Schools & Groups
Trips That Bring History to Life
Tailor-made coach trips for schools and groups to Paris, Ypres, the Somme and Normandy — planned by a family-run Yorkshire coach company.
Why Gold Crest
A Friendly Name Behind Every Trip
Gold Crest Holidays is the holiday brand of Cawthorne's Travel Ltd, a family-run coach company based in Rotherham with over 20 years' experience. We already look after school runs, sports teams and community groups, so we know what teachers and group leaders need: reliable travel, clear communication and nothing left to chance.
Whether you're planning a curriculum trip, a remembrance tour or a day to remember with your club, we'll help you plan it properly.
Our Specialist Destinations
Where Would You Like to Go?
Culture, language & history
Paris
A classic school trip for good reason. Paris brings languages, art, history and geography to life — and students come home buzzing about it.
- ›Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Seine
- ›Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
- ›The Louvre and Musée d'Orsay
- ›Versailles and the story of the French Revolution
First World War remembrance
Ypres & Flanders Fields
Walk the ground where a generation stood. Ypres is one of the most moving and educational places a young person can visit.
- ›The Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate
- ›In Flanders Fields Museum
- ›Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial
- ›Preserved trenches and battlefield sites
Battlefields of 1916
The Somme
Where so many Yorkshire and Pals battalions served. A powerful way to bring local and national history together.
- ›Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
- ›Lochnagar Crater
- ›Newfoundland Memorial Park, Beaumont-Hamel
- ›Delville Wood and surrounding cemeteries
Second World War history
Normandy & the D-Day Beaches
Standing on the D-Day beaches is something students never forget. A perfect fit for Second World War and 20th-century history study.
- ›Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery
- ›Pegasus Bridge and Arromanches
- ›The Bayeux Tapestry
- ›Pointe du Hoc and the Atlantic Wall
Highlights are examples. Every group itinerary is built around your students, your curriculum and your budget.
On Tour With Us
Our Coaches, Out on the Road
Real photos from real trips. Our own coaches and drivers, at the places your group will visit.
What You Can Expect
Looked After From Start to Finish
Fully Protected Bookings
Every package booking carries full financial protection, with details on our Financial Protection page, so schools and group leaders can book with confidence.
Our Own Coaches & Drivers
Travel with a family-run coach operator. Friendly, professional drivers and well-maintained vehicles from the people who run them.
Pick-up Close to You
We collect from your school gates or a convenient point, whether you're in South Yorkshire or further afield.
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Tell us your year groups, curriculum links and budget, and we'll shape the trip around them — not the other way round.
One Point of Contact
You'll deal with a real person from first enquiry to the journey home, and we promise to reply within one working day.
Clear, Honest Quotes
A straightforward quote with no surprises, and help with payment schedules for parents and group members.
How It Works
Simple to Plan
Tell us your plans
Send a few details about your group, destination and ideal dates.
We build your quote
We put together a tailored itinerary and a clear price, usually within one working day.
Talk it through
We'll chat through every detail with you, and adjust until it's exactly right.
Sit back and travel
We look after the coach travel and logistics so you can focus on your group.
Ideal for primary and secondary schools, colleges, youth groups, history and heritage societies, clubs, church and community groups, and sports teams.
Get a Quote
Tell Us About Your Trip
Fill in the form and we'll reply within one working day. Prefer to talk? Call us on 01709 553403 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm).