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Pilgrimage is a common topic in the RE classroom. From the Ganges to Jerusalem, Mecca and Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, The Vatican, Stonehenge, Canterbury or Iona, RE can transport students to places far outside their everyday lives, illuminating the lived experiences of religious people around the globe. However, we do not expect our classrooms to be filled with pilgrims carrying their own personal experiences and spiritual journeys far afield. The purpose of this list is to expand the definition and discussion of pilgrimage by considering its place in the modern world. In British society, which is becoming increasingly diverse, and secular, it is important to consider how pilgrimage offers relevance for many worldviews – religious and non-religious.