Trips & Adventures

In 2025, there were 96 trips for 2867 students!

At The Downs School, trips and visits form an important part of our students’ learning journey. In 2025, our pupils had the chance to experience over 70 exciting off-site activities across the UK, as well as four international trips. These opportunities extended learning beyond the classroom, built solid friendships, lifelong memories and encouraged independence.

Here are just some of our trip news stories: 

• Year 9 Ski Trip to Sestriere, Italy, 2026
• New York Visit 2026 Sixth Form
• Sixth Form Ski Trip to Canada 2026
• GCSE Geography Trip to Rome & Naples, Italy 2026 
• Year 11 GCSE History Trip to Berlin, Germany Spring 2026
• Art trip to The Tate Modern
• Cross- Curricular Week: Y9 English & Drama Shakespeare Trip
• Music: Jazz Event Trip to The Corn Exchange
• Rushall Farm Trip for Geography Students
• Sixth Form Geography Trip Somerset
• Y12/13 Law trip to the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice
• Year 7 Art Trip to Kew Gardens
• Year 10 Media Students at Elstree
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Bronze, Silver & Gold Expeditions
• Drama & Dance trips to London's West End, Oxford Playhouse, The Mayflower and Newbury Corn Exchange

In the 2025–2026 academic year, we are delighted to offer eight major trips for different year groups. Throughout a student’s seven years with us, there will be several opportunities to join one of our larger residential or overseas trips, with careful consideration given to budget planning to make them accessible. Each trip is thoughtfully planned with our curriculum in mind, guided by our CREARCI values, and designed for curiosity, to gain confidence and a discover a true spirit of adventure. 

We are thrilled to announce our inagural Sports Tour in Spring 2027. 

Parents: Please note Mr Mannion's letter regarding Trips - Off-Site-Trips-and-Visits-letter (1).pdf

Educating students for the world of tomorrow!

2025-2026: SPAIN / NEW YORK / COSTA RICA / CANADA / ITALY SKI / ROME / GERMANY