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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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Why School Football Tours Must Be Part of the Game Plan
Trip Inspiration, Latest News • 2 Mins Read

We reflect on the impact of England's historic Euro 2025 campaign and how young people can harness this inspiration

Commemorating the V-J Day Anniversary
Latest News, Subjects • 2 Mins Read

Discover educational resources to support WWII teaching of V-J Day

How Can I Keep Students Entertained on a School Trip?
Group leader support, Trip Planning, Guides Blog • 3 Mins Read

We’ve put together some helpful ideas for ways to keep your class entertained during some of those lengthy transit times.

How Technology Can Transform Your School Trip
Group leader support, Trip Inspiration • 5 Mins Read

From e-readers to tablets, technology is perfect for your students and school trip. Find out how you can use technology to benefit your school tour today.

London’s Best West End Theatre Shows For Schools
Trip Planning, Trip Inspiration • 7 Mins Read

Everyone loves a West End show. If you're looking for inspiration on London's best west end shows, look no further...

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES): Important changes for travel to Europe
Destinations, Group leader support, Trip Planning • 3 Mins Read

These Europe travel tips cover all the post-Brexit knowledge on what checks students need to pass at the border, such as EES and an upcoming travel permit - the ETIAS.

Reflections on a Remarkable Year in Educational Travel
Latest News, Trip Planning • 3 Mins Read

We take a look at the highlights of the school travel year

WW1 Battlefield Trip with Calthorpe Park School
Case Studies, Customer Experiences • 5 Mins Read

Calthorpe Park School recently returned from their WWI Battlefields trip with Anglia Tours. We spoke to students parents and the trip's group leader to find out more about their most recent experience.

Armed Forces Day: Stories from our Military Tours Guides
Guides Blog, Latest News • 5 Mins Read

In honour of Armed Forces Day on 28 June, we spoke to some of our guides for Military Tours about the impact that serving in the armed forces has had on their experiences and their role as a history guide.

Fun and cultural experiences for your battlefields trip
Trip Inspiration • 5 Mins Read

There's more to our battlefields trips than gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of WWI. We can include a variety of alternative and fun experiences to provide opportunities for cultural immersion, student bonding, and a change of pace from the more poignant elements of your tour.

VE Day 80th Anniversary resources and activities
Events, Learning Outcomes, Latest News • 5 Mins Read

This year is the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2025. Keep reading for some of the best 80th anniversary VE Day teaching resources.

Gain a different perspective of WWI in Gallipoli
Destinations, Trip Inspiration • 5 Mins Read

Gallipoli offers an excellent alternative to the traditional battlefields trips to France and Belgium. Keep reading to find out more.

Barriers to organising overseas school trips
Group leader support • 5 Mins Read

We explore the most commonly cited challenges that teachers face when taking students on overseas trips.

Survey Report: Teachers' motivations for organising MFL school trips
Subjects, Trip Inspiration, Trip Planning • 4 Mins Read

Take a look at our survey report exploring teachers motivations for organising Modern Foreign Language (MFL) school trips.

80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz - free educational resources
Latest News, Destinations, Trip Planning, Learning Outcomes • 3 Mins Read

Take a look at these free resources and activities to help support your lesson planning and commemoration events for Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January.

Delivering the Realities of War for the British Army
Latest News

It has been the privilege of Anglia Tours to deliver the Realities of War for the British Army as part of Soldier basic Training, since August 2021.

How enhancing a student’s curiosity and sense of wonder can increase their desire to learn.
Case Studies, Group leader support, Latest News

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Calthorpe Park School's WWI Battlefields Trip
Case Studies, Customer Experiences • 5 Mins Read

Calthorpe Park School recently returned from their WWI Battlefields trip to Ypres and the Somme with their Year 9 students.

Fully guided vs self-guided history tours
Destinations, Trip Planning • 5 Mins Read

Next Generation Travel provides fully guided and self-guided history tours to various destinations. If you are unsure of the difference between the tour types, keep reading to discover which one is right for you.

How our MFL trips support the new GCSEs
Learning Outcomes, Subjects • 4 Mins Read

The GCSEs for French, Spanish, and German aim to create content that is more accessible for students. Keep reading to find out how our MFL trips support the new GCSE's.