Uncover History on Primary School Trips to York

For young learners, primary school trips to great British cities are a fantastic opportunity to experience education away from home, and to learn about the incredible legacy of ages gone by in an inspiring environment. With its roots stretching back to at least the first century, and as a city that has played an important part in every chapter of British history, York is an exciting destination packed with child-friendly attractions. An easy day trip from many other regions, it also offers more than enough to fill up several days - making it perfect for primary school trips. For a taster of what York has to offer, read on.

York Castle Museum

Established on the very site once occupied by William the Conqueror's castle, and possessing thousands of objects in its collections, the York Castle Museum offers a wealth of knowledge from across the eras. It also provides the chance to peek into the realities of Victorian York, World War II, and the 1960s - as well as displaying themed collections [such as Toys, Houses and Homes], and an exciting range of weapons and armour in the Military Galleries. For groups visiting on primary school trips there are some fantastic educational facilities, including the Victorian classroom, where some of the museum's inspiring workshops are held, and the studios where students can take a hands-on approach to investigating the collections.

Learning History on School Trips to Hamburg

 The second largest city in Germany, Hamburg is a city-state in the northern part of the country that serves as a major transportation hub for the world. School trips to Hamburg, however, will show you that it is not just another city that is growing with industrialisation, but one that has a rich background of history and art and is a destination worth visiting in its own right.

The city takes its current name from the first building on the site, a large castle ordered to be built by the emperor Charlemagne in 801 AD. As you go into Germany's "Gateway to the world" there is no shortage of things to do or see. While you are there, you should take time to visit St Michael's Church, learn a bit more about the current government at the Rathaus, and then have a peep at some of the city's artworks at the impressive Hamburg Kunsthalle.

St Michael's Church - St Michael's Church is one of the five main Protestant churches and arguably the most famous church in the city. School trips including this church on the itinerary will take you to Englische Planke 1, to explore this landmark that was built between 1647 and 1669. [It has since had several re-builds due to fires and various damages over the years.] The church in its current form was completed in 1786 and its copper covered, 132 metre, Baroque spire is a prominent feature of Hamburg's skyline. The church itself is so famous that it has been replicated in no less than nine other cities in the world.

Going On Holiday? Make Sure You Do Some Cultural Research First

Escaping the monotony of daily life on a well-earned break is alluring to anyone. Whether you want to relax on a beach on an exotic island somewhere in the South Pacific, or you prefer the challenge of an adventure break in the Himalayas or one of Patagonia's famous national parks, there is nothing that stirs excitement and anticipation like the prospect of a holiday.

So therefore, you want to do everything in your power to make sure that you are aware of any events that may take place in your destination while you are there, how stable the region is politically and how tourists are viewed and subsequently treated by local residents and business owners. If there is an area of the town you should avoid, wouldn't you want to know about it before you go rather than learning the hard way? Exactly.

That's why you should start viewing websites that cater to the holiday travel industry and searching for your holiday destination, the name of your hotel or resort and any other pertinent local news that may be relevant. The best source of information for the political and safety aspects of travelling is the Foreign Office's website. This site lists all potential destinations for British holidaymakers and advises on whether travel is recommended or not. If travel to your proposed destination is listed as not recommended, you should sit down and consider whether you want to risk your personal safety just to tell people in the future that you've been somewhere. Your holiday may have cost a lot money, but can you honestly put a monetary value on your personal safety?