World War 1 School Trips

Discover the terrible cost of war.

From the remains of the Somme and beyond, the battlefields of the First World War offer a thought-provoking reminder of our past. Naturally, they also make for an enriching experience for students.

After all, there is no greater history lesson than standing where the fallen once stood. Your group will trace their footsteps and learn about life on the Western Front.

They’ll explore the devastating nature of the Great War. They’ll discover how each side dug into the muddy fields of France and Belgium, losing hundreds of thousands of men on each advance, often for little gain. They’ll find the stories of WWI in museums, surviving trenches, memorials and cemeteries across the region.

It’s our job to plan and create a school trip that packs all of this in for your group. Our tour advisers are experts on the WW1 Battlefields, including the best activities and accommodation options for school groups, so we can handle everything for you. Get in touch today for a free quote.

Why Choose The WW1 Battlefields For An Educational Tour?

Real-life lessons

There’s something quite profound about standing on the very ground where some of history’s biggest events unfolded.

For your students, it helps them grasp the scale of the conflict in a way no textbook can. Seeing these sites in person provides context to carry forward into lessons and exams, in a way that simply reading about them cannot.

Plus, you can turn the battlefields into a cross-curricular trip for your school’s History and English departments. There are plenty of opportunities to dip into the poetry of Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, John McCrae, and many of the other great writers.

Memorable experiences

Across Northern France and into Belgium, there are a huge number of memorable experiences for your group. Some of the most well-known include the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Lochnagar Crater, Tyne Cot Cemetery and the In Flanders Fields Museum. You can even take part in the Menin Gate Last Post Ceremony.

For younger pupils, these activities introduce them to the foundational lessons of WW1. For older students, it adds to their understanding of events they may have previously read books, watched films, or even played games about.

And when the learning is done, there’s always time to explore the local towns and villages, maybe even sneaking in a delicious crêpe or two.

Example Itinerary

Please note that the itinerary is only an example of a battlefield tour. Everything can be adapted to fit your needs.

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Meals
1	Depart school and travel to Ypres via Dover/Calais.	Visit to Passchendaele Museum.	Evening meal in hotel, followed by an activity (e.g. bowling).	Evening meal included
2	Visit to the 1916 Somme Museum in Albert.	Battlefields tour including Lochnagar Crater, Newfoundland Park, Thiepval Memorial, & Vimy Ridge.	Evening meal in hotel, following by attending the Last Post Ceremony.	Breakfast & evening meals included
3	Visit to Essex Farm and In Flanders Field Museum.	Travel back to the UK.	Arrive home.	Breakfast meal included