NST Science School Trips 2015/16

THE SCHOOL TRAVEL BOOKYour guide to science trips

OF INSPIRINGYOUNG MINDS

1967 - 2017

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Locate My Trip- live location updates whilst your group’s away

As the UK’s leading educational school trip provider, safety and reassurance are at the heart of everything we do. Here’s how it works:

✓ We’ll provide you with a handset ahead of your tour

✓ Your school can log in & locate your group’s whereabouts – where you’ve been & your current location

✓ Locate My Trip enables your school & NST to react quickly to travel issues & other events which may affect your tour plans

✓ You can easily provide parents with relevant information should travel plans be disrupted

Locate My Trip is the easy, convenient way to trace your group’s location, and has been specifically designed to provide support to both parents and teachers.

My Tour Manager

*A one-off payment of £50 per group per trip applies for the device hire option, and data roaming charges are included in the £50 package cost.

– your online trip organiser

Save time and keep on track with your school trip admin with our new online organiser - designed to help busy teachers like you. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information and useful resources to help you throughout the planning of your trip.

With My Tour Manager you’ll be able to:

✓ Download free resources & templates including materials to advertise your trip

✓ Access your school trip paperwork online & in one place

✓ Add and submit passenger information and any other trip requirements

✓ Use our personalised tour checklist detailing what you need to do & by when

✓ Receive fortnightly email reminders to keep you on track

✓ Access your school trip information securely anytime, anywhere via desktop, mobile & tablet

Watch our short My Tour Manager video here -www.nstgroup.co.uk/my-tour-managerIt’s quick and easy to register.

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Inside our school travel book, you’ll discover some of the most intriguing destinations to explore and bring science to life.

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Terms & Conditions: All prices and information shown in this brochure are subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time without notice and are correct at time of going to print (March 2017). Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information and prices at time of printing, regrettably errors and changes do occasionally occur. Flight supplements may apply. The air holidays & flights shown are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. ATOL 3606. Please visit www.nstgroup.co.uk for full terms and conditions. Early Booking Discount & Loyalty Reward see www.nstgroup.co.uk/offers - for full details and terms and conditions.

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2017 marks NST’s golden anniversary, 50 years on from being founded by a maths teacher in Lancashire in 1967. In fact, some of our first young travellers may now even have grandkids of their own ready to embark on a school travel experience with us.

We’ve worked alongside thousands of teachers just like you over the years, and what we create together is truly exceptional. Children return enlightened and inspired, with positive memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

With half a century’s experience under our belt, today we’re able to offer you so much choice, advice, reassurance and support every step of the way: curriculum-linked visit experiences; destination knowledge; the reassurance of safety management and financial protection; and of course our full support whilst you’re away. You’ll find a wealth of information about NST and what we offer at www.nstgroup.co.uk/why-nst.

This 2017/18 school travel book showcases our range of tours to help inspire you. Please do get in touch to find out how we can assist you in creating a tour that your pupils will remember in 50 years’ time!

Steve CravenNST Director

of planning & organising school trips

LOYALTY REWARDSave £5pp from your first consecutive

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FREE PLACESWe offer a generous free place ratio

of 1 in 10 for air travel

and 1 in 8 for coach travel.

INSPECTION VISITSFree inspection visit to assist with your

school tour risk assessments.2 night complimentary stay for 2 people

in your chosen destination.

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTBook by 31st May 2017 & save

£20pp on all long haul tours

& £10pp on all European tours.

This compact metropolis offers fascinating visits that will open your pupils’ minds to the immense possibilities of science. CERN offers innumerable learning opportunities for your pupils, however there are also fantastic visits in the surrounding area which explore key study themes including evolution, theoretical physics, particle matter and the history of science. What’s more, we’ll create an itinerary to suit your group’s specific learning requirements to ensure that you get the most from your time in this intriguing city.

Getting there

We offer a range of options to get you to and around your destination – and back home again – with ease, including executive coach via ferry or Eurotunnel, rail, Eurostar and flights.

When to go

Geneva is a year round destination. It is a busy business city, so it’s quieter for groups over the weekend.

