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School trip to Oxford

The oldest university city in Great Britain

Students from all over the world come to this renowned university city by the Thames with its venerable colleges. You will feel as if you are in a Harry Potter film when you visit the legendary Christ Church college or the Bodleian Library. Oxford has had many famous scholars: find out who studied here. Try out punting and enjoy the student vibe in the cafés and parks. Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace, not too far away, and you can enjoy an excursion to this impressive palace. A daytrip to the birthplace of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, a discovery tour through Warwick Castle and of course a visit to London are also highly recommended.

A school trip to Oxford is especially suitable for students 16 years and older. Demanding themes and excursions can be prepared in the classroom.

Suitable for:

6 form college
Architektur
Fremdsprache: Englisch
History
Language travel
Naturwissenschaften
Pädagogik
Philosophie
Politik

Here you can find:

Amusement Park & Water Park
Automobile-Museum
Botanical Garden
Culture & History
Exciting Excursions
Host Families
Language Classes
Many Museums
Museums & Architecture
Special City Tour
Universities & Colleges

Accommodation
Program example
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Activities
Getting there

Accommodation

Guest families

Living with English families

Accommodation in Oxford's host families is recommended. However, if you prefer a more central location, you can stay in one of the best youth hostels in England. Early booking is highly recommended as demand is very high.

Youth hostel

YHA Oxford

The YHA Oxford youth hostel is situated close to the train station. Guests can stay in shared rooms with bunk beds and shower and toilet. Accompanying adults can choose single or double rooms, and shared bathrooms are available on every floor. English breakfast is offered, and packed lunch and dinner can be added at a surcharge.

Program example

6 days / 3 nights, 2 night journeys, extension day possible

Day 1 - Departure from home (overnight trip) Evening departure towards Dunkirk or Calais. You will cross the English Channel on a ferry heading for Dover - from afar, the famous white cliffs of this historic fortified town flash and greet the travellers.
Day 2 - Stopover in Canterbury - Arrival in Oxford On the way to Oxford - possible short stopover in Canterbury. In the early evening, the host families pick up their guests at the coach.
Day 3 - Day trip to London Enjoy the diversity of the fascinating multicultural metropolis of London and the many famous attractions of the different parts of the city!
Day 4 - Day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon - William Shakespeare Visiting William Shakespeare's hometown offers an exciting journey back in time and you get very close to Shakespeare and the everyday life of people in the 16th century.
Day 5 -Visit Oxford College - Departure - Night Drive Visit the famous colleges of the university city of Oxford. The corridors and hallways of Christ Church College were used as filming locations for Harry Potter films.

DEPARTURE: An eventful class trip comes to an end today. Evening departure to Dover and crossing to the mainland.
Day 6 - Arrival at home Arrival at home in the course of the day.

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Must See

Oxford Castle & Prison

At Oxford Castle & Prison, a costumed guide leads you through the 1000-year-old history of Oxford. The castle is partly dilapidated and surrounded by a moat. High up on St. George's Tower, you can marvel at the breath-taking view.

Activities

Guided tour through Oxford with college visit
Oxford punting boat trips with traditional punts more
BMW MINI factory tour production, history and technology more
Museum of the History of Science Ancient scientific instruments, including Albert Einstein's teaching tablet more
Ashmolean Museum Diverse art collection and wide range of educational programmes more
Oldbury Adventure Park with many attractions: The Bear Grylls Adventure, West Midland, Safari Park, Dudley Zoo more

Abingdon County Hall Museum This is where the tradition of throwing bread rolls originated... more
Stratford-upon-Avon Hometown of William Shakespeare more
Stonehenge the mystical stone circle in the village of Avebury, east of Bath more
Warwick Castle one of the most beautiful historical buildings in England more
Bath 2000 years of bathing culture, UNESCO-World Heritage more
Bristol Home of J. K. Rowling & Blackbeard the Pirate more

Glastonbury the world-famous abbey with the grave of King Arthur more
London pulsating Mega-Metropolis more
Blenheim Palace Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill more
Swindon Railway town and great cathedral more
Windsor & Eton official home of the Queen and famous school more

Getting there

Coach

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

Ferry

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

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