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History WW2 Trip to London

Key Highlights

Location

London

Subject

History

Duration

2 days, 1 night

Transport

Coach

About this trip

This two-day educational visit to London offers students a unique opportunity to explore Britain’s wartime heritage and leadership during the 20th century. Designed to enrich classroom learning, this trip provides meaningful insight into the nation’s history and resilience.

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1 Find out more
  • Travel
  • Imperial War Museum
  • Churchill War Rooms
  • London Eye
  • HMS Belfast
  • Travel home

Excursion Ideas

Imperial War Museum Find out more

Imperial War Museum

Subject Range: History
What you’ll experience: Presenting experiences of wartime, the museum offers various learning sessions to enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the impact of conflict on everyday lives, from WW1 up to the present day.

Churchill War Rooms

Subject Range: History
What you’ll experience: Visit the secret underground second world wartime headquarters and get a glimpse of the life of those working out of sight beneath Westminster. Learn about the life of Winston Churchill & his leadership during the war years.

London Dungeon

Subject Range: History
What you’ll experience: This highly entertaining interactive experience will transport students back in time to meet some of London’s more unsavoury historical characters.

HMS Belfast

Subject Range: History
What you’ll experience: Discover what life at sea in WW2 was like on this floating museum. Spread over 9 decks, there’s lots to explore from the admiral’s bridge & ship’s bell to the ship’s operating theatre and prison cell!

Tower of London

Subject Range: History
What you’ll experience: An important part of London’s history, the Tower of London has fulfilled many roles over the years, the most famous being the home of the Crown Jewels. Enjoy a self-guided tour including the Medieval Palace, the Bloody Tower and The Crown Jewels. Look out for the famed ravens on your way around.

Royal Courts of Justice

Subject Range: History
What you’ll experience: Take a tour of this impressive building officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1882. Perhaps participate in a Court in Session or Court in the Past workshop and gain an insight into the workings of the court system.

London Eye

Subject Range: Art & Design
What you’ll experience: Take a ride on the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel & the most popular tourist attraction in the UK.

West End Show

Subject Range: Performing Arts
What you’ll experience: Be inspired by one of the top-quality performances of London’s famed musical theatre scene.

Accommodation Options

Royal National Hotel Find out more

Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel - Outside photo
Royal National Hotel - Bedroom 2
Royal National Hotel - Dinning room
Royal National Hotel - Food Hall
Royal National Hotel - Inside bar etc
Royal National Hotel - Bedroom 1

Our Rating:

Capacity: 1,500
Location: Bloomsbury
What you’ll experience: With its central location in Bloomsbury, this hotel offers comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city with a breakfast buffet included

YHA Thameside

YHA Thameside London - Outside photo
YHA Thameside London - Entrance hall
YHA Thameside London - Bedroom 1
YHA Thameside London - Bedroom 2
YHA Thameside London - dinning area
YHA Thameside London - games room

Our Rating:

Capacity: 350
Location: On the bank of the River Thames
What you’ll experience: Recently refurbished, this purpose-built hostel is well equipped and perfect for a school group visiting the city

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