Good to know

• By staying in a hotel or youth hostel, you’ll receive a FREE Geneva Transport Card which will allow you to use the whole Geneva public transportation system for the length of your stay for free. This includes buses, trams, trains, and yellow taxi-boats.

• French is the predominant language spoken in Geneva.

Local currency

Swiss Franc (CHF)

• How science works

• Ideas about science

• What are the basic building blocks of matter? Particle physics

• The history of science

• Theoretical physics

• How did the universe begin? Evolution of the universe

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Price includes: 2 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from

a London airport (other departure airports are available), visits

shown in suggested itinerary, extensive group travel insurance, 1

in 10 free place ratio. Price shown based on 25 paying passengers

travelling February 2018.

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Geneva

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Day 1 Daytime flight - get free local train

into central Geneva. The History of Science Museum. Local orientation.

Day 2 Visit to CERN. Free time.

Day 3 The Museum of Natural History. Depart for flight home.

Suggested itinerary included in the price.

GENEVA HOSTEL

Good quality hostel ideally situated for access to the city. This hostel provides a free Geneva City Travel Pass which can be used on all buses, trams and selected yellow taxi boats within the Geneva area. It can also be used for the return journey to the airport.

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Trip highlights

Suggested itinerary

CERN

There’s nothing quite like seeing physics in action to spark pupils’ interest in science. The world’s largest particle physics research laboratory will do just that, taking your pupils on a journey into science. Home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), at CERN pupils will learn about this gigantic scientific instrument.

Guided ToursGroup guided tours of CERN follow a variety of themes (depending on the day/availability) and comprise of an introduction followed by a film and visits to experimental areas. All tours are guided by staff members involved with CERN. The duration of a tour is approximately 3 hours.

ExhibitionsGroups can extend their visit to permanent exhibitions which will be explored without an escort guide:

• Universe of Particles - a fascinating look at a famous international particle physics laboratory which explore science from the Big Bang to the present day.

• Microcosm - pupils will explore the world of CERN and discover technologies used by scientists.

Please note all guided tours and exhibition visits to CERN are free, must be booked directly with CERN and are subject to availability.

HISTORY OF SCIENCE MUSEUM

Housing a collection of scientific instruments, this museum allows pupils to put today’s science into perspective and better understand the evolution of certain disciplines and techniques such as astronomy, microscopy, gnomonic (the development of sundials and similar instruments), electricity and meteorology.

THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

This museum offers a fascinating insight into natural history and ecology using displays of life-size models. Features an overview of the history of Earth and the human race and geology of the Geneva region.

Get in touch with our team of school travel experts on 0845 293 7974 and we’ll create a bespoke tour to suit your exact needs. For further details about tours to Geneva, visit nstgroup.co.uk

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• UNITED NATIONS

A unique opportunity to see the United Nations at work. Learn about the United Nations Office in Geneva through guided tours, presentations and observing working sessions in action.

• INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS MUSEUM

This exhibition offers an exciting and adventurous insight into contemporary humanitarian action.

• BERN

Visit the historic city of Bern and admire the Zeitglockenturm – the ornate astronomical clock. The Einstein Museum in the city is dedicated to his life and work as he discovered the Relativity Theory while living in Bern.

• SIG ENERGY PAVILION, VERBOIS DAM & SIG SOLAR 3

Learn the amazing story of electricity; its production, distribution and environmental impact.

• GENEVA OBSERVATORY

Receive a short talk and observatory tour ending where the telescope is located.

• BOIS-DE-BAY TREATMENT PLANT

Take a guided visit around one of the largest treatment plants in Switzerland.

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The ultimate playground for scientists, Iceland offers unique and unforgettable opportunities for pupils. Your group will experience everything this land of fire and ice has to offer, from dramatic volcanic lunar landscapes and glaciers, to natural hot springs and spouting geysers! Rich in challenges and learning opportunities, this tour will perfectly complement your group’s studies.

Iceland

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Getting there We offer flights to Iceland from a variety of departure airports.

When to go April to October offers the best weather for visiting.

