School trips to Normandy

Normandy’s unique history, artistic heritage, and cultural richness make it the perfect destination for school trips in the north of France. Here, students can discover the stories that shaped Europe, from the famous Bayeux Tapestry to the wartime history found on the beaches of the D-Day Landings.

History enthusiasts, art lovers, nature seekers, and food connoisseurs alike can benefit from a school trip to Normandy, with an itinerary tailored to their subject and curriculum and designed to create lasting memories.

View all Normandy School Trips 

Explore Normandy with educational trips from Next Generation Travel

From French language school trips to educational history tours, Normandy lends itself to immersive, deeply memorable experiences for GCSE and A-level groups with a variety of things to do.

French Language trips to Normandy

Visit Normandy with your French students for GCSE and A-level French language students to practice speaking French and experience local culture.

View French trips to Normandy
History trips to Normandy

Visit the Arromanches Invasion Museum, WWI and WWII sites, the D-Day Landing Beaches, and more with guided tours of Normandy’s most influential historic areas.

View History trips to Normandy
All school trips to Normandy

Explore the full range of school trips to Normandy available from Next Generation Travel brands.

View all Normandy school trips

Why choose an educational school trip to Normandy?

Just a short distance across the English Channel, France’s beautiful northern region is in easy reach of England’s south coast. Normandy’s scenic beaches are also deeply entrenched with the history of both the First and Second World War, while inland your class will find many opportunities to practice their French language skills. The area is also a hub of traditional French culture, showcasing some of France’s most stunning architecture, delicious delicacies, and spectacular scenery.


At Next Generation Travel, your class can enjoy an educational school tour tailored to your year group and subject, complete with experiences that complement your learning goals and stay with your students for years to come. Our guided history tours also mean you can focus on the educational side of things while experienced guides support you throughout your trip.

View Trips

Top attractions in Normandy

As a leading educational tour provider, we take great pride in curating captivating experiences that showcase the best Normandy has to offer. 

Our carefully crafted itineraries aim to enrich subject knowledge, inspire students to learn more, and create memories that last a lifetime. 

From thought-provoking memorials and museums dedicated to the history of the war, to full language immersion in real French markets, WST and Anglia Tours by Next Generation Travel offers everything you need for a successful school trip.

Choose Next Generation Travel for:

  • Exceptional assistance and support throughout your trip, with a dedicated tour manager to provide local insights

  • Enriching tours designed to build students’ confidence in your chosen subject

  • Curriculum-focused experiences that align with your year group and learning objectives

Visit the Caen Memorial Museum

Students can explore the area’s military history from 1918-1944, with a focus on the D-Day landings and Battle of Normandy. Exhibitions put the history into a fresh new context, providing an immersive experience for students.

Explore the French markets

Invite students to interact with locals and immerse themselves in French culture with all the traditional sights, sounds, and aromas of a French market – perfect for practising food, shopping, and other everyday vocabulary skills

Visit the Bayeux Tapestry

Students can discover the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 from one of the original sources – the Bayeux Tapestry, which also offers the opportunity to visit Bayeux’s Cathedral and Market.

Visit the Arromanches 360 Cinema

This immersive cinema offers students a panoramic film that will take your class to the D-Day landings, combining original footage with modern technology to highlight the broader history of the Normandy campaign.

Visit D-Day Landing Beaches

Students can gain a deeper understanding of World War Two history when they tour the D-Day Landing Beaches, where the Allies landed on June 6, 1944. These trips are guided by experienced historians from the Caen Memorial Museum.

Visit the Arromanches Invasion Museum

History students will appreciate the context this museum provides around the Battle of Normandy and Operation Overlord, while also paying tribute to those who passed away on the beaches just outside the museum.

Why choose Next Generation Travel for School Trips?

At Next Generation Travel we take school trips seriously. We are destination and subject experts with an award-winning service. You can count on us for the perfect balance of educational and personal development. We take great pride in ensuring our customers’ satisfaction by going above and beyond to meet their travel needs. But don’t just take out word for it…

We have travelled with other travel companies before but Next Generation Travel were a step ahead of other companies. The level of service was excellent and provided a personal touch taking care of everything we needed. They really do think of everything!
Doug Pitts, Deputy Head
NGT Partners & Accreditations
ATOL Image
STF Image
ABTA Image
LOTC Image
6 X Winner No Edge Image
Accreditation and Awards

FAQs about Normandy school trips and educational tours

When is the best time of year for a school trip to Normandy?

Whilst the most popular time travel is the summer, the area can get very busy, therefore more expensive and hotels get booked up quickly. Autumn and winter months are generally considered the ‘off’ season in the north of France, which can make travelling at this time cheaper, with a good chance of finding group accommodation. Winter can also mean opportunities to visit Christmas markets and enjoy a side of Normandy less often experienced by tourists.

Must-see attractions in Normandy include the many traditional markets, the Bayeux Tapestry, and D-Day Landing Beaches like Omaha, Utah, Gold,  Sword and Juno. The Arromanches Invasion Museum also offers further insights into the wartime history of the area.

Normandy has a variety of free things to do, from visiting the D-Day Landing Beaches and other memorial sites like the Bayeux War Cemetery to exploring the medieval history that is still visible in the architecture of the towns in this region. 

Support and resources for planning your trip

We have been operating school tours for over 35 years so we know a thing or two about planning a school trip. One of the benefits of this is that we have an abundance of knowledge and supporting documents to share with you. In our resources area you will find everything you need for your school trip planning:

  • Frequently asked questions
  • Parent letters
  • Brochures
  • Insurance documents
  • Risk assessment documents
  • Planning tips
View All School Trip Resources

Featured Resource

A guide to risk assessment

You need to know you can book with a tour operator who has everything covered for you.

This guide will assist you completing your own risk assessments covering areas such as:

  • What is a risk assessment
  • Event specific risk assessments
  • Emergency procedures
Find out more - download our guide