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About WST Travel

As a six-time winner of Best School Tour Operator and having been operating school tours for over 35 years, WST make sure you get the very best service throughout the planning and booking process of your school trip.

Our specialist team, has extensive knowledge of our destinations, and will work with you to get the very best out of your educational trip to enhance your students learning and attainment.

Why choose WST for School Trips?

At WST, we know that organising a school trip is about much more than just booking transport and hotels – it’s about giving teachers the confidence that every detail has been thought through and every student is in safe hands.

What sets WST apart is the way we support you at every stage, from practical planning tools and subject-focused advice, to a named contact who knows your trip inside out.  Our team is on call 24/7 while you’re away and will work with you to get the very best out of your educational trip. 

We understand the pressures you face and the reassurance you need. It’s this blend of expertise, personal care and proven reliability that helps schools come back to WST year after year.

  • Flexible To Meet Your Needs
  • Great Value Travel
  • Hassle Free Planning
  • Available When You Need Us
  • Travel in Safe Hands
  • Curriculum Linked Tours

Taking a deep dive into your subject

We utilise our years of experience to create tailor-made itineraries for a whole host of subjects, from History, MFL and Geography to Maths, English, Performing Arts and Science. To ensure we deliver on your learning objectives, our team of travel specialists choose activities that match with the curriculum for use back in the classroom.

Approaching secondary school trips from a perspective of safe, secure and age appropriate visits, WST work with you to create an exciting and memorable learning experience for your pupils from start to finish.

If you’re struggling for school trip ideas, we have a range of curriculum linked sample itineraries suitable for all kinds of subjects.

"The team at WST Travel are always helpful. We run a small trip to Geneva annually. Nothing is too much for them and they come up with a brilliant itinerary for us each time. I would highly recommend the team." Mr D Collins

Top Subjects

Geography
History
Science
Performing Arts
Art and Design

Explore our range of School trip destinations

Wherever you are planning to take your students, our team knows the destinations inside out – from the hidden corners of European cities to the classic curriculum hotspots like the Bay of Naples or the WW1 battlefields.

Because we work closely with teachers across every subject, we can shape each itinerary around your learning goals, making sure every visit has a clear link back to the classroom.

The result is a school trip that not only inspires students while they’re away, but also brings real value to your teaching when you return.

"The support and advice throughout the planning and during the trip has been exceptional. The staff are very speedy in their responses to any queries and were able to settle any nerves we had about the flights and trip. Right up until the weekend we flew, there was someone available to answer last minute worries and queries - thank you so much." Mrs J Belt

Top Destinations

Barcelona
Berlin
Geneva
Iceland
London
New York

WST the trusted school trip partner of choice

Nothing tells the story of a WST trip better than the teachers who travel with us year after year. Their feedback highlights not just the smooth planning and safe hands, but the way our trips spark real enthusiasm in the classroom long after students return. Many schools choose WST year after year because they value that consistency and with our loyalty and referral schemes, those repeat bookings also help unlock extra support for future trips. It’s our way of saying thank you for the trust schools place in us, and for helping more students experience the benefits of learning beyond the classroom.

Best travel company I have used in 30 years teaching and running trips.
Reading Blue Coat School
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Support and resources for planning your trip

We have been operating school tours for over 35 years so we know a thing or two about planning a school trip. One of the benefits of this is that we have an abundance of knowledge and supporting documents to share with you. In our resources area you will find everything you need for your school trip planning:

  • Frequently asked questions
  • Parent letters
  • Brochures
  • Insurance documents
  • Risk assessment documents
  • Planning tips
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Featured Resource

Planning a School Trip Step by Step Guide

The key to a successful school trip is proper planning. Discover how to plan a school trip for an educational experience students & staff will enjoy.

The key steps to planning a successful school trip

  • Why it is important to plan for a School Trip
  • How to plan the budget for a School Trip
  • What to include in an Educational Travel Experience
  • How to conduct a risk assessment for a school trip
View the step by step guide

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We are proud of our reputation for delivering high quality, easy to organise, good value School trips