WW1 History Trip to London
A WW1 history school trip to London will give your students the opportunity to learn more about life in wartime Britain.
London is home to a great variety of museums and monuments dedicated to the memory of the First World War. Visits to the National Army Museum and the Imperial War Museum will help your students to better understand the experience of soldiers during WW1.
You can also visit the Cenotaph at Westminster and the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, where you can pay your respects as a group. These visits also offer the perfect opportunity to discuss the idea of remembrance and commemoration and why that continues to be important over 100 years after the war ended.
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
Day 1/2
Morning
Travel to London
Afternoon
Visit the Imperial War Museum
Visit the National Army Museum
Evening
Evening meal at a city centre restaurant
See a West End Show
Day 2/2
Morning
Visit to the Cenotaph at Westminster
Afternoon
Visit the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden and Wellington Arch
Evening
Travel back to school
What's included?
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1 night's bed and breakfast accommodation
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49-seater executive coach
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Tickets to West End show
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rate to tour operators
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- The changing nature of warfare
- The British Empire
- International relations and global conflict
- Developments in British warfare
- Life in wartime Britain
- Life in peacetime Britain
GCSE
- Conflict and tension: WW1
- History of medicine
- Developments in British warfare
- Life in wartime Britain
- Life in peacetime Britain
Key Stage 3
- Challenges for Britain, 1901
Primary
- British history beyond 1066
Educational activities and visits
Flanders Fields Memorial Garden
The Flanders Field Memorial Garden is dedicated to those who fought in WW1 and is next to the Guards Chapel… Read More
Imperial War Museum London
Through its exhibitions, collections and varied programmes, the Imperial War Museum London offers a stimulating and memorable learning experience.The Museum… Read More
National Army Museum
The National Army Museum looks at the role that the British Army has played in the social and political life… Read More
Royal Air Force Museum London
The RAF Museum in London tells the story of the Royal Air Force. Located on the former Hendon Aerodrome which… Read More
The National Archives
The National Archives is home to some of the nation's most iconic documents, some of which date back more than… Read More
Westminster Cenotaph
The Cenotaph at Westminster has become the focal point for the nation's remembrance and commemoration events.
Cenotaph means 'empty tomb' and… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative… Read More
Houses Of Parliament
Take a guided tour around the houses of Parliament where you will be able to see the Commons and Lords… Read More
London Eye
The London Eye is the world’s biggest observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames, it is the… Read More
Tower of London
There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London. Students can spend the day visiting the… Read More
Accommodation
Built in 2002, the London North M1 is one of the largest Ramada hotels in Europe. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.Groups will stay in spacious twin rooms, all with a TV, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.Breakfast is served at the hotel every day, and the evening meal can be taken at their in-house Junction Restaurant, which offers a variety of international dishes. There are also vending machines for those who want a snack between meals.
The award-winning Wembley International Hotel offers rooms with air-conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV, desks, safes and en-suite facilities.Groups will stay in triples and quads, while group leaders are accommodated in twins.The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can provide packed lunches and breakfasts on request.
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