Occupied twice by German troops in the 20th century, this history school trip to Dunkirk brings into focus the themes of Hitler’s foreign policy, the origins of WW2, Britain at war and the development of warfare!
Visiting this area allows students to explore life during the Second World War, from invasion to liberation. You’ll also explore the links between science and war.
You’ll also be able to 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’.
Suggested Itinerary (3 days, 2 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Travel to Dunkirk |
Meet guide for Dynamo tour - Evacuation beaches, the port, British Memorial and cemetery, Zydcoote Maritime Hospital, shipwrecks of Dunkirk |
Evening meal |
| 2 |
Battle of Dunkirk Museum |
Blockhouse Bunker V2 launcher |
Evening meal |
| 3 |
La Coupole - Museum of Science and War |
Return travel to UK |
Arrive back at school |
- 2 nights' half-board accommodation
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- Return Channel crossings
- Return executive coach travel
- Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
- VAT at current rates to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- The changing nature of warfare
- Life in the trenches
- Challenges of German nationalism
- Germany: democracy and dictatorship
- Germany and West Germany
GCSE
- Life in wartime Britain
- Developments in British warfare
- 1918-1939: the inter-war years
- Germany: democracy and dictatorship
Key Stage 3
- Challenges for Europe and the wider world, 1901
Primary
- British history beyond 1066
