Follow and develop your passions See the wider picture beyond School
Take your subjects out of the classroom
Discover and explore other sides of yourself
Consider your future self
Appreciate new perspectives on the world Understand your place in history
Embrace challenge and step out of your comfort zone Give your curiosity free rein
The School is delighted to offer 17 residential trips in 2025-2026, and these will provide experiences to suit students in all year-groups. These complement a range of non-residential trips, as well as lectures and workshops in School, and Years 7 and 8 regularly enjoy a wide range of day-trips. There are also expeditions in the summer term for those undertaking the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, and an exciting trip to explore Morocco, a Ski Trip to Italy, a philanthropic trip to Moldova, and a fantastic opportunity for an exchange to Roedean South Africa.
The costs for these trips are informed estimates, which we hope will help with planning and budgeting, although it is important to be aware that the precise costs will be made clear when places are allocated. This is because the cost of both travel and accommodation are fluctuating a great deal currently. For trips which require an early deposit to secure a place, the cost will be confirmed at this point.
Payments for these trips will generally be added to your daughter’s School bill, and, wherever possible, payments will be spread – this will be clarified in the correspondence for each trip. Families which receive means-tested support may apply for financial support for curriculum trips.
If your daughter requires a visa to travel on an international trip, it is the responsibility of parents or guardians to secure the necessary documentation. In the unlikely event that this cannot be secured in good time, it may not be possible to refund the costs of the trip.
If your daughter is keen to go on one or more of these trips, please complete this form which will allow you to indicate which are of interest, as well as ranking them in order of preference.
It may be that some trips are over-subscribed, in which case the School will prioritise certain students; for example, for trips with an academic focus, those students studying the subject or intending to continue with it in the following year will be prioritised. Older students with fewer opportunities over the coming years may also be given priority.
The School is keen to make trips as sustainable as possible, but some emissions from travel are unavoidable. We are exploring different options, including funding local hedgeplanting projects to off-set the trips’ carbon footprint, and Roedean recently planted 105 trees awarded to us by the Woodland Trust at the south-west corner of the site.
The annual Geography field trip to the Calshot Activities Centre is a landmark start to the Year 11 GCSE course. The weekend’s key purpose is to spend the compulsory two days ‘in the field’ required by all exam boards in our subject. We carry out physical fieldwork on the River Darkwater, and human fieldwork in Lyndhurst.
Calshot is also Hampshire County Council’s outdoor activity centre, so we embrace the opportunity to partake in a range of activities, including rock climbing, dry skiing, and archery, in between the Geography sessions, which bonds the cohort and always leaves indelible memories.
Year Groups 11
Number of Places Available
Who Will Be Given Priority?
52
Compulsory Trip
Dates 26-28 September 2025
Costs
£320
Whilst this destination is not new to Roedean, this melding of both Geography and Classics/Latin students is a first for the Humanities faculty.
We will be climbing to the crater of Mt Vesuvius, visiting both Pompeii and Herculaneum, touring the Amalfi coastline, and visiting the endearing chaos of urban Naples.
All of this whilst staying three nights in beautiful Sorrento – this will be a trip not to miss!
Year Groups 10, 11, 12, 13
Number of Places Available 40
Who Will Be Given Priority? Classics, Latin and, Geography GCSE & A Level students. NB – all Sixth Formers are welcome to apply.
Dates 17-20 October 2025
Costs £1,100
Venice is a captivating city, with its stunning architecture and maze of canals. 2025 marks the 19th world-famous Biennale Architettura, which runs from the summer to November, and we will be able to take advantage of the wonderful range of exhibitions in the city.
We will also visit the Peggy Guggenheim Gallery and the Palazzo Grassi. This trip would be ideal for those with an interest in Art and Art History, and, obviously, there will be lots of pizza and gelato too!
Year Groups 11, 12, 13
Number of Places Available 30
Who Will Be Given Priority? TBC
Dates 17-21 October 2025
Costs Approx. £800
Step back in time on a powerful journey through the battlefields of WW1.
We will visit a host of iconic sites including the Thiepval Memorial, preserved trenches at Hill 62 and famous cemeteries like Tyne Cot, and be able to experience the moving Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate.
