Program Overview
Hit the ground running on this action-packed trip through the UK. Your squad can look forward to attending a professional rugby match, playing against hand-selected local competition, and participating in a special skills clinic with Harlequins Rugby coaches. Off the pitch, your players will marvel at the world’s most extensive collection of rugby memorabilia at the World Rugby Museum, tour Twickenham Stadium, and visit Stonehenge.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to England (London)
Day 2
Arrive in London
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Travel to Bristol via Stonehenge
Stonehenge visit
Visit prehistoric Stonehenge, built in 3,000 B.C. The mysterious monument of four concentric rings of hefty stones is believed to have been a sacred place of worship or some type of calendar.
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Dinner
Day 3
Professional coaching clinic
Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.
Cardiff Castle visit
Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort.
Attend a Professional Rugby Match
Attend a professional rugby match. Seeing international players compete in person would itself be unforgettable, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience. Please note that this activity is subject to availability as it is based on the league’s fixture list at the dates the group is travelling.
Dinner on your own
Day 4
Hotel checkout
Check out of hotel.
Friendly Rugby Match
Bath guided sightseeing tour
Discover Bath, England’s elegant Georgian spa city once famed for its healing waters and social life. Explore the remarkably preserved Roman Baths, built around natural hot springs nearly two thousand years ago. Visit Bath Abbey, known for its magnificent fan-vaulted ceiling and intricate stone carvings, and see Pulteney Bridge, lined with shops and admired for its graceful 18th-century design inspired by Florence’s Ponte Vecchio.
Day 5
Oxford guided sightseeing tour
Explore the historic city of Oxford with a local guide, gaining insight into daily life and long-standing traditions. Discover the University of Oxford, founded in 1096, by touring one of its 39 colleges, which may include Brasenose, Christ Church, or New College. Visit the Bodleian Library, one of Europe’s oldest libraries, and learn why a college bell still rings 101 times at 9:05 p.m.
Christ Church College
Visit Christ Church College, Oxford's largest and grandest Renaissance College, which was founded in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey. The college's Christ Church Cathedral is the smallest in England.
River punting activity
Punting on the Castle Mill Stream offers a unique, quieter perspective of Oxford, flowing through the city center, passing Oxford Castle, and connecting with the Oxford Canal. Unlike the more popular, scenic River Cherwell, this waterway provides a different, often quieter, city-based route.
Friendly Rugby Match
Day 6
Hotel checkout
Check out of hotel.
Guided Tour of Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham is the world’s largest rugby union stadium and the second largest stadium in the UK behind only Wembley Stadium. Know now as Allianz Stadium Twickenham, it is home to all of England’s national rugby uni on team’s home matches. Visit exclusive areas of the stadium usually reserved for elite rugby players, including the England Changing Room, Players Tunnel,pitch-side and more.
World Rugby Museum
After your tour visit the world's most extensive collection of rugby football memorabilia at the onsite World Rugby Museum, where you can marvel at the extensive collection, and put your rugby skills and knowledge to the test in the Play Rugby Interactive Zone.
Hotel check-in
Harlequins Rugby Experience
Participate in a special coaching clinic with Harlequins Rugby coaches. The clinic will be designed exclusively for the team and to enhance skills in areas identified by the coaching staff.
Dinner
Day 7
Friendly Rugby Match
Day 8
London guided sightseeing tour
Join a licensed local guide for an in-depth tour of London. See Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard, and stroll through Hyde Park, home to the famous Speakers’ Corner. View Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then step inside Westminster Abbey, the coronation site of English monarchs. Continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, and admire the iconic Tower Bridge spanning the Thames.
Dinner
Attend a Professional Rugby Match
Attend a professional rugby match. Seeing international players compete in person would itself be unforgettable, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience. Please note that this activity is subject to availability as it is based on the league’s fixture list at the dates the group is travelling.
Day 9
Hotel checkout
Check out of hotel.
Return home
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
With TourFlex, available for tours departing October 2027 or later, you get the flexibility to shape an itinerary that's as unique as your group. Dial your trip up or down for more choice, more control, and more unforgettable hands-on moments, all while getting the right experience at the right value. Available options vary by program and destination.
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theatre tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
Already Included
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions.
Transportation to and from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Daily meals, with options varying by program (ask your Program Consultant for details)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Scenes from UK Rugby
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Through the WorldStrides Canada Financial Assistance Program (FAP), we provide travel grants to elementary and secondary school facing financial hardship. These grants, which can be up to $250 for coach tours and up to $1,000 for flight tours, are designed to make our programs more accessible to students from all backgrounds. Interested families are encouraged to speak with their school to learn more about our confidential application process.
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