Travel and Trips

Stonehenge
Weekend trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury.

Weekend Trips

Our students have classes Monday to Thursday and enjoy trips around the country Friday to Sunday. Great Britain has so much to offer and we want our students to experience as much of it as possible. Students can sign up for the trips they want to go on at no additional cost.

Ever fancied a day trip to Bath, Cardiff or Brighton? Perhaps an afternoon at Kenilworth Castle? Cream tea at Warwick Castle? And of course, there’s always Stonehenge.

The College also offers long weekend trips to France (Paris), and Scotland (Edinburgh). Scale the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or perhaps climb up to Arthur’s Seat and watch the sunrise in Edinburgh. There’s no reason you can’t do both!

Costume Room
Theatre students try on royal headgear backstage at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Academic Travel 

The College runs a range of external trips which are integral to the academic programme.

Our theatre students watch various shows including productions at the Globe Theatre in London and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Our Politics students enjoy an in-depth tour of the Houses of Parliament and meet with sitting MPs and members of the House of Lords.

Our Art students visit a number of art galleries including the Ashmolean, Christ Church Picture Gallery, the National Gallery, the Wallace Collection, Tate Britain and Kettles Yard

Our History students visit the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, home of the first major bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron and a symbol of the Industrial Revolution. Our History students also visit the Black Country Living Museum, where they learn what life was like in industrial Britain.

Our Global Issues students visit a working farm and learn about organic and sustainable farming in the 21st Century.

Travel Break

Travel Break is an integral part of the Wroxton Experience. Halfway through the semester, our students have the chance to take a well-earned break from their studies. Many of our students travel into Europe. Italy, Spain and the Netherlands are three favourite destinations. Some students decide to stay closer to home, exploring the towns and cities of Great Britain. Whatever you choose, it’s your travel break, it’s entirely up to you! Wherever you go, it’ll be an unforgettable experience

Travel Break
Ready to Travel

Below is a partial listing of the excursions for the Spring Semester of 2025. There were a total of 17 trips that all students were invited to join, plus an additional 16 designed for students enrolled in specific classes. There is no additional charge for any of these trips.
The College provides regular afternoon minivan shuttles to Banbury; also on some evenings.

DATEDESTINATIONINCLUDED
Fri., Feb. 7London
Sat. Feb. 15Coventryentrance to rugby match
Sun., Feb. 16Kenilworth Castleentrance fee
Fri, Feb. 21Stratford-upon-Avonentrance fee to Shakespeare properties
Sat., Feb. 22Bathentrance fee to Roman Baths
Sun., Feb. 23Stonehengeentrance fee
Tues., Feb 25Windsortickets to theatre: "Blood Brothers"
Thurs., 27 Feb – Sun., March 2Northwest France (Paris)transport (Euro Tunnel), hotel, daily breakfast
Fri., March 7LondonNational Gallery
Sat., March 8Cardiff, Wales
Sun., March 9Blenheim Palaceentrance fee
Sat., March 15Brightonentrance fee to Royal Pavillion
Sun., March 16Cotswolds Tour
Sun., April 6Sudely Castleentrance fee
Thurs., April 10 – Sun., April 13Edinburgh, Scotlandtransport, hotel, daily breakfast
Sun., April 27Henley-on-Thamesriverboat tour
Sat., May 17Londontickets to the musical "Oliver"

Student Travel Photo Album

On a trip to London, students pose beside the Thames; Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament behind them.On one of their several trips to London, Wroxton students pose beside the Thames, with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament behind them.
On their weekend excursion to Edinburgh, these students climbed up to Arthur's Seat to enjoy the panoramic view seen in this composite photo.
Bourton-on-the Water is one of the picturesque Cotswolds villages visited on a day tour.Bourton-on-the Water is one of the picturesque Cotswolds villages visited on a day tour.
Students in the Britain in the Modern Era class pose with a police officer during their visit to the mining-focused Black Country Living Museum near Birmingham.Students in the Britain in the Modern Era class pose with a police officer during their visit to the mining-focused Black Country Living Museum near Birmingham.
A familiar sight to Wroxton students, a Cheney Travel coach is ready for students to board at the front of Wroxton Abbey.A familiar sight to Wroxton students, a Cheney Travel coach is ready for students to board at the front of Wroxton Abbey.
The College minivan makes afternoon trips to Banbury, and also on some evenings.The Wroxton College minivan makes regular afternoon trips to Banbury, and also takes students to town for some evening events.
Shakespeare's birthplace is now a museum in Stratford-upon-Avon, a half-hour's drive from Wroxton Abbey.William Shakespeare's birthplace is maintained as a museum in Stratford-upon-Avon, which is only a half-hour's drive from Wroxton Abbey.
A section of Sudeley Castle was destroyed during the first English Civil War and is maintained as a garden ruin. The castle's construction began in 1443.A section of Sudeley Castle was destroyed during the first English Civil War and is maintained as a garden ruin. The castle's construction began in 1443.
Visiting France during their semester Travel Break, students pose with their Wroxton College banner at the Palace of Versailles.Visiting France during their semester Travel Break, students pose with their Wroxton College banner at the Palace of Versailles.
Seasonal ice skating at Warwick Castle.Seasonal ice skating at Warwick Castle.
On a trip to London, students pose beside the Thames; Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament behind them.
Bourton-on-the Water is one of the picturesque Cotswolds villages visited on a day tour.
Students in the Britain in the Modern Era class pose with a police officer during their visit to the mining-focused Black Country Living Museum near Birmingham.
A familiar sight to Wroxton students, a Cheney Travel coach is ready for students to board at the front of Wroxton Abbey.
The College minivan makes afternoon trips to Banbury, and also on some evenings.
Shakespeare's birthplace is now a museum in Stratford-upon-Avon, a half-hour's drive from Wroxton Abbey.
A section of Sudeley Castle was destroyed during the first English Civil War and is maintained as a garden ruin. The castle's construction began in 1443.
Visiting France during their semester Travel Break, students pose with their Wroxton College banner at the Palace of Versailles.
Seasonal ice skating at Warwick Castle.
Back