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A little about what's coming up this year at the Balmoral show so stay tuned!
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How Trek works
How The Celebrating Difference TREK works
It's designed to teach and empower young children in a fun and inclusive manner, without encroaching upon teacher time and resource.
It’s all about understanding and celebrating difference
As teachers we all understand the value of feeling “part of something” and Trek has been designed to encourage participation and provide recognition for every child. We also experience diversity in many forms every day and providing our young children with an understanding of it is so very important. That’s why throughout each TREK journey, children’s positive behaviour and good deeds are showcased before eventually the TREK friends and family portrait is finally revealed.
As each TREK act/good deed is submitted, one part of each character can be revealed. However they are selected at random and create some weird and wonderful characters, much to the childrens delight. Only when the Trek target has been reached are the true identities of the family members revealed.


Adding a TREK act
If a child completes a TREK act/good deed during the school day, as a teacher you can add it to the system on their behalf from the dashboard quickly and easily.
However the beauty of Trek is that the mobile app enables children, family members or friends to record a good deed beyond the school gates. These TREK acts/good deeds are then available for you as the teacher to view in the dashboard and acknowledge using a trophy/emojie or a comment if you wish.
So TREK encourages others within the child’s group of family and friends to support their child’s efforts in a fun and engaging manner, catching those moments when not at school . Remember, You control the spread of achievement throughout the class, ensuring all children have an opportunity to shine!
Every child is part
of the journey
The Trek dashboard is available for all children to view in
class. They can see their own TREK acts/good deed and those
of their classmates. Use it as a daily touchpoint for discussion!
Everyone is involved in the journey

Sharing the journey
Each child’s TREK acts/good deeds can be shared in class and also shown to friends and family. An opportunity to inspire students to show what they have done to loved ones and those beyond the school classroom.

Rewarding effort
You as the teacher can control the number of trophies/emojies awarded to students for their TREK acts/good deeds completed. Every students effort can be celebrated and acknowledged irrespective of academic ability.

A class goal
Each successful TREK act/good deed randomly reveals a family member body part. The class goal is to complete the TREK “Friends & Family Portrait”, revealing all the character parts before they are finally unjumbled to show actual people. Great fun for all!
So how much does TREK cost?
With budgets always stretched we understand the need to keep costs low. If you have a requirement that does not fit
within these pricing brackets please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Option 2
Up to 8 classes/groups- 8 Classes or groups
- Unlimited children
- 8 Administrartors
Option 3
Multi school/group- Unlimited classes/groups
- Unlimited Children
- Unlimited Administrators
About Us
A little about us
Just a little about how Brilliant Trails help school children explore everything The Balmoral Show has to offer
What we do
Over the past five years, Brilliant Trails has guided more than 25,000 primary, special needs and secondary school pupils around the Balmoral Show. We can now support schools with group booking coordination, ensuring a smooth and well-managed visit from arrival to departure.
Schools benefit from a dedicated drop-off area at the front entrance, allowing buses to unload safely and efficiently. Our team will be on hand to assist children as they disembark and provide wristbands for easy group identification. This exclusive zone also includes toilets reserved for school groups, offering a secure and convenient base at the start of the day.
The area acts as a central meeting point where teachers can gather pupils, organise groups, and brief them before entering the show. It also serves as a clearly defined rendezvous location should any child become separated from their group. Our experienced guides remain on-site throughout the day to offer support, directions and reassurance whenever required.
At the end of the visit, once all pupils have returned to the meeting area, we coordinate the safe return of buses to the drop-off zone so groups can board calmly and depart without congestion.
We take great pride in the number of schools that return year after year, reflecting the confidence teachers and parents place in Brilliant Trails to deliver a safe, organised and enjoyable Balmoral Show experience for their pupils.
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13 - 16 May 2026

Event Map
Everything teachers need to know for the Balmoral Show – including transport arrangements, safety guidance, key timings, and essential planning information.

Activity Pack
Designed as a teaching resource to help children complete fun activities and learn about the show before their visit.
There is so much to see and do at Balmoral!
How can we help?
If you have a question regarding the show, please feel free to contact any of our team. We are here to make your experience enjoyable!
WHAT'S ON
All laid out
With the show getting bigger and bigger each year, check out the wide range of events that will be taking place during the show. You’ll be sure to find something that takes your fancy!
GALLERY
Plenty of snaps
To give you a taste of what’s to come at Balmoral 2026, why not browse through some of the photographs taken at last year’s show where you will see plenty of smiling faces and nothing but fun and entertainment for all.
BOOK NOW
Come along
You can book tickets for all types of groups right here. Whether you’re a school group, youth organisation or a senior collection of avid show goers, we look forward to welcoming you.
Contact us
Contact us
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for any information you need regarding attending the Balmoral show
Contact Us
Please don’t hesitate to contact us by telephone, email, or through our website, for information on what Brilliant Trails can do for you or your school.
2026 Show Dates
Wednesday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
Friday: 9:30am to 7:00pm
Saturday : 9:30am to 6:00pm




















































































































