D-Day & WWII history school trip to Normandy
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
Overview
Experience the historical WWII D-Day Landings site in Normandy
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.
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Itinerary
Sample itinerary
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.
Day 1
- Arrive
- Centre orientation followed by dinner
Day 2
- Bayeux town market
- Arromanches town and 360° Cinema
- D-Day Museum
- Fun visit to see a working goats' cheese farm
Day 3
- Normandy American Cemetery
- Omaha Beach
- Pointe du Hoc
- Bowling
Day 4
- Bayeux tapestry
- Festyland theme park
Day 5
- Shopping time
- Depart
Excursions
WWII Cemeteries
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.
Goat's cheese farm
Visit a local goat's cheese farm to meet the goats, find out how cheese is made and try some for yourself!
Omaha Beach
Visit one of the most arduous landing zones of the D-Day invasion. Remnants of the combat, such as the Mulberry harbours, are still present today and a striking metallic memorial interrupting the scenic stretch of coast invites visitors to reflect.
Festyland Park
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
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.
Juno Beach Centre
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.
Musée du Débarquement
Explore the history of the D-Day landings, specifically the role the Mulberry harbours played in the allied invasion. The museum even overlooks the remnants of Mulberry B.
Airborne Museum
Understand the role of the American paratroopers at this modern, immersive museum where your students can even step inside the WWII gliders for themselves!
Caen Memorial Museum
With the mission of promoting peace, this emphasizes the importance of learning from the atrocities of the Second World War and, in particular, the D-Day landings to prevent future conflicts. Expect an immersive experience featuring artefacts, films and interactive displays investigating the causes and consequences of WWII.
Pegasus Memorial Museum
See first-hand the original Pegasus Bridge, daringly captured in an overnight operation by British airborne forces, at this WW2 museum near Caen. Learn about the crucial role of the airborne troops in the early hours of D-Day through an array of informative displays, films and wartime artefacts.
Arromanches 360° Cinema
Experience the 360° cinema in Arromanches displaying brilliantly captured and informative footage from the war across multiple screens.
Bayeux Excursion
Famous as the home of the 70 metre-long Bayeux Tapestry, the medieval town is also home to the largest British military cemetery in France, making it a key destination for groups studying the history of conflict. Note that the Bayeux Tapestry will be closed from September 2025 until Summer 2027.
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