• Heroes Square - Arras boasts a rich architectural heritage, exemplified by its two Flemish Baroque style squares: “La Place des Heroes” and “La Grand Place.” This area is steeped in history, from Roman times through the centuries, including the First World War. In these 20 minutes, the guide will take visitors on a historical journey.
• Carriere Wellington - The Wellington Quarry in Arras is an extraordinary network of underground tunnels, primarily constructed by 500 miners from the New Zealand Tunnelling Company in 1917, prior to the Battle of Arras. This tunnel network housed 24,000 soldiers before the surprise attack on April 9th. Visitors access the tunnels via a glass-walled lift descending twenty meters to the quarry floor. The tour includes both guided and audio-guided options on a wheelchair-accessible path.
• Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps - Although never captured by the enemy, Mailly-Maillet was continuously used by troops resting from the front line. When the Germans launched their massive Spring Offensive, the New Zealand Division was quickly sent to the Somme and fought near the village. The visit includes La Signy Farm and the Dressing Station in Mailly-Maillet.
• Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - The Newfoundland Memorial Park is the largest battlefield site in the Somme and serves as a memorial dedicated to all Newfoundlanders who served during the First World War. The Battle of the Somme was the regiment’s first major engagement, where they suffered significant losses on July 1, 1916. The land, purchased in 1921 by the women of Newfoundland and their government, symbolizes sacrifice and is a source of identity for the island.
• Memorial de Thiepval - The “Memorial of the Missing” is the largest British War Memorial in the world. This impressive monument overlooks the surrounding rolling countryside. Its walls are engraved with the names of over 72,000 soldiers who are either missing or whose bodies were found but not identified. Here, discussions will cover military tactics and the concept of being “missing,” and what it meant for the families of those soldiers.
• Caterpillar Cemetery - Named after Caterpillar Valley, the long valley rising eastward, this cemetery is significant. In 2004, the remains of an unidentified New Zealand soldier were exhumed from this cemetery and now rest in Wellington. This site also hosts the New Zealand Memorial to the Missing, recording the names of 1,205 New Zealand soldiers who were killed during the Battle of the Somme and have no known final resting place. From this point, visitors can see the ground from which the New Zealand Division started during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, making it an ideal spot for the guide to share insights.
• New Zealand Battlefield Memorial - From this vantage point, visitors can view the ground from which the New Zealand Division commenced during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, providing an excellent opportunity for the guide to share detailed information.

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• WELLINGTON QUARRY ENTRANCE €6.30ADULT
• Entrance fees

• The tour is 8 hours long and includes traveling time

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.