NST Travel Group

NST Travel Group is a UK-based school trip and educational tour operator specialising in expertly planned learning experiences for primary, secondary, and college groups. Founded in 1967 and now part of PGL Beyond (a B Corporation), NST operates from its Blackpool headquarters with over 130 staff and a Dublin office, managing more than 100,000 student journeys annually to over 100 destinations across the UK, Europe, North America, and beyond. The company offers curriculum-aligned study tours spanning 15+ secondary subjects and 10 primary curriculum areas—including history, geography, psychology, religious studies, modern foreign languages, art, music, and science.

NST differentiates itself through dedicated destination experts providing unrivalled local knowledge, on-the-ground tour support from international representatives, subject-specialist guides (particularly for history and geography groups), free inspection visits for group leaders, comprehensive risk assessment guidance, 24/7 helpline support, group travel insurance, and a proprietary travel app for offline access to itinerary details. The company emphasises financial protection, transparent pricing, same-day quote turnaround, and loyalty rewards for repeat customers. With a 4.8/5 customer rating based on 521 reviews and accreditation as a B Corporation, NST positions itself as the UK's trusted partner for transforming school trips into measurable educational outcomes that build confidence, friendships, and lasting learning impact.