Normandy Showcase | Equity - the school travel people

Join us for an unforgettable trip to Normandy!

Dates: 4th - 7th July 2025

We are excited to invite you to a free trip to Normandy, where you will have the opportunity to experience the rich history, stunning landscapes, and unique culture that this beautiful region of France has to offer.

During this immersive visit, you will:

Learn About Equity: Find out how Equity can be your trusted provider for school trips all over the world, offering tailored experiences that meet your educational needs.

EVC Training with a difference! We are excited to offer Secondary School Educational Visits Coordinators (EVCs) the opportunity to complete their EVC training (delivered by EVOLVE Advice)

Explore Famous Landmarks: Discover the iconic sites of Normandy, including the D-Day beaches, Caen, and the charming town of Bayeux.

This is a fantastic chance to enhance your skills and knowledge while enjoying all that Normandy has to offer.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to combine professional development with an unforgettable travel experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Normandy!

Register your interest

The Equity Normandy Showcase Trip includes:

EVC Training with EVOLVE Advice experienced Educational Visits Advisers – valued at £160 – as well as participating in scenario-based tasks and activities through an immersive educational visit residential in France.
Cross-Channel Travel: Ferry travel across the channel to Normandy.
Full Board Accommodation: Enjoy comfortable lodging with all meals included.
Museum Entrance Fees: All entrance fees in the itinerary museums are covered.

Limited Places Available: The trip is for EVC's, SLT's or headteachers. To register your interest, please use the link below to fill out the form by 15th May 2025. Places will be confirmed in writing by the 31st May.

EVC Training with a difference!

Equity is offering an opportunity for Secondary School EVCs to complete EVC training during the fully subsidised immersive visit to France. Immersive EVC Training is a fantastic opportunity for new and experienced EVCs.

You will complete the EVC Training with EVOLVE Advice experienced Educational Visits Advisers – valued at £160 – as well as participating in scenario-based tasks and activities through an immersive educational visit residential in France. You will visit popular venues and providers regularly attended by school groups on visits to Equity's centre in France, providing a real-life context in which to apply your course learning in risk management.

This two-part course is delivered by EVOLVE Advice.

Part 1: This is EVOLVE Advice’s self-guided e-learning for EVC Training (3 hours). (You will gain access immediately).

Part 2 - A 3-day, 2-night facilitated training delivered by EVOLVE Advice Educational Visits Advisers and hosted by Equity.

This will be an interactive event starting in The UK, taking a coach and ferry to France, and experiencing practical scenarios, classroom sessions and discussions whilst being immersed in an overseas residential trip.

Participants will receive full EVC certification on completion.

Find out more about EVC training https://www.evolveadvice.co.uk/evc-training

Meet your trainer - Helena Cresswell (H)

H's love of the outdoors began when she was inspired on her first residential visit to a Derbyshire outdoor centre, as a wide eyed 11-year-old. Having never taken part in anything like that before, she came away knowing that “this is what I want to do for the rest of my life”.

Previously, H spent almost 20 years working in various positions for a Local Authority education department in the realm of outdoor and adventurous education, off-site and residential visits. H has both organised and delivered a range of outdoor and adventurous activities. Through this first-hand experience, she understands how important and valuable these experiences are to children and young people.

Qualifications: British Orienteering Federation (BOF) Level One Award, British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award (SUP), Archery GB Instructor Award

Suggested itinerary

Our itinerary offers a sample of some of the excursions we provide in the region. It’s also an invaluable opportunity to meet fellow teachers who are organizing similar experiences for their groups. Please note that Equity reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary.

Friday 4th July 2025
00:00	Pick up Leeds area
02:30	Pick up Leicester area
05:00	Pick up London area
09:00	Arrive Dover
11:00	Ferry
19:00	Arrive Peoples Caen and check in
19:30	Pre dinner drinks hosted by Peoples Caen on Roof terrace
20:30	Dinner

Saturday 5th July 2025
08:00	Breakfast
09:00	EVOLVE Advice classroom session
10:30	Depart for the days activities
	Bayeux inc Market, Bayeux Tapestry and Cathedral
	British Cemetery
	American Cemetery
	Omaha Beach
	Back to hotel
19:30	Dinner

Sunday 6th July 2025
08:00	Breakfast
09:00	EVOLVE Advice classroom session
10:30	Depart for the days activities
	Cider Farm and tasting
	Hosted lunch with Tourist Board in Arromanches
	360 Cinema Pegasus Bridge and Museum
18:30	Pre dinner drinks - Equity showcase
19:30	Dinner

Monday 7th July 2025
07:00	Breakfast
07:30	Depart
15:00	Ferry
15:30	arrive UK
19:30	London drop off
22:00	Leicester drop off
00:00	Leeds drop off

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Why not bring a guest of your choice

You can bring one guest of your choice. The price for an additional guest is £150 per person. You will be expected to share a twin room with your guest.

The People Caen

The People Caen hotel offers a comfortable and welcoming stay for our trip to Normandy. Located in the heart of Caen, this hotel is a popular choice for our school groups

The hotel features a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, and bar, providing plenty of spaces to relax and socialize

With free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a convenient location close to Caen Station, The People Caen ensures a pleasant and hassle-free stay.

Bayeux Tapestry

A visit to see the Bayeux Tapestry is a journey into the heart of medieval history. This remarkable piece of art, housed in the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, vividly depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Bayeux Cathedral

This magnificent Gothic structure, consecrated in 1077, stands as a testament to the town's rich heritage. As you step inside Bayeux Cathedral, you'll be awed by the soaring vaulted ceilings, intricate stained glass windows, and the serene atmosphere that fills the space. The cathedral's crypt and medieval frescoes offer further insights into its storied past.

Bayeux Market

Bayeux market is a delightful way to experience the local culture and flavors of Normandy. Held in the heart of the town, this bustling market offers a vibrant array of stalls featuring fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, and handcrafted items.

Cider Farm and tasting

Normandy is famous for its apple orchards and traditional cider-making techniques, producing some of the finest ciders in France. We'll visit a cider farm where you can taste and learn about the production process.

British Cemetery

Normandy offers a poignant journey through history, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in World War II. We'll visit the British Cemetery in Bayeux, where rows of white headstones stand as a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers.

The American Cemetery

The Normandy American Cemetery is located in Colleville-sur-Mer. This cemetery is a deeply moving site, overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel. It is the final resting place for 9,389 American military personnel who lost their lives during the D-Day landings and subsequent operations . The cemetery also features a memorial with a semicircular colonnade, a reflecting pool, and a chapel, all designed to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen.

Omaha Beach

A visit to Omaha Beach is a deeply moving experience, offering a powerful connection to the events of D-Day on June 6, 1944. This beach, one of the five landing sites during the Normandy Invasion, witnessed some of the fiercest fighting as American troops from the 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions stormed ashore.

Arromanches 360 Cinema

Arromanches 360 Cinema is a captivating way to delve into the history of the D-Day landings. Located on the clifftops of Arromanches-les-Bains, this circular cinema offers a unique immersive experience with films projected on nine screens, providing a panoramic view of the events that unfolded during the Battle of Normandy.

Pegasus Bridge and Museum

Pegasus Bridge and the Pegasus Memorial Museum offers a profound insight into the events of D-Day. Located between Caen and the sea, Pegasus Bridge was a crucial strategic point captured by the British 6th Airborne Division on the night of June 5-6, 1944. The museum houses a wealth of artifacts, including weapons, gliders, and documents, that tell the story of this pivotal operation.