The British and Commonwealth Cemetery is on the outskirts of Bayeux and it is a moving experience to see the graves of so many of our young men. The Cemetery is beautifully maintained and as you walk around peace and tranquility abounds. Tears come to your eyes as you see the messages and photos left at crosses of loved ones. We should never forget them.
marke478
A beautiful and fitting resting place for the brave British and Commonwealth troops who bravely gave their lives in the liberation of Normandy.
Andyt2120
Situated on the outskirts of Bayeux, a must visit especially if you are in Normandy to see the WW2 landing beaches etc. this well kept cemetary shows part of the human cost of the war. I found the young ages of these soldiers quite moving. In contrast to the American cemetary at Omaha beach there is no flash visitor centre but this is not required. Just visit and think about the sacrifice these men and boys made.
Bichard
The cemetery was easy to find on the ring road outside town. It was kept in pristine condition and rightly so to honour the fallen, not just from Britain but other commonwealth countries. It was hard to hold back emotions when reading the ages of the fallen. Every child should visit and understand the destruction of war.
Robbaz
Seeing all the rows and rows of white headstones and the young people who never had the chance to live their lives - it is a place to wander around and reflect and say thanks for who knows what sort of world we would live in without their courage.
igorc175
Nothing to Dislike...A place to think, to pray, to try to understand why they fought for and make sure nothing like this can happen again!
Noraatc
We visited British War Cemetery on a bright spring day to pay tribute to the British troops who lost their lives in the battles of WWII. So many young lives sacrificed for our freedom... some of them were only 18 years old...We should never forget them. This is a must visit, if you happen to be in Bayeux on the way to Normandy beaches. Very sad, but unforgettable experience... The Cemetery is a walking distance from the Bayeax Museum of the Battle of Normandy where you can park your car.
W4766HDkevinh
I visited this cemetery a number of years ago and it has lost none of its emotional impact. Situated on the ring road just a short walk from our town centre hotel, it is well worth an hour or so of your time. The regimented rows and columns of clean white marble headstones set in immaculately kept gardens many marked with the 6 June 1944 are a vivid reminder of the cost paid by our ancestors. Whether you lost a relative or not, if you are in the area do take some time to remember the fallen.
JohnClanRoberts
Visited here as my Wife's Grandfather is on the memorial (He didn't make it to the land on D-Day) Had a good explore of the cemetary. Unexpectedly emotional when you discover graves of Germans alongside ours or photos left by relatives or begin to count the numbers of the stones. A must visit, unforgettable.
TomRen1988
Any war cemetery is a cause for reflection on the sacrifices of generations past. This is a beautifully maintained cemetery and it is worth spending at least two hours. Young manhood lost in the cause of freedom.