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Sun 5 October 2025 - Fri 10 October 2025

Battlefield Tour: The Great War

About the trip

Duration:

X days and X nights

Date:

Sun 5 October 2025 - Fri 10 October 2025

Destination:

Lille

Our World War I Battlefield Tour is a captivating exploration of the most significant sites along the old Western Front, where history was shaped, and the profound consequences of the Great War became evident. As we journey through these hallowed grounds, you’ll be transported to a bygone era, standing on the very soil where countless acts of heroism and sacrifice unfolded.

Guided by knowledgeable experts, you’ll gain invaluable insights into the turbulent events that marked this historic battleground and remember the bravery and resilience of those who served.

Itinerary includes:

  • Themed days with relevant attractions and sites to the following: Flanders and the Somme
  • Special insight into the Leicestershire Regiments involvement with ‘The Bloodiest Day’
  • Time in Ypres and the Menin Gate ceremony

Price includes:

  • Ferry crossing, travel, itinerary, expert Battlefield guide, and bed & breakfast
Europe, Holidays

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Ticket Type Price Quantity Cart
Single £599.00

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Single Deposit £100.00

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Twin/Double Deposit £200.00

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Twin/Double £1,198.00

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Pickups and Times

Pickup
Time
Rothwell (N) The Maltings bus stop
08:20
Desborough High St bus stop outside chippy
08:30
Market Harborough Market Hall Bus Terminal
08:45
Kibworth High St bus stop outside library
09:00
Fleckney Saddington Road bus stop
09:15
Wigston Paddock Street bus stop
09:30
Pickup
Time
Rothwell (N) The Maltings bus stop
07:50
Desborough High St bus stop outside chippy
08:00
Market Harborough Market Hall Bus Terminal
08:15
Kibworth High St bus stop outside library
08:30
Fleckney Saddington Road bus stop
08:45
Wigston Paddock Street bus stop
09:00
Pickup
Time
Wigston Paddock Street bus stop
08:00
Fleckney Saddington Road bus stop
08:15
Kibworth High St bus stop outside library
08:30
Market Harborough Market Hall Bus Terminal
08:45
Desborough High St bus stop outside chippy
09:00
Rothwell (S) High St bus stop by the memorial
09:10
Pickup
Time
Wigston Paddock Street bus stop
08:30
Fleckney Saddington Road bus stop
08:45
Kibworth High St bus stop outside library
09:00
Market Harborough Market Hall Bus Terminal
09:15
Desborough High St bus stop outside chippy
09:30
Rothwell (S) High St bus stop by the memorial
09:40
Pickup
Time
TBC
TBC
Pickup
Time
Wellingborough Castle Way
08:00
Finedon Gladstones Working Mens Club
08:10
Burton Latimer Maybury Motor Company Stops
08:20
Kettering Corn Market Hall
08:35
Geddington bus stops before Grange Road Junction
08:50
Corby The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons)
09:00
Pickup
Time
Wellingborough Castle Way
08:30
Finedon Gladstones Working Mens Club
08:40
Burton Latimer Maybury Motor Company Stops
08:50
Kettering Corn Market Hall
09:05
Geddington bus stops before Grange Road Junction
09:20
Corby The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons)
09:30
Pickup
Time
Corby The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons)
08:00
Geddington bus stops before Grange Road Junction
08:10
Kettering Corn Market Hall
08:25
Burton Latimer Maybury Motor Company Stops
08:40
Finedon Gladstones Working Mens Club
08:50
Wellingborough Castle Way
09:00
Pickup
Time
Corby The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons)
08:30
Geddington bus stops before Grange Road Junction
08:40
Kettering Corn Market Hall
08:55
Burton Latimer Maybury Motor Company Stops
09:10
Finedon Gladstones Working Mens Club
09:20
Wellingborough Castle Way
09:30

Accommodation

4 Star

Best Western Plus Hotel Alize

Bed and Breakfast

The Best Western Plus Hotel Alize is a 4 star hotel situated in the town centre of Mouscron, within easy driving distance from Kortrijk, Ypres and Lille. All rooms have air conditioning, flat screen television, tea/coffee making facilities and private facilities. Bathrooms are mainly fitted with a walk-in shower but some will have a jacuzzi bath. There is also bar/restaurant in the hotel.

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