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Normandy History School Trips & Tours - WWII

A history school trip to Normandy will allow your pupils to see first-hand the beaches, upon which so many sacrifices were made and to reflect on World War Two themes within many GCSE and A-level courses.

We can tailor-make your study tour to cover any specific topics or aspect of the conflict to ensure that you get the very most from your trip.

This popular tour seeks to bring to life the events of June and July 1944. With a wide array of museums and educational visits which will guide you through every aspect of the conflict, this school trip to Normandy will help to bring to life classroom-based learning in an unforgettable way.

Prices start from £499pp


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Price includes

  • 3 nights’ full board accommodation
  • Executive coach transport from and to school and throughout your stay
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • 1 in 8 free place ratio

Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points and is subject to availability.


On-tour support

Get even more from your trip with an NST History Subject Expert from only £10pp per day. 


Accommodation

Popular options in Normandy

This is only a sample of our entire range, so for expert advice on accommodation to suit your group’s specific needs, speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors.

Eisenhower Hotel

A family-run hotel, located in a very attractive small resort. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a good base for excursions in the region.

 

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Maison Familiale Bon Sejour

This is a highly recommended, popular option for school groups. The centre offers a good standard of accommodation and superb facilities. The staff are very experienced in accommodating youth groups and you can be assured of a warm welcome.

 

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Hotel de Normandie

A comfortable one-group hotel located in the small town of Saint Aubin sur Mer, within 3-minutes’ walk of the beach and shops and within easy reach of the major excursions in the region. The hoteliers are very experienced in handling youth groups and a warm welcome is assured.

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Top visits

American National Cemetery and Memorial

The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located on the site of the temporary American St Laurent Cemetery, established by the US First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in WWII. The cemetery site covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 American military, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. 

The Falaise Memorial - The Civilians War

During your visit to the Falaise Memorial, discover three large spaces: one dedicated to the daily life of civilians under Occupation, another on the liberation and an immersive room plunging you into the heart of the hell of the bombings of the Second World War.
Pupils can analyze archive documents, discover historical objects and explore the different rooms of the museum which successively address: daily life under the Occupation, the Vichy regime, the Resistance, persecutions, genocide and the Normandy landings.

Caen

The scene of vicious fighting after the D-Day landings, Caen was largely destroyed. There is the opportunity to view the impressive castle ramparts as well as the beautifully restored centre.


Evening activities

  • A quiz or disco at your hotel (many hotels can provide a room for groups to use in the evenings)

Study themes

  • The Failure of Peace (1918-1939)
  • The Phoney War
  • Life in Nazi Occupied France & Belgium
  • D-Day in the Context of Events in Germany & on the Eastern Front
  • The Events in Northern France & Belgium Following D-Day
  • Alliance with the US
  • The War in the Atlantic

Study levels

A Level

AS Level

GCSE 


Expert's comment

The D-Day landings were a defining episode in WWII. A vast allied armada delivering 100,000s of soldiers to the shores of Normandy marked the opening of the Second Front against Nazi Germany. A plethora of museums, memorials and historical sites await you.

Jeff, NST History Subject Expert 


Transport

Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.

Coach

We can arrange for your group to fly from a range of UK airports and we’ll work with you to plan your route at the best value possible.

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Giving you full support throughout

Before your tour

  • Dedicated NST expert from day one
  • Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
  • Same-day quotes
  • Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
  • Straightforward planning - we handle the details
  • Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
  • Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
  • Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
  • Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise

Whilst you're away

  • Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
  • On-tour support from our reps on the ground
  • Support & assistance from our specialists
  • 24/7 helpline and support
  • Extensive group travel insurance
  • Group-friendly accommodation
  • Free educational resources

On your return

  • Priority rebooking services
  • Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
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“Our trip to Normandy was excellent. It was very well planned and ran very smoothly. I am very happy with the way the trip went. Tony, our Subject Expert, was excellent as always. He delivered the information at the right level and helped to plan an excellent itinerary.”

Alison Silto, Lavington Academy