WW1 Somme Battlefields in English or French

New To The Site! Amiens, France
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7 seat Renault Grand Scenic
The River Somme with poppies
One of 200+ Somme military cemeteries
Somme Bay historic railway
Happy Somme garden tour
Tiny train station. This line was built in WW1 by soldiers

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5 to 9 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

I'll have a sign with your name, unless you prefer otherwise

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 3/5/2022 - 2/7/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM

What To Expect

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Preserved battlefield where you can walk in the trenches and across no-man's-land. Follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of 1st July, 1916
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial de Thiepval

Monument to the 60,000 missing or never identified. There is a small, free, but excellent museum here.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Lochnagar Crater

The largest mine crater in France, caused by an enormous explosion, dtonated at 07.30 on 1st July, 1916
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pozieres Memorial

The 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;
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood

The 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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Auchonvillers

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)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-340501P1

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