Alternative WW1 School Trips to a tour of the Somme or Ypres
You don’t have to travel to the battlefields of Belgium and France to give students a deeper understanding of the Great War. With the support of History Teachers, we’ve pulled together the top UK sites that bring World War One classroom studies to life and which can be seen as part of a short tour or day trip.
These sites, conveniently located across the UK, will bring students a deeper understanding of the Great War offering them the chance to walk through a reconstructed WW1 trench system, see artefacts and displays at the Somme memorial, understand the development of modern tank and aviation warfare, or learn about the medical volunteers of the Quaker ambulance unit, this country has a wealth of Great War learning resources.
These WW1 history trips can be an alternative to a tour of the Somme or Ypres, or can be a valuable pre-cursor to your trip abroad.
History Teachers might also be interested in our other British history trip ideas and inspirational UK visits for classes studying World War Two.
When organising a day trip it is essential that your coach is punctual and reliable. Voyager School Travel owns a specialist coach company called Pegasus Coaches, and wherever possible our school groups are transported by Pegasus coach, driven by our own professional driver, so you can be sure of a safe and reliable service.
With expertly designed itineraries, free planning visits, door to door coach transport and the financial security of an ABTA backed service we will help you create a unique and memorable learning experience for your class.