Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
Beaumont-Hamel, France
Preserved trenches and shell holes under grass, overlooked by a bronze caribou, where the Newfoundland Regiment was nearly destroyed on 1 July 1916. Canadian guides lead free walks.
The Newfoundland Memorial Park at Beaumont-Hamel, about 9 km north of Albert, covers 25 hectares and has been a National Historic Site of Canada since 1997. The preserved core of the battlefield survives, including the trenches held by the Newfoundlanders. On a rise stands a bronze caribou, the emblem of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, on a cairn of Newfoundland granite (built 1922 to 1924). Three bronze plaques name over 800 men with no known grave.
On 1 July 1916 the regiment went into action 801 strong; the next day's roll call showed 233 killed, 386 wounded and 91 missing. The Danger Tree and the Y Ravine are also part of the park. The park is open all year; tours led by student guides last about 45 minutes and generally start hourly while the visitor centre is open (as of October 2026). Allow at least two hours.
- Nearest town
- Beaumont-Hamel, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.0735, 2.6480
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial?
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is in Beaumont-Hamel, France, at GPS 50.0735, 2.6480. It is about 26 km from Arras.
Can you camp near Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Bellevue, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial?
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Somme battlefields and Vimy Ridge.
What is there to see near Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: Thiepval Memorial (4 km), Lochnagar Crater (7 km), Australian National Memorial (23 km) and Amiens Cathedral (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)