Self-Drive tours are available all year round. You choose the dates you wish to travel. The only limitations are those of availability of accommodation and Channel crossings. Hotel accommodation close to the battlefield is limited so it’s best to book as far in advance as possible. We will always come back to you with alternative options if your preferred choice is unavailable.

The cost varies so much depending on the hotel/Guest House chosen, the time of year and the cost of the Channel Crossing. Eurotunnel prices vary from week to week (similar to flight prices). It’s impossible to list all the permutations of cost - this is why we ask you contact us for a quote, but a guide has been produced at the bottom of the 'Self-Drive' section of this site (see link on the main menu to the left).

Somme Battlefield Tours Ltd is here to provide a personal service and to help in every way possible. We are pleased to offer advice on any aspect of the tours, or to include variations not mentioned here. Just phone for a chat. We are here to help you put together the best tour for the time you have at your disposal.

Yes - this is your tour and you can spend as long as you wish at whatever battlefield(s) you choose. (we advise that you spend more time at one or two battlefields rather than trying to cram in too much by seeing a little of all)

A deposit of £80 per person is required when booking (same for conducted tours). The final balance is due six weeks prior to departure. Payment in full will be necessary if you book within six weeks of departure.

No. We advise that you shop around to get the best quote.

Yes - we accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, Solo and Switch.

Q Who do I make cheques payable to?

'Somme Battlefield Tours Ltd Trust Account'

In accordance with the provisions of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 (EEC Directive 90/314), all moneys paid to Somme Battlefield Tours Ltd., either as deposit or final settlement (including all credit card payments), will be held in a separate trust account (Barclays Bank Plc, Wimborne, Dorset a/c No. 40812048) and as such cannot be released to Somme Battlefield Tours Ltd. until the specified tour has taken place. This regulation guarantees a full refund of all moneys paid in the most unlikely event of SBT failing to provide the tour booked.

For Self-Drive tours you will not share a room with anyone, except another person in your group who you have asked to share with.

For conducted tours you will have your own room. If you are travelling by yourself you will have a double or a twin room for your exclusive use.

For Somme conducted tours, the tour cost includes all meals, including 2 - 3 course lunches! Snacks/drinks etc are provided free of charge.

For Self-Drive tours the cost is based on bed and breakfast. (we tried including all meals but found that clients prefer to eat where they wish, as opposed to being tied to a hotel restaurant)