This trip will offer an immersive experience of the conditions endured by those who served in WW1, and a chance to explore how we remember significant events in society.
Year Groups 9, 10, 11
Number of Places Available
Who Will Be Given Priority?
40
TBC
Dates 17-20 October 2025
Costs Approx. £450
This exciting trip to Sri Lanka will combine a sharp focus on sport with an opportunity to explore a little of this beautiful country.
Over the course of a week, there will be four netball matches and one training session, as well as a Colombo City Tour, a visit to a turtle hatchery and to an elephant transit home, and a safari game drive at Udawalawe National Park.
This will be an unforgettable experience.
Year Groups 9, 10, 11
Number of Places Available 16
Who Will Be Given Priority? Already Selected – however, if you are new to the School in September 2025 and are keen to be involved, please contact Mrs Hammond (ahd@roedean.co.uk) for more information.
Dates 11-19 December 2025
Costs Approx. £2,095
This is a weekend creative writing retreat to the bleak and desolate marshes of the Isle of Harty, where we will stay in a self-catered cottage and channel the spirit of the gothic in a series of writing activities.
Year Groups 12, 13
Number of Places Available 20
Who Will Be Given Priority?
Those studying A Level English Literature
Dates 23-25 January 2026
Costs Approx. £250
The convention is designed to inspire and educate the next generation of business leaders and provides real-life insights from business speakers that complement the curriculum. Expect topics including marketing, human resource management and finance to be covered at the convention with speakers representing entrepreneurs and well-known brands.
After the convention, the girls will head to the parks to experience Disney’s unique brand of customer experience and will be tasked with viewing the park through an analytical lens by completing a choice of business assignments relating directly to the business of Disneyland Paris.
Included in the trip package is a 2-day hopper pass for both Disney parks and stay in a Disney-themed hotel, so that students can collect the evidence required to complete their business assignments.
Year Groups 10, 11, 12, 13
Number of Places Available 40
Who Will Be Given Priority?
Those studying Business at GCSE or A Level
Dates 28-31 January 2026
Costs Approx. £550
Following the hugely successful exchange in February-March 2025, six students in Year 9 will travel to our sister school in Johannesburg, for a three-week stay to immerse themselves in Roedean South Africa.
They will stay in the boarding house there, and be hosted for daytrips at the weekends by their exchange partners’ families.
Following this, the students from Roedean South Africa will come to Brighton to find the similarities and differences between our two schools. Truly the experience of a life-time!
Year Groups 9
Number of Places Available 6
Who Will Be Given Priority? By application and interview
Dates 1-21 February 2026
Costs Approx. £1200
Iceland is simply a ‘must see’ location. Unlike anywhere else, the country’s stark and otherworldly but breathtaking beauty draws visitors from all over the world.
Whether climbing on glaciers, swimming in geothermal pools, driving in between dormant volcanoes, treading on black beaches, or walking up or behind majestic waterfalls, Iceland always thrills and always leaves the visitor with a plethora of memories.
Touring with a school party can also give access to certain sites less visited by independent tourists. Our Geography trip is as much about experiencing the warm and inviting Icelandic culture as the raw and magnificent natural features.
Year Groups 10, 11, 12, 13
Number of Places Available 40
Who Will Be Given Priority?
Priority will be given to A Level Geographers first, followed by GCSE Geographers (from Year 11 down) – however, Sixth Formers from all subjects can apply
Dates 13-17 February 2026
Costs Approx. £1,300
Roedean’s first surfing adventure to Fuerteventura, where endless waves, white-sand beaches, and a mild year-round climate await!
We will be staying in the charming harbour town of El Cotillo for an unforgettable surfing adventure.
Enjoy daily surf lessons on the island’s best spots, relaxing yoga classes, and take in the volcanic landscape too. We will cap off our trip with a private catamaran excursion to Lobos Island, featuring snorkelling, kayaking, and a delicious paella lunch. A great chance to try a slightly different getaway!
Please be aware that this trip clashes with Revision Week for Year 11.
Year Groups 10, 11, 12, 13
Number of Places Available 40
Who Will Be Given Priority?
