OB Club Agincourt and Waterloo Battlefield Tour

After a very successful trip to Monte Cassino last year, we are planning a trip to Agincourt and Waterloo from Saturday 27^th to Monday 29^th April 2019. Whilst we cannot claim to have any Old Bedfordians at the Battle of Agincourt given that the battle took place 137 years before the foundation of the School, there may well have been a few OBs on the fields at Waterloo - we are searching the records.

We will be visiting the sites of some of the famous British victories over the French – from Wellington and Napoleon, to King Henry V and Charles VI of France. Please note that the timing of this trip is coincidental and in no way connected to Brexit!

As in previous years, the trip promises to be most enjoyable with a good mixture of sightseeing, history and socialising. In the past, we have found that this is a great way to bring together all ages.

The cost will be £350 per person (plus merchant's fees when booking online). There is a single supplement of £40 (please add this when booking).

This price includes:

• Executive coach from Bedford School.
• Return Channel crossings.
• The professional services of an Anglia Guide.
• 2 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation (likely to be an Ibis).
• An evening meal in the hotel on day 1.
• Packed lunches on days 1 and 2.
• Entry to museums and sites as listed on the itinerary.
• Insurance specifically designed for groups for those under 85 at the time of travel
• A tour booklet for all participants.

To give you a flavour for the trip, our provisional itinerary is as follows:

Day 1:   Sat 27 Apr 2019

• 7am – Depart from Bedford School by coach
• 9:30am – Pick up at Maidstone services

Agincourt:

• The French Camp and/or The English Camp
• Memorial to the Battle Viewing point
• The Agincourt Visitor Centre
• The French burial site and Memorial

Day 2:   Sun 28 Apr 2019

Waterloo:

• Quatre Bras Battlefield (The Cross Roads): Napoleon’s campaign plan and the opening of the Battle. The Brunswick Memorial and the action of 95th Rifles.
• Le Caillou: Napoleon’s HQ
• Ligny: The French attack on the Prussians
• Plancenoit: Scene of fierce Franco-Prussian fighting
• La Belle Alliance : The French ridge and the rain storm
• Wellington Museum and the Church of St Joseph

Day 3   Mon 29 Apr 2019

• Hougoumont Farm (Museum): The Grand Battery and d’Erlons infantry attacks and the charge of the Union Brigade
• Battlefield walk: The route of the French cavalry attack from Hougoumont along Wellington’s front line to the Lion Mound and Mercer’s Battery RHA
• Wellington’s Centre: The principal attacks: cavalry vs squares
• La Haie Sainte Farm: The battle intensifies - ‘A hard pounding’
• 11pm – Arrive back in Bedford (following a drop off at Maidstone services)

You can book as an individual, couple or small group, with fellow family members or friends. We find that they quickly embrace the ways of the OB Club!

To avoid disappointment, please ensure you have either paid your deposit of £150 per person or the total cost of the trip by Monday, 15th January.  To secure your place either book online below - just select 'Deposit' or both 'Deposit and 'Remaining Balance' if paying in full now. We will allocate places on a first come first served basis so we advise you to book early to avoid disappointment. If you wish to join the coach nearer the Channel please get in touch with the OB Club to make arrangements.

We regret refunds cannot be given within two months of the event.

Take a Look at Photos from the 2018 Trip Here

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