Provisional itinerary
Friday 13 October
Assemble at Worksop College for departure by coach at an agreed time this morning for your journey to Scotland.
En route you will undertake a self led Training Session at Yarm School or otherwise, where also a Lunch could also be arranged.
After training, board your coach and continue to your accommodation in Edinburgh where you will be based for the following four nights of your tour. Make your own arrangements for Dinner this evening.
Included Excursions: Training Session
Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Bed & Breakfast
Saturday 14 October
After breakfast this morning you will play your first fixture of the tour.
Match 1: Local Rugby Sides vs Worksop College
Afterwards you have the opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of your hosts.
In the afternoon possibly watch a Edinburgh Rugby Pro-Rugby game subject to fixture schedule and tickets extra.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Bed & Breakfast
Sunday 15 October
After breakfast this morning we have arranged a tour of Murrayfield Stadium, where you’ll be taken inside areas of the stadium that you would never ordinarily get to see and will be regaled with stories from Scottish Rugby’s rich history - seeing what the stadium looks like day to day and learning about the preparations for international matches. You may also wish to visit the Macron Shop.
Afterwards you will have time for some shopping in the city along Princes Street or the new Shopping Centre in St James Quarter.. This afternoon included for you is entrance to Edinburgh Castle which has played a huge part in the history of Scotland and dominates the skyline of Edinburgh from its location on Castle Rock. The 60 minute tour takes you beneath the spikes of a raised portcullis, built almost 450 years ago in the wake of the devastating Lang Siege. Three sets of heavy wooden doors once sat alongside the iron gate to ward off intruders. There the Lang Stairs and Chapel with the panoramic views from the Rock giving you unparalleled views of the city and Firth of Forth.
Later on this afternoon dinner is arranged for you at the hotel.
Tonight you may wish to enjoy a Edinburgh Ghost Tour, Edinburgh is known as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, with a past of murders, witchcraft and plague. On your guided Ghost Tour you will hear ghostly tales and sinister stories that will transport you back to the terrifying past of old Edinburgh.
Included Excursion: Murrayfield Stadium Tour / Edinburgh Castle / Dinner
Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Bed & Breakfast
Monday 16 October
After breakfast this morning, what could be arranged is a Self-led Coaching Session or a Coaching Session with Edinburgh Rugby coaches, subject to availability there maybe a Q&A opportunity.
One thing you may wish to do is allowing for time in discovering the delights of Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, which is over five floors of marvel, just off The Royal Mile.
At a mutually agreed time play you will transfer to play your final matches on tour.
Match 2: Local Rugby Sides vs Worksop College
After the matches return to your accommodation. Tonight a Edinburgh Curling Experience could be arranged, your qualified coach will have you sharing plenty of laughs while learning to play like the pros.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Edinburgh, Bed & Breakfast
Tuesday 17 October
Check out of your hotel and journey south on your return to Worksop. Upon arrival disperse for home.
Why United Kingdom?
Right on your doorstep you have one of the worlds most historic places with a culture that is marveled at by many a nation. From its beautiful countryside to the amazing architecture and bustling cities its a destination like no other.
The United Kingdom has everything you need for a successful sports tour with plenty of schools, clubs and universities willing to play fixtures in almost all sports you can think of. Rugby is played throughout the UK with excellent facilities creating the perfect sports tour!
Enjoy Scottish lochs, iconic landmarks, royal palaces, and enjoy a cultural cocktail you won't experience anywhere else.
Excursions
Ghost Tour
Enjoy or be scared on one of the many tours through the city.
Team Building Activities
Enjoy one of the many activities available in the Scottish countryside.
Murrayfield Stadium Tour
Learn about the history of Scottish Rugby and this famous test ground.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Located by the Castle and with five floors and over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits. You can Tour Edinburgh’s streets without moving. Test your brain against mind-bending illusions. Take spectacular city scape photographs from our Rooftop Terrace. It’s all part of the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions experience.
Accommodation
All our accommodation meets strict safety standards and are equipped to deal with school groups. We make sure they are located within in easy reach of your fixtures and offer plenty of good food, for your team to refuel after a hard day competing or training.
Our friendly staff are happy to advise you on the best accommodation options for your specific tour, taking into account factors like cost, adventure and comfort.
The United Kingdom offers plenty of accommodation options to suit your tour group’s needs; city centre hostels, hotels and countryside retreats.
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Customer feedback
"Fantastic service from start to finish!"
Harrow School, Hockey Tour
"The tour was very well organised and was a great experience for all of us. The activities were great and this kept the students busy for the days we were there. The fixtures were very competitive and an appropriate level"
Chellaston Academy, Football Tour
"An outstanding tour and experience for all involved. Extremely professional and benefical"
Portora Royal School, Rugby Tour
Why Edwin Doran?
Health & Safety
Our Health & Safety Standards
The welfare of students and staff is our number one priority. Our experienced and qualified Health & Safety Team are responsible for maintaining industry leading standards across the company allowing you to feel safe in the knowledge that all aspects of health & safety have been handled by a qualified expert.
We hold assured member status with the School Travel Forum (STF), the body who promote, standardise and regulate best practice in education travel.
Safety Management System
We assess each component of a sports tour individually, which includes going beyond assessing the adventure factor to ensure risks can be managed effectively. In doing so, we look at how we can enhance the original experience whilst remaining as safe as possible. Covering policy, organisation, planning and setting standards, monitoring, audits, and reviews, our SMS is fully compliant with the requirements of the STF.
This is reinforced by our annual assessment carried out by an STF appointed independent authority. To support our own SMS we also carry out internal regular reviews of our health and safety procedures.
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Health & Safety on your Tour
- Our expert Health & Safety team are extremely well qualified
- Every member of our team is crisis management trained
- We provide personalised information which will help you to complete your Risk Assessment.
- We rigorously assess every element of your tour to a standard that exceeds STF requirements.
Travel Aware
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the NHS have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad. For more on security, local laws, plus passport and visa information, see Travel Aware – staying safe and healthy abroad
Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting NHS FitForTravel. For further information, please visit us at Travel Aware - Edwin Doran Sports Tours
The advice can change so check regularly for updates.
Covid-19 Testing Requirements
Depending on your destination certain testing requirements may be necessary before you leave the UK, at your destination and for returning to the UK from overseas
- We will monitor and update you on these details closer to your departure date as the requirements can and do change frequently
- Travelers are also expected to keep themselves up-to-date with entry and testing requirements for travel via Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Current testing requirements for returning to the UK can be found here Travel abroad: step by step - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- It is the responsibility of each group to ensure they are fully prepared and we will assist as much as possible with this preparation
- We can assist in helping you make arrangements for any testing the costs related to all entry and exit requirements for COVID tests, vaccination and travel documentation are the responsibility of the customer.
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