Normandy D-Day Landings history school trip
Explore the D-Day landing beaches, battlefields, war memorials and plenty of other important historic sites to complement your classroom WWII learning.
- Key stage 3
- Year round
- Evening entertainment
Explore the D-Day landing beaches, battlefields, war memorials and plenty of other important historic sites to complement your classroom WWII learning.
A school trip to Normandy provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to get a first-hand understanding of WWII, in particular the magnitude of the Normandy landings. Bring your history lessons to life by exploring the battlefields, witnessing the poignant fields of poppies and crosses representing the thousands of lives lost at the many war memorials and through retracing the soldiers’ steps as you walk along the D-Day landing beaches. Due to the abundance of important historical sites in the region, we can work with you to really tailor an itinerary that will complement your classroom learning. We also ensure that there's time for students to unwind and have some fun and experience the French culture.
Cover everything from visiting the landing beaches to get a greater understanding of the strategic operations of WWII, learn how goat's cheese is made and spend a day of fun at a theme park. Get in touch today to receive a no-obligation quote from our educational travel experts.
This is just an example of one of our history tours, please contact our Normandy specialists to create a bespoke itinerary for your teaching objectives.
There are many cemeteries in France which serve as poignant memorials to the fallen of WWII. Visits to these sites complement History tours and allow students to gain a greater understanding of the loss of life and the human effects of the war.
Visit a local goat's cheese farm to meet the goats, find out how cheese is made and try some for yourself!
Omaha Beach was the site of a landing on D-Day. Today the beautiful sandy beach has a great metallic memorial to commemorate the fallen soldiers.
Festyland is a brilliant theme park for all ages of students from the younger ones to the thrill-seekers. Although the park feels busy, you'll find that you never wait too long in queues for the rides.
Pointe du Hoc site upon a 100-foot cliff and overlooks the English Channel with stunning panoramic views. It was important during WWII as it was the highest vantage point between Omaha Beach to the east and Utah Beach to the west.
This museum commemorates the Canadian troops and their contributions. There's a fantastic optional guided bunker tour. The surrounding park still has remnants of WWII-era defences.
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