Poppy Travel

Poppy Travel is the specialist travel division of The Royal British Legion, and we have been arranging visits to battlefields, war cemeteries and memorials since 1927. As a caring charity everyone is welcome to join our tours.

Our background in Remembrance gives us a unique insight into the historical significance of destinations, which we then blend with our proven travel and holiday expertise to provide a truly memorable experience.

In 2012 we have again partnered with Leger Holidays to deliver our 'Journeys of Remembrance' programme. View our introductory video below or visit the Poppy Travel website for details at www.poppytravel.org.uk.

Poppy Travel for Schools

The Legion organises tours for schools and young people and specialises in taking 13-17 year olds on affordable visits to the battlefields of Europe. Advice can be given on pre-tour work to help students and staff gain the maximum benefit from their trip, and tours are accompanied by an expert guide with lectures, on-site briefings, videos etc to enhance and complement the curriculum. All arrangements include a free place for teachers on the ratio of one to ten students.

Visit the Poppy Travel for Schools and Young People website  (www.poppytravelschools.org.uk) for more information or contact us to register your interest.

Tel +44 (0) 845 602 2482

Email: schools@poppytravel.org.uk

Poppy Travel for Schools and Young People
The Royal British Legion
199 Borough High Street
London SE1 1EE

Bursary scheme

The Royal British Legion has introduced a new bursary scheme which will give financial assistance to people wishing to visit places in which their close relatives served in WWI and WWII. The bursary is means tested and the amount awarded ranges from £250 per person to £750 per person, dependant on the cost of the tour.

Bursaries will go towards the cost of one of Poppy Travel's Journey's of Remembrance, operated in conjunction with Leger Holidays. Details of the tours available can be found on www.poppy-travel.com or by requesting a brochure on 0844 686 2281. There are four places available on each date, and we anticipate demand will be high, so call Poppy Travel to secure your place on 020 3207 2321. Proof of eligibility will be required.

There are also bursaries available for students. Visit Poppy Travel for Schools and Young People for more information.

War Widows Grant-in-Aid Scheme

This Government sponsored scheme enables war widows (and widowers), who have not done so before at public expense, to make one visit to their husband's (or wife's) grave or memorial overseas.

The scheme covers those who lost a spouse during overseas military service between 1914 and 1967. Widows/widowers who have since remarried are equally eligible.

The Government will pay the full travel and accommodation cost for eligible widows/widowers and will also pay a carer's travel and accommodation costs within the UK.

Poppy Travel administers the scheme on behalf of the Government and has already helped more than 4.000 widows and widowers to visit nearly 40 countries in Europe, Africa and the Far East.

Widows/widowers who have already travelled under this scheme are very welcome to travel with us again, but at the full price.

For further information contact Poppy Travel on 01622 716729 or visit www.poppytravel.org.uk.