History of Warfare School Trip to Normandy & The Somme
Help your students to understand the development of warfare between WW1 and WW2.
School French Culture Trip to Normandy
Discover the culture, history and cuisine of France in this spectacular northern region.
School WW2 Battlefield Tour to Normandy
Discover the incredible story behind D-Day and find out what life was like here during WW2.
School Food Technology Trip to Normandy
Your gourmands will love exploring this lovely region which is famous for its dairies and orchards!
Learn more about our Normandy school trips
Activities for Normandy
Built on the harbour at Arromanches overlooking Gold Beach, this museum uses original artifacts, dioramas and audio-visual presentations - including… Read More
The largest British military cemetery in France, this site on the outskirts of Bayeux is the last resting place of… Read More
The long history of Mont Saint-Michel is thought to date back to 708AD when Aubert, Bishop of Avranches had a… Read More
Justifiably famous as one of the most extraordinary artefacts to survive from the eleventh century, the Bayeux Tapestry is a… Read More
'The Price of Freedom' shown in this innovative 360-degree cinema, blends original documentary film of the invasion with pictures of… Read More
Located in the very heart of the Pays d’Auge, La Fromagerie Graindorge is the only independent company which produces Pont-l'évêque… Read More
Isigny Caramels are made from the finest quality produce of the Normandy region: whole milk, butter, and cream. Cooked together… Read More
The Juno Beach centre consists of seven exhibit rooms containing documents, maps, photos, audio and audiovisual accounts and artefacts from… Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
You can visit Normandy all year round, but if you're looking to keep costs down on your school trip to Normandy, then we would recommend travelling in low season, from September to February.
Most of our groups travel to Normandy by coach, which means they have the use of the coach when they're there to travel to visits and activities. This is highly recommended, as Normandy is a rural area and public transport isn't as frequent as in the cities.
Our groups are always really keen to visit the atmospheric tidal island of Mont St. Michel. And bakery and chocolate factory visits are hugely popular too, especially with French groups. If you're visiting Normandy on a history school trip, you must not miss a visit to the Arromanches Landings Museum. Remember, we'll tailor your trip to meet your specific curriculum and learning requirements, so please don't hesitate to contact us for further information on suitable activities for your trip.
There are quite a few free visits and activities that our groups like to include in their itineraries, such as visiting the landings beaches, military cemeteries, local markets and the fantastic Graindorge cheese factory.
You certainly can! Normandy is a fantastic destination for French groups, food technology groups and history groups studying either WW2 or the history of warfare. Please just contact us for more information on how we can tailor your itinerary to suit the makeup of your group.
Why choose Halsbury?
Here are just a few reasons why teachers choose Halsbury for educational school trips that inspire.

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School trips designed by teachers for teachers
Originally founded by teachers in 1986, we understand the pressures on you as Group Leader and are here to make the process of running your school trip as easy as possible.
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School trips tailored to your curriculum
We'll design your trip around your specific learning objectives and curriculum, to ensure your school trip is a truly educational experience.
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Health & safety prioritised
As a proud Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, the health and safety of your group is always our priority.
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Support every step of the way
We'll be with you every step of the way, from your very first enquiry until the moment you return home, including 24-hour support while you’re on your school trip.
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Financially secure school trips
We're ABTA bonded and all our air tours are ATOL protected, so you can be sure that your school trip is financially secure.
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Rewarding loyalty scheme
You'll earn loyalty points from your very first school trip with Halsbury. These can be used towards a discount on your school trip or a free gift for your school.