Étaples Military Cemetery
Park WWI Commonwealth military cemetery near Étaples
Near Étaples in northern France, Étaples Military Cemetery contains Commonwealth war graves from the First World War; visitors come for commemoration, battlefield history and genealogical research.
Étaples Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth military cemetery located at Étaples in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. It contains burials associated primarily with the First World War.
The site features rows of uniform headstones, memorials and well-kept lawns typical of Commonwealth war cemeteries, providing a place for remembrance and research into wartime casualties. Information panels and registers are often available to help visitors locate individual graves.
The cemetery served as a burial ground for servicemen who died while being treated at the large base hospitals in the Étaples area during the First World War. It has been maintained since by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The cemetery lies on the outskirts of the town of Étaples in northern France, within the Pas-de-Calais coastal area. It is sited near transport links used historically for military hospitals and logistics.
- Custodianship: Maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and contains burials of Commonwealth personnel from the First World War.
How to Get to Étaples Military Cemetery #
Étapes is on the northern coast of Pas-de-Calais. From Boulogne or Le Touquet, drive on the D940 and follow signs for Étaples; the cemetery is a short drive from the town centre and is signposted from the A16 motorway. Public transport: local TER trains stop at Étaples-Le Touquet station (a 2-3 km taxi or bike ride to the cemetery).
Tips for Visiting Étaples Military Cemetery #
- Visit early morning to experience the cemetery in quiet light and to avoid tour-bus groups who arrive mid-morning.
- Check the CWGC website for the roll of honour before visiting; many families come with specific plots in mind.
- Observe the silence and stay to read the carved epitaphs - small, hand-written notes are often tucked into the stones.
Best Time to Visit Étaples Military Cemetery #
The cemetery can be visited year-round; spring and early autumn are best for a quieter, more contemplative experience.
Weather & Climate near Étaples Military Cemetery #
Étaples Military Cemetery's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (616 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and breezy conditions.
