WW1 History Trip to London

A WW1 history school trip to London will give your students the opportunity to learn more about life in wartime Britain.

London is home to a great variety of museums and monuments dedicated to the memory of the First World War. Visits to the National Army Museum and the Imperial War Museum will help your students to better understand the experience of soldiers during WW1.

You can also visit the Cenotaph at Westminster and the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, where you can pay your respects as a group. These visits also offer the perfect opportunity to discuss the idea of remembrance and commemoration and why that continues to be important over 100 years after the war ended.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Travel to London

Afternoon

Visit the Imperial War Museum Visit the National Army Museum

Evening

Evening meal at a city centre restaurant See a West End Show

Day 2

Morning

Visit to the Cenotaph at Westminster

Afternoon

Visit the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden and Wellington Arch

Evening

Travel back to school

1 night's bed and breakfast accommodation
49-seater executive coach
Detailed information pack
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Tickets to West End show
Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
VAT at current rate to tour operators

Curriculum

A Level

The changing nature of warfare
The British Empire
International relations and global conflict
Developments in British warfare
Life in wartime Britain
Life in peacetime Britain

GCSE

Conflict and tension: WW1
History of medicine
Developments in British warfare
Life in wartime Britain
Life in peacetime Britain

Key Stage 3

Challenges for Britain, 1901

Primary

British history beyond 1066

Accommodation

Ramada London North

Built in 2002, the London North M1 is one of the largest Ramada hotels in Europe. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.Groups will stay in spacious twin rooms, all with a TV, air-conditioning and an en-suite bathroom.Breakfast is served at the hotel every day, and the evening meal can be taken at their in-house Junction Restaurant, which offers a variety of international dishes. There are also vending machines for those who want a snack between meals.

Wembley International Hotel

The award-winning Wembley International Hotel offers rooms with air-conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV, desks, safes and en-suite facilities.Groups will stay in triples and quads, while group leaders are accommodated in twins.The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can provide packed lunches and breakfasts on request.

Educational Activities

Flanders Fields Memorial Garden

The Flanders Field Memorial Garden is dedicated to those who fought in WW1 and is next to the Guards Chapel

Imperial War Museum London

Through its exhibitions, collections and varied programmes, the Imperial War Museum London offers a stimulating and memorable learning experience.

National Army Museum

The National Army Museum looks at the role that the British Army has played in the social and political life

Royal Air Force Museum London

The RAF Museum in London tells the story of the Royal Air Force.

The National Archives

The National Archives is home to some of the nation's most iconic documents, some of which date back more than

Westminster Cenotaph

The Cenotaph at Westminster has become the focal point for the nation's remembrance and commemoration events.

Cultural Activities

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative

Houses Of Parliament

Take a guided tour around the houses of Parliament where you will be able to see the Commons and Lords

London Eye

The London Eye is the world’s biggest observation wheel. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames, it is the

Tower of London

There are dozens of amazing sights and activities at the Tower of London. Students can spend the day visiting the

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect trip

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in the subject area and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a trip to suit your group’s needs and meet your learning objectives.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the trip planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (freeing you up to do what you do best – teach).

Support while you’re away

From lost property to properly lost, we’ll always be on the end of the phone while you’re out on the trip. You’ll get a final info pack before you go, as well as access to all your trip documents via the Vamoos app.

After your trip

We’ll ask you for feedback, so we can improve our service. Let’s start planning your next trip too, so parents have plenty of time to pay (and so it’s less stressful for you). And don’t forget to head to our resources hub to continue the learning back in the classroom.