Average temperature October to April: 0 to 7°C, May to September: 10 to 14°C.

Flying time Flights from London – 3 hrs. Flights from Manchester - 2 hrs 30 mins.

What to pack Walking boots with firm grip, warm, waterproof, wind resistant jacket, waterproof trousers, hat/balaclava, warm gloves, thermals, clothes that can be layered, shoes for indoor use, swimsuit and towel for Blue Lagoon.

Local currency Króna

Language Icelandic is the national language, although English is spoken by most Icelanders.

Enriched learning NST’s Field Studies Guides can assist with programme delivery, tailoring your group’s experience to your learning needs.

• Geothermal, glacial and tectonic activity

• Flora and fauna

• Habitat

• Chemistry of hot springs

• Forces

• Energy use and technology – how man can harness natural sources of energy

• Biology, chemistry, and physics

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£589pp

Price includes: 3 nights’ half board accommodation, return flights from a London airport (other departure airports are available) & overseas airport transfers, visits including coach transportation (South Shore day, Golden Circle day), services of an NST Field Studies Guide, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 10 free place ratio. Price shown based on 35 paying passengers travelling in March 2018.


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Day 1 Daytime flight & transfer to

accommodation.

Day 2 South Shore Adventure Day: Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss, Reynishverfi , Sόlheimajökull.

Day 3 Golden Circle Adventure Day: Hellisheidi Power Plant Tour, Kerid, Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir.

Day 4 Free time in Reykjavik. Transfer to airport for return flight to UK.

Day 5 Reykjanes Peninsula day (optional)

Suggested itinerary included in price.

Trip highlights

Suggested itinerary

GOLDEN CIRCLE ADVENTURE

Tour the Hellisheidi power plant, then visit Kerid, the Gullfoss waterfall, and witness Strokkur in action. Finally, visit Thingvellir National Park.

SOUTH SHORE ADVENTURE

Visit the Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls and the black volcanic beaches and basalt-columned cliffs of the Dyrhólaey coast. Then take the rare opportunity to see Sólheimajökull.

BLUE LAGOON

Take a soak in the steamy 40°C waters which are fed from a nearby geothermal power plant and rich in many minerals. An ideal first or final day activity.

THE CABIN

A bright modern hotel offering good facilities and comfortable accommodation, located approximately 30 minutes from Keflavik airport.

HOTEL ORK

The hotel is very spacious and comfortable and enjoys a quite small-town location. It offers excellent facilities for groups.


Get in touch with our team of school travel experts on 0845 293 7974 and we’ll create a bespoke tour to suit your exact needs. For further details about tours to Iceland, visit nstgroup.co.uk



• REYKJANES PENINSULA TOUR

Visit lake Kleifarvatn, stop off in the Seltún geothermal area and at the Graenavatn explosion crater before visiting Litli Eldborg.

• LAVA TUBING

Explore the geological history of Iceland from within! Venture inside a vast underground network of lava caves to explore stalactites and different rock formations.

• POWERPLANT EARTH

The exhibition covers everything from the Big Bang theory and the solar system to explaining how the geothermal energy is harnessed.

• ICE CAVES

Iceland’s most significant, new attraction; the ice tunnel located on Europe’s second largest glacier, Langjökull. This is a once-in-a-lifetime visit where your group can experience a magical journey.

• WHALE WATCHING

Catch sight of whales and dolphins out on the North Atlantic Ocean. April - September only.

• NORTHERN LIGHTS

Groups visiting September - March, may be lucky enough to see one of nature’s great displays: a mysterious, multi-coloured show in which the night sky is suddenly lit up like a lava lamp.

• GLACIER WALK

This walk is a great glacier adventure where you can try for yourself how it feels to walk on ice. This is the stand out visit for many of our groups.

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There is so much to see and do in the ‘Sunshine State’. Pupils can experience the thrills and excitement of the world famous theme parks, alongside enriching science activities such as Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld and Boggy Creek Airboat rides! This is a fun-packed destination which offers up a wealth of learning opportunities.

