Vermelles British Cemetery

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Vermelles British Cemetery is a First World War British war cemetery at Vermelles, a village 10 kilometres north-west of Lens, Pas-de-Calais. The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and contains the memorials to 2134 casualties. ()

Coordinates: 50°29'10"N, 2°44'27"E

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Hauts-de-FranceFrance

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Vermelles British Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Louvre-Lens, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Loos Memorial, Loos British Cemetery WW1.

4.7 miSE
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Louvre-Lens, Lens
121 min walk • The Louvre-Lens is a contemporary beacon of culture nestled in the city of Lens, France. This satellite branch of the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris was inaugurated in December 2012, offering a fresh perspective on art and history in the Pas-de-Calais region.
4.9 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens
126 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, Stade Bollaert-Delelis stands proudly as a beacon of sporting fervor in the city of Lens, France. This iconic stadium is not only a hub for football enthusiasts but also a symbol of the city's rich cultural...
2.2 miSE
Memorial
Loos Memorial
57 min walk • The Loos Memorial is a World War I memorial forming the sides and rear of Dud Corner Cemetery, located near the commune of Loos-en-Gohelle, in the Pas-de-Calais département of France.
3.5 miSE
Cemetery
Loos British Cemetery WW1, Loos-en-Gohelle
89 min walk • The Loos Memorial is a World War I memorial forming the sides and rear of Dud Corner Cemetery, located near the commune of Loos-en-Gohelle, in the Pas-de-Calais département of France.
4.9 miSE
50°25'16"N • 2°47'5"E
City Hall, Liévin
125 min walk • City hall
2.8 miS
Memorial
Puits n° 1, Bully-les-Mines
71 min walk • The Compagnie des mines de Béthune, sometimes called the sometimes called the Compagnie de Grenay after the name of the concession, was a French coal mining company in the Pas-de-Calais that was established in 1851 and nationalized in 1946. The company had 11 mines, each with one or more shafts for extraction of coal or ventilation.
1.2 miN
Memorial
Puits n° 4 bis, Cambrin
30 min walk • The Compagnie des mines de Béthune, sometimes called the sometimes called the Compagnie de Grenay after the name of the concession, was a French coal mining company in the Pas-de-Calais that was established in 1851 and nationalized in 1946. The company had 11 mines, each with one or more shafts for extraction of coal or ventilation.
4.6 miS
Memorial
Puits n° 1 bis, Liévin
118 min walk • The Compagnie des mines de Liévin was a mining company that exploited coal in Liévin, Éleu-dit-Leauwette, Avion and Angres in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining basin. The company was founded on December 1, 1862. After numerous drillings, a No.
4.9 miE
Memorial
Monuments aux morts de Maurice Rogerol
126 min walk • Maurice Rogerol, born in Douai on March 26, 1873 and died in Taza on May 5, 1946, was a French painter and sculptor.
4.3 miS
50°25'32"N • 2°42'49"E
Page 24 Brewery, Aix-Noulette
111 min walk • Shopping, Market
3.5 miNW
Locality
Beuvry
91 min walk • One of the top attractions in Beuvry is the Château de Beuvry, a beautiful castle that dates back to the 17th century. Visitors can explore the grounds and gardens, and learn about the history of the castle and the noble families who once resided there.