Thiepval Memorial
Thiepval, France
Lutyens’ brick arch bearing the names of more than 72,000 British and South African soldiers missing on the Somme. The visitor centre explains the battle; parking is free.
- Nearest town
- Thiepval, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.0505, 2.6858
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
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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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire Camping-Car Park Bray-sur-SommeMotorhome stopover13 km from Thiepval Memorial · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Camping-car Park de BapaumeMotorhome stopover13 km from Thiepval Memorial · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Les CharmillesMotorhome stopover14 km from Thiepval Memorial · 27 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Le Pont Rouge et les VignesCampsite16 km from Thiepval MemorialTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping du Château et de l'OseraieCampsite16 km from Thiepval MemorialTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping Municipal Les PoissonniersCampsite20 km from Thiepval Memorial · 99 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
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FAQs
Where is Thiepval Memorial?
Thiepval Memorial is in Thiepval, France, at GPS 50.0505, 2.6858. It is about 28 km from Arras.
Can you camp near Thiepval Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Bellevue, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Thiepval Memorial?
Thiepval Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Somme battlefields and Vimy Ridge.
What is there to see near Thiepval Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial (4 km), Lochnagar Crater (4 km), Australian National Memorial (22 km) and Amiens Cathedral (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Thiepval 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)