In the south of the municipality of Zonnebeke lies the borough of Zandvoorde. Near the drop is the CWGC Zantvoorde British Cemetery, where more than 1,500 fallen soldiers found their last resting place. 1100 of them have not been identified. The cemetery was designed by Charles Holden.

Monument

Of particular note is the memorial to the Household Cavalry, the royal bodyguard regarded as the elite of the British army, which fought a fierce battle here on 30 October 1914.

Practical info

  • Can go with a guide
  • Free

Address information

Kruisekestraat 1
8980 Zonnebeke
België

T: 0032 (0)51 77 04 41

Facilities

    Nearby

    The Breldorp Estimated distance: 0.19 Km
    Pioneer cycle route Estimated distance: 0.20 Km
    Zandvoorde walking route Estimated distance: 0.20 Km
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