Football. Fun. Friendship. End the school year with a bang at the Halsbury Challenge Series in the Netherlands.
Ready for an unforgettable sporting adventure? Halsbury's Sports Challenge Series tours combine sports, camaraderie and a splash of competitive spirit to create lifelong memories for your students.
These exclusive sports festivals, skillfully orchestrated by Halsbury, come alive in the heart of Europe's most accessible and sports-mad destinations, like the Netherlands and Spain. These aren't your ordinary sports tournaments. On our Sports Challenge Series tours, UK school sports teams lock horns to develop their competitive edge and share some incredible sporting experiences. When they’re not on the pitch or the court, they can test themselves in our Skills Challenge Zone. And what's a sports festival without a rousing awards ceremony and a disco to groove the night away? This is the only way to celebrate the bonds formed and the accomplishments achieved.
With 40 years of arranging school trips under our belt, we understand the importance of safety and seamless logistics. Every Sports Challenge Series will be meticulously planned and run by our school travel specialists, leaving you free to enjoy seeing your students seize the moment and make memories that’ll last a lifetime.
So, get ready to ignite the spirit of sportsmanship and adventure as your students take on Halsbury’s Sports Challenge Series. Because when it comes to shaping young minds and fostering lifelong passions, we're here to make sure the journey’s as exhilarating as the destination.
Festival-for all-abilities
Halsbury Skills Zone
Professional sports facilities and referees
End of tour award ceremony and party
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Sport Challenge Series in the Netherlands
Sport Challenge Series on the Costa Brava
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the beautiful game on the spectacular Costa Brava.
£844PP
Sport Challenge Series in Torrevieja
Enjoy coaching led by an Aussie netball legend before testing your skills against UK and international teams on the Costa Blanca.
£935PP
Extra Activities
Rijksmuseum
With close to one million exhibits, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is the largest museum of art and history in the Netherlands.
Van Gogh Museum
Holding the world's largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, this museum charts the development of van Gogh's artistic style and has a wide range of activities for pupils.
Space Expo
Space Expo, the visitor centre of the European Space Agency, is Europe’s first permanent space exhibition. Since it opened in
Walibi World
Walibi World guarantees a day full of exciting moments for everyone. Do you like adventuring or just sensation? You will
A'DAM Lookout
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO world heritage list.
Feyenoord Stadium Tour
Enjoy a tour of Feyenoord's stadium - De Kuip! Described as the 'finest stadium in the Netherlands', De Kuip may have a relatively small capacity, but the atmosphere is unrivalled in Dutch football.
Park Guell
Intended as a housing development that never quite took off, Parc Guell is an urban park in a northern suburb of Barcelona.
The Gaudi Experience
Experience all the magic of Gaudi.
Bowling
What better way to spend an evening than with some bowling? There's a reason it's a classic.
Footgolf
Footgolf is a combination of football and golf, where players use a football rather than a golfball and kick the ball rather than strike it with a club.
Olympic Museum & Stadium
This stadium was the focus of the 1992 Olympic Games. It is now turned into an Olympic Museum and Gallery.
Las Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja Natural Park
Explore the incredible wildlife that makes these twin salt lakes home.
Netball Coaching Led by Vicki Wilson
Learn from one of the best shooters the game has ever seen - Aussie superstar Vicki Wilson.
Torrevieja
Explore the spectacular seaside resort of Torrevieja.
Why Halsbury Sport?
Our sport specialists
Dan Morley
Sports Sales & Product Manager
Asha Loizou
Sports Tours Operations Manager
Millie Snow
Tour Coordinator
Maria Viedma
Tour Coordinator
Our dedicated team are here to help you design a tour that’s going to leave your group with lifelong memories. All experienced sports tour organisers, they’ll work closely with you to make sure your tour packs a real punch.
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