cambridge american cemetery and memorial

007rjc

Of course, this can never be treated as a tourist site, but a trip here is a must. The visitor centre is excellent.

hopethishelps2013

The exhibition is very well done, children of 9 and 11 spent more than an hour reading many of the personal stories.

richardwJ9095TJ

Just like you see on TV. Gets the mind thinking. Visitor centre is hidden a bit and we ended up going there last but it doesn't make any difference.

Troccola1

My son and I visited the cemetery during a quiet weekday. It has recently been given a renovation and it has made a difference. There is ample, convenient parking outside of the cemetery. The cemetery itself is immaculate. The graves and the reflection pool are very well kept. The memorial is very ornate and has a very detailed map showing the locations of the airfields from which many of the American military personnel would have been based. There is a new visitors' centre which was fantastic. A lot of time and effort has gone into the design of the exhibits. Upon arrival we were taken to be shown a video describing the heroic stories of some of the men found in the cemetery. There were many exhibits showing details of the war and the experience of the personnel based in England during the war. The curator was extremely helpful in describing the exhibts and showing us around. I can't recommend a visit to this Cemetery and Memorial enough. It is a fitting tribute to those who fought and lost their lives during the war.

mrspinchy

I visited last week as part of a small group carrying out a site visit for a larger group visit planned for later in the Spring. I was not expecting to be able to spend so much time there. The guide that showed us round gave us excellent information and was happy to answer all our questions. She was able to tell us a lot more individual stories that we would not have known about otherwise and it made it a much more personal experience. They have made an excellent job of creating a place for quiet reflection while at the same time telling some of the history of the war. The grounds are kept beautifully and I would imagine they are even nicer in the Spring and Summer. The cemetery is set in an excellent position with views across the Cambridgeshire countryside; and yes, you can see Ely Cathedral in the distance. The only thing that spoils it is the traffic noise; but I guess when it first became a cemetery there was a lot less road traffic than there is these days. I don't know that one can say a visit to a cemetery was enjoyable; but I am very glad I had the chance to go and hear about some of the brave people remembered there.

MariuszPL

This cemetery is well worth the visit. The whole place is clean and tidy and very well maintained and is free. There is big car park as well in front of it.Start with visiting a separate visitors centre which is on the left if you entry through the main entrance. It is definitely worth a visit and gives you a brief history of the II world war including pictures with description and also the short videos. The staff will give you a leaflet and is also happy to answer any questions you may have.Next take a walk around the graves and visit the chapel building with amazing mosaics and a large battle map with lots of information – I was really impressed with the map.Finally walk back next to the Wall of the missing with 4 statues and next to the reflecting pool.Definitely attraction worth visiting. It is not just a cemetery – it is amazing place.

LondonGodders

I have visited many war graves both in this country and overseas and this one like all the British war graves is kept in excellent condition. There is a genuine air of peace within the grounds. The chapel is unusual and very impressive. The American staff in attendance are very knowledgable and helpful and prepared to spend time with you. Very well worth a visit, I will certainly go again.

bsandrs

This is a beautiful and well maintained siteStaying in Cambridge without a car we combined a tour on the hop on and hop off bus with a visit to the cemetery. The bus drops you right outside and the 40 minute schedule enables you to spend as long as you wish and be picked up from the same dropping off point at the end of your visitThe chapel is lovely and in a tranquil setting. Beautiful stained glass and decorated ceilings with a lot of information in glass casesThere is a separate visitors centre where staff can help you with any information you need and when we were there American relatives of the fallen were able to seek more specific details.

19Cheryl43

Like: easy access, not far off the M11 near Cambridge. Immaculately kept ground for Americans serving in WWII. Beautiful and peaceful chapel with lovely commemorative stained glass windows. Dislike: there is nothing you won't like about the American Memorial Garden

nettlebed6

We have passed by this for years. Finally we decided to stop. It is beautiful, serene and ....cold! Next time we will walk more.

GezandJune1

If you have a spare hour or so visit to pay your respects. It is such a peaceful place and so interesting

ClaireLP

Not greatly advertised but well worth a visit. Just outside the city centre, set in open countryside, the final resting place for c3800 souls with c6000 remembered on the wall of the missing. Nice visitor centre plus toilets

PatriciaG147

Well worth travelling out of the city centre to see this war cemetery. The information and maps help to explain why American servicemen found their last resting place here

Aromajane

We visited the American Cemetery as part of Cambridge Open Top Bus tour. The place was immaculate & peaceful. The information in the rooms was laid out beautifully and the chapel was out of this world. I would thoroughly recommend this as a place to visit.

Accidental_Tourist48

Like all miltary cemetries this is a sombe place. It is beautifully maintained and is a place for reflection and contemplation.