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France / Belgium Battlefield School Trip

Covering Ypres Salient and the Somme, our First World War battlefields tour for schools will enable students to learn from a wealth of historical sites, helping them understand the impact of this historical event.
From £349 per person
Ypres & The Somme
3-4 Days
All Ages
Mixed Group
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France & Belgium Battlefields School Trip Brings History To Life

About Our France / Belgium Battlefield School Trip

This history school trip to Somme battlefields offers a powerful educational experience that provides students with a deep insight into the World War 1 battlefields. Visiting these poignant historical sites during this Belgium History school trip enables students to learn and think critically about the impact of war and conflict on both soldiers and civilians, as well as providing an opportunity to view these fascinating war memorials and locations where battles took place.

Learn more about planning battlefield school trips in our blog.

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An Immersive Belgium Battlefields School Trip

This School Belgium history Tour is Perfect For…

National Curriculum levels

Our France & Belgium battlefields school trip is perfect for students studying for the following levels:

  • Edexcel GCSE
  • AQA GCSE
  • OCR GCSE History A
  • OCR GCSE History B
  • EDUQAS (WJEC)
Guided battlefield tours with specialist educators

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A Poignant Belgium Battlefields School Trip

AN unforgettable experience

Make the most out of your trip with the many available excursions on offer. Embrace the culture, the sights, and the sounds.

Passchendaele Memorial Museum

From the powerful exhibits of Passchendaele Memorial Museum to immersive wartime stories, students gain a deeper understanding of World War I and its lasting impact.

Hooge Crater And Trenches Experience

From the preserved front-line positions at Hooge Crater Museum and Trenches to walking through original trenches, students can vividly connect with the realities of life on the Western Front.

Visit To A Chocolate Shop

From discovering traditional Belgian chocolate-making to sampling delicious treats, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy a sweet cultural experience during the trip.

Evening Quiz At Hotel

From fun team challenges to friendly competition with classmates, there’s no shortage of ways to relax, bond, and reinforce learning in an enjoyable evening setting.

From Ypres To The Menin Gate

Suggested Itinerary

  • Tour of Ypres, including:
    • Hill 62
    • Sanctuary Wood
    • Tyne Cot Cemetery
    • Langemark Cemetery
  • Evening meal
  • Tour of:
    • Thiepval Memorial
    • Newfoundland Memorial Park
    • Ulster Memorial Tower
    • South African Memorial
  • Evening meal
  • Visit Vimy Ridge
  • Travel home via coach

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

“Seeing the Bayeux Tapestry and visiting Mont St Michel. Ashley Young was a fantastic tour manager. Friendly, kind and reassuring. He is a credit to SLT tours – please thank him again on our behalf. We could not have asked for a better Tour Manager.”

Lucy Oldfield

Hayfield School History Tour, Normandy July 25

“A fantastic tour of Iceland planned and delivered by SLT Tours. Great support from day one and a clear customer centred approach. Nothing was too much trouble and the tour was an amazing experience for students and staff alike.”

Stuart Wilson

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Iceland Geography Tour, July

“Absolutely fantastic experience with SLT Tours supporting our Sixth Form Washington DC Turing Scheme visit. This is our second visit with SLT and the service and organisation were exceptional yet again, truly going above and beyond. A huge thank you to Linsey for the meticulous planning and to Jake for attending the visit. Jake built great relationships with both students and staff, making the trip even more memorable. The entire team provided brilliant communication throughout. Highly recommended and we look forward to working with the team again in the future.”

Thomas Young

Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust, Washington DC History & Politics Tour, March 25

“I cannot speak highly enough for the fantastic service and support we received from SLT on our trip (with 45 pupils) to Krakow. From making the enquiry until we landed back in the UK I felt well looked after, like the team were doing their best to give everything I requested and supported whilst navigating my first international trip. I would highly recommend, especially Jess whose support, advice and exceptional care whilst out there was perfection, she made the trip a breeze! I've already booked for next year!”

Catherine Lutman

Barlow RC High School RE Tour, Poland, March

“A fantastic tour of Iceland planned and delivered by SLT Tours. Great support from day one and a clear customer centred approach. Nothing was too much trouble and the tour was an amazing experience for students and staff alike.”

Stuart Wilson

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Geography Tour, July

“On our school’s recent trip to Berlin, we were incredibly lucky to have Linsey there to support us. Linsey was extremely knowledgeable, passionate and helpful with everything that we did and it would be a pleasure to do more trips with her! ”

Dylan Richardson

Tibshelf School MFL Tour, Berlin, May 25

“I can't thank SLT tours enough for delivering an excellent trip to Chamonix for our school group. Despite an incredible amount of setbacks due to Turing Funding issues, and several date changes, SLT were easy to contact and worked tirelessly to ensure our trip went ahead. Thanks so much to Linsey, James and Becky for your work on the Chamonix Trip.”

Lucy Boyle

Airdrie Academy MFL Tour, September 25

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