History School & College Tours to The Somme
The Somme, combined with a visit to Ypres, is fascinating for students studying World War 1. A visit to the Somme will provide them with a powerful and interesting understanding of the conditions experienced by the military. The region is an ideal destination for history school groups and the wide range of historical sites and excursions available will support your students’ familiarity of your subject.
History Excursions
- Vimy Ridge - The Canadian Memorial on the site of Hill 145. The taking of the Ridge was a major turning point for the Allied forces.
- Somme 1916 Museum - Portrays the everyday lives of the many soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme.
- Longueval Memorial - Commemorates the intense action of the South African Troops in Delville Wood.
- Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Park - Preserves the memory of the men from many regiments (French, British and German) who fought and died on this part of the Somme battleground between September 1914 and 1918.
- Lochnager Crater - One of the original 1 July 1916 Somme craters.
- Thiepval British Memorial - The largest British battle memorial in the world; built between 1928 and 1932.
- Ulster Tower - Located near Thiepval Wood, this memorial stands in honor of the 36th (Ulster) Division, trained at Clandeboye.
- Tank Corps Memorial - Where the first tank battle took place, on 15th September 1916.
