Battle of Loos Centenary

The Battle of Loos was the first major British offensive on the Western Front and the first to be described as 'The Big Push'.

Tour Includes

3 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefield Guide
Battlefield visits as described
Convenient regional joining points
Travel by executive coach

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Regional departure by coach, then onward to Belgium or northern France for a three-night stay.

We spend two days visiting sites connected with the Battle of Loos including the Hohenzollern Redoubt, the Lone Tree and Le Rutoire Farm, as well as examining the stories of men who fought at Loos, such as the Queen Mother's brother, Jack Kipling and the 'Footballers of Loos' from the London Irish who kicked a football into battle. On Friday 25th September, the centenary of the start of the battle, we attend any special events that day, and likewise, any other events or exhibitions on the Saturday. During the tour we will also visit the impressive Dud Corner Cemetery and Loos Memorial.

Includes 2 x Breakfast

To Calais, then return home.

Includes Breakfast

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.

Extras: optional excursions; entrance fees to museums and places of interest; single room supplement £65; travel insurance from £34.95.

Accommodation

You will stay for three nights at a minimum 3-star hotel in Belgium or northern France. The hotel will have a bar and all bedrooms will have a T.V. and telephone.