My friends and i are going on a school trip to england ireland scotland and wales. what do we need to bring?

Question

we've asked our teacher but she really hasn't given us any feedback. we go in march. help!

Answer 1

Take clothing that you can wear in light layers (t-shirts, cardigans, tights, etc). Take a waterproof/water resistant jacket. The spring weather tends to be cool and damp in all of those places. Invest in a good guide. I like the Top Ten by Eyewitness because the books are small (easy to fit in a pocket/purse), have good pic, maps and all the basic info you need to get around.

If you're just traveling around you won't need much in the way of dress clothing. Just take one or two pieces you can dress up if you need to... be careful not to overload your suitcases leaving home - you'll probably buy plenty of stuff and need the room on the way back. Besides, it's too hard to travel if you overpack.

Pretty much anything else you'll need you can pick up there (international calling card, extra toiletries, etc).

Do take the time to figure out how you will get from place to place (cab, train, etc). Make sure you understand how long travel will take, what time of day you'll arrive, how you'll get to your accommodation. It can be very challenging to arrive some place and realize you don't know where you're going or how to get there.

Finally, make sure you have all of your contact info (numbers, address, email) in hardcopy and send an email to yourself in case you need to print it again. Believe me...

Enjoy your trip!

Answer 2

Bring the obvious like camera, extra memory cards, batteries, warm clothing but also tshirts and light jacket as the weather is very unpredictable.(i was there in january and wore a light coat everyday and again in july and it was rainy and freeeezing). Comfy walking shoes or rain boots because you'll most likely be walking alot and if its rainy shoes will become wet fast or uncomfy if water gets in them.
As for money, the exchange rate right now is horrendous and they also charge you to cash in travelers cheques at a pretty high fee. Youll get a better rate if you use an ATM or credit card and withdraw money with that, and the fee is usually a set fee of about $3 or $5. I did this over the summer and it worked out so much better than changing money at the airport or going into banks to exchange checks.
Bring a diary as well to record your experiences everynight because you will see so much so fast it goes by in a blur and you want to be able to remember every moment,

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!

Answer 3

ME!!!! Oh, please!!! I have always wanted to go to those places; Scotland is where my ancestors are from. You lucky person! Yes, umbrella; it rains a ton in the UK. I'd take as much money as you can; the exchange rate is going to be different and taxes are extremely high in UK. Much much higher than in USA. You can research places to stay and such on the Internet. Don't forget passport, and research very well what you can take into and out of the countries you visit. Some places have very strange customs restrictions. And be current on flu shots, etc. Take ear plugs (you don't know what your room will be like noise-wise), take ear muffs if it's still winter when you go, gloves, heavy/light coats/jackets. Camera (video/still shot), Tylenol (if allowed), favorite snacks (if allowed; they don't have over there what we have here, you know), sunglasses (even though you won't need them too much), and take an extra empty bag to bring souvenirs back in. Visit the castles and the Belleek pottery factory and the churches and monasteries. And don't leave out the ancient ruins. Stonehenge among the best. Blarney stone, kiss it in Ireland!!! Buy a kilt!! Or some bagpipes. Enjoy, and I am horribly envious.

Answer 4

LOTS or warm clothes - gloves, scarves, hats, socks, waterproof boots, chap stick - you get the picture. These places get COLD, and tend to stay damp. When the wind blows, it goes right through you. The sun does not come out much, BUT if you are fair skinned, take a big bottle of sunscreen. Whatever you do don't forget your CAMERA!

Answer 5

I went in this trip back whilst i exchange into 14/15 (now 31). I had lots relaxing in this trip. it extremely is been my in basic terms trip outdoors the U. S. far. I desire to return back on my very own time and schedule extremely of going with chaperones and 20 different youngsters. You wont experience sorry approximately it.

Answer 6

Check the weather so you have the right clothes! Your teacher should give you a list of things you will need to bring! Have fun!

Answer 7

It will be cold, wet and windy.
Probably.

You will need two different currencies:
Pounds Sterling (£) for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
Euros (€) for Eire (Republic of Ireland)

Be prepared to spend a lot, the US$ is a **** currency to be using at the moment.

Answer 8

Clothing for all weathers is a must, as the weather in March is vary variable. You will need Money (Both Euros & Sterling if your going to Ireland).

Answer 9

A good wind jacket, it is really windy over here. Some chap stick, camera, and a good attitude. The people are pretty friendly, but like everywhere you run into some a**es.

For emergency phone calls dial 999 NOT 911 like in the states.

And remember, they drive on the "wrong" side of the road

Answer 10

Definitely bring an umbrella, your passport, money, and multiple layers of clothes. The weather is unpredictable there so you should be prepared for cold, warm, and wet weather.