1-Day Beaumont-Hamel Itinerary

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Updated • updatedAug 20, 2025

Beaumont-Hamel in 1 day

If you only have 1 day to spend in Beaumont-Hamel, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.

Beaumont-Hamel is one of the most evocative World War I sites on the Somme, best known for the Newfoundland Memorial Park with its preserved front-line trenches and shell-scarred landscape. The park honors the Royal Newfoundland Regiment’s devastating losses on July 1, 1916, and offers clear interpretation of the Battle of the Somme. Marked walking paths, cemeteries, and viewpoints help visitors understand the scale of the fighting and pay their respects in a quiet, rural setting. Nearby villages and other Somme memorials make it easy to include Beaumont-Hamel in a broader remembrance-focused itinerary.

With favorites like Newfoundland Park Visitors Centre, La Signy Farm, and Sunken Lane, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees.0 To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.

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Feel free to follow our itinerary exactly or tailor it to your own needs — happy wandering!

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Beaumont-Hamel in 1 day
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Day 1

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With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial and Newfoundland Park Visitors Centre with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Beaumont-Hamel without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 7 hours of your day.

Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

4.8

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4.9

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Memorial

Sights & Landmarks

Memorial park

Historic Sites

At the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, visitors can walk through the original grass green trenches of war and experience the terror and loss endured by brave soldiers. The memorial also includes a visit to the Sir John Monash Center and the impressive Lochnagar mine crater. Additionally, visitors pay their respects at other significant sites such as Pozieres, Villers-Bretonneux, and the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.

Here you can actually experience the trenches on both sides. I highly recommend using the tour guides available. There is a lot of info, Ali’s a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes. Expect to spend at least 90 min here.

Johan G — Google review

Thank you to the Canadian Government for ensuring this monument to those who gave their all stays open and allows us to be reminded of the horrors of war. Kept amazingly, the grounds are pristine where they need to be, and the trenches are kept in a manner that allows us to see their original layout, and understand how small no man's land really was - just a couple of hundred metres. The staff are fantastic and the visitor centre gives further insight. Thank you to those from Newfoundland that remain here to this day.

Andrew H — Google review

This was a beautiful memorial with the remains of trenches, no man's land and cemetary. There is a free tour available with a Canadian guide to explain the significance of the site. The caribou memorial is very distinctive

Vicki E — Google review

A very moving place with an incredible history of loss. Scarred earth is still visible where the trenches were dug and collapsed. A beautiful memorial to men who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their countries.

Mario F — Google review

The battle site and museum are excellently kept and very evocative, sad and interesting. The young people who are volunteers there are a cheerful credit to their nation, even if they can't distinguish an Australian accent from an English one😆

Mark G — Google review

Excellent place to visit so peaceful now but was hell in the war really great memorial

Mark C — Google review

Very moving. beautiful place . Just wish there were somewhere we could have got a drink as it was a long drive and a hot day.

David T — Google review

Humbling experience. Free tour guides are available and recommended. They provided indept knowledge of the July 1st massacre of allied forces including a significant high number of Nfld troops wiping out most of the Nfld regiment assigned there.

Darryl H — Google review

rue de l'Église, D73, 80300 Auchonvillers, France•https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/overseas/fi…•+33 3 22 76 70 85•Tips and more reviews for Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

3 min · 0.18 mi

Newfoundland Park Visitors Centre

4.9

(45)

Visitor center

The Newfoundland Park Visitors Centre is a well-maintained memorial dedicated to the fallen Canadians who fought in the First World War. The center, which belongs to the Government of Canada, offers free admission and provides insight into the battles that occurred in Beaumont Hamel. The staff, comprised of Canadian university students working for the commonwealth, are friendly and knowledgeable. Visitors can explore souvenirs and access restroom facilities at this small museum.

The operation of this memorial is just outstanding, starting with the friendly welcome on arrival and suggestions how to get the best from the visit. The whole site is beautifully kept and really makes you think. The exhibitions in the low key visitor centre are well chosen, loos are clean, parking is easy. A big thank you to the Newfoundlanders for what they did in 1918, and to the Canadians for designing and running such a brilliant memorial.

Nigel B — Google review

Wonderful historical site highlighting the sacrifices of Newfoundland soldiers during the First World War. Pascale, who was one of the staff was very helpful and nice. We had a wonderful visit. Thank you!

Susan R — Google review

It was nice going to the park and seeing how locals are living. The park is pretty big, free parking, toilets, you can go inside of the building to see ww1 items and read more about people and know more about the war. Staff speak English really well. There's also a book where people can put their country, name and an opinion with a signature which is a pretty cool small touch

Ignas — Google review

Visited several times and always leaves me without words at what when on here all those years ago. The tour guides are terrific, all Canadian volunteers and the visitors centre is a must.

Bash B — Google review

A very well kept site and amazing reminder of the events of the Somme.

Bodhi R — Google review

Very powerful site. Tour guides were knowledgeable and informative. Grounds are well kept.

Brian J — Google review

A very well organised memorial to the Newfoundland soldiers that took part in the Great War. I'd recommend signing up for the free guide around the Memorial Park given by Canadian students . It's very interesting. There's a small shop, toilets and museum in the visitors centre. Definitely recommend a visit here.

Steve H — Google review

So hard to put into words the amount of feelings overwhelming to take steps in the footprints of absolute heroes 😪

Michael E — Google review

80300 Beaumont-Hamel, France•https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/beaumont-ha…•Tips and more reviews for Newfoundland Park Visitors Centre

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9 min · 0.47 mi

51ˢᵗ (Highland) Division Memorial

4.8

(53)

War memorial

Monument

The 51st (Highland) Division Memorial, located near Hunters Cemetery at the rear of the park, is an impressive structure made of rough blocks of Rubislaw granite assembled in a pyramid form. It holds historical significance as it was seized by the 51st division on November 13, 1916. The memorial serves as a continuing reminder of the thousands who lost their lives in World War I and has strong links to Scottish soldiers.

