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Forgotten Battlefields of WW1
The battles of 1915 and the fighting at Arras and Cambrai in 1917 are important, but often forgotten battles of WW1. This battlefield tour helps explain their importance and take us off the beaten track. We begin with an in-depth look at the Battle of Loos and visiting the site of the Hohenzollern Redoubt. We move on to pay our respects at the Loos Memorial to the Missing before a day in northern France looking at the Battles of Fromelles. We spend our final day learning about the battles of Arras and Cambrai.
Tour Includes
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- Convenient local joining points
5 days from £649pp
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Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Bethune, where we stay for four nights.
At St. Mary’s Cemetery, we examine the story of Rudyard Kipling’s son, Jack, seeing what may be his grave, we will then visit Le Rutoire Farm.
In the afternoon we visit Vermelles, see the Loos Memorial to the Missing and Dud Corner Cemetery. The day will end at the Lens 14-18 Museum which commemorates the fighting in this region of northern France.
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Key Visits
Lunchtime is spent in Bethune. In the afternoon we visit the Le Touret Memorial, see the Indian Corps Memorial at Neuve-Chapelle and the Portuguese Cemetery, remembering this often forgotten ally.
We end at Givenchy, where we look at the war underground and remember Yorkshire Tunneller Hero, William Hackett VC. Hackett was the only tunneller to be awarded the Victoria Cross, and we will be seeing where his action took place and visiting the memorial.
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In Roeux we see a German bunker and then look at a disastrous cavalry attack and the role of Newfoundland troops at Monchy-le-Preux.
Following lunch in Arras, we see the Arras Memorial to the Missing, and then follow the road to the Cambrai battlefield where tanks were used in November 1917.
We see the Cambrai Memorial to the Missing, visit the new Tank Museum with an original Mark IV tank recovered in 1998, and end on the Flesquières Ridge Battlefield.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Ibis Styles Bethune Bruay.
Ibis Styles Bethune Bruay
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From the attentive service to the carefully considered features, our Silver Service coaches create an atmosphere that is both friendly and memorable, bringing people together. Experience the difference – refined travel, shared moments, and lasting comfort.
- Designed for Socialising A stylish and spacious rear lounge offers a sophisticated and private place to unwind, where conversation flows easily and friendships are made along the journey.
- Privacy Board An innovative privacy screen creates a calm retreat away from the rest of the coach, giving you the choice to enjoy quiet seclusion while you socialise with fellow passengers.
- Tables with Cup Holders Thoughtfully designed cabinets with secure cup holders mean refreshments are always within easy reach, adding both practicality and polish to your travel experience.
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Deluxe design
Specially designed, luxurious seats enhanced with leather headrests deliver superior support, blending comfort with a premium finish.
Space to stretch out
Enjoy the luxury of generous legroom that goes far beyond standard coach travel, giving you the freedom to settle in with ease and stretch out fully.
Spacious rear lounge
Designed for socialising, the spacious rear lounge offers a stylish retreat with privacy screens, handy tables and cup holders – perfect for relaxing, chatting and enjoying the journey.
Thoughtful touches that make a difference
A carefully maintained interior climate and soft ambient lighting ensure the coach always feels comfortable, welcoming and perfectly suited for a relaxing journey.
Reviews
4.9 Out of 5 ( 8 Reviews )
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Quality
4.9 / 5
Value for Money
4.5 / 5
Nigel Richardson , 2 years ago
Good accommodation, good guide and a cery good driver.
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Graham Merrick, 2 years ago
The tour was well organised and the guide very knowledgeable. My grouse is with the Leger Customer Call Centre. I tried to make contact a few days after returning to ask a question and my request registered on the phone button system was ignored. Three times! I think this is shoddy and left me feeling disappointed with Leger. Even now I would appreciate a call to ask what my enquiry was.
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Stephen Beard, 2 years ago
The guide Tim was brilliant and very informative. The crew member Stephen could do with an upgrade on customer service as he never smiled and hardly said a thank you. That is my only gripe.
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Andrew Mcleish, 2 years ago
We had a guide (Tim Thurlow) who really knew his stuff. The bus crew Helen and Steve were always pleasant and helpful.
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Colin Picozzi, 2 years ago
Tim was an informative and knowledgeable guide.
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Tim luscombe, 2 years ago
An excellent tour and an excellent guide in Tim Thurlow. He brings all the battlefields and history of World War One into life. The days were full on but you expect that from a battlefield tour. They are the positives. The slight negatives are that unfortunately the coach crew,Helen and Steve,were not overly friendly. Not a major criticism but could have been a bit more interactive with the passengers more. Strangely they were nice to us on the last day(probably expecting tips!). This was a slight let down on the holiday. The second negative was that the coach was parked away from the hotel so we all had to take our luggage and walk a bit to the hotel. Didn’t bother me too much but not great for the slightly older passengers on the tour. I just wish leger would offer some sort of loyalty scheme,points etc for those that have done a few tours with them. This was my 15th battlefield tour with them. As a single traveller the single room supplements are a killer and adds extra costs for a not so cheap tours. That’s why I can only afford one tour a year now. Any bit of help with costs wouldnt go a miss.
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