Orlando

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Getting there We offer flights to Orlando from a variety of departure airports.

Average temperature April to October: 22 to 28°C, November to March: 15 to 20°C. Orlando maintains a comfortable average annual temperature of 20°C. Spring and autumn are warm and sunny. Expect a hot, humid climate with afternoon showers from May to August. Climate remains mostly dry from October to May, with warm days but slightly chilly evenings between November and February.

When to go The busiest times are around Easter and from the end of May until mid-August. Late August to early September offer better value and, after Easter, May and June are also a good option. Things quieten down between October and December.

Flying time Flights from London - 9 hrs 50 mins. Flights from Manchester - 9 hrs 25 mins.

Local currency U.S. dollar

• Space physics

• Ecology and conservation

• Forces and motion

• The impact of science

• Science through the ages

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Price includes: 5 nights’ room only accommodation, return flights from a London airport (other departure airports are available) & overseas airport transfers, extensive group travel insurance & 1 in 10 free place ratio. Price shown based on 30 paying passengers travelling February 2018.


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Trip highlights

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers education focused learning specialising in STEM at its best, as only NASA can. Pupils can come nose to nose with the space shuttle Atlantis, tour areas of NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, and possibly meet a veteran astronaut!

SEAWORLD

SeaWorld artfully combines education and entertainment in a way that connects people to the sea and sea life like nowhere else.

DISNEY YOUTH EDUCATION SERIES

The Disney Youth Education Series (YES) programs transports pupils behind the scenes of Disney Theme Parks to showcase how the principles they’re learning in the classroom make exciting things happen every day at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT RIDE

Feel like you’re flying through the wetlands and discover territory that remains unaltered by man in the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Universal Orlando Resort™ takes pupils beyond the classroom to bring education to life with an unforgettable educational programme – Universal Studies! Take learning to a new level with hands-on, inside out, real life, beyond-the-imagination programmes in experiential education that will excite and inspire your pupils.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

Truly one of the great activities for pupils, the Orlando Science Center encourages learning in a fun way. It is the perfect educational activity - fun and knowledge all under one roof.

Day 1 Daytime flight and transfer to

accommodation.

Day 2 Universal Studios.

Day 3 Disneyworld.

Day 4 Kennedy Space Center.

Day 5 SeaWorld.

Day 6 Transfer to airport for return flight to UK.

Day 7 Boggy Creek Boat Ride, then on to the Orlando Science Center. (optional)

For prices for this itinerary, please call us.

Suggested itinerary

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES

Located directly across the street from Universal Orlando, and a short 15 minute drive from the Walt Disney World® Resort, this large hotel boasts clean and spacious rooms with an enviable position that provides great access to visits, hundreds of eateries and entertainment venues too.


Get in touch with our team of school travel experts on 0845 293 7974 and we’ll create a bespoke tour to suit your exact needs. For further details about tours to Orlando, visit nstgroup.co.uk



• DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

• DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

• DISNEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM

• EPCOT

• UNIVERSAL’S ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE

• FLORIDA ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS

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This exciting destination offers pupils the opportunity to explore a range of science themes at a number of intriguing visits and hands-on workshops, whilst also enjoying a big city experience. We’ll tailor-make your itinerary to suit your group’s specific learning requirements to include the best visits and attractions at great value for money.

Getting there

We offer a range of options to get you to and around your destination – and back home again – with ease, including executive coach, rail and flights.

When to go

London is a year round destination.

Good to know

• Best explored on foot and by tube. NST can book tube and rail tickets for your group in advance of your departure.

• NST can book West End theatre tickets in advance for your group in order to secure the best availability and prices.

• If you’re on a budget then London offers plenty of free, fun and educational museum visits which often include workshops.

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2017.

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London

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LONDON

• The awe, wonder and impact of science and technology

• Science in the past, present and future

• Astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics, technology and more

• Careers in science

• Interdependence within STEM subjects and links to other subjects

• Health and safety – hazards and risk assessment

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• THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Explore the natural world and evolution of life.

• 3D PRINTING WORKSHOPS

How can a solid object be created from a digital model?

