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At Next Generation Travel, we believe that learning should know no boundaries. We are passionate about providing unique and enriching educational travel experiences that inspire.

Our blog is your gateway to a world of adventure, where we share captivating stories, insightful tips, and expert guidance to help you make the most of your educational travel adventures.

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What Should A Teacher Take On A School Trip?

As the experts in school trip organisation, our team at Next Generation Travel has put together a full list of things to bring on a field trip.

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Krakow Experience by Student Dominic Hancock
Customer Experiences, Subjects, Trip Inspiration, Case Studies • 12 Mins Read

At WST, we love hearing about a school trip from the students themselves. Take a look at what student Dominic Hancock thought of his Krakow school trip.

Who Is The Best School Trip Provider for Customer Service?
Customer Experiences, Latest News • 4 Mins Read

Find out why WST are now 6x winners of the Best School Tour Operator award! Keep reading to find out more about our high customer service standards.

How to Get The Best School Trip Deal For Your Students
Customer Experiences, Group leader support, Trip Planning • 4 Mins Read

When booking a school trip, make sure you're getting the best experience, with the utmost safety and quality. This is where WST come in! Find out more here.

The Armed Forces Covenant
Guides Blog, Latest News, Partners • 2 Mins Read

Anglia Tours are proud to hold Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme – Silver Award.

How to simplify the educational trip planning process
Trip Planning • 5 Mins Read

Getting the right mix of teaching and learning techniques is crucial to help your students achieve their academic, vocational and personal potential.

What Are The Best Things to Do on a School Trip to Iceland?
Destinations, Trip Planning, Trip Inspiration • 5 Mins Read

Thinking about a school trip to Iceland? Check out these 10 once-in-a-lifetime-experiences to do in Iceland that’ll make this educational trip unforgettable.

Long-Haul Flight Hacks
Group leader support, Trip Planning • 5 Mins Read

The long-haul flight can often feel like an annoying (but necessary) part of your trip. However, there are some easy hacks that can help.

Overcoming the Challenges of Teaching Lighting & Sound Design
Events, Group leader support, Trip Inspiration, Subjects • 7 Mins Read

Exam boards offer official learning resources and course outlines for students and teachers, but there are other places to find useful information.

A Hundred Years After the Armistice
Events, Guides Blog, Subjects • 8 Mins Read

A two-minute silence at 11am will be familiar to us all, but the origin of this most habitual act of remembrance is probably not so familiar.

How Sports Can Help Students With Their Mental Health
Events, Trip Inspiration, Latest News • 5 Mins Read

It’s clear that now is the time to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. One way this can be done is by encouraging participation in sport.

A First Time Trip to Paris
Destinations, Customer Experiences, Case Studies • 8 Mins Read

Find out how Boclair Academy in Bearsden experienced the French capital on their school trip to Paris with WST Travel.

4 Events to Plan Your Trip to London Around
Events, Trip Inspiration • 2 Mins Read

If you’re planning a study trip to London and want to enjoy one of the numerous world-famous events the city has to offer, here a few to choose from.

Why Keele University is a MUST for Environmental Education
Events, Learning Outcomes • 4 Mins Read

For those in the study fields of climate change, the environment and sustainability, Keele University is top of the list of UK-based institutions.

Interviewing Choreographer Ellen Kane
Events • 8 Mins Read

We spoke with Ellen Kane, co-choreographer for the stage musical and lead choreographer for the screen adaptation of Matilda The Musical.

Northwich Sapphires Netball Trip to Disneyland Paris
Customer Experiences, Destinations, Case Studies • 5 Mins Read

Northwich Sapphires joined us for the Easter 2022 Netball Festival at Disneyland Paris. Find out more about their trip highlights.

Tips For Organising School Trips
Trip Planning, Group leader support • 4 Mins Read

Taking a group of children out of school may seem daunting, so how do you make sure your trip is a successful one? Here are our top tips.

The Benefits of Team Sports
Learning Outcomes, Trip Inspiration • 3 Mins Read

Read on to find out why it’s important to encourage young people to get into team sports and reap the physical and mental benefits.

Our Partnership To Support Local Schools
Latest News, Partners • 2 Mins Read

Working in partnership with the Cambridgeshire Branch of the Western Front Association we offered to match their grant to Cambourne Village College...

What Should A Teacher Take On A School Trip?
Group leader support, Trip Planning • 3 Mins Read

As the experts in school trip organisation, our team at Next Generation Travel has put together a full list of things to bring on a field trip.

Alain Chissel Wins ADC Award
Latest News, Guides Blog • 2 Mins Read

The award was presented at the Guild of Battlefield Guide’s AGM in front of a host of luminaries from the academic and guiding world.