suesalter1 Posted 6 February , 2020 Share Posted 6 February , 2020 I've a hankering to go on a guided battlefield trip this year. I usually tootle around the Ypres Salient area with my friend, who loves driving around the country roads and in our case, frequently getting lost! However this year, she has other plans, so I have no chauffeur. I have been on battlefield tours in the past, notably with Martin Middlebrook, who was brilliant. I know Leger are pretty good, but they seem very expensive, especially for a single traveller paying supplements. I'd like to go back the Somme region, particularly Mametz Wood. So, is there any company out there who won't charge an arm and a leg, I wonder? Thanks Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 6 February , 2020 Share Posted 6 February , 2020 It sounds as though you need a UK departure, Sue. Is that correct or could you make your own way to France? It makes a difference to the potential answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesalter1 Posted 6 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 6 February , 2020 Definitely UK departure and I don't drive. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Linham Posted 6 February , 2020 Share Posted 6 February , 2020 Sue I don't think you will find anyone to beat Leger on price but is really is horses for courses. I never use them preferring to go with a company that provides a full inclusive package which including the single supplement can be very expensive but that's my choice. Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Mackenzie Posted 6 February , 2020 Share Posted 6 February , 2020 (edited) Sue I would always recommend Battle Honours (http://www.battle-honours.eu/) and try to go on one trip a year with them. However, while you can get better than Leger you will struggle to get cheaper unless you go on a self guided trip. Neil Edited 6 February , 2020 by Neil Mackenzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 6 February , 2020 Share Posted 6 February , 2020 If you are prepared to take the Eurostar to Lille there are numerous guides/companies who would collect you from the station and drop you back there at the conclusion of the tour. Feel free to message me for further details and costs. Spoiler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterboy Posted 7 February , 2020 Share Posted 7 February , 2020 Apart from Leger and Battle Honours are there any other companies, people would recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted 7 February , 2020 Share Posted 7 February , 2020 Don't know anything about this tour. As a company they are reliable ,pick up points throughout UK https://www.shearings.com/holidays/battlefields-of-the-somme-le-grand-hotel?TravelBy=Coach&MinDepartureDate=2020-02-07&MaxDepartureDate=2022-02-07&MinDuration=0&MaxDuration=0&ProductCode=ECFRHAB&PromoCode=none,ISO*&Rooms[0][Pax]=2&Rooms[0][Adults]=2&Rooms[0][Children]=0&Rooms[0][Infants]=0&SelectedDate=2020-05-17&SelectedDepartureRegion=South+West&SelectedDestination=&SelectedFlexible=&SelectedSearch=&SelectedDuration=&SelectedContinent=&Hotel=HOT0000833 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesalter1 Posted 7 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 7 February , 2020 Thanks for these suggestions. It looks like I will have save up some pennies for Leger then. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesalter1 Posted 16 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2020 Anyone ever heard of this company? I think they are based in Ypres. https://www.frontaaltours.com Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 16 February , 2020 Admin Share Posted 16 February , 2020 https://www.ypres-fbt.com/en/ this company are highly recommended it would appear and they do Somme tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 16 February , 2020 Share Posted 16 February , 2020 I was going to suggest considering staying in Ypres and doing a Somme tour from there. Much more to see/do than in Albert, and a wide choice of places to stay and eat. Takes about an hour and a half to get to the Somme from there. FBT are well established, and there is also Over The Top Tours. I've used them a few times and they are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesalter1 Posted 16 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2020 Thanks for these suggestions. Thing is, I have stayed in Ypres so many times and think I've seen all I can in the area. Only been to the Somme once or twice and not for many years. I was hoping there would be similar companies like FBT and Over the Top Tours operating out of Albert or Arras. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 16 February , 2020 Admin Share Posted 16 February , 2020 Forum member Ken Lees offers tours, there's also this place https://www.silentpicket.com/ and here https://www.number56.co.uk/walk-with-me/ which offer tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesalter1 Posted 16 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2020 How easy is it to get to Avril Williams's Guest House from Albert? Bearing in mind, I don't drive. Is it doable by taxi? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 16 February , 2020 Admin Share Posted 16 February , 2020 Easy by taxi. Are you ok with cats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 16 February , 2020 Share Posted 16 February , 2020 Always like Butterworth Farm , on main Albert to Baupaume Road and near to Tommies Bar! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesalter1 Posted 16 February , 2020 Author Share Posted 16 February , 2020 I love cats! I have 4 of my own. Maybe Avril's it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 16 February , 2020 Share Posted 16 February , 2020 1 hour ago, suesalter1 said: I love cats! I have 4 of my own. Maybe Avril's it is! Sue, I have messaged you. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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