• L’OREAL YOUNG SCIENTIST CENTRE

Full and half day workshops are available at this modern laboratory.

• THE CENTRE OF THE CELL

A science education centre located in an actual medical lab!

• THE WELLCOME COLLECTION

Medicine, life and art in the past, present and future.

• THE CRYSTAL

Home to the worlds largest exhibition on the future of cities.

• WEMBLEY STADIUM

An invaluable insight into modern engineering. Worksheets available.

• LONDON SLEEP CENTRE TALKS

Cover sleep assessment topics in a 90-minute session.

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Day 1 Morning departure from school

The Science Museum.

Coca-Cola London Eye.

Day 2 Hands-on forensic science lecture of your choice.

Free time for sightseeing.

Departure for return journey to school.

For prices for this itinerary, please call us.

For groups on a budget, London is an exciting destination which offers the opportunity to explore a range of science themes at a number of intriguing visits and hands-on workshops, whilst also enjoying a big city experience.

Trip highlights

Suggested itinerary

London day trips

FORENSIC SCIENCE LECTURE

Challenge your pupils to use scientific analysis and lateral thinking at a range of fascinating hands-on forensic science lectures, which can be tailored to suit your group’s specific requirements. Popular options include Forensic Psychology, Forensic Science Careers and Forensic Ecology.

THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

The Science Museum is packed with awe-inspiring galleries, interactive resources and inspirational exhibitions. Your pupils can explore the hands-on galleries which cover a wide range of subject areas. There are also a great selection of schools events, shows and 3D films.

SCIENCE MAGIC SHOW

Run by Dr Matt Pritchard, who works for organisations like The Royal Institution, British Science Association and The Big Bang fairs, these interactive science magic shows will inspire and inform pupils. Can you discover the sneaky scientific secrets behind the illusions?

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MEININGER HOTEL LONDON HYDE PARK

In an ideal central location offering a unique blend of high quality accommodation, full meal options and large selection of conference rooms.

PREMIER INN HANGER LANE

A comfortable hotel located close to a tube station thereby offering easy access into central London.

YHA THAMESIDE

This youth hostel offers basic accommodation and good facilities for groups at a very reasonable price.

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Get in touch with our team of school travel experts on 0845 293 7974 and we’ll create a bespoke tour to suit your exact needs. For further details about tours to London, visit nstgroup.co.uk



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Add an inspiring conference to your London tour this Autumn term. These fascinating events are a great way to engage pupils and spark their interest in science through hands-on discovery and live demonstrations.

Science conferences in London

NEW SCIENTIST LIVE

28th September - 1st October 2017ExCel, London

New Scientist Live is a festival of ideas and discovery, taking place at ExCeL London. Rooted in the biggest, best and most provocative science, New Scientist Live will touch on all areas of human life. The show will feature four immersive zones covering Brain & Body, Technology, Earth and Cosmos. For four days this Autumn, New Scientist Live will be like no other place on Earth.

ON THE FRONT LINE: NEW FRONTIERS IN FORENSICS, CRIME & SECURITY

21st November 2017The Light, London

Immerse your pupils in lectures and demonstrations led by the world’s most prominent experts in forensic, crime and security science. A riveting and unforgettable day, carefully designed to connect to fundamental objectives or key themes in your science curriculum. Proudly hosted by Forensic Outreach, expect live demonstrations and talks by leading scientists and technologists from across the UK and abroad.

Although one of Europe’s most historic cities, Berlin has evolved to become the ‘Capital of Science’ with the densest network of science and research organisations in Germany. The city provides an excellent destination for science groups with cutting edge visits such as Ottobock’s Science Center and hands-on genetic experiments at the Berlin Life Science Learning Lab.

Price includes: 2 nights’ B&B accommodation, return flights from a London airport (other departure airports are available) & overseas airport transfers, services of NST Berlin City Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 10 free place ratio. Price shown based on 35 paying passengers travelling November 2017.