Amazing statue in an extremely well kept memorial park. Jock on a rock

Lewis — Google review

This area is breathtaking. Unreal. A must visit

Ruidz — Google review

Large space with lots of places to walk around and things to see. This monument has links to Scottish Soldiers and is at the far side of the area.

Andrew H — Google review

Very interesting!

Sophie J — Google review

Very interesting and a continuing reminder of the many thousands killed in the vicinity in WW1.

Michael W — Google review

Hard to give a memorial site a rating or review but this is definitely worth a visit.

Mike B — Google review

Amazing place 👍

Paul L — Google review

A nice memorial for the people who died here

A S — Google review

80300 Beaumont-Hamel, France•https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/51st_(Highland)_Division_Monument_…•Tips and more reviews for 51ˢᵗ (Highland) Division Memorial

22 min · 1.1 mi

Hawthorn Ridge Crater

4.8

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5.0

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Historical landmark

Hawthorn Ridge Crater is a significant site near Newfoundland Memorial Park, formed by the explosion of two mines during the Battle of the Somme. It holds historical importance as it was one of 17 German fortifications undermined that morning. Visiting this impressive crater offers a poignant experience, with reminders of the war all around, including old trenches and numerous cemeteries and war memorials. The area's respectful atmosphere is enhanced by beautiful scattered poppies.

Blown up at the 1st july 1916, fought over for the rest of the day Bombed and blown up a second time at november 13th and captured Recaptuerd by the germans in march 1918 Bombed from april to august 1918 Recaptured in august 1918 Very interesting site

Silas M — Google review

Awesome if you are interested in the Great War, WW1. Together with the story of the Sunken Lane.

Paul-Jan K — Google review

First time I'd visited since it's upkeep had been taken over by a charitable trust. It's been beautifully cleaned up and all the dumped rubbish removed. Absolutely silent on a Wednesday morning apart from a few chirping birds. A true Blackadder 4 moment.

Russell L — Google review

The Hawthorn Ridge Crater is an absolute must whether the avid history buff or casual tourist to the Somme Battlefield. Situated on the highest point of Hawthorn Ridge with commanding views of the Sunken Lane, Beaumont Hamel miltary cemetery. The Canadian/Newfoundland memorial Park is also just a short distance away. To the memory of the fallen Lest we forget ❤️ 🌹

Gav P — Google review

We were staying at an Airbnb in Auchenvillers with our children whilst travelling through France, not our first trip to the Somme, we walked up to Hawthorn ridge, it was very sad and moving, there are reminders of the war everywhere around, old trenches that aren't ploughed and an unbelievable amount of cemeteries and war memorials, just so, so sad and a good lesson in humanity and empathy for the children. The poppies scattered around the fields are beautiful and add to the respectful feeling of the area.

Elizabeth M — Google review

Awe inspiring just walking round the crater. We had a guide with us who was able to explain in detail the events that took place.

YouCheekyMonkeyYou — Google review

Very worth the visit although it is overgrown. There is very little information there but there are QR codes so that you can download a guide. Opposite is a British cemetery.

Peter N — Google review

This is a very moving and important piece of the story of WW1. Easy to access and very well preserved, surrounded by memorials and cemeteries from WW1. A must see.

Mark — Google review

80300, Beaumont-Hamel, France•https://www.westernfrontassociation.com/world-war-i-articles/haw…•Tips and more reviews for Hawthorn Ridge Crater

6 min · 0.33 mi

Sunken Lane

4.7

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4.7

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Historical landmark

Sunken Lane is a significant site for anyone interested in the Battle of the Somme. It's where the Lancashire Fusiliers went over the top, famously captured on film by Geoffrey Malins. The lane holds historical importance as it was a trench during World War I. Visitors are encouraged to also visit Hawthorn Ridge craters across the road to fully comprehend the events that transpired there.

A touching place if you've seen the 1916 video and know what happened here.

Gra B — Google review

WW1 battlefield. It is an essential place to visit with regard to the Somme battlefield. Geoffrey Malin filmed this place and it is readily available to see on YouTube and other platforms. Very moving. Hawthorn crater is within walking distance. Well worth visiting as well.

Jeffrey H — Google review

If you’re a history lover it’s nice to see for a comparison otherwise it’s just a farm road. You can park here and walk to the cemetery as well as the hawthorn hill crater across the road

Johan G — Google review

So scary those lads were in No Mans Land when photo was taken. When they emerged they were just yards from the German Line. I doubt any survived

S R — Google review

So touching to all the young soldiers

Matt E — Google review

A must see location to help appreciate the terrain in which so many paid the ultimate sacrifice when they left the trench to face a barrage of machine gun fire. Lest we forget.

Andrew C — Google review

Unbelievable. Everyone should visit to take in the enormity of the War so we don't take the same mistakes

Stephen H — Google review

breathtaking and moving. Very enotional seeing where our boys went over the top

Chris C — Google review

80300 Beaumont-Hamel, France•http://www.webmatters.net/index.php?id=61•Tips and more reviews for Sunken Lane

13 min · 4.1 mi

La Signy Farm

Permanently Closed

Historical landmark

La Signy Farm, located just a few yards away on the left, offers a historical perspective as it was used by staff officers to observe the battle for Serre on July 1st. Additionally, the farm played a role in supporting the November 13th attack with some tanks brought in for assistance. The site provides an intriguing glimpse into its wartime significance and strategic importance during key battles.

62111 Hébuterne, France•Tips and more reviews for La Signy Farm

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