Rayburn Tours

15/10/2026

Coaches make international travel possible for young students, bringing learning to life! From school history, language and geography trips to ski holidays and concert tours, coach providers and their drivers play a vital role in every school trip, getting students and teachers from A to B safely and on time. 🚌

With feedback describing our drivers as accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and communicative - and even as becoming part of the group - it’s comments like these that make us proud to work with such fantastic operators. They help ensure your trip gets off to the right start and runs smoothly all the way until you return home!

Coach travel truly adds to the adventure of a school trip. The onboard atmosphere is full of excitement and anticipation, safeguarding and luggage arrangements are simpler, and there’s no transport hassle when you arrive at your destination.

Want to discover how coach travel can become part of the school trip adventure? Read our latest blog, written by Joey, a ski specialist, tour consultant, former teacher and Head of Year, here: https://loom.ly/sY8KSbY

14/10/2026

Kirkbie Kendal School heads to the Netherlands!

A school football tour is about more than just what happens on the pitch – it’s a chance to play against new teams, experience football in a different country and make memories along the way.

Kirkbie Kendal School did just that on their football tour to the Netherlands!

Want to find out more about their trip? We caught up on their tour experience, so you can see what they got up to and get some inspiration for your own school football tour.

🔗 Read the full case study here: https://loom.ly/ABucXbA

13/10/2026

How can we make educational visits more inclusive?

Andy Smith, Director of Advice at EVOLVEadvice, shares one of his top tips: start early.
By identifying potential barriers at the planning stage, schools have more time to explore options, work with providers and design visits around inclusion - rather than trying to solve problems at the last minute.
Watch the clip to hear Andy explain why early planning can make such a difference.

12/10/2026

We’re delighted to share this report from our partners at . reflecting on an unforgettable concert tour of Vienna for AC Academy Warwick and Scholars this July.

From performing in some of Vienna’s most iconic churches to exploring the city’s rich musical heritage, the tour gave 18 young singers the opportunity to develop their musical skills, build confidence and create lasting friendships.

A wonderful example of how music can open doors to new experiences, inspire young people and bring them together.

Read the full report below! 👇
https://loom.ly/V1vac-A

Written by Nathan Cole of Armonico Consort, this article explores AC Academy's scholars magical adventure to Vienna.

09/10/2026

Step beyond the textbook and into the ancient world. From the magnificence of the Parthenon and the Collusuem to the stories of the civilisations that shaped history, school trips brings history to life, making it memorable and inspiring. 🏛️

Read our blog about how school trips enhance the study of ancient history: https://loom.ly/jHwiiQk

Discover five ways school trips bring Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire to life, enriching students' understanding of history.

06/10/2026

Why the Edinburgh Fringe?

Ruth Bowe, from the Wellingborough Community Gospel Choir, shares why the Edinburgh Fringe was the perfect setting for the choir.
With its unique logistical realities and status as the world’s biggest arts festival, it offered the choir the opportunity to perform at a world-renowned festival and experience the incredible culture and atmosphere that Edinburgh has to offer.

Association of British Choral Directors - ABCD

03/10/2026

Being evacuated from your home with little warning, and not knowing when you can return, can have an immense impact. Field Study Tutor Ian Gedde tells us about the town in Iceland where that was a reality: Grindavík.

Read about how Iceland’s fascinating geography became a danger to a thriving harbour town, changing its residents' lives and becoming an important part of Iceland’s history.

https://loom.ly/q5M4OKU

28/09/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🎉
Just 4 weeks to go until the Florida Netball Festival! 🏐☀️
We can’t wait to see all of our amazing teams out on court! 💙
See you in Florida! 🌴

28/09/2026

Tomorrow, Educational Visits Coordinators, school leaders and trip organisers from across the country will come together to explore how schools can make educational visits more inclusive, strategic and impactful in a free webinar.

Join experts as they answer your questions, give practical advice and share real examples, leaving you equipped with ideas you can put into practice to ensure every student can be included and supported.
If you haven't registered yet, now's the perfect time.

Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Time: 4:00pm (BST)
Location: Online via Zoom

Register now to secure your free place: https://loom.ly/Es86d9c

26/09/2026

🌍 Happy European Day of Languages!

Languages are at the heart of what we do and today, we’re celebrating the many reasons our team love them.

From discovering new cultures and making connections, to ordering food with confidence (even if the pronunciation isn’t quite right!), learning a language can open up a whole new world.

We asked some of our employees: "Why do you love languages?" See what they had to say...