Official School Trip Partner.
Select School Travel the preferred travel provider for school groups visiting the British Normandy Memorial
About the programme
Select School Travel is proud to highlight its ongoing partnership with the British Normandy Memorial, working alongside the Winston Churchill Centre for Education and Learning. The alliance marks a significant milestone in educational school travel. The collaboration recognises Select School Travel as the preferred travel provider for school groups visiting the British Normandy Memorial. In addition, the partnership also confirms the elegant Château du Baffy, located in Colombiers-sur-Seulles, as the preferred accommodation for visiting schools. Just 15 minutes from the Memorial, Château du Baffy provides the perfect base for immersive historical tours and educational experiences in Normandy. With its rich character and comfortable facilities, our château offers students a unique opportunity to reflect on the legacy of D-Day in an inspiring and ideally located setting.
“We are honoured to work alongside the British Normandy Memorial to enhance educational visits to this important site of remembrance. This partnership strengthens our commitment to providing schools with meaningful, well-organised, and historically rich travel experiences.“
Martyn Bowden, Chairman, Select School Travel.
The alliance sets us apart from our competitors, in being able for us to offer considerable benefits for schools when visiting the British Normandy Memorial and Winston Churchill Education Centre. School groups engage with the history of the Normandy landings, combining high-quality accommodation, expert planning, and a deep respect for those who served.
The British Normandy Memorial
Perched on the heights of Mont Fleury, overlooking the Gold Beach sector, the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer is a place for ref lection and remembrance of British soldiers who fell during the Battle of Normandy. The British Normandy Memorial was officially opened on 6 June 2021 by His Majesty The King (then Prince of Wales) as Royal Patron of the Normandy Memorial Trust. The Memorial records the names of the 22,442 servicemen and women under British command who fell on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy in the summer of 1944. This includes people from more than 30 different countries. Inscribed in stone, their names were finally brought together on a hillside overlooking Gold Beach. The site also includes a French Memorial, dedicated to the memory of French civilians who died during this time. On 6 June 2024 Their Majesties The King and Queen, Normandy Veterans and international dignitaries came together to mark the D-Day 80.
‘The Education Experience’
at The Winston Churchill Centre
Engaging young people with the legacy of D-Day through storytelling, research and immersive technology.
Martyn Bowden, Chairman, Select School Travel.
The Winston Churchill Centre features two exhibition galleries and a classroom space, as well as a café area serving light refreshments and a shop selling official British Normandy Memorial merchandise. It is positioned within the wider Memorial grounds.
What to expect from your visit
Pre-Visit Discovery
Students research a fallen hero from their community using our Digital Roll of Honour, supported by an expert team.
On-Site Exploration
Watch a moving account from a Normandy veteran on the significance of D-Day, then follow a Memorial Quiz trail to find ‘your’ serviceman and uncover key D-Day facts.
Operation Remembrance (Launching 2026)
D-Day Strategy Game – Plan the landings on iPads. VR Spy Mission – Go undercover in Nazi-occupied France. AI Veteran Conversations – Hear real stories from those who were there. “The Education Experience”
Why It Matters
History comes alive. Students don’t just learn — they take part in preserving the memory of those who gave everything. It is an experience that builds empathy, understanding, and a lasting connection to our shared past.