At Reigate Grammar School, learning does not stop at the classroom door. Our extensive trips and expeditions programme offers students the chance to explore the world around them, deepen their academic understanding, build friendships and confidence, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Where Learning Meets Adventure
From Europe’s cultural capitals to South African sports tours, glacial landscapes in Iceland to community work in Croatia, RGS students are encouraged to broaden their perspectives and embrace adventure.
Our trips are designed to complement classroom learning and enrich school life. Some run every year, others as part of a two- or three-year cycle, ensuring all students will have the chance to take part during their time at RGS.
Academic Trips
- Art & Design: Explore galleries and cultural landmarks in Paris.
- Geography: Study volcanoes in Iceland or glacial landscapes in Norway.
- History: Walk through the past in Berlin and on First World War battlefields.
- Science: Discover biodiversity in Croatia, Greece or Azores, explore CERN in Switzerland, or visit Brussels on a STEM-themed Lower School trip.
- Modern Languages: Immerse yourself in French at Château du Broutel, soak up Spanish culture in Valencia, or discover the Berlin Christmas markets.
- Classics & Humanities: Follow in ancient footsteps on trips to Rome and Greece.
Sports Tours
- Senior Tours: Rugby, Netball and Hockey in South Africa, Cricket in the UAE and Dubai.
- Junior Tours: a wide range of growing opportunities, including Cricket in Jersey, Hockey in Taunton and Rugby in Spain.
- Sports trips combine competitive fixtures with cultural exploration, helping students develop as athletes and as global citizens.
Outdoor Education & Leadership
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions through stunning UK landscapes.
- CCF (Combined Cadet Force): Annual camps and Adventurous Training, with a focus on teamwork and resilience.
- Multi-Activity Trips: Outdoor pursuits weekends in the Peak District or Dorset to build confidence and camaraderie.
Creative & Performance Trips
- Drama: Appear at festivals or attend world-class productions.
- Choir & Music Tours: Perform in cathedrals and historic venues across the UK and Europe.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
These trips are an important part of what it means to be a Reigatian. They ignite curiosity, nurture independence, and reinforce our ethos of Be Happy, Belong, and Become Future Ready.
Students return from trips with wider perspectives, stronger friendships, and the self-belief to take on whatever comes next.