Picardy & the Somme Bay with your class
The programme moves between the wild and the structured: a guided seal walk along the bay, a discovery visit to the Parc du Marquenterre ornithological reserve, land sailing on the wide beaches of the Opal Coast, and an afternoon in the medieval port of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. Every day the North Sea landscape does the teaching.
On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium — every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
A guided two-hour walk along the edge of the bay near the Hourdel lighthouse, where grey seals bask on sandbanks — one of the most memorable wildlife encounters available this close to Belgium
A guided discovery visit to one of France's finest ornithological reserves, where thousands of migratory birds converge each year across a landscape of dunes, marshes and coastal meadows
An initiation session in land sailing on the wide, windswept beaches of the Opal Coast — fast, thrilling, and unlike anything most students will have tried before
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Practical information
- Breakfast and dinner at the accommodation daily; packed lunches on activity days
- Local currency is Euro (€); a small amount of spending money recommended
- Warm, windproof layers and sturdy footwear essential
- On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable: we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- A genuine understanding of coastal ecosystems and the natural world
- New skills on the sand and a deep appreciation for one of Europe's most quietly spectacular landscapes
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Coastal School Trips - your questions
Our Belgian Coast programme is designed for P3–P4 (ages 8–10) and is available as a day trip. Secondary programmes on the Dutch coast and Picardy suit ages 12–16, with content adapted to each year group.
Yes. All water-based activities are run by qualified, certified instructors with the correct ratios and safety equipment. Non-swimmers are always catered for.
Return travel, full-board coastal accommodation, all workshops and activities, qualified guides, insurance and a dedicated On the Move coordinator.
Spring and early summer dates fill first. We recommend booking 4 to 6 months ahead to secure your preferred week.