Dunkirk Memorial, Dunkirk

Name: Dunkirk Memorial
Address: Dunkirk, France

#10 among attractions in Dunkirk

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Facts and practical information

The Dunkirk Memorial is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial to the missing that commemorates 4,505 missing dead of the British Expeditionary Force, most of whom fell prior to and during the Battle of Dunkirk in 1939 and 1940, in the fall of France during the Second World War. ()

Unveiled: 29 June 1957Coordinates: 51°1'50"N, 2°23'23"E

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Dunkirk Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saint-Éloi, Port Museum, Coudekerque-Branche, Beffroi de Dunkerque.

0.6 miNW
Church
Church of Saint-Éloi, Dunkirk
17 min walk • The Church of Saint-Éloi in Dunkirk, France, is an emblematic religious edifice that captures the historical and architectural essence of the region. Known for its distinctive blend of Gothic and Flemish styles, this church stands proudly in the heart of Dunkirk...
0.9 miNW
51°2'16"N • 2°22'18"E
Port Museum, Dunkirk
24 min walk • Children's museum, Museum, History museum
0.7 miS
Area
Coudekerque-Branche, Dunkirk
18 min walk • Coudekerque-Branche is a commune and town in the French department of Nord, Hauts-de-France, northern France. It is the largest suburb of Dunkirk, and is adjacent to it on the southeast. In 2018, Coudekerque-Branche had a population of 20,925. The commune has a land area of 9.14 km².
0.7 miNW
Tower
Beffroi de Dunkerque, Dunkirk
19 min walk • The belfry of Dunkirk is a French monument of the 15th century classified as a historical monument since 1840. The belfry is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the title of Belfries of Belgium and France since 2005.
$frac du nord pas de calais dunkirk$ 1.3 miNW
51°2'50"N • 2°22'39"E
FRAC du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Dunkirk
33 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
1.1 miN
Museum, Art museum
LAAC Museum of Contemporary Art, Dunkirk
29 min walk • Museum of Contemporary Art in Dunkierka - a museum founded in 1982 on the initiative of the Dunkier Urbanist Gilbert Delaine.
0.9 miNW
Museum
La Duchesse Anne, Dunkirk
23 min walk • Duchesse Anne is the last remaining full-rigged ship under French flag. She was built in 1901 with a steel hull by the yard of Joh. C. Tecklenborg of Bremerhaven-Geestemünde according to plans drawn by Georg W. Claussen. The mainmast is 48 m tall and 25 sails were rigged.
1.1 miN
51°2'46"N • 2°23'27"E
Aquarium Municipal, Dunkirk
28 min walk • Aquarium, Museum, Park
~1670 ftN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Marcel-Tribut, Dunkirk
9 min walk • The Stade Marcel-Tribut is a multi-purpose stadium in Dunkirk, France. It is the home ground of Ligue 2 club USL Dunkerque.
0.8 miNW
51°2'25"N • 2°22'43"E
Tour du Leughenaer, Dunkirk
21 min walk • Lighthouse
0.8 miNW
City hall
Hôtel de Ville de Dunkerque, Dunkirk
20 min walk • The city hall of Dunkerque is a hundred years old building. Damaged during the two world wars, it was restored each time. In 2005, the belfry of the city hall is admitted to the UNESCO World Heritage among the belfries of Belgium and France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dunkirk Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint-Éloi, Dunkirk (17 min walk), Coudekerque-Branche, Dunkirk (18 min walk), Beffroi de Dunkerque, Dunkirk (19 min walk), Hôtel de Ville de Dunkerque, Dunkirk (20 min walk).

How to get to Dunkirk Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dunkirk Memorial:

Bus

Corderies • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
Cimetière • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)

Train

Dunkirk (24 min walk)
Coudekerque-Branche (29 min walk)