Student trip to England: adventurous explorations on the coast!

Student trip to England: adventurous explorations on the coast!

Brighton, England - The journey of the St. Johann study college to England began after careful passport control by the teachers. On July 16, 2025, the group started under full luggage by bus, which initially took to Pforzheim before continuing through France and Luxembourg. After a long day, the tour group reached Belgium, where it stayed in the port of Dunkirk for two hours. In the early morning at 6 a.m. the group climbed the ferry to Dover and arrived at 7 a.m.

in Brighton, the group experienced its first climax when visiting the Royal Pavilion and had enough time for explorations and purchases. After that, the participants were warmly welcomed by their host families in Eastbourne, which brought a welcome change from everyday travel.

discoveries in Portsmouth

On Monday, a visit to the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth was on the plan. The group explored the impressive exhibits of the Nelson Gallery as well as the historic ship HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Museum. After an exciting exploration tour in the museum, the participants enjoyed a boat tour in the harbor and had free time.

On Tuesday, the London trip started at 7:15 a.m. The students visited the Tower of London, where the famous crown jewels are exhibited. A visit to the Buckingham Palace and the Big Ben was also part of the program, followed by an exploration of the Camden Market, where you could experience the pulsating atmosphere of London.

hike along the Seven Sisters

On Wednesday, the group undertook a picturesque hike along the Seven Sisters cliffs. In sunny weather, a 12 -kilometer hike stretched, which offered constant impressive views of the white radiant chalk cliffs. The possibility was particularly noteworthy to look at the cliffs from the water during a high-speed ride with an 8-meter RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), which took off from the Brighton Marina to Eastbourne. The boat, Sleek and comfortable, ensured an exciting experience, while the experienced captain told stories about the coast and explained remarkable geological miracles.

The hike ended with a visit to the pier in Eastbourne. Exhausted but happy, the participants returned from this exciting experience.

Farewell and return trip

On Thursday it was time to say goodbye to the host families because the group made their way to Canterbury. There the group was able to enjoy a boat tour and a city tour before returning to the ferry and had to go home after a long day. This trip will surely be remembered for a long time because they had the opportunity to discover different facets of English culture and nature.