Williamsomme Tours

Williamsomme Tours Personalised tours of WW1 Battlefields in the Somme and Flanders After a four year sabbatical, tours are up and running again from 2023. Thanks so much."

Williamsommetours offers all inclusive bespoke tours of the First World War Western Front for groups of up to eight people. The base for the tours is a beautiful 200 year old Picardy farmhouse and barn conversion close to the battlefields of the Somme, where many horrific battles took place. The properties are around two and a half hours from Herne Bay. Several important battlefields and memorials

are visited during the four day tours. Visits can also be made to Agincourt (1415), Crecy (1346) and V1 and V2 rocket launching sites which can be found close by. Tours generally start in Herne Bay or Faversham but pick-ups can also be arranged in Northern France or Belgium. Free research will be carried out for those seeking to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors. Tour Guides
The two Williamsomme tour guides live in Faversham and Herne Bay. Mike Williamson was headteacher at Davington Primary School for 17 years and has a passion for the First World War. Giles Guthrie, until recently, worked as a museum curator and collections manager at Maidstone museum and in his 20 years in this position he also managed the military collection at the Royal West Kent Military Museum. He has worked with Mike since 2013. Their interest is in bringing to life the experiences of individual soldiers and sharing these within the context of the First World War. The all inclusive tariff includes:
All travel, accommodation (including linen and towels), meals (including those in restaurants) ,drinks, snacks, and museum and tunnel entrance fees. Full details about the tours can be found on the website; www.williamsommetours.co.uk

Testimonials
"Spectacular trip! Your hospitality was exceeded only by your in-depth knowledge of the history and ability to find the most remote of the specific gravesites sought! We leave with great regret and a much greater understanding of a terrible time in the world's history. Bob & Marilyn, Ontario, Canada

"Thank you very much for having us to stay and for being so attentive to all our needs and never ending questions! It was a pleasure to see Oliver, my 10 year old son making the connection between the history books and the countryside of Northern France and Flanders. For me, I enjoyed the balance between the sombre and thought provoking tours and the fun and games of the evenings in your stunning house. Thank you for having us and see you again." Philip, Norfolk

We have been in the UK for a week catching up on admin and jobs but back to Epehy on Thursday for an Australian tour….. ...
09/06/2026

We have been in the UK for a week catching up on admin and jobs but back to Epehy on Thursday for an Australian tour….. itching to get back and looking forward to a very intersting tour……

A few more images from our most recent tours…. Lettenberg Bunkers, Essex Farm, The Cloth Ypres and the German Cemetery a...
05/06/2026

A few more images from our most recent tours…. Lettenberg Bunkers, Essex Farm, The Cloth Ypres and the German Cemetery at Langemark…

The Brothers in Arms Memorial at Polygon Wood and some of Johan’s amazing collection in his museum above the restaurant ...
02/06/2026

The Brothers in Arms Memorial at Polygon Wood and some of Johan’s amazing collection in his museum above the restaurant De Dreve…. Also at Polygon Wood.

Nimy bridge at Mons where Lieutenant Dease and Private Godley of the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers won the first Victori...
01/06/2026

Nimy bridge at Mons where Lieutenant Dease and Private Godley of the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers won the first Victoria Crosses of The First World War…….

Delville Wood and The South African Memorial….
01/06/2026

Delville Wood and The South African Memorial….

Beaumont Hamel Memorial park and The Lochnagar crater….
01/06/2026

Beaumont Hamel Memorial park and The Lochnagar crater….

We haven’t posted for a wee while and that is because we have been on back to back tours for almost the whole of May…… ...
01/06/2026

We haven’t posted for a wee while and that is because we have been on back to back tours for almost the whole of May…… We have had a great time with great visitors….. we are finally back in the office after 24 days away….. some of the pictures from the tours……there will be more to follow….

Good Morning
22/05/2026

Good Morning

21/05/2026
One of my guests was born in Newfoundland so the day started with Gueudecourt and Beaumont Hamel…..
21/05/2026

One of my guests was born in Newfoundland so the day started with Gueudecourt and Beaumont Hamel…..

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61 Ospringe Street
Faversham
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