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School Trip to Andover

On a school trip to Andover, students discover a market town in the south of England with a history spanning over a thousand years. The historic town centre can be explored along small walking paths, while museums, parks, and cultural venues offer engaging insights into the region’s history and everyday life. Students stay with host families, allowing them to experience the English language and way of life in an especially authentic way. At the same time, a variety of activities encourage movement and team spirit—whether through cricket for fun, climbing, or shared outdoor activities. Just a few kilometres away lies the world-famous Stonehenge, one of Europe’s most important prehistoric sites.

Excursions around Andover provide plenty of variety: exciting destinations include the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, the traditional city of Winchester, as well as the idyllic New Forest National Park. In summer, a trip to the coast to Bournemouth is also a great option.

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Accommodation

Host family

Living with a host family

Andover is the ideal place for accommodation with host families. As our host family coordinator has chosen to work with a limited number of students and teachers, she is able to dedicate plenty of time to each group. We have been working with our host families for many years.

Hotel

Hotel White Hart

The White Hart Hotel Andover has been welcoming travellers since the time of Charles I in the early 17th century. It offers 22 beautifully furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and, of course, free WiFi. Located in the lively town centre, guests can also enjoy the on-site pub and restaurant, where they are well looked after.

Hotel

Best Western Andover Hotel

The Best Western Andover Hotel, with its country house charm, is ideal for independent travellers. Group leaders who do not wish to stay with host families also opt for the White Hart in the town centre.

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Premier Inn Andover Hotel

The Premier Inn Andover Hotel is just 3 kilometres from the city centre. With its comfortable rooms and friendly service, it is a popular choice among our customers .

Program example

6 days | Day or night trips | Customised to your requirements

Day 1 – Departure from home The Andover school trip begins in your home town. The overnight coach journey takes you through the Netherlands, Belgium and France to Calais.
Day 2 – Ferry crossing to Dover – Winchester – Arrival in Andover FERRY CROSSING: Around midday, you cross by ferry from Calais to Dover—with views of the famous White Cliffs of Dover.

WINCHESTER: On the way to Andover, a stop in the former capital of England is well worth it. In the historic Great Hall Winchester of Winchester Castle, you’ll find the famous “Round Table”, associated with the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

HOST FAMILIES: In the early evening, students arrive in Andover, where they are welcomed by their host families at the coach.
Day 3 – Day trip – Bath – Stonehenge BATH: After breakfast, you travel to the elegant UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath. The Roman Baths, the Georgian architecture, and the historic city centre offer a vivid insight into British history.

STONEHENGE: On the way back, you visit the world-famous prehistoric stone circle Stonehenge—one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe.
Day 4 – Day trip – Lulworth Cove – Durdle Door – Salisbury LULWORTH COVE: The excursion takes you to the spectacular Jurassic Coast. The circular bay of Lulworth Cove, with its white beach and turquoise waters, is one of the most beautiful natural formations in southern England.

DURDLE DOOR: Just a few minutes away lies the famous rock arch Durdle Door—one of the landmarks of the Jurassic Coast and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

SALISBURY: To finish, you visit the historic cathedral city of Salisbury with its impressive Salisbury Cathedral, home to the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom.
Day 5 – Farewell – London – Departure FAREWELL: In the morning, students say goodbye to their host families.

LONDON: In the fascinating metropolis of London, you’ll discover world-famous landmarks on a city tour, including Buckingham Palace, Palace of Westminster with Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square.

DEPARTURE: In the evening, the return journey begins to the Eurotunnel or the ferry. Overnight, you travel back to mainland Europe.
Day 6 – Arrival at home Your Andover school trip comes to an end—with plenty of memories in tow, you travel back to Germany by coach via the motorways through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, arriving at your hometown in the morning.

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Riverside Bowl

The Riverside Bowl Andover offers plenty of variety right in the heart of Andover: bowling, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, laser tag, and AR darts provide activity, team spirit, and lots of fun—perfect as a programme highlight on a rainy day. Learn more

Activities

IN ANDOVER
Andover Guildhall Neoclassical town hall and landmark on the market square more
Cricket for Fun Introduction to the national sport—encouraging activity and team spirit more
Andover Museum & Museum of the Iron Age Regional history from the Bronze Age to the Roman period, presented in an interactive way more
Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve Nature reserve with walking paths and ponds on a historic mill site more
The Lights Theatre Cultural centre with theatre, music, and workshops, located in the town centre more
Riverside Bowl & Activity Zone Bowling, laser tag, adventure golf, and AR darts—pure team spirit and action more
Clip ’n’ Climb Andover Climbing fun across more than 20 walls—ideal for activity, confidence, and team spirit more

NAHE ANDOVER (up to approx. 1.5 hours travel time)
Stonehenge World-famous stone circle, UNESCO World Heritage Site and archaeological learning site more
Salisbury Cathedral Cathedral with England’s tallest spire and home to the Magna Carta (1215) more
Winchester & Great Hall Medieval city with the “Round Table” in Winchester Castle more
Cheddar Gorge & Caves Impressive limestone gorge with stalactite caves—ideal for geography more
Roman Bath UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved Roman thermal baths in the city centre more
National Motor Museum The UK’s largest collection of cars, motorcycles, and motoring history more
Durdle Door Hiking along the Jurassic Coast (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with limestone arch and dramatic coves more

DAY TRIPS (approx. 2–3 hours travel time)
Corfe Castle Castle ruins from the 11th century with views over Dorset more
Bristol Harbour city known for street art, the SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge more
Isle of Wight, The Needles Reachable by ferry from Portsmouth—chalk cliffs and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve more
Osborne House Summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert more
Carisbrooke Castle Castle offering over 2,000 years of history more
London The vibrant capital fascinates with its dazzling diversity and breathtaking attractions more

Getting there

Coach

We have been working successfully for decades with selected bus companies that will get you to your destination safely and in good spirits.

Ferry

Crossing from Calais to Dover on a modern Channel ferry with beautiful views of the white cliffs of Dover.

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