Ferryhill Travel - School educational tours and group travel

Adventure & Soccer Tours

Highland Adventure
Five Day Highland Adventure Coach Tour

Day 1 School to Aviemore
Depart school by coach for Belfast/ Larne crossing to Scotland and onward to Aviemore, arriving at hotel in time for evening meal and accommodation.

Day 2 Baxter's/Distillery/Landmark Visitor Centre/Swimming
Morning visit to Baxter’s for tour of the factory followed by a visit to Whisky Distillery. Afternoon visit to Landmark Visitor Centre with its treetop and balancing trails, along with many other attractions. Evening visit to Inverness for swimming.

Day 3 Canoeing/Chairlift/ Guided Walk/Waltzing Waters
Full day spent at Activity Centre with canoeing, chair lift in Cairngorms and guided walk, all with qualified instructors. Evening visit to Waltzing Waters for indoor Water Light and Music spectacular.

Day 4 Reindeer Centre/Rothiemurchus Estate
This morning you will have an opportunity to feed the Reindeers. Afternoon visit to Rothiemurchus Estate for an educational tour of the farm and fish
farm. Possible visit to Inverness for 10 Pin Bowling or Ice Skating (extra to pay).

Day 5 Aviemore to School
Depart Aviemore mid-morning with packed lunch for return journey to Stranraer/Cairnryan and coach to school.

Manchester Soccer
3 Day Soccer Tour

Children can become footballing stars as they experience hands-on activities using exciting inflatable coaching aids. Not only taking part in football but all aspects of sporting techniques and coaching regimes used by football professionals. Experience the wonder of Manchester United Football Club’s “theatre of dreams” stadium and visit the “City of Manchester” stadium home to Manchester City Football Club. Dive into the home of the British Olympic Swimming Team at the Aquatics Centre with its pools of fun and relaxation.

Day 1 Flight Belfast/Leeds Bradford
Morning Football Coaching Session at Bobby Charlton Soccer School where you can develop new footballing skills in a fun environment. Experience hands on activities from David Beckham’s original coaches. Followed by an
afternoon tour of the Theatre of Dreams.

Day 2 Bobby Charlton Soccer School & City of Manchester Stadium
Morning training session at Bobby Charlton Soccer School followed by a visit to the City of Manchester Stadium.

Day 3 Aquatics Centre & Flight Leeds Bradford/Belfast
Visit the venue used by the British Olympic Swimming team - whoosh down the slides and relax in the fun pool. Flight Leeds Bradford/Belfast
International.

Manchester Adventure
3 Day Adventure Tour

Experience the possibilities of outdoor activities based in an urban setting. Children get the opportunity to try a variety of exciting sports in a safe and secure setting. All instructors are suitably experienced and qualified in both the soft skills of group dynamics and the hard skills of the particular activity with a caring and friendly attitude.

Day 1 Flight Belfast/Leeds Bradford &
Museum of Science and Industry
Visit to Manchester Museum of Science & Industry for some “hands-on” learning. Followed by some free time for shopping at the Trafford Centre

Day 2 Activity Modules
Today your group can choose two modules from the following: Climbing Heights, Abseiling, Canoeing, Orienteering, Problem Solving, Raft- Building, Mountain Biking, Gorge Walking.

Day 3 Flight Leeds Bradford/Belfast &
Manchester Utd Football Club
Morning visit to Manchester United FC Museum and Tour Centre where you can visit the changing rooms and view the pitch and learn all about the
history of the club Flight Leeds Bradford/ Belfast International.

Accommodation

THE HIGHLANDER HOTEL

Janet and John Grover offer you a truly Scottish welcome to their Highlander Hotel. It is a family run hotel with 90 en-suite bedrooms. Set amidst the splendour of the Spey Valley many outdoor activities are available in the area.