Heroes Square - Arras boasts a rich architectural heritage, exemplified by its two Flemish Baroque 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, your guide will take you on a journey through time.

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 before the Battle of Arras. This tunnel system housed 24,000 soldiers before the surprise assault on April 9th. 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 rushed to the Somme and fought near the village. Our visit will take us by 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 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 devastating losses on July 1, 1916. The land, purchased in 1921 by the women of Newfoundland and their government, has become a symbol of sacrifice and 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 imposing 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, we will discuss military tactics and the concept of being “missing,” and what it meant for the families of those soldiers.

Caterpillar Cemetery - The cemetery is named after Caterpillar Valley, a long valley that rises eastward. In 2004, the remains of an unidentified New Zealand soldier were exhumed from this cemetery and are now resting 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, you will see the ground from which the New Zealand Division started during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, an ideal spot for your guide to explain its significance.

New Zealand Battlefield Memorial - From this point, you will see the ground from which the New Zealand Division started during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, an ideal spot for your guide to explain its significance.