Geography

The Eden Project in Cornwall

What Makes Visiting the Eden Project on a School Trip so Good?

For education on geography, sustainability and much more, we asked what makes visiting the Eden Project on a school trip so good?

Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice

There's all types of volcanoes and glaciers responsible for this amazing landscape's affectionate nickname.
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Discover 8 of The Most Infamous Icelandic Eruptions

From outbursts that grounded European travel to eruptions dropping the overall global temperature - your blog takes a look at the fire from the land of fire and ice.

Discover 8 Mesmerising School Geography Trips in the UK

There are some fantastic places to see right on our doorstep! So, discover 8 mesmerising school geography trips in the UK. We’ve got a varied and exciting selection of international tours to...
A view from a glacier in Iceland

The Most Popular Places to Visit Whilst on an Iceland School Trip

The Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle Tour, the iconic Northern Lights – they are all waiting for you in the Land of Fire and Ice…

Everything you need to know about the Northern Lights in Iceland!

What are the Northern Lights, where and when can I see them and what maximises my chances? Discover your answers here!
Ice Tunnel at Perlan Museum, Iceland

Perlan, Voted ‘Best of the Best’ for 2022

Perlan is a world-class exploratorium where you learn all about Icelandic nature. Scientific wonders come alive all around visitors; northern lights, glaciers, volcanoes, ocean-life, seabirds, and so...

What Teachers & Students have to say about Iceland!

We know the importance of honest feedback, and after an extended break from travel (for obvious reasons), we decided to not only survey teachers, but also ask the students. We surveyed our...
Students on tour

How can a school trip help your students to think like a Geographer?

Geographical issues are wide ranging, important and complex. Geography should promote an awareness, interest and understanding of the world’s people and places, helping students understand the...
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Oh Iceland, how we’ve missed you!

We were thrilled to get school groups back out to Iceland this February Half Term, and it seems the excitement was shared by teachers, students and our Field Study Tutors too, Cath Rule, Geography...

It was like my first time all over again – the earth moved!

Ian Geddes, Geography Field Study tutor of over 20 years describes how after a forced pandemic break of not travelling to Iceland, the earth quite literally moved for him after returning with a...

“Fagradalsfjalla here I come!”

  “I was so filled with excitement I could barely sit still on the flight to Iceland. I was on my way to fulfil a dream, to witness an erupting volcano with my own eyes. The sky was clear...