WW2 School History Trips
Explore the rise, fall and aftermath of World War 2
Uncover how the rise of Nazism led to the detrimental destruction across Europe and beyond, and how the post-war tensions created a divide between the East and West. On WW2 school history trips, students can discover the motivations behind key events and increase their understanding of the causes, consequences and lasting impact of conflict across the globe.
WW2 school history trips provide students with a truly immersive experience that brings learning to life. Through essential historical site visits and guidance from our expert History Tour Guides, students can connect with the past in a meaningful and empathetic way, gaining diverse perspectives and developing their ability to analyse sources critically.
- Religious studies
- Business studies
- Geography
- Art
- Culture
- Language
- Christmas markets
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Discover our WW2 school history trip destinations
Berlin
Explore the capital of Nazi Germany and the central target of the Allied Forces
Dive into the world of WW2 as you explore the capital of the Nazi regime. Students will be captivated by the contrast between the historical and modern architecture of Berlin, uncovering powerful stories, iconic monuments, museums and memorials that bring one of the most prominent cities of WW2 to life.
- Visit Germany’s most famous landmarks that became the backdrop of the Nazi regime
- Explore historic sites, museums, and memorial sites to get a deeper understanding of events
- Learn more about Germany’s past and WW2 with our history tour guides
Kraków
Discover the dark past of the Holocaust and understand its lasting impacts
Kraków is a charming yet significantly historic city that provides students with insight into the true extent of cruelty and inhumane treatment imposed by the Nazi regime. Learn about the terror and tragedy faced by millions of Jewish people and other persecuted minorities while reflecting on the impacts of these events and the importance of preserving their stories.
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and memorial sites to enhance students’ understanding of the Holocaust and the effects of World War 2
- Explore Kraków and the Wieliczka Salt Mines
- Can be combined with other subjects such as religious studies
Munich
Witness the rise and power of the Nazi Party in the place where it all began
Being the central hub of the Nazi party, Munich is a vital city in World War 2 history. Students can deepen their understanding of how the movement came to be and how Hitler used his power and influence to consolidate control, shape propaganda, and drive the expansion of his regime, leading to catastrophic events that created history as we know it.
- Explore major historic sites such as Nuremberg and Dachau
- Take a walking tour of the city and visit some key parts of the city
- Combine with other subjects for a cross-curricular trip
Normandy
Transport to the time of the D-Day Landings
Embark on a journey to one of the most famous coastlines in World War 2. Students can get up close and personal to the very shores where hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops landed, fought and began the liberation of Western Europe. Walk in the footsteps of soldiers, uncover their stories and learn about how this became a turning point in WW2.
- Visit memorials, museums and other areas of historic importance to get the full immersive learning experience
- Links to the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
- Combine with languages for a cross-curricular trip
The Netherlands
Witness the harrowing history of one of Europe’s most picturesque cities
On a school history trip to Amsterdam, students can learn about the communities persecuted at the hands of the Nazi regime and connect with the past in an emotive and meaningful way. From real-life accounts of events to the Anne Frank House and the many memorial sites, they will gain a stronger comprehension of the human impact of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance.
- Learn about the impacts of the Holocaust and WW2 with visits to the Anne Frank House, Arnhem and the memorial sites throughout the city.
- Add a cultural element to your trip with a canal cruise or the Rijksmuseum
- Combine history with art, geography or business studies for a cross-curricular trip
Berlin and Krakow
Explore power, persecution, and the human cost of WW2
This two-centre school trip provides students with multiple perspectives on the devastating impacts of the Second World War. From seized power and control to total human suffering and loss across the world, combining the capital of Nazi Germany and Poland can bring the true horrors to light as they examine the causes and effects across the globe.
- Visit major historic sites such as the House of the Wannsee Conference and Auschwitz Birkenau
- Explore two crucial cities of World War 2
- Combine with multiple subjects for a cross-curricular trip
Liverpool WW2
The Liverpool Blitz and the Resilience on the Home Front
As a major shipping port in the UK, Liverpool was a prime target for the German Army. Students can explore how and why Liverpool was hit in a Blitz attack and how this impacted the rest of Britain. Students can get a close-to-home view of the Second World War and discover how the community came together during times of fear and hardship.
- Visit museums that showcase the importance of Liverpool’s port throughout history
- Embark on a walking tour and take in the iconic city sights
- Combine with culture and geography subjects
London WW2
Living Through the Blitz: Experiencing Wartime London
London is an excellent, close-to-home destination for a school history trip. Here, students can explore the deadly impacts of the Blitz and see the events through the lives of those who lived it. With visits to the Imperial War Museum and the Churchill War Rooms, students can imagine what life was like during the time of aerial bombing attacks, food rationing and uncertainty.
- Combine with culture, business studies or geography
- Add visits to London’s most famous landmarks or a West End show for a cultural element to your school history trip
- Explore other areas of the syllabus, including WW1, Crime and Punishment, Medicine Through Time and Elizabethan London
Curricular Links
- Modern European history
- The Early 20th century
- The Second World War
- The Holocaust
- Links to AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards
- The formation of Germany
- Imperial German history
- The First World War
- The Weimar Republic
- Nazism
- The Cold War
- The EU and modern Europe
History Tour Guides
Our History Tour Guides are long-serving teachers and experts in their field, which is why we can’t recommend them enough! They have dedicated their careers to researching key moments in history and share that knowledge with students.
Our guides add another level of immersion and context to school history trips, through their deep insights, emotional stories and information that may not be found in textbooks. They truly bring history to life in a way that is captivating, impactful and inspires students to ask questions, think more critically and form meaningful connections with the past.
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