The Norman Conquest

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Central to any study of the causes, events and effects of the Norman Conquest of England is an understanding of who the Normans were: where they came from and what motivated them. This tour examines the Conquest from an unusual perspective – that of William and his followers.

Based around William’s hometown of Caen, the tour will visit sites such as his birthplace at Falaise Castle, the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry, and the Abbey Des Hommes, where William was eventually buried.

Through visiting these sites your guide will be able to cover some of the key themes of the Medieval Realms topic: War, Revolt and Rebellion, Church and State and, of course, the Norman Conquest itself. As always, individual itineraries will be tailored to your needs.

Suggested itinerary

Fully guided 4-day Normandy, Bayeux and Caen

  • Day 1: Travel to Normandy; Visit Rouen
  • Day 2: Bayeux Tapestry; Falaise Castle
  • Day 3: Caen – Abbey and Castle
  • Day 4: Optional visits; Return to the UK

If you wish to make this a cross-curricular tour, it is possible to combine it with visits to other locations, such as Mont St Michel, the D-Day landing beaches, and cultural sites such as a cider farm or cheese factory.

A Normandy tour is a perfect option for combining with the Modern Languages Department to enhance students’ understanding of French language and culture.

This tour could be combined with ANGLIA’s ‘Battle of Hastings’ day visit to provide a comprehensive study of the Conquest – please contact us for details.

Specifications/topics supported by these tours

KS3 > the Normans, the 100 Years War

AQA Unit 2 > ‘Conqueror and Conquest’ – Normandy

Edexcel Unit 1 > Anglo-French Rivalry, 1413-1453

Themes

  • William of Normandy – his background
  • Causes of the crisis of 1066
  • The invasion of England
  • 100 Years War

These tours are suitable for schools studying Medieval European history, at Key Stage 3, GCSE or A’ level.

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Battle of Hastings Tour

Central to any study of the causes, events and effects of the Norman Conquest of England is an understanding of who the Normans were: where they came from and what motivated them.