ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL GUILDFORD DUBAI | UK CULTURE TOUR

Follow along with RGS on their fantastic culture tour across the UK!

By Trans World Educational Experiences

April 29^th, 2025

RGS ARRIVE IN THE UK!

Day 1 | Sun 27th April

The students and staff of Royal Grammar School Dubai have arrived in the UK ready for their 6-day education and culture tour.

The group are set to visit sister school RGS Guildford, delve into the nation's history and historical landmarks, and experience life on London's West End with a theatre workshop and live stage performance.

Stay tuned to see what they get up to!

DAY 2 - SHOPPING & SPORT

An action-packed Day 2 for RGS Dubai kicked off with a morning shopping trip around the town before heading Bradstone Brook for a Sports Festival with sister school RGS Guildford. The two schools competed well across a variety of sports including Football, Dodgeball, Handball & Cricket.

ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL GUILDFORD DUBAI | UK CULTURE TOUR

DAY 2 - NINJA WARRIOR UK

After some quick refreshments at the Sports Ground, the students headed off to Ninja Warrior UK to test their agility and strength across the various assault courses.

It's safe to say the group will sleep well tonight!

DAY 3 - SCHOOL VISIT

A shift in pace from yesterday’s sporting activities, but just as engaging, as the group were warmly welcomed by sister school, RGS Guildford.

The day began with a morning treasure hunt around the town, followed by exciting lab experiments and special presentations in the afternoon!

DAY 4 - PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKS (Group A)

Today, the group have split into their subgroups, with each enjoying a different set of activities.

Group A headed South to visit the naval city of Portsmouth and the historic docks. While Portsmouth remains an active base for the British Navy, the group enjoyed their morning exploring famous warships of past time and also set sail with a cruise round the docks.

After lunch in the boathouse, it was off to Gunwharf Quays for an afternoon of shopping before the World Buffet Dinner.

DAY 4 - LONDON (Group B)

While group A were sailing the seas, group B had an action packed day in London. The morning began with a workshop at Danceworks studios, with students learning the steps to scenes from Wicked the musical.

Next up, we crossed the river to take part in a guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe and learn of the history of British playwright - the group also had the added bonus of being able to sample part of the live rehearsal from the current cast members.

Following a nice stroll along Bankside in the afternoon sun, it was off to the Apollo Victoria theatre. Having already mastered the routine during this mornings workshop, it was now time for the students to witness a live performance of Wicked on London's West End!

DAY 5 - LONDON (Group A)

Today it was roles reversed as Groups A & B traded places and destinations.

It was an early start for Group A as they headed to London. The day began with a Back to the Future themed workshop at the Danceworks studios before taking in a tour of Shakespeare's Globe. After lunch, the group then took in some sightseeing with a stroll across the river Thames before taking in Back to the Future live West End performance at the Adelphi Theatre.

DAY 5 - PORTSMOUTH (Group B)

Meanwhile, it was group B's turn to descend to the English south coast. After arriving at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the students boarded HMS Warrior - Britain's first iron-hulled warship to explore the upper and lower decks and learning about life as a crew member at sea.

Next on the agenda it was 'all aboard' as the group set off on a boat tour of the harbor. The cruise touched on the history of Portsmouth dockyards before delving through its modern state as home to the British Royal Navy. This included a close up look at some of the worlds biggest and most advanced Naval vessels.

After lunch, the students were then given some free time to visit the nearby Gunwharf Quays shopping outlet to spend their money and purchase some souvenirs before ending the day at Spoons World Buffet.

DAY 6 - CHELSEA FC

There was one final stop for the students and staff of Royal Grammar School Dubai on the last day of their UK education and culture tour as they went behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge stadium - home to English footballing giants Chelsea FC.