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Busting the History is ‘Old News’ Myth

History is often mislabelled as a duller subject, or ‘old news’. But history’s relevancy has never been greater, and goes far beyond just names, dates...
Nicky Astle, Rayburn Tours Marketing Manager, sits with History Tour Guides Trevor Booker and Tony Smith before a historic podcast

A Historic Podcast with 2 Excellent History Tour Guides!

It's here! Our FIRST ever podcast. And we made it even more historic by chatting to 2 brilliant History Tour Guides about all things history.
17 players in a group on the netball court at Derby Arena

Rayburn Tours Netball Friendly…ish

Rayburn Tours has a game of Netball at Derby Arena. With warm ups, teamwork, and rule breaks, this was a great team bonding exercise.
Trevor Booker poses in front of the Reichstag

Trevor Booker: The History Tour Guide Bringing the Past to Life

Really pack in the emotion, education and poignancy with your tour by including an History Tour Guide. Here we showcase one of the best!
History Tour Guide and students hold map of Western Front with Thiepval Memorial

Brilliant Things You Can Do to Enhance Your WW1 & WW2 History Tour

With a helping hand from 2 talented History Tour Guides, we've come up with brilliant things you can do to enhance your WW1 & WW2 History Tour.
History guide and pupils at Hooge Crater Museum, Ypres

Bringing History to Life: The Tools and Techniques Behind Our Successful Trips 

History is not just about the past, it’s also vital in understanding our present and forging our future! That’s why we offer immersive history trips that spark student’s curiosity, drive...
Ski's in some snow with a blue skies mountain landscape

Top Ski Resorts to Visit for Beginners

Interested in skiing at the top beginner ski resorts? Take a look at our recommended beginner-friendly ski destinations.

Paris’s Future Legacy After the Olympic Games

How the Olympic Games are helping Paris become more sustainable.
Skier on a slope with the sun rising in the background

School Ski Trip Planning: Beginner Top Tips

It’s normal to feel a bit lost when planning a school ski trip. You want it to be the most memorable experience for all staff and students, and it’s difficult to know where to start! But not to...
Orchestra on stage with a purple background performing at Disneyland® Paris with a conductor.

5 Tips and Tricks for your Disneyland® Paris Audition Video

You won't go wrong with these tips for your Disney video audition.

4 Subjects in 1! The Grammar School Nicosia’s Incredible International Trip to London

Art, law, politics, history and a HUGE dose of UK capital city culture all in one trip was discovered by the school from Cyprus...
The Eiffel Tower as seen from Champs de Mars in Paris, France

A Year for Sport in Paris

With the Rugby World Cup, the Olympic Games, and the Paralympic Games, France is set to be an atmospheric destination.