WW1 Battlefields

Visiting the WW1 Battlefields is a truly emotional learning experience for all pupils. NST offer guided and self-guided visits for groups giving students the opportunity to visit the key sites at the locations of the major attritional battles of WW1 including;

The Somme, Ypres Salient, Vimy Ridge, Verdun

An emotive school visit for any group, visiting the WW1 Battlefields gives pupils a moving insight into the reality of the Great War and an opportunity to see first hand the lasting effects at the key historical sites.

With over 35 year’s experience in organising visits to the Battlefields, NST can offer teachers and groups leaders an unrivalled expert level of service and support as well as tailor-making your group’s itinerary to your specification.

Additionally groups visiting the WW1 Battlefields have the option of staying at NST’s Own Le Château d’Ebblinghem in St Omer. This unrivalled accommodation, exclusive to NST provides an excellent base to any school group. See Accommodation for further details.

Choose an NST Guided WW1 Battlefield Visit

NST offer a guided service to the WW1 Battlefields with expert WW1 History guides. More and more schools are recognising the practical support and extra historical dimension that our guides offer through their in-depth detailed knowledge of the battlefields and the key visits.

All our guides are former teachers with experience of relating knowledge effectively as well being familiar with the curriculum. One of the key benefits of using NST’s guided service is our guide's ability to pitch the level and quantity of information they deliver to your group to maximise the interest and empathy in the subject.

Subject Focused Visits

We can create your ideal WW1 Battlefields visit to be very subject specific, cross-curricular or cultural in content. Subject focused visits include:

Tailor-made Visits

All our educational visits are tailored to suit your specific study needs and budget. Simply tell us what your requirements are and our team will help you organise the perfect visit. Call us for your personal, competitive quotation.

Specially selected accommodation

We offer schools and colleges a wide range of accommodation close to the WW1 Battlefields, all specially selected for educational groups and audited in line with our pioneering Safety Management System. Whether you already have specific accommodation in mind or would like us to select the best options for your group, we will suggest the perfect accommodation to suit your needs and budget.

Le Château d’Ebblinghem

Our 19th Century French country house is set in a rural location just 8km’s east of St Omer. Purpose built and renovated by NST, Le Chateau provides safe, pupil friendly accommodation for secondary school groups.

Reasons to Choose Le Château:

Secure, sole use accommodation
All rooms bright, student friendly and en-suite
Specifically designed for school groups
Excellent recreational facilities
Separate games room and teachers’ bar
Evening activities available including Discos

WW1 Battlefields options include:

Hotel Oude Abdij
Poppies Hotel
Compact Lodge, Ypres

Hotel De Diligence
The Menin Gate
Other options also available

Transport for your visit

Coach

NST work closely with many of the UK’s leading coach operators, providing you with a range of alternative options including standard, executive and double-decker coaches.

Standard Coaches: With 53 seats and no extra facilities for groups travelling on a budget or over short distances.

Executive Coaches: With 49 seats that come with reclining seats, toilet, DVD or video and air-conditioning as standard all to maximise your comfort.

Double Decker Coaches: Executive coaches with up to 71 seats which are in very short supply but available for groups booking well in advance