On a history school trip to the WW1 battlefields of the Somme, your group will develop their understanding of what was the worst day in the history of the British Army!
The Battle of the Somme has gone down in history as one of the bloodiest battles ever fought. In terms of casualties, the first day of the battle (1st July 1916) saw the highest number of British casualties in one day.
The Battle of the Somme was intended to be the Big Push to win the war. The key events of the battle will be brought to life for your students with visits to sites including the 1916 Somme Museum in Albert, Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and Newfoundland Memorial Park.
Low on numbers? You may like to consider teaming up with your school's English department to make this a cross-curricular trip if they're looking at WW1 poetry.
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Depart school |
VisitVimy Ridge andSomme 1916 Museum |
Evening meal and games |
| 2 |
Visit Thiepval Memorial, Delville Wood, Ulster Tower and Newfoundland Park |
Travel back to school |
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- 1 night's 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
GCSE
- Developments in British warfare
- Conflict and tension: WW1
- The Western Front
- Life in wartime Britain
Key Stage 3
- Challenges for Europe and the wider world, 1901
Primary
- British history beyond 1066
