Kim's Battlefield Tours
Ypres Salient:
Key Sites - Half day
Visit iconic and poignant World War I sites, including Essex Farm and Dressing Station, where In Flanders Fields was written, and the preserved Yorkshire Trench and Dug-out. See the war from the other side at Langemark German Cemetery. Learn about the first large gas attacks at the Brooding Soldier memorial. Drive through the infamous Passchendaele battlefields, then finish with Tyne Cot Cemetery — the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world.
Every Story
Matters - Full day
A journey to the original Talbot House Everyman's Club used during the war by troops.
This moving tour traces the footsteps of the men and women connected to the House. Explore the places they served, the stories they carried, and the sacrifices they made.
Stops on this tour include Sanctuary Wood, Hill 60, Railway Dugouts Cemetery, Menin Road South, and the town of Poperinge — known as the “First Stop After Hell,” a vital behind-the-lines area during the war.
Beneath the
Front Lines - Half day
This tour begins at Hill 60 and the Caterpillar Crater, powerful reminders of WWI’s underground battles, and continues to the peaceful Pool of Peace. You'll explore the church and visitor centre in Messines, and pause at the moving Christmas Truce Memorial to hear stories of shared humanity. The journey ends at the Island of Ireland Peace Park, where the tower stands in tribute to Irish soldiers of all backgrounds—accompanied by powerful poetry written by those who served.
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The Somme
Visit iconic and moving World War I sites on the Somme battlefields, including the vast Lochnagar Crater, created by one of the largest mines detonated. Stand beneath the towering Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, and explore the preserved trenches at Newfoundland Park, where the Newfoundland Regiment made their tragic advance. Reflect at the Ulster Tower, commemorating the 36th (Ulster) Division, and see the Tank Memorial, marking the debut of tanks in battle. Drive through the scarred landscape of the Somme and uncover stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience at every stop.
Australia
Let me design your perfect journey through Australia's WWI history.
With so many significant sites to explore, I’ll help craft a tour that reflects your interests and schedule. Whether you're drawn to the battlefields of Pozières, the solemn grounds of Fromelles, the stories of Villers-Bretonneux, or the impressive landscape of Hill 60, I’ll guide you through the history that matters most to you. We can include places like Polygon Wood, Bullecourt, and more — creating a meaningful multi-day experience that honours the ANZAC legacy in a way that's personal and unforgettable.
New Zealand
I’ll craft a tour that reflects your interests, from the battlefield at Messines to the solemn grounds of Passchendaele. We can explore Le Quesnoy, home to the New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata, visit the memorial at Grevillers, and pay respects at Longueval’s Caterpillar Valley Cemetery. We can also include a visit to the Wellington Tunnels in Arras.
Whether you’re after a focused day trip or a multi-day journey across the Western Front, I’ll make sure it’s meaningful, personal, and unforgettable.
Canada
Trace Canada’s journey through the Great War.
Choose from key sites such as Essex Farm Cemetery and Dressing Station, where John McCrae wrote In Flanders Fields. Stand before the Brooding Soldier memorial, marking the first gas attacks faced by Canadian troops. Walk the grounds of Tyne Cot Cemetery and Passchendaele, or explore the iconic heights of Vimy Ridge. Other meaningful stops include Courcelette, Newfoundland Park, and more.
Select locations for a focused day trip, or take more time to explore them all.