WW1 Somme Battlefields in English or French
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About the Activity
This is a living history visit of events that took place in the 20th century There is so much preserved here, that we could imagine that these battles happened yesterday. There is nothing "tacky" here. There is a tremendous sense of honour and respect. On certain days there is a nearby steam railway, constructed to carry troops and war materials during the First World War. The circuit of remembrance is in beautiful, rural countryside. There are specific circuits, depending on your nationality. Villers-Bretonneux has four Australian sites to visit, Your guide has lived and worked on The Somme for a little over 30 years. Other additional visits possible: micro breweries, steam railways, gardens.5 hours to 9 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
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Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
Rue de l'Eglise, Beaumont-Hamel, France, 80300Preserved battlefield where you can walk in the trenches and across no-man's-land. Follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of 1st July, 19161 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Memorial de Thiepval
Rue de L'Ancre, , Thiepval, France, 80300Monument to the 60,000 missing or never identified. There is a small, free, but excellent museum here. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Lochnagar Crater
Route de la Grande Mine, Ovillers-la-Boisselle, France, 80300The largest mine crater in France, caused by an enormous explosion, dtonated at 07.30 on 1st July, 191645 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Pozieres Memorial
Pozieres, France, 80300The monument to the first tank battles on this planet shows the different kinds of tanks used. Across the road from the monument is the site a windmill, destroyed during the WW1 battles. Some 2000 Australian soldiers lost their lives here; 45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood
Route de Saint-Pierre-Divion, Thiepval, France, 80300The tower is a replica of Helen's Tower in County Down, Northern Ireland, where the soliders of the British 16th division trained before engaging in the Battles of The Somme. The assault on the German positions herecost many Irish lives.45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
An ideal spot for refreshment as there is a café here with original WW1 trenches in the back garden. there is a lot of WW1 memorabilia here, and a small, but beautifully presented museum (included)1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- I'll have a sign with your name, unless you prefer otherwise
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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