• Deutsches Technikmuseum• Guided walking tour of Berlin• Potsdamer Platz• TV Tower• Berlin cruise• Olympic Stadium tour• Ritter Chocolate workshop

Meininger Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz

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Getting there We offer a range of options to get you to and around your destination – and back home again – with ease, including executive coach via ferry or Eurotunnel and flights.

Flight time Flights from London - 1 hr 50 mins.

Getting around The best way to get around is by foot and on the S Bahn and U Bahn. Purchase small group tickets to save on cost.

When to go Berlin is a year-round destination however summer can be very hot and it may snow during winter.

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Berlin

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Life Science Learning LabCarry out biological experiments and explore medicine and biotechnology.

The Science Center Visit the ‘Discover what moves us’ exhibition, and enjoy the interactive installations.

Archenhold ObservatoryHome to exhibitions, Einstein room, Zeiss planetarium and giant iron meteorite.

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Price includes: 2 nights’ B&B accommodation, executive coach transport to and from school & throughout your stay, services of an NST Paris City Representative to assist with check-in & provide 24hr assistance, extensive group travel insurance, 1 in 8 free place ratio. Price shown based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points, travelling November 2017.

• Musée de l’Air et de l‘Espace • Palais de la Découverte • Disneyland® Paris • Seine river boat cruise • Montparnasse Tower • Montmartre & Sacré Coeur • Le Stade de France

Comfort Hotel Lagny Hotel Kyriad Disneyland® Paris

This cosmopolitan city offers a range of visits that will ignite your pupils’ curiosity about the world of science. With our expert knowledge of Paris, we’ll create an itinerary for your group that covers a wide range of learning outcomes, as well as giving your pupils the opportunity to absorb the many famous attractions in this ‘city of lights’.

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Cité des SciencesThe largest science museum in Europe, packed with fascinating exhibits.

Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle Home to the Hall of Evolution and galleries of palaeontology and minerology.

Musée CurieThis museum pays homage to the great French physicist, Marie Curie, who discovered radioactivity.

Trip highlights

Getting there We offer a range of options to get you to and around your destination – and back home again – with ease, including executive coach via ferry or Eurotunnel, rail, Eurostar and flights.

When to go Paris is a year round destination.

Good to know We can book your metro passes in advance so you don’t have to worry about this when you arrive.

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We’ve shown you just a few of the best destinations to enhance and enrich science learning, but if you still haven’t found your ideal destination, take a look at some of the other exciting places that you can visit to bring science to life...

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The Loire Valley is without doubt one of Europe’s most diverse regions in terms of its landscape, history, châteaux, vineyards and culinary traditions, with plenty of educational opportunities for your science pupils to enjoy. NST can tailor an itinerary that also includes Futuroscope, a truly unique educational theme park and a highlight for school groups visiting the region. The Aquarium du Val de Loire is also a popular visit for science groups where pupils can study the diversity of the Loire’s aquatic life and touch the fish in the 15m tactile pool.

The iconic Atomium monument is a fascinating hub for your pupils to visit, and a place where they’ll undoubtedly gain a greater understanding of science. Pupils can become astronauts for the day and study space exploration at the Euro Space Center, visit the largest dinosaur galley in Europe at the Museum of Natural Sciences or take a voyage of discovery through breath-taking images taken by space telescopes at the city’s Planetarium. We’ll tailor-make your itinerary to suit your group’s specific learning requirements, to include the best visits and attractions at great value for money.

Brussels

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Get in touch with our team of school travel experts on 0845 293 7974 and we’ll create a bespoke tour to suit your exact needs. For further details about tours to Brussels and Loire Valley, visit nstgroup.co.uk


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EXPERIENCE A WORLD OF EDUCATION WITH NST

Our range of subjects in destinations around the world include:

ART & DESIGN

BUSINESS STUDIES

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

CLASSICS & ANCIENT HISTORY

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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GEOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY &

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MATHS

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MUSIC TOURS & MUSICAL EXPERIENCES

PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SCIENCE

WORLDWIDE EXPERIENCES

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NST, Discovery House, Brooklands Way, Whitehills Business Park, Blackpool,

Lancashire, FY4 5LW

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