Tailor-Made-Tours, Arras-Somme-Ypres

Jonathan Nicholls, retired Metropolitan Police Officer & Author of the acclaimed 'Cheerful Sacrifice' (still in print and in seven editions after 20 years!) is probably, the worlds leading authority on the Battle of Arras 1917. He has been visiting the Old Western Front battlefields, since 1975 and knows every inch of the 1916, Somme Battlefield, The 'immortal' Ypres Salient and the French battlefields of Verdun, not to mention the hidden secrets of the Arras & Cambrai battlefields. Canadian & Australian Battlefields are his specialty too.

Jon has been taking large groups of pilgrims to the battlefields since 1977 and is constantly in demand as an independent guide. He is now offering, 'Tailor-Made-Tours’ which are private and personal pilgrimages to any part of the old Western Front by a luxury Land Rover 4 wheel drive, or top range, 7 -15 seater minibus. It is a simple fact; the best way of seeing a special area of the battlefield, or perhaps the grave of a loved one, is by quiet, private pilgrimage, with only friends and family present. The easiest way of getting to some of the more remote and beautiful, British cemeteries on the battlefields, is by a safe, 4×4 off-roader, especially in the winter months. Unless of course, you want to walk, which can be arranged also!

Prices vary, according to your wishes – length of stay, number of nights etc – many guests prefer luxury accommodation with good dinners, fine wines & champagne etc. Some prefer a more basic, 'billet' of 2 star accommodation, Belgian beer, mussels and chips!! Whatever your wishes, they are personally tailor made for you by Jon. An unforgettable, historical journey, back in time.

Contact Jon Nicholls by email: nicholls.jonathan@gmail.com or use the contact form on this site.

Jon is a member of the Western Front Association (no 10) & Friend of the Imperial War Museum.