TBC
Dates 27 March1 April 2026
Costs Approx. £1,550
Join us for an unforgettable Ski Trip to Les Carroz, France, for any students in Years 8 to 12, from beginners to advanced skiers. Enjoy 6 days of full-board accommodation, five expert ski instructors, and a Grand Massif lift pass, giving you access to stunning slopes.
With five skiing groups and daily 5-hour sessions, you’ll improve your skills quickly while soaking in the beautiful alpine scenery. Off the slopes, a full entertainment programme awaits, ensuring fun and relaxation for everyone.
It’s the perfect blend of adventure, friendship, and excitement –don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Please be aware that this trip clashes with Revision Week for Year 11.
Year Groups 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Number of Places Available 50
Who Will Be Given Priority? N/A
Dates 27 March2 April 2026
Costs Approx. £1,679
This trip will be an exciting opportunity to visit this amazing city, which is steeped in historical context, particularly during the Cold War, and this is also the reason why it is a melting pot of different stylers of architecture and design.
The trip will include visits to the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, to Checkpoint Charlie and the DDR Museum, and also a number of art galleries.
Berlin is a city which reveals different facets of itself as you walk around it, and it is surely one of those cities which everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.
Year Groups 9, 10, 12
Number of Places Available 40
Who Will Be Given Priority? TBC
Dates 23-26 May 2026
Costs Approx £925
All A Level Geography courses require students to spend four days ‘in the field’ during the course. At Roedean, we visit the fantastic Leeson House field centre outside Swanage in sunny June to fulfil this compulsory requirement. However, with the experience of 30 years of Dorset visits, the Head of Geography is able to guide our students around the best examples of coastal geomorphology and coastal management that England has to offer, alongside the students’ NEA (coursework) preparation.
The trip also utilises the excellent Leeson House tutors and their specialist field equipment. The Swanage field trip has become a ‘rite of passage’ for senior Geographers and the girls will always remember their days spent on the Jurassic Coastline of Dorset.
Year Groups 12
Number of Places Available 12
Who Will Be Given Priority?
Compulsory Trip
Dates 5-8 June 2026
Costs Approx. £400
This trip will be open to all of Year 7 and 8 for an end of year celebration and team-building opportunities.
The students will embark on a range of different activities that build their confidence, while being at one with nature.
It will be a great way to finish the school year!
Year Groups 7, 8
Number of Places Available All
Who Will Be Given Priority? N/A
Dates 22-24 June 2026
Costs Approx. £TBC
This trip will be the third visit for Roedean students to Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. Project 125 came about because we have students from both Ukraine and Moldova at School, and, in response to the conflict in Ukraine, we wanted to do something tangible to help.
Over a period of a week, 12 remarkable students will teach English to Ukrainian refugee children, supported by the NGO, Hope4. They will also visit an orphanage outside the capital, which has become the focus of our fund-raising in Year 11 and the Sixth Form.
Year Groups 11, 12
Number of Places Available 12
Who Will Be Given Priority? By application and interview
Dates 5-12 July 2026
Costs Approx. £950
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
Calshot – Geography GCSE Field Trip – 26-28 September 2025
Naples – Classics and Geography Trip –17-20 October 2025
December 2025 Sri Lanka – Netball Tour –11-19 December 2025
Venice – Art Trip –17-21 October 2025
Battlefields – History Trip –17-20 October 2025
January 2026
February 2026
Isle of Sheppey – English Trip –23-25 January 2026
South Africa Exchange –1-21 February 2026
Disneyland Paris – Business Trip –28-31 January 2026
Iceland – Geography & Cultural Trip – 13-17 February 2026
March 2026
Fuerteventura – Wellbeing and Surfing Trip – 27 March-1 April 2026
Les Carroz – Ski Trip –27 March-2 April 2026
April 2026
May 2026
Berlin – History and Design Trip –23-26 May 2026
Dorset – A Level Geography Field Trip – 5-8 June 2026
June 2026 Year 7 and 8 Residential – 22-24 June 2026
Moldova – Project 125 – 5-12 July 2026
July 2026
Follow and develop your passions See the wider picture beyond School
Take your subjects out of the classroom
Discover and explore other sides of yourself
Consider your future self
Appreciate new perspectives on the world Understand your place in history
Embrace challenge and step out of your comfort zone Give your curiosity free rein
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