National School Party Travel Scheme

Opening the railways to education: free off-peak group travel for state schools to museums, galleries, universities and cultural venues across Britain — making enrichment accessible, affordable and sustainable for every child.

Off-peak train travel at no cost for curriculum-linked education visits, widening access to cultural capital and real-world learning.

Opening the railways to learning — giving every pupil access to museums, galleries, and culture nationwide.

By removing transport costs, NSPTS frees up budgets for teaching, enrichment, and pupil wellbeing.

Uses underutilised off-peak seats, supports levelling up, and encourages sustainable habits among future rail users nationwide.

Free off-peak rail removes transport costs so every pupil can access museums, heritage and culture.

Affordable travel broadens access in disadvantaged areas, strengthening opportunity across regions.

Real-world visits link curriculum to experience—boosting motivation, confidence and cultural capital.

Rail over coach or car cuts congestion and emissions while using under-filled off-peak services.

Early familiarity with public transport builds lifelong, low-carbon travel habits.

More school visits support museums, galleries and local economies across the UK.

Schools & Trusts

Curriculum alignment, safeguarding and feedback to ensure the scheme meets classroom needs nationwide.

Project Lead

Teacher of Chemistry and NSPTS founder; coordinating policy, partnerships and pilot delivery.

Operators & Venues

Operational expertise and host institutions—making journeys smooth and visits impactful for every group.

Interested in the pilot or want to support NSPTS? Email us!