School Netball Tour to Northern Ireland

Like the rest of the United Kingdom, netball is a popular school sport in Belfast. So, if you’re looking for a tour with short journey times but plenty of good quality local opposition, then a school netball tour to Belfast is ideal.

There’s a real mix of abilities here, so we’ll be able to set up fixtures for you against teams that will challenge yours. Your school netball tour to Northern Ireland will be a competitive experience that will leave your team feeling more confident and prepared for the challenges to come during the season.

Belfast is a beautiful, historic city, so you’ll also have plenty of time to explore. As you may pass through Dublin on your way to Belfast, you could also have the opportunity to explore the capital of the Republic of Ireland too. To round off this experience, why not try your hand at some Gaelic games while you're there?

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet your coach and transfer to the port Ferry crossing

Afternoon

Arrive in Dublin/Belfast Check into accommodation

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Self-led training session

Afternoon

Free time for lunch Friendly fixture against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Visit to the Titanic Museum

Afternoon

Friendly fixture against local opposition Post-match lunch with your hosts

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast and check out of accommodation Begin return journey to port

Afternoon

Arrive back in England Onward travel

Evening

Arrive back at school

49 seater executive coach with 1 driver (TV/DVD/WC)
3 nights' half-board accommodation
2 friendly fixtures (per team)
1 self-led training session at a local venue
Entry to the Titanic Museum
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Itinerary planning service
Detailed information pack
Access to the Vamoos travel app
Motorway tolls and taxes
VAT

Accommodation

Belfast International Youth Hostel

This is Belfast's biggest hostel and is ideally located for exploring all of the city's main tourist attractions. There are a range of room types offered, from dormitories to doubles and even a number of ensuite rooms. The hostel offers free WiFi throughout, as well as its own cafe, which serves great breakfast options such as New York pancakes and the traditional Belfast Fry.

Excursions

Titanic Belfast

Housed in an iconic, 6-floor building, this state-of-the-art visitor experience tells the story of the world's most famous ship, the

Kilmainham Gaol

Kilmainham Gaol has borne witness to many of the most important events in Irish history since it opened in 1796.

Experience Gaelic Games

Get a real taste of Irish sporting culture with a half or full-day Gaelic sports experience.

Dublin Castle

In continuous occupation since its establishment in 1204 AD, Dublin Castle has played a prominent role in Ireland's history.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).