

Westminster Treasure Hunt & Greenwich — Morning: Westminster treasure hunt — Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and Trafalgar Square, with curriculum-linked discovery tasks. Afternoon: Thames river cruise to Greenwich, then the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market, and the National Maritime Museum.

Day 3

Science Museum, Paradox Museum & Soho — Morning: Science Museum — interactive exhibits across science, technology, and innovation. Afternoon: Paradox Museum, then a self-guided walk through Soho, Covent Garden, and Chinatown. Evening: fish and chips in Soho — a London institution.

Day 4

Brighton Day Trip — Full day excursion to Brighton: guided tour of the Royal Pavilion, the historic Lanes, the Victorian pier, and Brighton Beach. Optional i360 observation tower. Return to London for a disco evening at the hostel.

Day 5

Tower Bridge Area & Return — Final morning: Tower Bridge area, free exploration, and souvenir shopping. Afternoon: Eurostar return to Brussels.

✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.

Students come home with…

Confidence navigating public transport in a major city
A real-world understanding of British history, monarchy, democracy, and geography
Their first experience of a youth hostel and navigating a city largely on foot
The memory of fish and chips in Soho
Enough English conversation practice to feel the difference

In pictures

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