Ypres & Somme: WW1 Battlefields School Trips

Trips Typically from £

159

Bespoke School Trips to

Battleifields - Ypres & Somme

With the events of World War One now commencing over 100 years ago, putting the events of the war into perspective for students is not always an easy task. Adaptable Travel can assist by arranging your bespoke school battlefield tours to Ypres and The Somme. We combine a range of moving visits supported by our expert guides who bring the whole area alive for your students. Also, we have developed our innovative Project Battlefields student and teacher resources to accompany visits to the historical sites on all of our battlefields school trips to Ypres and The Somme.

The impact and significance of World War 1 is the foundation of most modern history courses and our battlefields tours programme is an excellent way for pupils to experience first-hand what they are taught in the classroom by taking learning outside the classroom. A WW1 school trip can help your students meet their curriculum learning objectives. Also, there are excellent opportunities to include English Literature studies on this trip by including War Poetry of WW1, something which Adaptable Travel can assist with and look forward to helping you create a perfect school Battlefield trip.

Here are 5 reasons to book your WW1 Battlefields school trip with Adaptable Travel:

Project Battlefield Resources – for student and teachers
£10 early booking discount – for all trips booked at least 10 months in advance of their departure date
Family & Local Regiment history searches – to help bring battlefield sites to life when visiting
Wreath laying at Menin Gate – a free wreath provided by Adaptable Travel
Free Belgian chocolates – at Chocolates de Groote in Ypres courtesy of Adaptable Travel.

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Contact Adaptable Travel and we will help you to organise your perfect educational history tour to Ypres and The Somme.

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Suggested Itinerary

Our tours are of great educational value and tie within the standard requirements of the National curriculum. Students can develop their understanding of the events leading up to and during WWI by visiting the many battlefield sites, memorials and cemeteries in the Somme and Ypres areas.

Depart UK early morning by coach and ferry Arrive in Ypres for a guided tour of the battlefield sites (Menin Gate, Essex Farm, Tyne Cot Cemetary) rounded off with a visit to Hill 60 and Sanctuary Wood Museum Early evening visit to the Menin Gate for the Last Post Ceremony Arrive at your accommodation

Breakfast at accommodation Morning exploration of Ypres (In Flanders Museum) Afternoon of The Somme battlefield sites (Thiepval Memorial, Newfoundland Park and Musee Somme 1916) Evening meal at accommodation Optional ten-pin bowling

Breakfast at accommodation Morning visit to Chocolaterie Peter de Groote for chocolate tasting and souvenir shopping. Then, proceed to visit Vimy Ridge Return to the UK by coach and ferry

All itineraries are based on the recommendations of our expert guides, however each itinerary will be tailored to your needs. We operate bespoke itineraries for 2-5 days WW1 Battlefield trips. All itineraries are provisional guides and can be tailored to your specific needs.