Immerse yourself in the history of the Somme Battlefields during World War I. Explore preserved sites, experience a sense of honor and respect, and discover additional attractions like steam railways and micro breweries.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Somme Battlefields during World War I. Explore preserved sites, experience a sense of honor and respect, and discover additional attractions like steam railways and micro breweries.
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - A preserved battlefield where visitors can walk through the trenches and across no-man’s-land. Experience the path taken by soldiers on July 1st, 1916.
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Memorial de Thiepval - A monument dedicated to the 60,000 missing or unidentified soldiers. It features a small, free, and outstanding museum.
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- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - A preserved battlefield where visitors can walk through the trenches and across no-man’s-land. Experience the path taken by soldiers on July 1st, 1916.
- Memorial de Thiepval - A monument dedicated to the 60,000 missing or unidentified soldiers. It features a small, free, and outstanding museum.
- Lochnagar Crater - The largest mine crater in France, created by a massive explosion detonated at 07:30 on July 1st, 1916.
- Pozieres Memorial - This monument commemorates the first tank battles in history and showcases various types of tanks used. Across the road lies the site of a windmill destroyed during WW1 battles, where approximately 2,000 Australian soldiers perished.
- Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood - The tower is a replica of Helen’s Tower in County Down, Northern Ireland, where soldiers of the British 16th division trained before participating in the Battles of The Somme. The attack on German positions here claimed many Irish lives.
- Auchonvillers - A perfect spot for refreshments, featuring a café with original WW1 trenches in the garden. It houses a wealth of WW1 memorabilia and a small, beautifully curated museum.
- Bottled water included
- Bottled water included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Lunch
This is an immersive journey into the historical events of the 20th century.
Much of what transpired has been so well preserved that it appears as though the conflicts took place just a day ago.
There is no sense of triviality here; an overwhelming feeling of respect and honour prevails.
On certain days, a nearby steam railway operates - a line that…
This is an immersive journey into the historical events of the 20th century.
Much of what transpired has been so well preserved that it appears as though the conflicts took place just a day ago.
There is no sense of triviality here; an overwhelming feeling of respect and honour prevails.
On certain days, a nearby steam railway operates - a line that was originally built to transport soldiers and war supplies during World War I.
The remembrance route is situated amidst scenic rural landscapes.
There are dedicated routes pertaining to your nationality. For instance, Villers-Bretonneux houses four sites that Australians can visit.
Your guide, who has lived and worked in The Somme for over three decades, can facilitate additional visits such as micro breweries, steam railways and gardens.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
