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School WW2 trip to Dunkerque

Occupied twice by German troops in the 20th century this tour brings into focus the themes of Hitler's Foreign Policy, the origins of WW2, Britian at War and the development of tactics and technology. Visiting the area allows students to explore life during the second world war from invasion to liberation, and explores the links between science and war. We will also expand on the theme of the German occupation from 1940 to 1945 in the Nord—Pas-de-Calais, one of the hardest hit regions during the "dark years".

from £79 pp
2 days/1 nights
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Includes:

  • Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
  • 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation
  • Return ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
  • Free staff place ratio 1:10
  • Detailed information pack
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • VAT

La Coupole

La Coupole
Built in 1943 as a base for Hitler's V2 missile, La Coupole is dedicated to life in Northern France during the second world war from invasion to liberation, and explores the links between science and war. Educational packs explaining the relevance of La Coupole to the modern world and tailored to a range of age groups are available at no additional cost. The Centre also expands on the theme of the...

Memorial du Souvenir

Memorial du Souvenir
The MEMORIAL of the SOUVENIR, Historical Centre of the BATTLE of DUNKIRK and OPERATION DYNAMO in France. The battle of Dunkirk is the account of the fight carried out by the French army and by the body expeditionary British in order to retain the longest possible the attackers.The Dynamo Operation is the name of the evacuation from beaches of Dunkirk by the front port and the mol east of 225000 Br...

Dunkirk Town Cemetery

Dunkirk Town Cemetery
Of the 793 Second World War burials, 213 are unidentified and special memorials are erected to 58 soldiers known to be buried among them. These graves are in Plots 1 and 2 of the section by the Dunkirk Memorial. There are also Czech, Norwegian and Polish war graves within the Commonwealth section, and war graves of other nationalities will be found elsewhere within the cemetery. The DUNKIRK MEMORI...
 MorningAfternoonEvening
Day 1 Depart school and Channel crossing

Memorial du Souvenir, Allied Memorial 

and British War Cemetery

Evening meal
Day 2 La Coupole

Channel crossing and travel

Arrive school

Visits to La Coupole can be themed to study "An Annihilated region 1914-1945", "Nazi Concentration camp and genocide systems", "Total War New Weapons" and the "Cold War". Secondary school worksheets are available on "The North of France in the hands of the Germans" and "Nord Pas de Calais and the Tommies".

Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.

Centre Europeen de Sejour

Centre Europeen de Sejour is a light and modern Youth Hostel in Calais. It offers a total of 162 beds spread between 84 rooms. Pupils are normally in twin or triple rooms (There is one bathroom for every 2 rooms) Staff will be accommodated in twin bedded rooms, single rooms are available at a supplement.
Other facilities include a large self-service restaurant, two meeting rooms which can be used for study activities, TV, Video and games room.

Etap Hotel Calais

Etap Hotel Calais is located near to the Centre Commercial Cité Europe. Students will be accommodated two to a room consisting of a double bed and a single bunk canopy. Staff will be in singles. All rooms are ensuite with shower and toilet and include a colour television. Your evening meal will be taken in a nearby restaurant.
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