From £310pp
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WW2 in Dover
Dover is a great destination for a history trip and will give students the chance to understand World War II from a local perspective and learn more about wartime Britain. You will have the opportunity to visit some fascinating museums, exploring unique exhibits including the legendary Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft.
Trip Overview
From £120pp.
Based on 2 days.
Suitable for Secondary Schools and Primary Schools
You will also have the chance to visit the tunnels that were purpose-built as Air Raid Precaution tunnels where thousands took shelter and lived under the town of Ramsgate. Head to the Battle of Britain Memorial, a poignant space for quiet reflection from which you will get superb views across the channel to France.
You might consider combining this itinerary with our London in WW2 trip, or even a day or two on the Opal Coast, just a hop across the channel.
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Our Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Depart School and travel to Dover
Visit the Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum to explore a fascinating collection of artefacts from World War II, including a Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI and the Hawker Hurricane IIC.
Then head on a tour of the Ramsgate Tunnels – starting with a short film in a 150-year-old Victorian Railway Tunnel. You will be able to discover how the tunnels were built and understand a bit about life down there.
Arrive and settle into your accommodation.
Day 2
Start your day by visiting Dover Castle to explore 2000 years of history, from its foundations in the 11th century, to its vital role in both world wars. You will be able to climb to the rooftops for spectacular views across the English Channel.
Then head to the Battle of Britain Memorial where you can show your respect to the heroes who fought. It was about this battle that Winston Churchill said, “Never in the field of conflict was so much owed by so many to so few”.
Afterwards, visit the Battle of Britain Museum where you can see the world’s largest collection of memorabilia from the Battle of Britain.
(The Battle of Britain Museum is closed between December and March, if you are travelling during this time, an alternative visit will be arranged instead).
Return to School.
Accommodation
We use safe and secure accommodation especially suited to schools, our schools tend to stay at the YHA Canterbury. Our accommodation is usually 2* or youth hostel standard and provides a perfect base for enjoying your tour. All accommodation we use is audited, and our auditing regime is verified by independent experts.
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Trip Information
Travel By Coach
- Door-to-door transport (coach, channel crossing, road tolls and taxes)
- Use of coach during your stay for local excursions
- Accommodation and meals as arranged
- Full services and assistance of your dedicated Travel Consultant
- Full itinerary booking service
- Free places on a 1:8 ratio
- ABTA Protected - ABTA bonding for your financial security
- 24 hour emergency hotline whilst travelling
- Our prices depend on how full the coach is!
Travel By Air
- Return flights by scheduled or charter airline from a London airport
- Return airport transfer at the destination
- Accommodation and meals as arranged
- Full services and assistance of your dedicated Travel Consultant
- Full itinerary booking service
- Free places on a 1:10 ratio
- ATOL Protected - ATOL bonding for your financial security
- 24 hour emergency hotline whilst travelling
- Our prices are always fixed and guaranteed.
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