An unforgettable lesson in resilience and discovery.
School trips to Belfast are quickly growing in popularity. With no need to change currency, Belfast is easy to access, more budget-friendly than alternative European city options and offers a wide range of excursions to make it a curriculum-rich trip – especially for those interested in history and politics.
There’s plenty to keep students occupied, even when they’re not on an academic experience. They’ll soak up the local culture at places like St. George’s Market and the Cathedral Quarter.
If you want to plan a school trip to Belfast, but you’re not sure where to start, get in touch. We work with thousands of schools each year to create trips that blend learning, discovery, and fun.
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Why Choose Belfast For An Educational Tour?
Visible History
In Belfast, your students will have the eye-opening opportunity to learn about what took place on the streets of the city, and across the country, in a raw, recent and relevant history lesson.
Walking tours will take in famed murals and memorials, and they’ll be garnished with local knowledge and curiosities from passionate guides – many of whom have personal experiences to share. Naturally, it’s a sensitive subject that requires a careful approach, but your trip can help explain the Troubles and the Northern Ireland Peace Process in a balanced, accessible manner for your group.
Modern Politics
The past shapes much of Northern Ireland’s political discourse today. Your students can explore this by visiting Stormont, the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
On a guided tour of the Parliament Buildings, they’ll learn about the unique power-sharing system of government. For an even more engaging experience, groups can take part in a session with a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), giving your pupils the chance to ask about contemporary political issues, democratic processes, and the challenges of governance in Northern Ireland today.
Titanic Museum
While Dublin has the famous Guinness Storehouse, attracting millions of visitors each year, Belfast has its own unique and equally popular attraction, the awe-inspiring Titanic Museum. Built on the slipways where history’s most famous ship was constructed over 100 years ago, it’s an experience telling the full story of the Titanic through interactive exhibitions, galleries and an underwater cinema, to name but a few elements.
Example Itinerary
Below we’ve put together an example itinerary for a short, overnight trip to Belfast. Please note that this is only an example of a tour that we could organise; everything can be adapted to fit your needs.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Fly to Belfast. |
Walking tour of Belfast, visiting key stops like Falls Road, Shankill Road, the PEace Walls, and much more. |
Evening meal in Belfast. |
Evening meal included |
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2 |
Tour of the Stormont Estate, home to the Northern Ireland goverment buildings. |
Visit to the Titanic Experience. |
Return flight and travel home. |
Breakfast meal included |
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