Scout Trips to the Belgium Battlefields
Stand on the ground men fought and died for
From £235pp
Bring home the reality of war with a Scout and Cubs trip to the WWI Belgium battlefields. As you journey through a landscape dotted with memorials and cemeteries, you’ll understand the scale of sacrifice and have the chance to remember those who lived through the conflict. Walk through reconstructed trenches, stand on the ground where the fighting took place and lay a wreath at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate, which takes place every evening in Ypres.
Close-to-home trip
Participation in the Last Post Ceremony
Indoor accommodation
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- Activities
With a unique mix of moving historical visits, you can choose how you want to spend your time in Belgium. Want to stay longer? We can include more nights and battlefield options in your package, as well as a day trip to Bruges.
- Tyne Cot Cemetery
- Menin Gate – The Last Post Ceremony
- In Flanders Fields Museum
- Sanctuary Wood Trenches
- Day trip to Bruges
- What’s Included
4 days, 3 nights including:
- Return coach travel
- Return Channel crossings
- Use of coach throughout the trip
- Indoor accommodation
- Full tour and itinerary planning
- 1 x drawstring bag per passenger
- Luggage labels for the group
Example prices based on a minimum of 40 passengers travelling in October half term 2022. Contact us for a bespoke quote for alternative group sizes and dates.
- Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning:
Depart by coach and tunnel crossing to Calais
Evening:
Arrive at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the local town
Day 2
Morning:
Board the coach for a full day at the WWI battlefields, starting at the In Flanders Field Museum and Sanctuary Wood
Afternoon:
Visit the Tyne Cot Cemetery to pay your respects
Evening:
Lay a wreath at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate
Day 3
Morning:
Take the train or bus to Bruges for a day of sightseeing
Afternoon:
Visit the diamond museum, head to Choco-Story or take a guided bike tour through the city before returning to your hotel
Evening:
Enjoy an evening at leisure
Day 4
Morning:
Depart by coach and tunnel crossing back home
- Accommodation
Peace Village, Messines
Based in the town of Messines, just 30 minutes from Ypres, this modern hostel is the perfect base for youth groups. Enjoy en-suite studio accommodation, surrounded by open countryside. Evening activities and campfires can also be arranged.
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